Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide the CAMHS team with a high quality, evidence based systemic psychotherapy service to children, their families, carers and professional networks in keeping with NICE guidance

To provide highly specialist systemic assessment and therapy to families with children and adolescents who are referred to CAMHS.

To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding diagnoses and treatment to CAMHS colleagues, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to overall service delivery as required.

To provide supervision to qualified systemic psychotherapists and trainee systemic psychotherapists at Masters or Doctorate degree level.

To propose and implement policy changes and contribute to the development, implementation and audit of services for families with children presenting highly challenging behaviours.

To ensure high quality supervision and leadership with particular attention to clinical standards, risk management and governance.

To advise the team on all matters relating to the Family & Systemic psychotherapy discipline and its promotion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Has at least a Masters degree or Doctorate level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy

Desirable

• UKCP Registration

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working with families in a multi-disciplinary

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff with complex cases.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of systemic assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, family systems, groups and organisations,

Desirable

• Skills in professional consultation; skills for offering consultation to multi-disciplinary colleagues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highpoint House

Shooters Hill

London

SE18 3RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care

Desirable

• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Kent & Medway Primary Care Provider Collaborative (PCPC) will launch in 2026 to provide a unified, strategic and influential provider voice for primary care. The Chief Executive will lead the mobilisation, legal establishment, governance, and strategic positioning of the collaborative during its critical first year.

The postholder will also develop and implement a financially sustainable operating model, ensuring the PCPC is able to deliver measurable value, secure appropriate resource, and, over time, operate as a viable and self-sustaining organisation within the Kent & Medway system.

The postholder will build credibility rapidly with senior system partners, strengthen relationships across general practice, GP federations and wider primary care (pharmacy, optometry and dentistry) to ensure the PCPC becomes a respected, high performing collaborative that delivers measurable value, supports system transformation, and improves outcomes for the Kent & Medway population.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of shaping, modelling, and embedding an organisational culture rooted in collaboration, trust, fairness and empathy, ensuring these values are consistently reflected in how the organisation operates.

An exceptional candidate will be ambitious, curious, resilient, decisive and able to create optimism around a shared future.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the mobilisation, legal establishment and governance of the PCPC.
• Shape and articulate a clear strategic vision for the collaborative, aligned with NHS Kent & Medway ICB priorities.
• Position the PCPC as a credible, authoritative system partner representing primary care.

Culture & Behaviours

• A proven track record of shaping, modelling, and embedding an organisational culture rooted in collaboration, trust, fairness and empathy.
• Ensure these values are consistently reflected in how the organisation operates.
• Ensure PCPC operates with the highest standards of integrity, transparency and professionalism.

Collaborative Development & Delivery

• Build strong, trusting relationships with the PCPC Board, ICB, Federations, and wider system partners.
• Act as the primary interface between the PCPC, commissioners, providers and system partners.
• Lead the development of collaborative service models, including neighbourhood development, left shift and upstream care design.
• Establish a systematic approach to identifying opportunities for collaborative working, including horizon scanning, policy review and commissioning insight (including PSR).

Operational Leadership & Governance

• Develop the PCPCs legal framework and establish an effective PMO function.
• Ensure robust governance, programme oversight and accountability across all collaborative priorities.
• Ensure the PCPC is technologically enabled, leveraging digital tools and data to support delivery.
• Secure appropriate resources to support delivery and identify efficiencies across partners.

Engagement & Influence

• Build trust rapidly across general practice and wider primary care.
• Ensure effective communication and engagement with staff, communities, carers and patients.
• Represent primary care confidently and authoritatively at system meetings.
• Liaise with regional and national Primary Care Collaboratives to share learning and strengthen collective influence.

Core Behaviours

The CEO will demonstrate:

• Strong relationship building and partnership skills.
• High political acumen and credibility with senior leaders.
• Commitment to co-production and inclusive leadership.
• Strategic thinking, innovation and the ability to challenge conventional approaches.
• Ability to synthesise complex information and make sound strategic decisions.
• Commercial awareness and value for money mindset.
• Integrity, transparency, humility and genuine commitment to improving the health outcomes for the population of Kent and Medway.

Knowledge & Skills Profile

Relationship & Engagement

• Outstanding communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to build trust rapidly across general practice and primary care.
• Organisational development proven track record.
• Strong understanding of GP/primary care (both contractual and operational).

System Leadership & Strategy

• Proven ability to operate at executive level within complex systems.
• System thinking capability, connecting interdependencies across providers and pathways.
• Ability to evaluate opportunities and risks with commercial awareness.
• Ability to synthesise large volumes of complex information.
• Strong understanding of current and evolving NHS architecture.
• Tech savvy and comfortable with digital innovation.
• Innovative mindset with ability to challenge conventional thinking.
• Ability to articulate complex issues simply and persuasively and adaptable to different audiences.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of sustained personal and professional development
• Leadership Development

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at CEO, Executive Director, MD or equivalent senior level.
• Senior level experience in both or either Primary Care or Community Care
• Track record of delivering significant strategic and organisational change
• Successfully managing significant budgets and resources
• Significant experience leading and developing strategy across multiple partners
• Experience providing board level leadership within regulatory environments
• Proven track record of effective negotiations
• Track record of achievement at executive or very senior level in a complex health environment
• Experience building credibility with Boards, management and clinical teams
• Proven track record of driving improvements in performance and standards of care

Desirable

• Primary Care contracting / commissioning knowledge and experience
• Leading Provider Collaboratives, Federations, Alliances or other member based 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

Kent Local Medical Committee

Address

Kent & Medway Primary Care Provider Collaborative

Unit 8

Roebuck Business Park, Ashford Road

Maidstone

Kent

ME17 1AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 30/09/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• BSc or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Science
• IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience
• MSc or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge in a broad range of areas within the discipline
• In-depth knowledge of external quality assurance schemes and quality control procedures
• In-depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of the importance of data integrity and confidentiality
• Knowledge of audit procedures
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Management / supervisory qualification
• Higher Specialist Diploma
• Training qualification
• Knowledge of ISO standards and requirements

Experience

Essential

• Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level
• Experience of basic office IT packages for example spreadsheets, text documents
• Experience and knowledge of meeting ISO15189:2022 requirements

Desirable

• Experience of protocol or procedure development
• Experience of a wide variety of analysers/techniques
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA312AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Groves Health is a successful and trusted provider of NHS services across England. Over the past five years, we have grown from a single practice in New Malden to a team of more than 100 people, providing high-quality care to patients and communities across our four sites in New Malden, Richmond, Wimbledon and Hinchley Wood.

As Groves Health continues to grow and expand the services we provide, we are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Receptionist & Administrator to join our team at Groves Vineyard Surgery in Wimbledon.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is well organised and can manage a varied workload in a busy environment. Previous experience in a GP practice, healthcare or administrative setting would be beneficial, but we are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable skills and a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Our Reception teams play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our practices. As one of the first points of contact for patients, you will help ensure that patients receive a friendly, professional and efficient service.

This is a varied role, providing the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience across different areas of reception and administration within a busy GP surgery.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Booking and managing telephone appointments for patients.
• Managing the practice email inbox and responding to patient requests.
• Responding to patient queries through the practice website and online services.
• Welcoming patients to the practice and dealing with their queries in a professional and helpful manner.
• Contacting patients on behalf of GPs and other members of the clinical team to arrange appointments or relay information.
• Receiving, sorting, scanning and distributing incoming post and correspondence.
• Registering new patients and ensuring their information is accurately recorded.
• Liaising with external organisations, including pharmacies, care homes and other healthcare services, where appropriate to support patient care.
• Using practice and administrative systems, including EMIS, Docman and Microsoft Office. Full training will be provided where required.
• Supporting colleagues with general administrative duties and contributing to the smooth running of the practice.
• Assisting with the opening and closing of the practice when required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is friendly, approachable and professional.
• Has a strong commitment to providing excellent patient service.
• Is organised and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Can remain calm and professional when working in a busy environment.
• Has good attention to detail and is confident using computer systems.
• Is able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is adaptable and willing to learn new systems and processes.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and handling patient information appropriately.
• Previous experience within a GP practice, NHS or healthcare environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you will be part of a supportive team and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within primary care.

If you are enthusiastic, organised and passionate about providing a high-quality service to patients, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The candidate we are looking for:-
• Confident and personable individual with the skill set to liaise with a diverse range of patients and colleagues,
• Good written and verbal skills,
• Ability to work as part of a team,
• Ability to work within a busy environment with varying business need,
• Skilled in workload management,
• Excellent customer service skills with the patience to listen and find resolution and
• Conscientious of the work we do and the community we serve

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 Groves Medical Group

Address

Vineyard Hill Road Surgery

67 Vineyard Hill Road

Wimbledon

London

SW19 7JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC Registration
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience
• Specialist qualifications
• Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
• Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced clinical skills
• Non-medical Prescribing (v300)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 6
• Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience of managing a ward/area/department
• Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
• Experience of undertaking audit
• Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff

Desirable

• Band 7 experience
• Experience of participating in research

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Prince Phillip Hospital

Bryngwyn Mawr

Llanelli

SA14 8QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the Role

Provide expert advanced clinical practice for people living with frailty, multimorbidity, complex needs and high risk of deterioration or avoidable hospital admission.

Lead the clinical and operational delivery of the PCN Proactive Care Team and ensure safe, effective and coordinated working across PCN practices and community settings.

Lead implementation and delivery of the Proactive Care Programmes, including cohort identification, holistic assessment, personalised care planning, named care coordination and outcome monitoring.

Lead care home Enhanced Health in Care Homes activity, ward rounds and MDT working in collaboration with practice GPs, ACPs, care home teams, pharmacists and community services.

Develop Cross Gates PCNs neighbourhood health model by strengthening integration, coordination and communication between primary care, community services, mental health, social care, public health, housing and the voluntary sector.

Use population health management and clinical judgement to target those with greatest unmet need and address health inequalities and wider determinants of health.

Promote prevention, early intervention and proactive care to reduce deterioration, crisis, unnecessary use of reactive services and avoidable hospital admission.

Outline of the Post

1. Advanced Clinical Practice

Advanced assessment and treatment: Independently assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients with complex, undifferentiated, acute and deteriorating presentations in care homes and patients homes.

Independent prescribing: Prescribe, deprescribe and optimise medicines within professional scope, evidence based guidance and local pathways.

Frailty and complex care: Manage frailty, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, cognitive decline, dementia, long term conditions and complex social circumstances using a holistic, person centred approach.

Care-home and home visiting: Lead care home ward rounds, urgent home visits, proactive frailty reviews, anticipatory care planning and escalation planning, working closely with practice clinical teams.

Admission avoidance: Recognise deterioration early, coordinate timely intervention and maximise safe alternatives to hospital where clinically appropriate.

Prevention and Vaccination: Actively support the planning and delivery of seasonal vaccination programmes for care home, housebound and proactive care cohorts, working with Clinical Care Coordinators and PCN clinicians to improve uptake, prevent avoidable illness and reduce the risk of deterioration and hospital admission.

2. Proactive Care and Population Health

Population health management: Use population data, practice intelligence and clinical judgement to identify and prioritise people at greatest risk of deterioration or avoidable admission.

Personalised proactive care: Ensure holistic assessment, personalised care planning, named care coordination and appropriate step-up and step-down of support for the proactive care cohort.

Health inequalities: Target people with greatest unmet need and address wider determinants including housing, debt, isolation, carer pressures and barriers to accessing care.

Prevention: Embed early intervention, self-management, health coaching, social prescribing and community support to help people maintain independence and wellbeing.

3. Clinical Leadership and Team Management

Clinical leadership: Provide visible senior clinical leadership for the PCN Proactive Care Team and act as an expert resource for complex clinical and professional decision-making.

Operational management: Lead the day to day clinical and operational management of the proactive care team, including workload, caseloads, job planning and delivery against priorities.

Supervision and development: Provide clinical supervision, appraisal support, mentoring and workforce development, ensuring staff work within competency, professional and governance frameworks.

Quality and safety: Lead clinical governance, risk management, incident learning, safeguarding, audit and continuous improvement across the service.

4. MDT and Neighbourhood Working

MDT leadership: Chair and clinically lead proactive care and care home MDTs, ensuring clear ownership, timely actions, escalation and follow-up.

Integrated neighbourhood working: Build effective working relationships across primary care, geriatric medicine, LCH community services, respiratory and cardiology teams, mental health, Adult Social Care, Linking Leeds, Housing, the Local Care Partnership and voluntary/community organisations.

System leadership: Support the PCN Clinical Director, GP Lead and PCN Manager to develop neighbourhood health and represent the PCN in relevant partnership forums.

5. Service Development and Delivery

Proactive Care: Lead delivery of the Proactive Care Programmes / Pilots, including service standards, coding, data quality and contractual requirements.

Enhanced Health in Care Homes: Oversee delivery of care home enhanced care, ward rounds, proactive reviews and coordinated MDT support.

Outcomes and performance: Monitor agreed activity and outcomes, including proactive care numbers, unplanned care use and patient experience.

Transformation: Lead pathway redesign and service development across prevention, proactive and reactive care, testing new ways of working and integrating specialist support into neighbourhood teams.

6. Communication, Education and Professional Practice

Communication and influence: Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively, facilitate shared decision making and influence across organisational boundaries.

Education and learning: Provide teaching, mentorship, promote evidence based practice and support research, service evaluation and quality improvement.

Professional practice: Maintain advanced clinical competence, CPD, supervision, appraisal and professional registration, revalidation requirements, and practise in line with relevant legislation, professional standards and organisational policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience, including substantial autonomous practice at an advanced clinical level.
• Demonstrable experience managing complete episodes of care for undifferentiated, complex and deteriorating patients, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral.
• Experience working with frailty, multimorbidity, complex needs and/or older people in community or primary care settings.
• Experience undertaking home visits and/or care-home clinical reviews or ward rounds.
• Experience of anticipatory care planning, personalised care planning and shared decision-making.
• Significant experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health, social care and/or voluntary sector boundaries.
• Experience leading a clinical team, including operational management, supervision, performance management and workforce development.
• Experience leading service redesign, transformation, quality improvement or pathway development.
• Experience using data, audit and outcome measures to monitor service performance and drive improvement.

Desirable

• Experience working within Primary Care Networks and/or integrated neighbourhood teams.
• Experience of Enhanced Health in Care Homes delivery.
• Experience of population health management, risk stratification or proactive care cohort identification.
• Experience of contract/service specification delivery and reporting to commissioners or system partners.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Expert knowledge of advanced clinical practice, clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis and management of complexity.
• Strong knowledge of frailty, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, dementia/cognitive impairment, falls, functional decline and common long-term conditions.
• Knowledge of anticipatory care planning, end-of-life care, treatment escalation planning and admission avoidance.
• Understanding of proactive care, prevention, early intervention, personalised care and the principles of neighbourhood health.
• Understanding of population health management, health inequalities and wider determinants of health including housing, debt and social isolation.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, consent, information governance and risk management.
• Ability to chair complex MDTs, synthesise multidisciplinary information, allocate actions and maintain clinical oversight.
• Ability to analyse service data, identify trends, evaluate outcomes and translate findings into improvement actions.
• Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, negotiate across organisational boundaries and build effective partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of complex information to clinical and non-clinical audiences.
• High level digital literacy, including Microsoft 365 and clinical systems such as SystmOne and/or EMIS.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Proactive Care Frameworks and Models.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with an appropriate UK professional regulator (e.g. NMC or HCPC) relevant to the applicants advanced clinical practice role.
• Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice, or equivalent masters-level advanced practice qualification demonstrating the four pillars of advanced practice.
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification with current prescribing competence.
• Advanced clinical assessment / physical examination qualification at postgraduate or masters level.
• Evidence of substantial continuing professional development relevant to frailty, multimorbidity, complex care and advanced practice.
• Leadership or management qualification, or evidence of equivalent senior leadership experience.

Desirable

• Teaching, mentorship, practice educator or clinical supervision qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in frailty, older people, long-term conditions, palliative care or a related field.

Personable Attributes

Essential

• Visible and credible clinical leader who demonstrates accountability, integrity and sound professional judgement.
• Able to work autonomously while recognising limits of competence and escalating appropriately.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to enable shared decision-making and empower multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing clinical, operational and strategic priorities.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to lead effectively through uncertainty and service change.
• Commitment to person-centred care, prevention, health inequalities and improving outcomes for people with complex needs.
• Commitment to learning, reflective practice, clinical supervision and continuous improvement.

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

Cross Gates Primary Care Ltd

Address

The Grange Medical Centre

999 York Road

Leeds

LS14 6NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Stock shelves in the Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, and any other required location ensuring that stock is kept clean, tidy, in the correct place and used in order FEFO (first expiry first out).
• Carry out regular stock checks of medicines stored within these areas reporting any discrepancies to the Procurement Pharmacy Technician.
• Receive and process orders for medicines from wards and departments.
• Visit wards and departments on a schedule, to order stock (top up).
• Deal with ad hoc requests for stock supply as they arise from wards/departments and outside clinics. These may be urgent and will need to be prioritised appropriately.
• Input data into the Pharmacy computer system to ensure that all appropriate records are made and kept up to date.
• Investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, liaising with invoicing staff, making appropriate records of all investigations and outcomes.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above for English & Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
• Valid driving licence
• Good Distribution Practise qualification

Experience

Essential

• Team working

Desirable

• Experience of pharmacy or other customer focused service
• Experience of working with formal procedures
• JAC Pharmacy Computer System
• Previous experience of picking and packing orders for dispatch

Skills

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail
• Good numerical skills
• Good communication & IT skills (e.g. Excel, Microsoft NAV etc.)
• Ability to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise
• Methodical and efficient
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision
• Safety/security awareness

Desirable

• Customer service skills
• Understanding of stock control
• An understanding of applicable regulations, standards and best practices

Personal and people development

Essential

• Proactive attitude to ongoing training, development and assessment
• Responsible, flexible & professional in behaviour
• Courteous in manner

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner to a level where drug names can be accurately received, recorded, and given, as part of the role.
• Ability to write/notate in a clearly legible style.
• Be able to work both within a team and individually to achieve targets and deadlines.

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
• Ability to travel to external customers and suppliers when 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job Purpose

The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment and treatment for people with complex mental health difficulties and their carers. This will include recovery co-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that are personalised and evaluated in line with payment by results). To provide statutory Adult Social Care, Care Management functions (assessment, care planning and reviewing). The liaison with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role.

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• Contribute to the teams engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carers and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
• Impart highly complex and sensitive information to Patients and families/carers re assessment, care planning, treatment and review
• Multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of consistent well-coordinated care Primary care teams regarding client care, External agencies also involved in the provision of care e.g.: voluntary and private sector, police, social services, housing, employment etc, Service user/carer groups
• Liaise with a wide range of other professionals and agencies.
• Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service including the handling of clinical enquires.
• Provide and receive information some of which may be contentious, sensitive and highly complex to and from individuals and their families/carers, where there may be barriers to understanding. Provide a high standards of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with professional documentation standards
• Participate in and chair clinical meetings, this will include CPA and non-CPA reviews, professional meetings, and clinical risk meetings.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a way that is empathic and reassuring whilst employing negotiating techniques to gain co-operation from highly complex individuals.
• Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable for service users and carers, working in line with practice standards and operational policies.
• Facilitate fair access to social care services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• Undertake complex risk assessments and develop a formulation of risk which will lead to the development of risk management plans which have taken into consideration a range of possible options
• Undertake and continuously re-evaluate complex bio-psycho-social assessments and develop a working formulation and diagnosis which will lead to the development of personalised care packages in line with evidence based and payment by results
• Ensure the continuous re-evaluation of individuals needs and clinical risk situations and use clinical judgement to formulate the most appropriate clinical plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional mental health qualification e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.
• Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical Supervision qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience working at band 5 in mental health care working in at least two inpatient and one community settings or substantial experience in both inpatient and community settings within a mental health and/or learning disabilities setting
• Evidence of acting as nurse in charge on a regular basis;
• Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health conditions within a community setting and without supervision
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Desirable

• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Experience in deputising for more senior staff
• Evidence of following through specific pieces of work or projects as delegated by ward managers or others

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements and the CPA Process
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
• Ability to think and work independently/autonomously and with complex case load
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions / Ability to manage risk.
• Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team / Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.

Desirable

• Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

Other

Essential

• The ability to travel in the community to meet the requirements of the 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.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The Quay

Plymouth Road

Tavistock

Devon

PL19 8AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative and Executive Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive assistance to the Senior Management Team, including diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking.
• Prepare and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and policy documents to a high professional standard.
• Manage communications, prioritising tasks and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, events, and logistics for internal and external meetings.

Operational and Governance Support

• Support the organisation and documentation of governance, operational, and board meetings.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and document control in line with data protection and information governance policies.
• Track actions and deadlines to ensure timely completion of key operational priorities.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of reports, audits, and compliance documents.
• Supports achievement of site KPIs by ensuring timely coordination of governance meetings, accurate documentation of operational decisions, and effective communication that enables Senior Management to meet compliance, performance, and reporting deadlines in line with Home Office and NHS standards.

Communication and Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as the first point of contact for the Senior Management Team, handling internal and external enquiries professionally.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders to support smooth operational delivery.
• Contribute to internal communications, newsletters, and engagement initiatives as required.

General Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold DrPA Secures ethos of CARE in all duties.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity at all times.
• Ensure compliance with information governance, data protection, and operational policies.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Take responsibility for personal wellbeing and professional development.
• Work flexibly to meet organisational needs, which may occasionally include evenings or weekends.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance

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.

This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or senior administrator.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Commitment to DrPA Secures values and ethos.

Desirable

• Experience working in a secure environment, operational facility, or public sector setting.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, or regulatory reporting.
• Experience supporting senior meetings, preparing reports, and drafting minutes.
• Familiarity with HR or recruitment administrative processes.

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

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

Flat 42 Kew Court

Richmond Road

Kingston Upon Thames

Surrey

KT2 5BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• 3 GCSE's including English or equivalent
• ECDL or IT qualification / equivalent experience

Desirable

• Health Service background
• Business Administration level 2 or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced word processing skills / qualifications
• Previous experience working in an office environment
• Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines

Desirable

• Advanced audio typing skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Willingness to be flexible in order to meet demands of the department
• Ability to work on your own initiative and to be conscientious
• Ability to prioritise your own workload
• Strong work ethic

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• RNMH,/RNLD or registered practitioner, current professional registration with NMC or relevant professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education (within agreed timescales)
• Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescales).
• Recognised sign-off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Qualified practitioner in e.g. CBT, DBT, PSI, dual diagnosis etc. (within agreed timescale).
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.(at the point of application)
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
• Non-medical Prescriber (within agreed timescale.)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
• A good understanding of the Offender Health pathway
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience
• Experience in a secure environment
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Experience of mentoring students on practice placement.

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordinator responsibilities
• Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice
• Write reports
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
• Use approved breakaway techniques

Desirable

• Competency in venepuncture and ECGs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Frankland

Brasside

DH1 5YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require a 0.8wte Speech and Language Therapist with experience of working with adults with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. You will be competent in both dysphagia and communication, and you will be keen to learn and to develop your assessment and rehabilitation skills. The role requires someone who is a team player and patient-centred with excellent communication skills. Having a driving license is also desirable to this role.

For more information about the role, please see the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

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

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
• Experience of supervising junior members of staff

Skills & Knowledge

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
• Ability to work in a less predictable environment and able to prioritise own workload with well-developed concentration skills.
• Demonstration of good analytical and reflection 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 London Community Health Trust

Address

Honeypot Lane Health Centre

839 Honeypot Ln

Stanmore

HA7 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate or willing to work towards

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochdale Infirmary

Whitehall Street

Rochdale

OL120NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• Commitment to training to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent if not already obtained

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 - pharmacy

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• Skilled in computer keyboard and applications

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Good timekeeper
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• A knowledge of stock control systems
• Self-reliant

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road,

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 2 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post. Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects
• Evidence of team working capabilities
• Flexible, motivated, and organised

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy or Aseptic unit
• Knowledge of importance of maintaining stock control accurately

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Numerical accuracy
• Willingness to follow instructions
• Able to work unsupervised in closed sterile environment

Desirable

• Skilled in computer keyboard and applications

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with children. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their development and learning through engaging activities.

Duties

To work within and contribute to the on-site Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Nursery Nurses.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend the on-site Nursery.

To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required.

To assist in the organisation of work as required.

Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at the nursery to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.

To contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3-months experience working in children under the age of 5 within the UK - this should be within the last 2-years and a paid role ideally in a nursery setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Clair Favager

Position: Senior Research Nurse

Email: [email protected]

The Respiratory Research Team is recruiting! The Research and Innovation Department is continuing its exciting expansion. We have several research specialities and the Respiratory Research Portfolio is looking for 2 Clinical Trials Assistants. They are both full time posts (1.0 WTE), fixed term contracts due to associated funding. One post is for 16 months, one for 14 months. Your primary site will be SJUH, but you will be predominantly required to work across Leeds, remotely and visiting patients in their homes. The post holder will contribute actively to the conduct, coordination, and delivery of the Yorkshire Cancer Research funded YorQuit study , working alongside the Respiratory research and the Lung screening teams. The main tasks are: Patient approach and recruitment, visiting patients at home for data and assessments, data inputting , co-ordinating patient follow ups as per protocol and research governance. A driving license and access to own car is essential. In addition of being responsible for ensuring that high standards of trial delivery, patient safety, and patient satisfaction are maintained, compliance with Trust policy, study protocol requirements, GCP and local and national guidance and legislation is required. If you are interested in the post, we would like to encourage you to contact the recruiting manager for an informal discussion.

The Directorate of Research and Innovation at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has grown considerably since 2020 and this is the same for the Respiratory team. We are committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. We have an excellent Research Academy which provides all required learning and support for your career in research. We develop our teams through supportive competency based learning. The Respiratory team is a very supportive team with a strong focus on wellbeing. We have a vast portfolio across respiratory and immunology and we pride ourselves on working collaboratively, not only within our immediate team but throughout R & I and the wider trust. Central to our team are The Leeds Way values and behaviours .

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual with a keen interest in research and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care . The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, have experience speaking to the public and the ability to build effective working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues. Although you will sit within the Respiratory Research team, you will manage your own workload and work closely with the Lung Cancer Screening clinical team. The successful candidate will be able to manage competing priorities , work independently visiting patients at home , and maintain a high level of attention to detail. A proactive approach and enthusiasm for improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice is essential. The post-holder will have the opportunity to develop their research skills through formal and experiential learning, supervision, mentoring and peer support. The post holder will be confident managing data and have basic IT skills with a willingness to learn and develop other clinical skills. Experience working within the NHS with a familiarity of NHS systems and databases would be advantageous, however applications are welcomed from individuals with a genuine interest in developing a career in research. The ability to adapt to a varied workload and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment is key to success in this role.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Experience

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Additional clinical qualification.

Eligibility

Essential

• Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post
• If no CCT in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability / not on Specialist Register in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability, then must demonstrate interest and ability to apply psychiatric practice to this patient group

Desirable

• Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine.
• CCT in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wider medical knowledge.
• An understanding of how psychiatric issues and non-psychiatric issues may present as changes in behaviour, and competence in assessing mixed or unclear presentations.
• Competence in prescribing and deprescribing short and long term psychiatric medications.
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Make decisions based on evidence and experience including contribution of others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Teaching Experience.
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within the NHS or comparable service.

Dorset HealthCare Values

Essential

• Proactive, respectful, supportive, reliable, trustworthy and positive.

Leadership Skills

Essential

• Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice.
• Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and while valuing and recognising the skills, training and experience of team members in allied professions in the community learning disability team, both health and social care.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation

Self Awareness

Essential

• To have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning
• To have an understanding of the stresses involved in being a consultant psychiatrist and how to manage these appropriately.

Supervision of Junior medical Staff

Essential

• Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Approved educational supervisor training.

Research and Audit

Essential

• Experience of carrying out an audit project.
• Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
• Ability to supervisor junior medical staff undertaking research projects.

Desirable

• Published audit project
• Ability to critically appraise published research.

Management Skills

Essential

• Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care
• Able to manage priorities
• Evidence of management/Leadership skills training

Desirable

• Previous management experience including that of other junior 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.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillcrest or Forston Clinic

31 Slades Farm Road, Ensbury Park (BH10 4EU) OR

Herrison Rd, Charlton Down, Dorchester

DT2 9TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for motivated and committed nurses who want to be part of a caring and supportive team. We aim to deliver excellent standards of care to all people in our community. This can only be achieved by nurses who are committed to continuous professional development.

This post involves lone working and the ability to travel independently is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Post registration District Nursing qualification (BSc in relevant subject)
• Expeience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with chronic conditions
• For Band 6 Annex 21: to already be undertaking the 2 year qualification for DN SPQ

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification
• MSc Advanced clinical Practice
• Management/leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
• Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating cae for the patient group of the caseloadExperience in a wide range of clinical skills

Desirable

• Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Standard keyboard skills and IT literacy
• Ability to engage with members of the public
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Other

Essential

• Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations
• Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations
• Able to work in a multi/disciplinary/multi-agency arena
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible working pattern
• Post is community base, the ability to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner is essential

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Montgomery County Infirmary

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve work with PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine across the OUH Trust, and will include weekend working on a rotational basis

The PET/CT Service is within the Cancer and Haematology Centre, opened in 2009. Primarily, we provide imaging services across the specialities found on site: Oncology, Radiotherapy, Breast, Renal, Urology, Transplantation, Chest Medicine, upper and lower GI, Head and Neck, Haematology and Infectious Diseases.

The PET/CT department provide imaging services to a large catchment area across the south of England, the NM department as well as providing a wide variety of diagnostic service also provide a therapy service in collaboration with the oncology and medical physics teams.

Imaging services on site includes 2 GE PET/CT scanners, A New Digital PET/CT scanner has been installed and both GE Gamma Cameras have recently been replaced with a GE Discovery 870 and a GE Starguide

This role will also offer the individual the opportunity to work with a team of radiographers and technologists that work throughout the radiology departments in the Trust, primarily involved in the imaging of both adult and paediatric oncology patients and with a significant involvement in research PET/CT imaging, supporting over 300 research trials in conjunction with outside organisations including CRUK and Oxford University.

This role will involve working across different Radiology site and working within Nuclear medicine and PET/CT. The successful candidate would be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the service and role development and training in other areas is available for appropriately motivated individuals.

Person Specification

no criteria

Essential

• n/a

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Multiple - Radiology Directorate cover

Churchill Hospital, Old Road

Headington, Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

Be professionally and legally accountable for own work and caseload.

Work autonomously as a lead clinical specialist, in the provision of a comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service to the adult critical care units within the OUH.

Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive specialised dietetic service to critical care units. This will include:

- Providing a highly specialised clinical service to the adult critical care and high dependency units at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals and the critical care unit at the Horton Hospital

- There may be a requirement to provide cover to the Neuro Intensive Care unit and Neurosciences ward.

- Help co-ordinate the dietetic service provided by other staff to the adult critical care unit at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals and the critical care unit at the Horton Hospital

- Train other dietitians in this speciality (band 6s and band 5s on rotation and TPN dietitians)

- Help co-ordinate professional development, development of standards / protocols / guidelines for all critical care areas across the Trust (i.e. inclusive of cardiac and neuro ITUs)

To assess the nutritional status of individual patients based on anthropometric measurements e.g. weight, height, weight history as well as biochemical parameters, diet history and other validated methods of nutritional assessment as appropriate.

Obtain and analyse relevant information from different sources including: electronic patient records, medical notes, nursing notes, the patient and their carers, ward staff etc, in order to make a comprehensive assessment of the patients needs.

Provide hands on care to support nutrition as required, within scope of practice and clinical competency.

Attend regular critical care team meetings when patient care is reviewed, liaison meetings with other multi-disciplinary teams where patients joint care is planned and reviewed, case conferences, ward rounds and governance meetings.

Along with the team lead and Band 7 colleagues to have responsibility for all organisation, liaison and monitoring of the dietetic aspect of this service.

To communicate effectively with patients, carers, family and other health professionals. Skills of negotiation, motivation, explanation and gaining consent will be used in a wide variety of and sometimes sensitive situations. The ability to communicate complex information at an appropriate level to allow understanding is essential. Barriers to communication may be evident e.g. loss of hearing, receptive and expressive problems with the formulation and understanding of language or difficulties with speaking. The use of communication aids such as letter/picture boards or games may be necessary.

Participate in research and audit undertaken by the adult critical care and/or Dietetic team. Presentation of audit or research results at national or international conferences to promote practise and share expertise with colleagues.

To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to all members of the multidisciplinary team, regarding the nutritional management of critical care patients. This involves regular participation in in-house training of clinicians and both specialist and ward nursing staff

Organisational

To collect data as required by the department, trust and outside agencies.

Collation of audit data on the outcomes of critical care patients managed in the dietetic service

To determine priorities for own work area based on clinical need and balance patient caseload with professional demands.

To maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient interventions on electronic patient records. To communicate any changes in day to day management and dietetic interventions to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team. This is achieved by documenting within nursing/medical notes or by means of generating a letter/report and/or updating any patient database.

Management and professional responsibilities:

Be accountable for own actions working within the professional, ethical and legal framework for dietetics set out in the Health Profession Councils Dietitians Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and the British Dietetic Associations Professional Standards for Dietitians and Code of Professional Conduct.

To participate in departmental audits and initiate/lead audits within own work area in order to monitor and evaluate whether local/ national standards are being met and make recommendations for change.

To remain up to date with the relevant literature and ensure that this informs evidence based practice which will optimise the long term outcomes for each individual patient.

Clinically supervise less experienced dietitians (e.g. Band 5 Dietitians on rotation), and student dietitians during clinical placement.

PROFESSIONAL

To initiate and lead discussions on organisational, professional and clinical issues relevant to the service area. Along with the Service Managers, to be responsible for the dietetic service provided to their clinical area and its development.

To continue to develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of colleagues within the MDT and the Dietetic Service. This involves:

a) taking responsibility for own continuing professional development (CPD) and provide evidence for this by maintaining a CPD portfolio. CPD involves critical evaluation of scientific papers, attending professional development meetings, working as a reflective practitioner and attending relevant internal/external courses.

b) Participating in own annual appraisal, identifying own development and training needs and setting personal development objectives with line manager.

c) Undertaking all relevant statutory and mandatory training

d) Involvement in the dietetic student training programme

e) Providing specialist education and advice to dietetic colleagues in their clinical specialist area via regular departmental professional update meetings

f) Attending and representing the department and lead area of work at the regional and national meetings as appropriate.

To be responsible for communicating effectively and working collaboratively with the Dietetic team, line managers, other health professionals within the MDT and other organisations to ensure a co-ordinated and evidence based approach to the delivery of dietetic care.

To have responsibility for and lead the development, promotion and delivery of the specialist dietetic service for patients in adult critical care units. This involves

a) Developing dietetic practice to ensure evidence based practice and an equitable service delivery

b) Applying legislation, policies and procedures and making appropriate recommendations for service delivery

c) Managing development projects relevant to the clinical area, the dietetic service and the NHS organisations involved

d) Making recommendations and managing service improvement

e) Evaluating own work and that of the team, including clinical audit

f) Recognising the need to seek appropriate support

g) Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings, dietetic departmental meetings and discussions

To demonstrate risk management skills and a sound understanding of clinical governance and apply to the work situation.

Education and professional development responsibility:

To keep a portfolio providing evidence of continual professional development (C.P.D.). This may include critical evaluation of scientific papers, attending professional development meetings, working as a reflective practitioner and attending relevant internal/external courses.

Participate in annual appraisal, identifying own development and training needs and setting personal development objectives within an Annual Report

Actively participate in the dietetic student training program, facilitating the development of skills and knowledge, being involved in the assessment process and acting as a mentor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Nutrition & Dietetic Degree or equivalent
• Registered with Health Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
• Evidence of successful completion of significant specialist post graduate training equivalent to Masters level in this clinical area; for example PENG

Desirable

• Member of a relevant Specialist Interest Group

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of a high level of specialist dietetic knowledge/skills in this clinical area as a result of experience/CPD
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of artificial nutrition support, both enteral and parenteral
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Evidence of research/audit, project work & service development
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• Experience of development, planning, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes
• Experience of student training and clinical supervision of peers

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise clinical and non clinical work to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team

Other Relevant Factors

Desirable

• Able to easily and efficiently travel to clinical sites and training venues across the county, to provide a dietetics service and to support staff/colleagues

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 University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification:

• In conjunction with the Consultant Paediatric Psychologist, other team members and the wider paediatric multi-disciplinary psychosocial team, contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive clinical psychology service for children and young people with cancer, and their families.
• Providing specialist psychological assessments of children and adolescents with cancer and their families, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources.
• To formulate and implement plans (or facilitate appropriate external referral) for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of the patients or any member of their familys mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual or theoretical framework of the patients difficulties, and employing methods of proven therapeutic efficacy for intervention.
• To be responsible for implementing and coordinating a range of highly specialised psychological interventions for individuals, couples, families and groups based upon appropriate psychological models.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Post-Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent)
• Valid HCPC registration, or eligible for HCPC registration following completion of an HCPC accredited course
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Training in one or more additional therapies with an evidence base for chronic pain

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the lifespan and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as either as a trainee clinical psychologist or as a newly qualified clinician and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of teaching and training other professionals
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of neuropsychology and experience in neuropsychological testing

Desirable

• Experience of working in paediatric psychology
• Experience of working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams within a hospital setting
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Experience of providing psychological pain management interventions
• Experience as the sole psychologist within an MDT

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge and experience in research design and methodology
• An ability to initiate and implement research projects
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring use of sustained and intense concentration
• A high-level ability to communicate potentially complex and sensitive information effectively at both a written and oral level, both to patients and their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside of NHS
• The ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Skills in providing consultation and advice to other professional and non-professional groups
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance and audit mechanisms to reflect, assess and maintain the effectiveness of clinical practice
• Enthusiasm for clinical psychology, health psychology and working with children, young people and families
• An interest in service development and delivery
• Ability to effectively manage competing demands
• Ability to provide and promote appropriate support to carers and staff
• Willingness to keep abreast of literature and of new developments in the field
• Computer literate, and ability to use multi-media materials for presentations
• Ability to articulate and interpret the role of clinical psychology, within both local and national contexts

Desirable

• An ability to work as the sole psychologist within an MDT, with support from the wider Paediatric and Teenage Psychological Support Service
• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapy for use in physical health settings
• Knowledge of legislation and implications for clinical practice
• A commitment to evaluation of services, including audit
• A wish to continue to develop expertise in area of paediatrics
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To undertake liaison and triage with patients referred to the team.
• To provide psychological support to patients on the waiting list by offering psychoeducation and signposting to alternative services.
• To undertake clinical work with children and their families under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
• To participate as a reflective team member in the services Family Clinic.
• To co-facilitate therapeutic groups for children on the ward
• To undertake basic risk assessments with patients disclosing suicidal ideation or self- harm, and to take appropriate action, including seeking advice from the clinical supervisor or other senior clinician in the service.
• To communicate information concerning patients and their families in a skilled and sensitive manner, and to maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• An honours degree (2:1 or higher) in Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) or completion of a conversion course accredited by the BPS leading to eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Post-graduate training in clinical and/or research areas

Experience

Essential

• Experience (full-time) of working as an Assistant Psychologist (AP) in the NHS (Band 4 or Band 5) or equivalent clinical experience (e.g. working as an AP in social care or private settings, or working as an IAPT Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (PWP)
• Experience of working in a clinical role
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the lifespan and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
• Experience of dealing with patients with suicidal ideation and/or self-harm

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of neuro-psychology and experience in neuropsychological testing

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work in a setting where the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) and good report writing
• Experience of using computer packages including Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS
• An ability to initiate and implement audits, service evaluations and research projects
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a children's and young people's psychological service

Desirable

• Experience of scoring and interpreting psychological and neuropsychological questionnaires
• Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of people with physical illness and/or neuropsychological deficits

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 Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)