Job description

Job responsibilities

Working closely with the ward team and Activity Co-ordinators, you will plan and deliver a varied programme of activities based around each patient's interests, abilities and needs. You will help create opportunities for patients to learn new skills, build confidence, develop relationships and experience success in a safe and supportive environment.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information about the role and essential requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent level qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience.
• Qualifications related to area of expertise i.e. sports coaching qualifications, adult education, horticulture, art and design or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience / interest in working with adults and children (mental health, adults, CAMHS and/or learning disabilities)
• Skills in engaging and motivating service users with mental health problems and complex needs.

Experience

Essential

• Worked in the community and/or in acute settings providing activities relevant to the role.
• Experience in providing services relevant to the role e.g. gardening for food, hospitality, sports coaching, art and design, numeracy and literacy support.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Brooklands Hospital

Brooklands Way, Coleshill Road

Birmingham

B37 7HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Recovery Mental Health Worker will support the delivery of effective, recovery-focused mental health interventions for individuals accessing the Urgent and Crisis Team. The post holder will act as the second practitioner during crisis assessments, supporting clinicians to identify social, practical, emotional and recovery-focused needs and contributing to the overall assessment of an individual's circumstances.

The role includes delivering brief interventions and structured follow-up support within the 72-hour follow-up pathway. This will involve engaging with service users through telephone and face-to-face contact, utilising active listening, solution-focused approaches and motivational techniques to help individuals manage periods of distress, develop coping strategies and access appropriate support networks.

The post holder will liaise with a wide range of professionals and agencies to facilitate referrals, coordinate interventions and ensure continuity of care. They will promote recovery, independence, social inclusion and positive wellbeing by supporting individuals to engage with community-based services and resources relevant to their needs.

The Senior Recovery Mental Health Worker will maintain accurate and timely electronic records, undertake risk identification and escalation, comply with safeguarding responsibilities and work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards. They will contribute to multidisciplinary team working, reflective practice, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives whilst supporting colleagues and providing informal guidance to Recovery Workers where appropriate.

The post holder will demonstrate flexibility, initiative and professionalism, maintaining a strong commitment to person-centred care, continuous learning and the Trust values of working together, being respectful and kind, being inclusive, and keeping improving

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• oKnowledge and experience of recovery-focused mental health practice.
• oKnowledge of safeguarding adults and children
• oAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• oAbility to engage with people experiencing mental health distress.
• oAbility to undertake risk identification and appropriately escalate concerns.
• oGood organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a Mental health community setting

Training and qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant qualification, or equivalent experience.
• oCommitment to ongoing training and professional development.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• oExperience of providing support in a health, social care, community or voluntary sector setting.
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• oExperience within mental health crisis, urgent care or community mental health services.
• oExperience delivering brief interventions
• oExperience of working within NHS services.
• oExperience signposting to mental health services

Other

Essential

• oAbility to travel across the Trust area.
• oFlexible approach to working patterns to meet service needs.
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team.
• oCompetent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic patient record systems.
• Has own car and driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Longley Centre

Norwood Grange Drive

Sheffield

S5 7JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The provision of an effective admin service to clinical staff and wider multi-disciplinary team including typing of letters, reports, email, audio transcription and completion of appropriate forms in SystmOne.

Deal with incoming correspondence, checking information received and responding where appropriate.

Maintain an electronic diary and personal appointment system for the clinicians as required

Organise meetings, booking rooms/venues, arranging hospitality etc.

Support meetings chaired or attended by clinicians and to be sensitive to the issues under discussion, preparing notes/agendas and taking minutes as requested. Meetings may involve internal and external participants.

You will be expected to attend a face-to-face meeting for PCMH triage once per week which will be office based. You will therefore need to be able to travel.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• oGood standard of education at GCSE level or higher
• oRSA 3 Word Processing/Typewriting or equivalent.
• oTraining to Vocational Level 3 in business admin or equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of SystmOne system.

Behaviour and Values

Essential

• oResponsible approach to dealing with confidential issues.
• oAbility to adapt to varying demands of the job role.
• oAbility to work flexibly with colleagues to meet the needs of the service.

Experience

Essential

• oPrevious admin/secretarial experience gained in a similar role.
• oAble to work under pressure in a changing environment.

Desirable

• oExperience of working in an NHS/healthcare environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Distington House

atlas Way

Sheffield

S4 7QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake routine physical health interventions and monitoring, including venepuncture, blood sampling, ECGs, Clozapine Assays, and the recording of physical health observations such as blood pressure, pulse, height, and weight. The post holder will not be responsible for the interpretation of blood test or ECG results.

Deliver health promotion and wellbeing interventions, providing advice and support relating to healthy eating, physical activity, smoking cessation, and substance misuse. Facilitate referrals to appropriate services and agencies in partnership with service users.

Ensure that follow-up appointments and reviews are arranged promptly and in accordance with NICE guidance, local protocols, and individual clinical need.

Communicate the outcomes of physical health screening and monitoring to GPs and Primary Care Networks (PCNs), highlighting any concerns and escalating issues appropriately when required.

Contribute to the safe and effective management of clinical environments by maintaining stock levels, coordinating the ordering of supplies, ensuring the safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste, undertaking equipment checks (including defibrillators), and supporting the maintenance and calibration of physical health equipment. Signpost service users to appropriate services, including Primary Care Mental Health Teams (PCMHT) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

Develop and maintain positive therapeutic relationships with service users while working within professional boundaries.

Encourage and support service users to actively engage in their agreed care plans and access relevant health, social care, and community-based services.

Implement agreed programmes of care in collaboration with service users and carers, under the guidance and supervision of an identified healthcare professional.

Monitor service users' progress, functioning, and mental state, recognising and reporting early warning signs of relapse or deterioration to the appropriate members of the care team.

Participate in the evaluation and review of care delivered, contributing to continuous improvements in service quality and outcomes.

Recognise and respond to the needs of carers, providing information, support, and signposting as appropriate.

Promote physical health and wellbeing as part of a holistic approach to recovery and person-centred care.

Support the planning, facilitation, and delivery of therapeutic, social, and recovery-focused group activities that enhance engagement, wellbeing, and social inclusion.

Person Specification

Technical skills

Essential

• oExcellent written & verbal communication skills with the ability to understand & follow care pathways, to write & record accurate information in a prompt & timely manner & to have basic IT skills.
• oA caring confident attitude with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment & to highlight risks within the community setting & those associated with lone working
• oDemonstrate an interest & commitment to ongoing development of the role, with the ability to identify personal development needs whilst actively participating in appraisal & clinical supervision
• oDemonstrate an interest in the entire client group with the ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of the service user

Desirable

• oKnowledge of current issues affecting people with serious mental illness.
• oKnowledge of Early Interventions service and care pathway.

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• oMaths and English GCSE or equivalent (e.g. functional skills; ENIC)
• oVocational qualification in health and social care (e.g. care certificate; level 2/3 diploma).
• oTraining in Phlebotomy, conducting ECG's, & physical health monitoring i.e. BP, Pulse, sats.

Experience

Essential

• oAt least 2 years previous experience of working with people across the age range, with varying mental health needs.

Desirable

• oEvidence of working effectively as part of a multi- disciplinary team working within acute mental health services.
• oExperience of working in the community/people's own homes.
• oExperience of working in Children and Young People's mental health services.

Other

Essential

• Full clean driving license
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to accept instructions from senior staff and show initiative when appropriate.

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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Glade

1 East Glade Crescent

Sheffield

S12 4QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography or pending qualification
• Registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or student due to qualify as a healthcare professional (HCPC)
• UK ENIC statement of comparability

Desirable

• Knowledge of life support skills
• Word Processing skills

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Caring attitude towards patients
• Deal with all clients regardless of medical or social problems
• Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
• Able to maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to deal with patients who have received bad news
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to follow procedures and protocols
• Able to accommodate the demands of the post as required with flexible working and good attendance.
• Able to travel independently between all sites as required
• Have a Logical & Methodical manner

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in busy Imaging Department (either as student or qualified radiographer)
• Recent experience in NHS (either as student or qualified radiographer)

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Previous out of hours working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Secondments

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

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

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty
• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes

Desirable

• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area
• Experience within the specialty at Consultant level
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body
• Must hold a current Licence to Practice

Desirable

• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• A transformation leadership style
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
• Management of transformation and change
• Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities
• Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff
• A continuing quest for personal and professional development
• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

23 Stephenson Street

Birmingham

B2 4AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• Evidence of formal subspecialty training and cardiothoracic imaging fellowship with cardiac MRI

Desirable

• Level 3 accreditation/certification Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT

Experience

Essential

• Expertise in performing and reporting cardiac MRI and CT
• Experience in thoracic diagnostic CT
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients, including an ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in cardiothoracic imaging.
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.

Desirable

• Expertise in CT guided thoracic intervention
• Experience of simple interventional procedures (biopsy and drainage)

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Specification for further details of the main responsibilities within the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent Postgraduate qualification

Desirable

• ATLS certificate

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• Subspecialist interest in in robotic renal surgery
• Provide consultant level on call service in urology
• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, resident doctors and other staff ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

• Paediatric urology (district general hospital level)
• Postgraduate qualification

Research/Audit Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can interpret complex information, produce clear and concise reports, manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships across organisations

If you are committed to improving quality, safety and patient experience and want to make a positive difference across North East and North Cumbria, we would welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of sustained personal & professional development
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Master's level qualification or equivalent experience
• Health care experience is essential with a demonstrable track record of success in NHS organisation
• Experience in the management of multi-project programmes of work.
• xperience in performance management approaches including analysis of data and performance reporting.

Desirable

• Clinical Registration - NMC/HCPC
• Project management qualification e.g. Prince 2
• Whole systems management
• Experience of commissioning and oversight and assurance / regulatory organisations

Qorking Conditions

Essential

• Travel across region / nationally, independently.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Stella House

Newburn Riverside

Newcastle

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this interesting and varied role, please see attached Job Description.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivelent
• GMC specialist register

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microbiology demonstrated through work history and supporting information
• Application demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff ability to teach clinical 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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Safeguarding Administrator role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an administration role database i.e. Access
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Medical terminology
• Experience of working in safeguarding.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Company Secretary in the provision of company secretarial support and advice to the two Trusts and University Hospitals Tees. The purpose of the corporate secretariat service is to advise and support the Group Chair, Group Board of Directors, Trust Board of Directors and two Council of Governors on all aspects of regulation, corporate governance and effective business conduct for the organisation.

The post holder will support the Company Secretary to ensure the Trust complies with relevant legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements and that procedures, systems and processes are established and operate to facilitate achievement of good practice.

To create and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, internal and external to the Trust, including the local health economy, which relate to the two Trusts and University Hospitals Tees.

The post holder will support the Company Secretary to ensure the Group Board of Directors, two Trust Board of Directors and two Council of Governors, and their respective Committees and Groups run efficiently and effectively and that they are properly serviced and recorded. This will include, as necessary, drafting of accurate reports, across a range of subjects.

To service and support the Group Board of Directors, two Trust Board of Directors and two Council of Governors, and their respective Committees and Groups, as required and determined by the Company Secretary, including the setting up of such committees; establishing the agenda, sending out papers, printing, taking minutes and sending them out within the agreed timelines.

To be the first point of contact for all NED and Governor enquiries.

The post holder will need to establish strong relationships and inspire confidence from those working at the most senior level. They will work with minimal supervision in an organised, efficient manner in order to maximise the effective use of both their own time and that of the Chair, NEDs and Governors.

Person Specification

Knowlage and Skills

Essential

• Extensive secretarial experience working in a highly confidential, high pressured environment, planning and delivering high quality of work to tight deadlines with attention to detail
• Experience of taking minutes of formal Board and/or Committee meetings
• Experience of establishing and maintaining office systems
• Experience of working at Board/Committee level, setting and managing processes for these meetings
• Experience of working on confidential and sensitive activities
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), e-mail, electronic calendar and Interne

Desirable

• Extensive experience within the NHS
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• roject management experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant practical experience
• Well established numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE or equivalent, at grade C or above in English and Mathematics)
• dvanced typing and/or word processing skills (i.e. RSA level III)

Desirable

• Shorthand qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with Board members, senior managers and other key stakeholders, understanding the necessity to act in a pleasant and courteous manner whilst working effectively with others
• High level of interpersonal skills including discretion and persuasion and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively having regard to the strict need for confidentiality
• Ability to identify future issues and forward plan
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time often with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative when necessary, whilst also working as part of a small team to support achievement of priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide and receive complex information whilst ensuring meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• Knowledge of corporate governance/Foundation Trust issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees Hospital

Hardwick Road

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK], including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as approved by the HCPC.
• Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Additional for Band 8a:
• Professional knowledge acquired through doctoral training, supplemented by post qualification short specialist courses and further specialist training/specialist clinical experience & clinical supervision.
• Formal post-qualification training in clinical supervision of other psychologists or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Additional for Band 8a:
• Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g., Personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
• Record of having published in peer- reviewed or academic journals and/or books. Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological working (assessment, formulation, and treatment) with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient, and residential care settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of applied psychology.
• Knowledge and skills in neuropsychology.
• Experience of the application of applied psychology in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Ability to travel across sites
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for multidisciplinary team working.
• Punctual and flexible across work hours as needed
• Additional for Band 8a:
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained intense concentration alongside proactive engagement with patients, families, and other professionals.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive or highly contentious information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
• Knowledge of broad occupational guidelines and legislation in relation to the specialist client group and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and knowledge acquisition as recommended by the BPS and required for registration with the HCPC.

Desirable

• Experience of offering teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
• Experience of working with the particular client group served by the team/service
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• Knowledge of guidance and legislation in relation to the client group.
• Lived experience of mental health issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newport Clinic

7 Pyle Street

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 1JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor on-call roles

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare and complete the revalidation process

Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure, safeguarding and local guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

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

Peel House Medical Practice

Address

Accrington Pals Primary Care Centre

1 Paradise Street

Accrington

Lancashire

BB5 2EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Trust wishes to ensure that Consultants have time in their job plan to undertake Supporting Professional Activities which underpin and maintain high quality patient care. The Trust Board and Local Negotiating Committee have agreed that a Core allocation of 1.5 SPAs should be allocated to undertake CPD, appraisal, clinical supervision, audit and clinical governance, mandatory training and the general management of the service. Objectives should be agreed at the Job Plan review meeting with regards to this SPA

Please refer to the job description for full details of the role including an overview of the department and the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• All applicants must have Specialist registration for Gastroenterology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
• Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Gastroenterology specialty

Desirable

• Also, should have significant minor Gastroenterology procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferable
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course

Audit and Research

Essential

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

Desirable

• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment

Essential

• Good communication and empathy skills with patients
• Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
• Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
• Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
• Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
• Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

Desirable

• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
• Evidence of innovation
• Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser

General

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an ideal opportunity for a registered professional Nurse or Physiotherapist, who have experience and an interest in working within Respiratory, who are proactive, self-motivated and keen to be at the forefront of delivering high quality care, to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Specialist Respiratory Practitioners in providing support and care for patients with Respiratory disease in the community and in patient setting. Recent training experience in relevant respiratory care is required for this post.

There will be an opportunity of development, through rotation into other Clinical roles, as a result of being a member of an innovative, responsive multidisciplinary team.

The integrated team is working in many innovative and exciting ways to improve quality of life for people with respiratory disease. The Respiratory team works within the community setting and includes Asthma, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and a home oxygen service. The service has implemented a "hospital at home" service, where more complex and intensive support is provided in the patients own home as an alternative to acute care for COPD exacerbation management. This service also supports early discharge from hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Traning

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Physiotherapy Practitioner
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• Possession of or willing to work towards Clinical Skills qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Teaching certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute of community environment with respiratory patients
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of managing a community caseload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

billingham Health centre

Queensway

Billingham

TS232NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can interpret complex information, produce clear and concise reports, manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships across organisations

If you are committed to improving quality, safety and patient experience and want to make a positive difference across North East and North Cumbria, we would welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of sustained personal & professional development
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Master's level qualification or equivalent experience
• Health care experience is essential with a demonstrable track record of success in NHS organisation
• Experience in the management of multi-project programmes of work.
• Experience in performance management approaches including analysis of data and performance reporting.

Desirable

• Clinical Registration - NMC/HCPC
• Project management qualification e.g. Prince 2
• Whole systems management
• Experience of commissioning and oversight and assurance / regulatory organisations

Working Conditions

Essential

• Travel across region / nationally, independently.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Stella House

Newburn Riverside

Newcastle

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.
• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
• Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.
• Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.
• When necessary, enter requests for home visits onto the computer, ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary refer to Duty Doctor.
• Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non NHS) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.
• Enter patient information on to the computer as required.
• Monitor and complete clinical system tasks as required by the Reception Supervisor, Practice Manager and GPs.
• Premises:

• Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all necessary preparations to receive patients.

• When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.

• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Reception Supervisor or the Practice Manager.
• Attend team and practice meetings.

Give results and/or information to the patient as directed by the doctors.

• Accept and ensure all specimens are clearly labelled and pass on to Healthcare staff for appropriate recording prior to collection by hospital transport.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Reporting potential risks identified to the Health and Safety Team immediately.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
• Attending all training courses and sessions deemed as mandatory by the Practice Manager.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate.