Job description

Job responsibilities

• Working within a team of administrative staff to provide a comprehensive support service to Consultants, Medical Staff and other clinical members of their team e.g. Specialist Nurses and Therapists
• Communicates with patients regarding appointments and admissions at the request of the medical team
• Provide cover for Team Leader within your administration team as required
• Cover Clinical Administrator posts Trust wide as required

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• oLevel 3 qualification in administration or equivalent/relevant experience in administrative role(s)
• oEnglish qualification at Level 2 (GCSE Grades 9-4 or A*-C, or Functional or Key Skills at Level 2)
• oMaths qualification at Level 1 (GCSE Grades 3-2 or D-F, or Functional or Key Skills at Level 1

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oExperience of secretarial/administrative procedures

Desirable

• oNHS Administration/Secretarial experience
• oWorking Knowledge of NHS Systems e.g. eRecord, System One
• oKnowledge of medical terminology

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oIT Skills to include MS Office software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• oAdvanced keyboard skills including a high standard of word processing skills
• oExcellent communication skills
• oAbility to work without direct supervision
• oAbility to manage time effectively and work on own initiative
• oAbility to accurately input, collate and present information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Shortlisting Date: 25.09.2026

Interview Date: 15.10.2026

Why you should join our Team

Joining the Pre-Assessment Team offers the opportunity to make a real difference to patients at a crucial stage of their surgical journey. The team plays a vital role in ensuring patients are medically, physically, and psychologically prepared for surgery, helping to improve outcomes and reduce cancellations.

It is a rewarding specialty that combines clinical assessment, patient education, risk identification, and multidisciplinary working. Team members develop a broad range of skills, including advanced assessment, decision-making, communication, and care coordination.

Candidates will work within a supportive and knowledgeable team, gain exposure to a variety of surgical specialties, and contribute directly to providing safe, high-quality patient care. For individuals who enjoy autonomy, problem-solving, and helping patients navigate their treatment journey, pre-assessment is an excellent career choice.

All applicants are required to have current UK NMC registration, with evidence of registrant clinical practice in the UK, or be a final-year nursing student studying in the UK.

• To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
• To deliver care without supervision.
• To take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
• To participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students.
• To take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients.
• To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
• To maintain personal development.

Qualifications Essential

Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)

Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register

Experience Essential

Experience in acute hospital or surgical care settings.

Excellent communication and patient assessment skills.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience Desirable

Previous pre-assessment experience.

Venepuncture and ECG competency.

Knowledge of elective surgical pathways.

Skills and Behaviours Essential

Ability to act professionally at all times.

Effective communication skills.

Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.

Ability to organise self and others.

Teaching and assessing skills

Team player.

Effective time management skills

Skills and Behaviours Desirable

Venepuncture and ECG skills

Other Requirements

Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

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

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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

Cross Site

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for job description. We are a flexible practice and are always open to new ideas and innovations. If you have a particular area of interest or skill set that you feel would benefit the practice we would be delighted to discuss this with you.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in general practice and working in multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Eligibility for minor surgery, obstetrics, family planning accreditation
• Vocational GP training

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GP Register
• Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible.
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Driving license

Desirable

• MRCGP
• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
• Other relevant specialist interests & 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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Mostyn House Medical Practice

Mostyn Broadway

LLANDUDNO

Gwynedd

LL30 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Network Architecture, Design & Delivery

• Act as the senior technical lead for UKHSA network architecture, owning and maintaining High Level Designs (HLD), Low Level Designs (LLD), topology diagrams and As-Built documentation.
• Lead the design, implementation and lifecycle management of resilient, scalable and secure LAN, WAN, WLAN and cloud-connected infrastructure, ensuring alignment with NCSC Secure by Design principles.
• Provide technical assurance across estate modernisation, science campus, data centre and hybrid cloud programmes, while collaborating with infrastructure, security, application and cloud teams.
• Manage routing, switching, wireless, WAN, load balancing, IPAM, DNS and DHCP services, alongside Extreme Networks Fabric Engine, Site Engine and wireless platforms.

Network Security, Resilience & Incident Management

• Provide technical leadership for network security and operational resilience across the UKHSA estate.
• Administer Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama, VPN, micro-segmentation, DMZ and Zero Trust architectures, ensuring compliance with security standards and evolving threat landscapes.
• Act as the senior network authority during Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) activities, leading diagnosis, resolution, communication, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Post Incident Reviews (PIR).
• Develop incident runbooks, continuity plans and mitigation strategies to reduce risk, improve service resilience and support secure cloud and on-premises environments.

Service Management, Automation & Technical Leadership

• Lead the monitoring, observability, performance and capacity management of network services, integrating operational and security monitoring with ITSM and SIEM platforms.
• Drive network automation and Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Ansible and Python to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships, technology lifecycles, procurement planning and proof-of-concept evaluations.
• Produce technical documentation, support ITIL Incident, Problem, Change and Request Management processes, contribute to CAB activities, mentor engineers, provide expert stakeholder advice, maintain compliance with ICT standards and deliver high-quality customer support, including participation in on-call and out-of-hours services.

This is not an exhaustive list.

Essential criteria

• Formal technical qualification equivalent to CCNP level or above, or substantial experience in a senior network engineering role, with advanced knowledge of enterprise routing and switching, network security, wireless technologies, and large-scale network infrastructure management.
• Proven experience producing and maintaining network architecture artefacts, including High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), topology diagrams, reference architectures, and As-Built documentation across enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and security environments.
• Demonstrable ability to lead or contribute to network architecture initiatives, provide technical assurance and design reviews, and ensure solutions align with organisational standards, security-by-design principles, and best practice methodologies.
• Significant experience acting as a senior technical authority during major incidents, leading network diagnosis and resolution activities, collaborating within multi-disciplinary Major Incident Response Teams, and managing complex, high-pressure situations.
• Experience producing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports, Post-Incident Reviews (PIRs), and maintaining incident runbooks, playbooks, and escalation procedures while driving continuous service improvement and reducing recurrence of critical incidents.
• Skilled in monitoring network infrastructure to optimise performance, support capacity planning, identify risks, and proactively address technical issues to maintain service availability and resilience for large user populations.
• Excellent written, verbal, reporting, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, deliver outstanding customer service, and manage competing priorities under changing timescales.

Desirable criteria

• Experience with network Function Virtualisation (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) architectures, including overlay/underlay design models and virtual network appliance deployment.
• Experience with advanced network automation toolchains including Terraform, Ansible, or Python-based frameworks applied to infrastructure provisioning and compliance enforcement.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) in the context of network security monitoring, alert triage, and threat hunting.
• Experience with Zero Trust technologies such as Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Illumio, or equivalent ZTNA platforms in an enterprise deployment context.
• Familiarity with network observability tools such as ThousandEyes, NetBrain, or Datadog Network Performance Monitoring for advanced path analysis and synthetic monitoring.
• Experience with ITSM platforms (e.g. ServiceNow or equivalent) including use of the platform for major incident management, problem records, and change advisory workflows.
• Familiarity with HPC or scientific network environments, including high-throughput storage networking or research network interconnect requirements.
• Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence across organisational boundaries.

Selection process

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience and technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed7essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of:

• an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• a 1000wordsupporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000words. We will not consider any words over1000words.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• Formal technical qualification equivalent to CCNP level or above, or substantial experience in a senior network engineering role, with advanced knowledge of enterprise routing and switching, network security, wireless technologies, and large-scale network infrastructure management.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a remote interview via MS Teams.

Behaviours, technical skills and experience will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Leadership (Lead behaviour)
• Delivering at pace
• Making effective decisions
• Communicating and influencing
• Managing a quality service

Interviews are to be confirmed.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf).

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site.

Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Eligibility criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security clearance level requirement

Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security check before they can be appointed.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed Security Check vetting.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Leadership (Lead behaviour)
• Delivering at pace
• Making effective decisions
• Communicating and influencing
• Managing a quality 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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQs

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf)

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

Clinical

• To work within the multidisciplinary team to meet common goals.
• To participate in long term condition management for patients according to explicit protocols
• To provide family planning advice
• To administer IM Contraceptive injections as per protocol
• To administer childhood immunisations according to the national vaccination schedule
• Monitoring of ongoing treatments.
• To provide health education and cancer screening advice.
• Perform cervical cytology screening.
• To provide opportunistic screening and advice on mens health.
• To assist with planning and evaluating patient care.
• Clinical Measurements such as blood pressure recording, blood glucose monitoring and ECGs
• The administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• Undertake wound care and appropriate management of wounds.
• To provide Health Promotion in areas such as weight, smoking and alcohol.
• Teaching patients and their family self-care where appropriate.
• Assisting and or chaperoning the general practitioner.
• To work consistently within your own professional standards, maintaining an awareness of evidence based and current best practice.
• To ensure appropriate registration with your own professional body.
• To participate fully in the annual appraisal process and maintain own personal professional development.
• To participate in clinical supervision
• To advise, support and contribute to the education of other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead on infection control. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to infection control standards
• To participate in the maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring appropriate interim checks are carried out and equipment is appropriately calibrated, and faults are reported in line with policy.
• To support the maintenance of appropriate stock items in fridges and clinical areas and to adhere to cold chain policies
• Travel advice and vaccinations
• To support patients in their own homes that cannot attend the surgery.

Record Maintenance

• Keep contemporaneous clinical records using the computer system (paper records where appropriate), recording clinical history and examination findings, interventions and advice given.
• Ensure documentation is in line with NMC guidance

Stock Control & Equipment

• Have shared responsibility for the Treatment room stock and report any stock shortages to the service lead
• Maintain nursing drugs and equipment reporting any shortages/failures to the service lead

The duties of the post may be reviewed and, if appropriate, changed by discussion with the post holder to ensure the provision of effective and efficient services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant nursing/health degree
• Registered first level nurse

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification
• Clinical supervision training
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willingness to work towards

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
• Knowledge and understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and other guidance.
• Escalating concerns appropriately

Desirable

• Awareness of local and national health policy
• Awareness of issues within the
• wider health economy

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration nursing experience
• Experience of working in community / primary care
• Management of long-term conditions
• Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines

Desirable

• Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
• Experience of using Emis and Docman

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

Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance

Address

1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf

Sandy Lane

Coventry

CV1 4JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 3 years post registration experience
• 2 yrs experience in acute care setting i.e., Theatres, CCU, ITU A&E, Resuscitation, pre hospital

Desirable

• Previous experience in teaching resuscitation skills
• Ability to accept continuing responsibility for self development

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RN/ODP/Paramedic
• ALS/ EPALS/ APLS Provider

Desirable

• Resuscitation Council ILS Instructor
• Resuscitation Council PILS Instructor

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical Knowledge of Resus Councils Guidelines
• Ability to work with staff of all disciplines & professional backgrounds as part of a team
• Ability to express views clearly both verbally and written
• Proven skills teaching record
• Ability to work in a calm manner in situations of crisis
• Able to work independently or as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to plan and prioritise own work load
• Proactive / forward thinking
• Excellent communication skills & enthusiasm
• Ability to use PowerPoint presentations
• Knowledge of databases
• A keen desire to continue to develop the departmental service

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Current valid driving license

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING e.g. Education, professional qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
• Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English
• Care Certificate or working towards

EXPERIENCE e.g. Breadth of occupational experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.

Desirable

• Experience of providing person-centred care

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE

Essential

• An understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting to include: oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication / conflict resolution oHandwashing and infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale In-Patient Unit

Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road,

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience and ability to work effectively within an MDT
• Evidence of clinical topic training / staff presentations
• Evidence of supervision of assistant staff / students

Experience

Essential

• Treatment of a broad range of conditions
• Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service /practice
• Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change

Personal skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Skills for assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of conditions
• Ability to prioritise a workload effectively

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Rehab Service, Leyland House

Lancashire Business Park, Centurion Way

Leyland

PR26 6TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities are:

Clinical

• Reviewing all incoming correspondence, sorting clinical letters, filing documents and entering pertinent information into the patients electronic medical record in accordance with the Practice Protocol
• Ensuring all QOF related data is captured
• Highlighting clinician action and workflow to appropriate clinician or team as per Practice Protocol
• To correct errors in filing and ensure corresponding records are amended accurately
• Ensuring medical records are kept organised and up to date
• Summarising new patient records to a high standard and according to set protocols and timescales agreed by the Practice.
• Recognising own knowledge limits and seek advice from clinical or administrative colleagues as appropriate.
• To carry out administrative related tasks as delegated by the Clinical Lead and Operations Manager
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks as allocated by the line manager and/or Partners. This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post and is not exhaustive

Policy & Procedures

• The post-holder will acquire and maintain an acceptable level of knowledge and understanding of the Practices protocols, policies and procedures
• Having acquired the required level of knowledge and understanding of the Practices protocols, policies and procedures; the post-holder is required to support, promote and adhere to all of the Practices policies

Confidentiality

• 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 and managed as strictly confidential. Additionally, the post-holder will be respectful and courteous to colleagues and patients, for example knocking on doors prior to entry.

Health & Safety

• In addition to being a Fire Marshal/Fire Warden, the post-holder will promote and maintain the health, safety and security of self and others by:
• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Identifying and report risks and potential risks involved in work activities and manage such risks in accordance with agreed procedures
• Maintaining a level of knowledge, understanding and skills to meet the Practices expectations
• Adhering to the Practices fire safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Maintaining work areas, so that work areas are tidy, safe and free from hazards and infection

Equality & Diversity

• The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, by:
• 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, is non-judgmental and respects the circumstances, feelings priorities and rights of others

Quality

• The post-holder is required to adhere to agreed, required and registered standards of quality within the Practice, and will:
• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess their own performance and take accountability for their own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the Practice by reflecting on their own and their teams activities/performance and making suggestions to improve and enhance the teams and Practices performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage their time, workloads and resources to meet the standards expected by the Line Manager and Practice.

Communication

• The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, team members, clinical and non-clinical staff, partners and representatives of external organisations;
• Recognise and accommodate peoples needs for alternative methods of communication.

Other

• The post-holder will be expected and required to undertake and complete any other duties as deemed relevant to position and the business needs of the Practice. This job description will be subject to periodic review and amendment in consultation with the post holder.
• The post holder must attend and participate in all mandatory practice-led training events, team meetings, and staff briefings as required by the Practice. Attendance forms part of the role and is essential to maintaining knowledge, compliance, and effective teamwork.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Possess a broad knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
• A good knowledge of working with GP clinical systems such as EMIS/SystmOne, Docman.
• Good, knowledge of IT programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook and databases.
• Understanding of the NHS/Primary Care Services.
• Knowledge of confidentiality in the workplace/information governance.
• Able to establish, maintain and develop effective communications across the Practice and with external organisations.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information.
• Methodically and accurate approach to work with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, capable of prioritising and managing competing demands and workloads.
• Able to work under pressure
• Good problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to continuing professional development of self and others.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to maintain the consistent delivery of high-quality services
• Satisfactory completion of an enhanced check through the Vetting and Barring Service (this will be taken up if offered the post).
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Hep B/MMR - vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated.
• A commitment to anti-discriminatory practices in employment, training and service delivery.
• An understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with 5 GCSEs or equivalent or experience in a similar post.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with GP clinical information and systems such as EMIS, SystmOne, or hospital coding environment.
• Recent and relevant experience of primary care.
• Evidence of capacity to work in an office autonomously and as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Latham House Medical Practice

Address

Sage Cross Street

Melton Mowbray

Leicestershire

LE13 1NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Work experience with families, children or adults with mental health difficulties and/or social care needs.

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
• Experience of working within a Health, Education or Social Care setting.
• Experience of teaching and training, or group work.
• Experience of working with families from different cultural contexts.
• Experience of clinically relevant research or audit.

Knowledge

Essential

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis, for example Excel, SPSS for Windows.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems, other disabilities, and social/ contextual difficulties.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health and social care context
• An understanding of psychology applied to health and social care.

Desirable

• High standard of report writing.
• Experience of having written research and/or evaluation reports and papers.
• Knowledge of the issues of conducting research/evaluation in the context of multi-agency teams.

Personal qualities

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• An ability to interact with children, young people and families who have complex needs and may be hard to engage.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
• Willingness to work flexibly when necessary.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with team colleagues to support innovative ways of working.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multi-cultural framework, with people with a diverse range of backgrounds.
• An interest in working with people with social and mental health/health difficulties or disabilities.
• An interest in service development and research and a passion for evidence-based practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Ealing CAMHS

1 Armstrong Way

London

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the Ward Manager and Director of Clinical Services provide clinical nurse management, leadership, and expertise in all aspects of service delivery within sphere of responsibility.
2. Delegated operational responsibility for the management of the Unit in the absence of the Ward Manager.
3. Take the lead on the shift, taking responsibility of staff, patient care and other unit matters as required.
4. Deputise and represent the Ward Manager and Director of Clinical Services at key meetings if required, ensuring that comprehensive verbal and written feedback provided.
5. Take on the leadership of specific projects as agreed by the Ward Manager/Director of Clinical Services.
6. Be familiar with ward budget and support the Ward Manager and Director of Clinical Services with budget setting, ensuring the efficient and effective utilisation of resources, both human and financial.
7. Support the Ward Manager and other senior staff in the performance review process, which includes regular review and annual appraisal, individual personal development plans to monitor staff performance against agreed objectives, role competencies and behaviours.
8. Manage sickness and absence on a shift basis and in the absence of the Ward Manager manage in line with policy, in partnership with HR and the principles of safe staffing.
9. Support the Ward Manager in investigating and responding to accidents, concerns and untoward incidents and other significant events.
10. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, including interview panels and formal induction programme.
11. With the Ward Manager participate and where appropriate lead audits, ensuring recommendations and implications to practice clearly communicated and actions undertaken.
12. With the support of the Ward Manager, ensure that effective and appropriate educational support provided to staff at all levels, including the maintaining of training records
13. Continually develop clinical expertise and act as a positive role model promoting a high standard of care to fulfil the Nightingale House Mission statement and aims.
14. Deliver evidence-based care to patients and their carers in line with their physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
15. Demonstrate effective leadership skills, promote and maintain continuity of high standards of nursing care deputising for the person with continuing responsibility.
16. Lead on the planning and organisation of staff delegation and activity for patients, and in discussion with staff make short-term adjustments to duty rosters.
17. Responsible for ensuring the ongoing assessment of care needs, the planning, delivery and evaluation of care; and to offer supervision and support to staff in the clinical area.
18. Provide supervision and guidance to staff as appropriate and required within role and responsibility.
19. Work at all times in line with the NMC code of conduct and duty of candour requirements.
20. Able to plan own workload and that of others, prioritising in accordance with the complexity of patients and their families.
21. Take responsibility for own and others standard of care and ensure care provided holistically, to a high standard and on time.

Clinical

1. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care, integrating nursing care with psychosocial and spiritual needs.
2. Assist with initial and on-going assessment of patient and family needs and develop skills as a named nurse.
3. Act as a senior nurse to plan, initiate, supervise and participate in patient and family care, discussing issues with other senior team members as appropriate.
4. Evaluate and up-date nursing care plans in response to the changing problems/needs of patients and families, ensuring those completed by other staff are reviewed for accuracy and quality.
5. Monitor nursing practice, encouraging development of colleagues through discussion of current and proposed care plans.
6. At all times maintain appropriate and adequate records of your work, and ensure other members of the team maintain same standard.
7. Maintain effective communication with patients and families throughout their contact with the hospice; providing when necessary: -
8. Telephone support and advice, ensuring this is both structured, recorded and provides evidenced based advice
9. Access to nursing/medical staff for conditional information or future planning.
10. Information and access to allied professionals.
11. Bereavement support and access to follow-up support.
12. In discussion with the Director of Clinical Services and Ward Manager identify an area of special clinical interest in which to develop additional knowledge and skills to act as a link nurse for the rest of the team. Support other staff to do the same.
13. As necessary or required develop awareness and experience working on the unit during all shifts and also within other services across the hospice i.e. family support, days services and rehabilitation, to extend knowledge and skills in this specialist setting.
14. Lead patient case reviews, discharge planning and team meetings.
15. Actively participate in all aspects of the patient experience of hospice care from initial assessment and admission through to discharge planning and placement.
16. Work at all times within the policies and guidelines appropriate to your role.

Management:

1. Regularly take the lead on shift, being responsible for other staff, patient and family care and other unit matters as appropriate.
2. Monitor and respond to incident, accidents and concerns ensuring corrective action undertaken.
3. Liaise with multi-professional agencies within the hospice, community, primary care, and hospital to provide continuity of patient care.

1. Responsible for maintaining high standards of nursing care, when in charge of the team and unit, and help to create and maintain positive relationships between all groups involved in the welfare of patients.
2. Responsible for the co-ordinating of all activities when in charge of the team supported by the Ward Manager and Head of Clinical and Patient Services.
3. Ensure the promotion of safety, well-being and the interests of the patients, staff and visitors to the in-patient area as directed in the hospice guidelines, policies and procedures.
4. At all times follow the Code of Professional conduct and to ensure that all staff within their sphere of responsibility also follow professional requirements.

Education and Development

1. Assist with working groups and projects through active participation and skills input.
2. Identify own and others learning objectives and attend relevant study/shadowing opportunities following discussion with line manager/nurse management team.
3. Maintain records of supported study and provide evaluation of study attended, (for inclusion in own and others personal files).
4. Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements at all times.
5. Participate in feedback (verbal and written) to colleagues throughout the hospice regarding study days attended.
6. Actively participate in personal review and objective setting at initial 6 month review meeting and subsequent PDR meetings with line manager/senior nurse.
7. Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of relevant hospice policies and the impact they have on individual practitioners including: -

• Fire policy
• Moving and handling policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• Confidentiality Policy
• Complaints Policy

Audit and Research

1. Be aware of and disseminate to colleagues current best practice knowledge as appropriate to role.
2. Work in partnership with the Ward Manager to develop appropriate tools to monitor effectiveness of services /area of special interest in care provision at Nightingale House Hospice.
3. Participate or if appropriate lead in the completion of service audits in an appropriate and timely manner and feedback to colleagues, making recommendations regarding implications (if any)

Clinical Governance

1. The post holder will cooperate with other team members to maintain compliance with relevant elements of the clinical governance framework.

Risk management

Service User participation

Staff and Staff Management

Continuing Professional Development

Information Governance and Management:

Clinical Effectiveness and Audit:

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience relevant to this care setting
• Experience of working with people with life limiting conditions and the impact this has on the individual as well as their family
• Experience of undertaking holistic needs assessments and developing care plans
• Experience of undertaking audit and implementing research into clinical practice
• Minimum of 1 year taking charge of the Unit

Desirable

• Implementing evidenced based practice

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• Evidence of post registration study and training relevant to role

Desirable

• Awareness of wider issues relevant to speciality
• Leadership or Management Course

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

Nightingale House Hospice

Address

Chester Road

Wrexham

Clwyd

LL11 2SJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) organisation, delivering Primary Health Care (PHC) services and elements of Occupational Health and Health Promotion to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR).
• To be responsible to the Senior Medical Officer / Lead Clinician / Senior Nurse and provide routine clinics as directed to meet the needs of the organisation and the PAR.
• To be involved in the development and implementation of local programmes of care/ service delivery within their scope of practice; conducting electronic searches and performing audit to promote quality improvement.
• To assist in the supervision of untrained staff within the practice, under the guidance of the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician and within individual scope of practice.
• To undertake and remain in date for all mandatory training as set out in the most current DPHC Guidance Note entitled Mandatory Training for Locums, Agency Staff and single Service personnel working within DPHC.
• To maintain patient safety and support healthcare governance activity.
• To undertake training and demonstrate competence to issue medications via Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), in accordance with Joint Service Policy and as determined appropriate by the Senior Nurse / Lead Clinician.
• To work, if required, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing basic ward-based nursing care within a Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) bedded down facility, to the Defence Medical Services (DMS) entitled Population at Risk (PAR).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be Registered Nurse (Adult) Level 1 with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and hold a valid, in date Personal Identification Number (PIN) and not be subject to any restrictions of practice.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must have a minimum of one years post registration experience working as a Band 5 or higher grade in a Primary Healthcare (PHC) setting (within the last three years). (Band 5 or higher ward experience will be acceptable if the role is part of a primary care bedding down facility rota only).
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Evaluation of the deteriorating patient e.g. use of Medical Early Warning Systems (MEWS).
• Must have completed Immunisation and Vaccination Foundation Training in accordance with national immunisation and vaccination standard training requirements (Public Health England) and either:
• -be able to provide certification; or
• -be able to provide proof of clinical competency of the same from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current and practicing GMC or NMC Registrant, for Immunisation and Vaccinations (dated within the last 12 months).
• Must be in date for Immunisation and Vaccination annual update e-learning training (to include young children if engaged within a family practice) and be able to provide certification.
• Must be in date for venepuncture and able to provide certificates of training/qualification/update, as undertaken within the last three years, and/or be able to provide proof of clinical competency of the same from a previous employer or Line Manager, who is a current and practicing GMC or NMC Registrant, for venepuncture.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Kings Lynn

Norfolk

PE33 9NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work as an integrated member of the Multi-Disciplinary team
• Embed the Speech and Language Therapy process and pathway into the clinical area
• Use specialist knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, and provide intervention, across the full range of speech, language, and communication needs for the served population
• Where possible, devise and use/ facilitate use of appropriate and person-centred verbal and non-verbal communication tools e.g. pictures, symbols, AAC devices
• Work collaboratively with service users to set focused treatment goals
• Contribute to Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP).
• Provide specialist clinical advice relevant to your area
• Engage with service users, carers and family throughout the treatment process to ensure that co-production is at the centre of care
• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including caseload management and direct clinical care.#
• Work autonomously and manage own workload, balancing clinical work and supporting professional activities
• Obtain and record informed consent from patients and/or their significant others at each contact in accordance with Trust policy and the legal requirements of the MH Act and the MCA and DoLs.
• Provide support for colleagues in making information accessible for patients, in accordance with Greenlight standards and NSFT trust strategy
• Work alone across a wide range of settings including specialist residential and day services, work and education environments, hospital sites, and homes as appropriate
• Attend/lead clinical meetings (e.g. multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, reviews, and complex case discussions) as needed and contribute to the discussion on professional and service issues.
• Where appropriate to deputise for the Therapy Lead/Clinical Lead
• Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Proficiency and maintain a CPD portfolio
• Engage with clinical and management supervision in accordance with trust policy
• Attend mandatory training according to trust policy
• Provide support to junior staff and students

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• Post graduate dysphagia qualification

Desirable

• Makaton or sign language qualification
• Further communication training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability
• Experience of working in a multi disciplinary setting
• Experience of delivering teaching / training

Desirable

• experience of supervising SLT assistants and / or SLT students

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of using a range of SLT assessments and interventions with people with a learning disability
• Knowledge of relevant local and national documents and guidance in relation to PLD

Desirable

• Knowledge of using intensive interaction, talking mats, social stories

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Lothingland Community Unit

2 Airey Close

Oulton ,Lowestoft

NR32 3JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified PWP who has knowledge and experience of working within busy and challenging environments such as community wellbeing services or secure environments and working with people who present with a range of common mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety.

The successful applicant will work autonomously and provide direct interventions to a defined caseload of service users operating within recognised professional guidelines. Qualified PWP's will usually undertake 5 contacts to provide assessments and interventions a day with residents of the prisons. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of a Psychological Therapist and report directly to the Senior PWP.

This role is based across multiple bases across Norfolk (HMP Norwich, HMP Bure and HMP Wayland) as well as trust sites. You will be required to travel independently to these locations.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
• Skills in effective risk assessment and risk management
• Experience in the delivery of evidence based step 2 interventions

Desirable

• Evidence of working in the local community
• Experience of delivering training and developing others

Qualifications

Essential

• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification OR Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant experiences and competencies as required

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• A qualification in provision of supervision

Skills

Essential

• Responding flexibly and appropriately to unforeseen circumstances
• Using clinical supervision and opportunities for personal development positively and effectively
• Competent assessments
• Basic IT, including use of email/internet

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental health/mental Illness
• Evidence based step-2 interventions

Desirable

• Awareness of serious mental health presentations (psychosis, bi-polar)
• Effects of drug and alcohol use on mental health

Other

Essential

• Ability to drive with access to own vehicle to travel independently, and willingness to travel between the 3 prisons and other locations throughout the organisation
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

HMP Norwich HMP Bure HMP Wayland

Norfolk Prisons

NR1 4LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be a joining a vibrant, supportive, and highly skilled team, where collaboration, compassion, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This is a role where you can truly make a difference supporting young people through challenging times and empowering them to thrive.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, RLDN, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered

Desirable

• Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
• Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
• Post-basic teaching qualification
• ILM certificate in management or equivalent

Expereince

Essential

• Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management / supervision experience
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development

Skills

Essential

• Competent and effective treatment skills
• Care planning skills
• Competent assessment skills
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
• Build on/develop further knowledge of psychosocial interventions
• Build on/develop further specialist knowledge of health promotion and recovery
• An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Chatterton House

Goodwins Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the Practice Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team, to deliver high quality, practice based healthcare. This includes the general organisation of the clinical area and associated clinical, administration and general duties, which ensure an efficient service to the patient and the practice at all times.

The Job description is attached.

Person Specification

interpersonal & digital skills

Essential

• Can work as individual or as a team
• Ability to provide quality care

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS Web Optum system
• Knowledge of DOCMAN
• knowledge of QOF and local targets

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Phlebotomy
• Experience in performing ECGS
• Experience in delivering wound care

Desirable

• Experience working in Primary Care
• Experience working in GP Practice
• Experience of managing Long Term Conditions

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level of equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birches Head Medical Centre

Address

Diana Road

Birches Head

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

ST1 6RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the partnership.

• Chronic disease management - Including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD.
• Cytology.
• Wound care / ulcer care.
• Removal of sutures / Staples.
• Urinalysis.
• Venepuncture.
• Blood pressure measurements.
• Routine Immunisations.
• Childhood Immunisations.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
• Assisting clinicians with minor surgery and coil fittings.
• Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs.
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate.

Other tasks including:

• Clean and sterilise equipment.
• Maintaining GP and nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required.
• Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.
• work in collaboration with the Lead IPC Nurse to ensure effective infection prevention and control practices are implemented and maintained.
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels.
• Participation in administrative systems in the practice.
• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records.
• A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks.
• Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
• On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse NMC
• Qualified in cervical cytology
• Qualified in Chronic Disease Management

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as a Practice Nurse in a primary care setting.
• Chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma)
• Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Infection prevention and control measures
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• Venepuncture
• Working under PGDs and associated policy
• Working autonomously

Desirable

• Use of SystmOne
• Knowledge of IPC

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

Northumberland Park Medical Group

Address

Earsdon Road

Shiremoor

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE27 0HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Must hold a Mental Health professional qualification (RMN/OT/SW)
• Completion of, or commitment to working towards, Management or Leadership training
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge on mental health issues and how these impact on the individual, carer's and the wider community
• Expertise in current best practice in Perinatal Mental Health , and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation
• Specialist knowledge and application of mental health assessments and interventions using expert level clinical reasoning

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in a community mental health service
• Familiarity with audit processes
• Use of evidence-based practice

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent presentation and training skills
• Ability to work autonomously and set own and others' priorities

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team

Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street

Blackburn

BB1 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent in hospitality and catering
• Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

• Basic Health and Safety

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering service including advanced food hygiene processes
• Previous experience within a catering environment with a range of meals
• Knowledge of portion control and importance of nutrition

Desirable

• Experience of working with the client group relevant to the setting.
• Experience of leading others
• Knowledge and understanding of special dietary and cultural needs, including planning appropriate menus

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written/verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Staveley Centre

Calver Crescent

Staveley

S43 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please dont miss this opportunity!

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you!

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within the care sector

Desirable

• Mental health experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate - or completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of start date
• NVQ Level 2/3, in Health and Social Care
• Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
• An apprenticeship Framework Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Other

Essential

• Well-motivated with an interest in mental health issues
• Fitness to undergo personal safety training

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Abbeygate Ward

Wedgwood House

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you!

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
• Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership/Management training

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
• Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions

Desirable

• Experience of interagency working

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative)
• Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

West Suffolk House

Western Way

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• English and Maths Qualification. Either; GCSE A-C, Functional Skills Level 2, or GCSE 4 +
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR Diploma in Health and Support Level 3 OR Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout locality

Experience

Essential

• Previous caring experience of working in health or social care environment
• Awareness of the needs of older people

Desirable

• Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
• Previous NHS/Social care /Voluntary organisation experience
• Understanding of Integrated Team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Chichester House or William Rathbone House

Lincoln Road or Stoke Mandeville Hospital

High Wycombe or Aylesbury

HP12 3RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) or
• HPC Registered

Desirable

• Additional Psychotherapy qualification relevant to working with clients with complex psychological and mental health difficulties

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Skills in conducting complex psychological assessment and intervention frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Skills in completing neuropsychological assessments, interpretation of results, and ability to communicate these sensitively as appropriate
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex and /or clinically sensitive information to clients and professional colleagues within and outside the NHS
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Skills in providing Consultation to other professionals and non professional groups
• Evidence of supervision training/qualification
• Experience of supervising Assistant Psychologists, other psychological practitioners and/or MDT colleagues in psychological approaches

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a clinical psychologist therapeutically with adult clients with varied complex, psychological and mental health difficulties
• Experience of working within muliti-professional teams
• Experience of engaging and sustaining work with ambivalent clients
• Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care

Desirable

• Experience of liaison with other health professionals.
• Experience of providing teaching and training.

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Breightmet Heath Centre

Bolton

BL2 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities. Please don't hesitate to call me or Lizzie Park, Clinical Nurse Specialist to come for an informal visit.

[email protected]

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

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Clinical Supervisor
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

• Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional and/or care co-ordinator responsibilities

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health
• Working collaboratively with service users, their families and carers

Desirable

• Can demonstrate evidence of leadership experience

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

The Orchards

Princess Close

Ripon

HG4 1HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATION

Desirable

• Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
• Care Certificate or working towards

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role

Desirable

• Experience of providing person-centred care

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• An understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and privacy
• Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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