Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• To actively engage in all training required; both clinical and academic.
• To learn to perform ultrasound scans including highly specialist techniques and care for patients during these examinations, respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high-quality service to patients and clinicians.
• To independently assess each patient and adapt scanning technique according to the needs of the patient
• To produce clinical reports under supervision
• To discuss ultrasound findings with other practitioners and clinicians under supervision of a qualified Sonographer
• To manage their own workload and help others when possible
• To maintain departmental stock levels
• To adhere to all Trust policies including the Health and Safety Regulations; COSHH Regulations; the Data Protection Act

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent for a Health Care related profession
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of time spent observing in ultrasound

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Post-qualification experience working in health care
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent patient care and good communication skills
• Advanced IT skills
• Self-motivated and committed to learning

Desirable

• Post-qualification experience working in the NHS
• Evidence of leadership

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an interaction designer youll:

• Deliver effective designs - supporting service transformation by using user-centred design methods, best practice and appropriate tooling to explore problems and opportunities within large, complex organisations
• Working with stakeholders and customers to understand existing services and identify key opportunities to improve the service end-to-end
• Experience of work with other professions and stakeholders to discover and analyse insights to identify common themes, pain points and user needs
• Identify solutions to complex problems within services, and support these by developing design concepts, balancing user needs with business, operational and technical requirements
• Prototype complex ideas at an appropriate fidelity and iterate them
• Advocate for the value of a user-centred, inclusive, and evidence-based approach to interaction design and delivery to embed effective and user-centred design practice
• Experience of planning design activities, working directly with other professions to ensure effective and timely delivery
• Improve design practice by using a range of design techniques and encouraging others to also think of alternative ways to conduct design work, developing the practical experience of non-specialists
• Actively participate in the UCD community of practice, fostering a culture of continuous professional development, working openly and collaboratively to contribute to building the service design capability

Essential role criteria:

• Experience in interaction design and applying user-centred design methods and practices in complex organisations
• To be able to manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to improve services and gain support for standards, design solutions, roadmaps, and ways of working
• Experience in the use of various prototyping tools and methods to deliver interactive prototypes, demonstrating ability to create designs that are accessible without compromising delivery timelines
• To be able to communicate with developer colleagues, leveraging knowledge of front-end languages to ensure designs are developed to standard and remain accessible
• To be able to apply iterative design principles and agile methodologies to your work
• To be able to demonstrate the importance of designing inclusive, equitable, accessible and sustainable services
• To be able to plan design activities, working directly with other professions to ensure effective and timely delivery
• To be able to identify new design patterns and components based on evidence

Desirable role criteria:

You may also have experience of:

• Coding using HTML/CSS
• The GOV.UK Prototype Kit and associated hosting technologies
• Government service assessment

Selection ProcessDetails(SuccessProfiles)

This vacancy is usingSuccessProfiles and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.

The User Centred Design Team will be running two webinars:

• 13th of August at 15:00 Hrs.
• 20th of August at 15.00 Hrs.

The purpose of the webinar is to enable you to hear more about this role and speak to some of the team. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our culture, what we do at UKHSA and provide general advice on the application process.

If you would like to attend one of the webinars, pleases contact[email protected]who will email you a Teams invite for the webinar date of your choice.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

SuccessProfiles - GOV.UK

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 8 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 750 word supporting statement

This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand 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. (Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must 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 than750words. Please do not exceed750words.

Longlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglistinto 3 piles of:

1. Meets allessentialcriteria

1. Meets someessentialcriteria

1. Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:

• Experience in the use of various prototyping tools and methods to deliver interactive prototypes, demonstrating ability to create designs that are accessible without compromising delivery timelines

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 & assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

Success Profiles - GOV.UK

You will be invited to a single remote interview to assess your technical skills and will also incorporate a 15 minute presentation on your understanding of user-centred design and interaction design.

The technical skills to be assessed for this role are

• Design communication
• Designing for everyone
• Evidence based design
• Iterative design

You can find out more about the Technical Skills framework method by visiting this link

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

Interviews dates to be confirmed.

Additional Information

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. 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) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London).

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

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 is Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Salary Information

If you are successful at interview and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location.

Senior Executive Officer (SEO)

£41,983- £48,128 (National)

£44,148- £50,121 (Outer London)

£46,310- £52,113 (Inner London)

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Technical skills

Essential

• Presentation

Technical Skills

Essential

• Design communication
• Designing for everyone
• Evidence based design
• Iterative design

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQs

London, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham

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

exposure to specialist clinics at The Royal London Hospital.

You will work closely with Consultant Dermatologists and have opportunities to contribute to research, audit, and quality improvement projects, making this an ideal post for those considering a career in dermatology or looking to strengthen their portfolio.

Essential: MRCP (or equivalent), GMC registration, IMT2 level or aboveDesirable: Dermatology or research experience

We are a supportive team, with a strong teaching culture, and excellent clinical exposure making this a highly valuable training post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS/ or equivalent
• Full License to practice - GMC Registration

Desirable

• MRCP

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Experience in General medicine
• Participation in audit, quality improvement and governance activities
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skilled in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Time Management Team player Demonstrates ability to work effectively under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of dermatology assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience of working within a dermatology setting
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Academic Achievements/ Research/Publications

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Presentations at Local / National / International meetings.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Collaborative Working Relationships

• Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care.
• Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g. ICBs and PCNs).
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team.
• Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary.
• Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and locality.
• Foster and maintain strong links with all services across locality.
• Explores the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships.
• Demonstrates ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams.
• Liaises with ICB colleagues including ICB/PCN Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit.
• Liaises with ICB/PCN pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management / Optimisation to benefit from peer support.
• Liaises with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to Patients, GP, nurses and other practice staff, other healthcare professionals including ICB pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, dentists, health and social care teams and dieticians etc. Locality / GP prescribing lead, Locality managers, Community nurses and other allied health professionals, Community and hospital pharmacy teams and hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimisation.

Leadership

• Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace.
• Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision.
• Engages with Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) and involves PPGs in development of the role and practices where appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service.
• Reviews yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals.
• Promotes diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example.
• Undertake appropriate supervisor and assessor training, such as Greater Manchester Training Hub (GMTH) Standards for Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) or NHS Enabling Effective Learning Environments in order to act as a qualified assessor and supervisor for internal and external learners and trainees.

Management

• Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service.
• Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation.
• Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve medicines related risk management issues according to policy/protocol, whilst understanding the process of escalation where appropriate.
• Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to their own performance management.
• Demonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team.

Research and Evaluation

• Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature to ensure evidence based medicines and best practice are followed.
• Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice.
• Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentations at practice and local level.
• Demonstrates ability to apply research evidence base into working place.
• Demonstrates understanding of principles of research governance.

Other duties

• Any other duties, as agreed with the line manager to meet the needs of the organisation. This may include travel to other sites within the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within primary care and/or general practice as a clinical pharmacist, with an understanding of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and utilise data to improve clinical outcomes, including the review of medicine related incidents.
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Produce timely and informative reports.
• Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.

Desirable

• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
• Able to undertake clinical audit and suggest changes of practice based on outcomes.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
• Work effectively, independently and as a team member.
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Produce timely and informative reports.
• Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.

Desirable

• Able to undertake clinical audit and suggest changes of practice based on outcomes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent).
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
• Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining independent prescribing qualification.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or equivalent).
• A member of or working towards Faculty membership with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or equivalent).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Gtd Healthcare

Address

Hattersley Group Practice

Hattersley Road East

Hyde

Greater Manchester

SK14 3EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse of Midwife
• SCPHN

Experience

Essential

• Safeguarding Experience
• Experience of Health Promotion

Desirable

• Experience of working in ED

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR77YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure comprehensive nursing assessments are undertaken to identify individual patient requirements/support.Ensure that all patients / clients have a comprehensive, clear and up-to-date plan of care with specified objectives designed to meet the individuals identified care needs.Maintain effective and appropriate levels of communication with the patient/client, their main carer and significant others.Be aware of Government and local (SHSC) guidelines/policies when dealing with patients/clients in acute distress, adopting the principles of diffusion and de-escalation where possible.Ensure that regularly updated and comprehensive risk assessment and management plans are available and accessible to all team members and encompass all areas ofrisk, especially with regard to harm to self and others, vulnerability and potential for absconding.Where physical intervention/restraint is required, act in line with available guidance, and approved techniques, ensuring the safety and dignity of the patient/client at all times. Liaise closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure co-operation within all areas of work.Ensure that regularly updated care plans and risk assessments are evaluated against the identified care objectives

Person Specification

Training and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualifications appropriate to the post (RNMH) Post-preceptorship
• Evidence of current NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a specific client group (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/Elderly)

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & recent updates Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and 2007 updates Comprehensive knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS
• Proficient written & verbal communication skills
• Proficient organisational & leadership 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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

various

S4 7QQ

Sheffield

S4 7QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and a current licence to practise in England.
• Included on the NHS England GP Performers List, or eligible to apply.
• Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Able to assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions safely and effectively.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good clinical decision-making, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage workload safely and effectively within a modern general practice environment.
• Commitment to professional development, appraisal and revalidation.
• Shares the practice values of collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of working in UK general practice.
• Experience or interest in managing patients with long-term conditions, frailty or complex health needs.
• Interest in or experience of New Models of Care and proactive management of patients with complex needs.
• Interest in or experience of quality improvement, audit or service development.
• Familiarity with total triage or digital access systems, such as Anima.
• Interest in developing or maintaining a special clinical interest.
• Experience of or interest in teaching, mentoring or supervision.
• Willingness to contribute positively to the ongoing development and success of the 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.

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

Spinney Brook Medical Centre

Address

59 High Street

Irthlingborough

Northamptonshire

NN9 5GA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spinneybrookmedcentre.co.uk/default.asp (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Lead Pharmacist role will lead on all aspects of medicines optimisation within EIPS across the six teams and contribute to the wider development of the service. The role will support clinical and operational colleagues on all aspects of medicines use within EIPS as well as leading on all aspects of medicines guidance and policies relating to EIPS within the Trust and in collaboration with ICS Medicines Optimisation groups.

Please note: the job description attached as a separate document is generic to all lead pharmacist roles within the Trust, however this role is specific to Early Intervention in Psychosis. The scope of the role will be discussed with the applicant with a full job plan given once in post. For any questions regarding the specifics of this role please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information related to the service.

The role is Trust-wide and there is flexibility regarding your base across Sussex as well as opportunities for flexible and part home-working. The role will be required to support the six EIPS services across the Trust but will primarily be based within the West Sussex locality.

Please see themain duties of job for a description of this role within EIPS and see the attached documents for further information on a role as a Lead Pharmacist within the Trust. Alternatively if you have any queries regarding the role please contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
• Clinical Pharmacy post graduate qualification (e.g. certificate or diploma)
• Registered Member of General Pharmaceutical Council.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• To have demonstrable evidence of having met the full gateway KSF for 7 Specialist Pharmacist
• Experience of working with different healthcare professions and managers across the wider healthcare economy
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the key stakeholders the post is likely to be supporting and how they will be expected to support them.
• Demonstrable expertise in highly relevant field of pharmacy specialism
• Significant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in mental health service provision
• Experience of working with working age mental health services
• Excellent clinical pharmacy skills with particular emphasis on medicines used in mental health
• Experience in providing both written and verbal information on drug usage
• Experience in carrying out Medicines Information queries, providing both verbal and written specialist advice

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun House

16 Liverpool Gardens

Worthing

BN11 1RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ian Reading, Deputy Director - Estate Management and Assurance. Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honors Degree Level or equivalent in a property related discipline (e.g. estate management, valuation, development, building, surveying,) plus specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to master's equivalent level
• Hold Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Significant senior management experience managing large value property transactions including acquisition and disposal, asset management, landlord and tenant, planning and development.
• Knowledge of property management services with practical knowledge within the NHS or public sector
• Able to demonstrate examples of successful collaborative working at senior level with other agencies
• In depth knowledge and experience of negotiating and delivering complex planning and development, landlord and tenant, and other property related contracts and be able to consult effectively with Legal Advisors and other professional consultants.
• Detailed knowledge of Property management, staff management experience across a range of disciplines. Measurable track record involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
• Measurable track record involving and motivating staff to improve performance.
• Able to effectively manage resources with a good track record of change management, efficiency savings, systematic investment plans and financial recovery plans.
• Good Performance management skills combining clarity around expectations, direction and holding others to account.

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a Speech & Language Therapy post in the Forensic Healthcare Service, suited to a therapist with prior experience and /or interest in mental health or complex needs. The Speech & Language Therapist will be primarily based at the Chichester Centre which is a low secure hospital. The post-holder will be responsible for managing a delegated caseload with supervision from a more experienced colleague. The clinical role will be to provide Speech & Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention to clients referred to the service using established models of Speech & Language Therapy ensuring practice is evidence based. The post holder will work as a core member of the Allied Health Professionals team.

The Post holder will be expected tohave, or be willing to work towards, a postgraduate qualification in dysphagia and provide a dysphagia service in addition to a communication caseload.

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree or Masters qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council - licence to practice
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

• Post graduate experience as a Speech & Language Therapist working in mental health, learning disabilities or other relevant area.
• Experience of training other professionals
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to client group).
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit.
• Knowledge of record keeping standards
• Ability to adapt written and verbal communication to suit the needs of people with communication needs. This may include Makaton signing, symbols and pictures etc

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree or Masters qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council - licence to practice
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• post graduate experience as a Speech & Language Therapist working in multidisciplinary team
• Significant post graduate experience as a Speech & Language Therapist, including managing a caseload including people with complex communication difficulties and dysphagia
• Managing complex caseload independently
• To have worked under the supervision of a clinical specialist.

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Chichester Centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO19 6GS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex. The trust is rated as good overall and outstanding for caring by the CQC.

SPFT encourage flexible working. We know that a positive work/life balance brings about huge health related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Please speak to us about flexible working, for example, flexible start/finish times or anything else. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

This is an excellent time for Psychology Professions to be joining Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as we have launched our Strategy and can offer the following to you:

Regular Professional and Clinical supervision with a focus on enhancing wellbeing at work

The opportunity to ensure that Children and Young People benefit from increased access to Psychological Therapies

A commitment to improving matters of Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Human Rights for Children and Young people, their families and staff.

The opportunity to participate in a range of quality improvement work and service innovations.

Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities through

The Psychological Professions Practice Networks

The Leadership Programme for Senior Psychological Professions.

Quarterly Psychology Professions CAMHS, Early Intervention and Perinatal Senior Leadership Forum

In order to be a successful Family & systemic psychotherapist (Band 7) in our team you will be:

Registered with UKCP

Experienced in risk management

Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role

Able to communicate effectively in complex and challenging circumstances to support professional decision making

Adaptable, organised, compassionate and a team player

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment

Experience working with families who are facing tough times and in crisis and adapting your therapeutic relationship/ intervention accordingly.

If you want to make a real difference to young peoples lives and help shape a redesigned, valuesdriven inpatient service, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in one of the Appendices
• Professionally registered as specified in the same Appendix

Desirable

• Additional pre- and/or post-qualification training as specified in the same Appendix

Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial experience of specialist psychological therapy (assessment, formulation maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. n and treatment), as specified in the same Appendix,
• A high level of competence in applying a psychological therapy to complex difficulties appropriate for this therapy with the client group, and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes in this therapy ?Experience of offering teaching, training and supervision within a demanding organisational context.
• A clear and theoretically informed approach to supervision
• Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts and experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering group interventions

communication

Essential

• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Proven ability to establish, maintain and conclude therapeutic relationships with clients
• Good inter-personal and inter-professional skills and ability to work autonomously as a single discipline practitioner in a multi-disciplinary setting

Skills

Essential

• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• A capacity to reflect upon the therapeutic process and upon one's own part in it.
• An ability to make effective use of clinical supervision and to utilise these skills in contributing to clinical consultation within the team and to other professional and non-professional groups

planning

Essential

• Ability to work within a large geographical area effectively, managing travel arrangements and using creative working solutions.
• Ability to assist or take a lead in specific service development projects
• Ability to plan and manage a work load

leadership

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise and support psychological professionals, in the locality, undertaking appraisals and managing sickness and annual leave where appropriate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New CAMHS Inpatient Unit

Princess Royal Hospital Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

To be a successful Assistant Psychologist in our team you will be/have:

• Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology or equivalent.
• Eligible for graduate membership with British Psychological Society
• Have access to a car- Travel between sites is essential to the role and unfortunately public transport is limited.
• Please note that the funding is specifically intended to break down barriers to gaining appropriate experience in the profession. Whilst the role is open to anyone who can suitably reflect on structural inequalities, we are particularly keen to encourage applications from those that identify as belonging to a group that are nationally recognised as being under represented in Clinical Psychology. These are: Individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds Those from low socio-economic backgrounds as defined by Gov.uk Individuals with unpaid caring responsibilities as defined by NHSE
• You must be able to demonstrate a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, and show a commitment to making a difference when supporting clients and their families on their recovery journeys

Clinical experiences may include: Supporting group sessions Present clinically prepared information to patients within workshops / webinars, un-der the supervision of a qualified clinician Quality improvement work to include research / audit / support with clinical pathway coordination and analysis Liaison with a range of services to include health, social care and voluntary agencies to support patient pathways Observe supervisor or other members of MDT conduct assessments, take notes during assessment and write these up afterwards for supervisor to check. Gather information about a service user from the Clinical Information System to assist overall assessment of a service user. Observation of full neuropsychological assessments, scoring of neuropsychological tests to be checked by supervisor and discussed in supervision.

Non-clinical experiences may include:

• Administration and scoring of outcome measures
• Involvement in service evaluation, audit and research projects (including but not limited to: database and questionnaire design, data analysis, preparation of NHS ethics forms and audit proposal forms, literature review)
• Collation of information of local services, preparation of service user information leaflets and creation of displays about local services/psychological themes for ser-vice user waiting areas.
• Assistant psychologists will receive one hour of supervision per week and may re-quest a reference from their supervisor.
• A specialised induction programme and ongoing support will also be available to assistant psychologists to support learning in these posts.

See attached Generic Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:

[email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent with graduate basis for registration with BPS

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Ability to recognise and reflect upon personal and societal bias along a range of dimensions of difference

Desirable

• Individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds
• Individuals with unpaid caring responsibilities as defined by NHSE
• Those from low socio-economic back-grounds as defined by Gov.uk o
• Experience of group work and individual therapeutic contact
• Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care
• Experience of in-patient settings

Skills

Essential

• To be able to communicate effectively
• To assimilate complex information and use reflective/analytic thinking
• Capable of using initiative and organise work to agreed goals
• IT 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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Amberstone hospital

Carters Corner

Hailsham

BN27 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice, including own professional development To communicate effectively with service users, family and carers; demonstrating an ability to be adaptable in the way they provide information which is sensitive to their ethic and cultural background and ensures that they are understood. To initiate and develop ways of working that reflects the gender specific needs of service users. To provide clinical leadership to the team, being knowledgeable about and where appropriate lead decisions about the care of all of the patients admitted to the ward. To act as primary nurse for service users within the in patient setting. To work within the CPA framework, taking a proactive approach consistent with clinical and service need. To carry out detailed assessment and risk assessment of the service users needs through the utilisation of a range of assessment and interviewing techniques and gathering of information from a wide range of sources. To develop care plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team that are based around the service users individual need, that is recovery focused and builds on their strengths and are outcome based. Plan and implement interventions with the service user that is responsive to the service users needs that are applied in a stepped approach which will lead to a therapeutic outcome. Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention. To have the ability to deal with service users and their relatives in times of distress. Liaise with and work alongside other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of the service user from the inpatient setting. To administer and monitor medication prescribed to individual service users, providing information and advice as required and complying with Trust and Nursing and Midwifery Council Policy on the administration of medication. Inform the Ward Manager and other appropriate senior managers when circumstances threaten the health and safety of patients or staff; or threaten the reputation or assets of the Trust. Work with the Ward Manager and other members of the multidisciplinary team to establish an effective therapeutic environment in which care can be delivered. Ensure that they maintain an up to date knowledge of mental health legislation and code of practice, and the Mental Capacity Act both to inform their practice but also to ensure that other members of the ward team are executing their responsibilities within the legal framework. Assist the Ward Manager in the effective running of the ward in accordance with Trust and local policies and procedures. Promote effective communication between junior staff, the Ward Manager, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and senior managers within the Trust. Inform the Ward Manager when the conduct or performance of any member of staff allegedly falls below the standards expected of staff within the Trust. Regularly act as the nurse in charge of the ward. Participate in the staff recruitment process as and when required. To deputise for the Ward Manager as and when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification/Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience relevant to the care group

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Avenue

Brighton

BN3 7HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.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

• Qualified medical doctor with at least seven years' experience post Foundation (or equivalent) Doctor level
• Full registration with the GMC with a license to practice
• Accreditation as GMC accredited Trainer or eligible for this role

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in medical education

Experience and achievements

Essential

• Experience of medical management or leadership, innovation and change management
• Experience and demonstrable track record in delivering high quality medical education and training

Desirable

• Experience of multi-professional training
• The use of simulation and technology to enhance learning relevant to medical education
• Evidence of audit/research/publications in medical education

Knowledge

Essential

• Close working knowledge of the management, governance and strategic development of clinical services and postgraduate medical education both a national, regional and local level specific to the requirements of the role
• Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges & Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Awareness of relevant policies and guidance relating to medical education (eg Less than Full Time Training (LTFT))

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Interest, enthusiasm and vision for improving the delivery of medical education and training
• Ability to engage, work collaboratively and motivate others across organisational boundaries
• Ability to manage complex situations that present uncertainty or the need to resolve competing priorities and perspectives

Desirable

• Understand strategies for supporting residents and trainers

Personal qualities

Essential

• Approachability and openness to feedback
• Understands self and impact of behaviour on others
• Evidence of continual personal learning and development

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

West London NHS THQ

1 Armstrong way

London

UB2 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.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

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, leadership
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with GMC with licence to practice at the time of appointment
• GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of expected completion of specialist training
• MHA AC status (or within 3 months of starting) and Section 12(2) Approval
• Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical knowledge

Essential

• Experience of liaison psychiatry with excellent knowledge of speciality
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist experience relevant to post in NHS or comparable service

Academic skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Ability to work in and lead teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Research or service evaluation experience
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Participated in audit and QI
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to developing liaison psychiatry services

Desirable

• Excellence in education, research or QI
• Evidence of improving outcomes through service change or audit

Other Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to Trust values

Desirable

• Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital,

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.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

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications
• Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
• GMC Specialist Register or within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Academic skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
• Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit

Clinical knowledge

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Excellent knowledge in speciality

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable 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

West London NHS Trust

Address

The Claybrook Centre

37 Claybrook Road

London

W6 8LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.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

• Primary Medical Degree.
• Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

• MRCPsych
• Higher qualifications. Section 12(2) approval.

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care

Desirable

• Experience in psychiatry

Language Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated by one of the following:
• oApplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English oApplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes2

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernard's Hospital

Southall

UB2 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Blackburn

BB2 1TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will provide consultant-led, specialist oral health care for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry within Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The role will involve the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred dental care for individuals with complex needs, including treatment provided under local anaesthesia, conscious sedation and, where clinically appropriate, general anaesthesia.

The postholder will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and equitable access to specialist dental services. They will have a significant leadership, supervisory, teaching, research, quality improvement and service development role within the department and the wider Trust.

The postholder will maintain continuing clinical responsibility for patients under their care, while ensuring appropriate delegation, supervision and development of junior dental staff and other members of the clinical team.

Person Specification

Specialist Listing

Essential

• Eligible for full UK GDC registration and a Licence to Practise
• On GDC Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry or within six months of attaining CCST

Desirable

• Higher academic degree relevant to Special Care Dentistry, MSc, PhD etc
• One, or more of the following or equivalent qualifications: FDS RCS, MFDS RCS Diploma, Certificate or Membership (RCS) in Sedation / Special Care Dentistry

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full UK GDC registration and a Licence to Practise
• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Special Care Dentistry

Desirable

• Higher academic degree relevant to Special Care Dentistry, MSc, PhD etc
• One, or more of the following or equivalent qualifications: FDS RCS, MFDS RCS Diploma, Certificate or Membership (RCS) in Sedation / Special Care Dentistry

Clinical Experience and Skills

Essential

• Clinical experience expected of a consultant in Special Care Dentistry. Experience / training such that the applicant has reached a standard considered equivalent to that expected after 3 years of specialist training in Special Care Dentistry.
• Recent experience of dental treatment under both Basic and Advanced conscious sedation
• Recent experience in treating medically compromised / special care patients
• Experience of contributing to a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of assessing and treating ward patients needing Special Care Dentistry

Audit Managment & IT

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management in the secondary care setting Management skills and effective leadership for the NHS environment and specifically clinical service delivery
• Understanding of principles of clinical audit
• Effective participation in audit including implementation of outcomes Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Dental Practice set out by the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of setting up a service
• Participation in multidisciplinary audit

Research / Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

• Experience in training under-graduate and post-graduate students and StRs in Special Care Dentistry, including sedation techniques
• Experience of organisation of teaching programmes in Special Care Dentistry
• Knowledge of research ethics

Desirable

• Experience in leading UG or PG courses
• Evidence of teaching courses and or teaching qualifications
• Experience in UG and PG examining relevant to sedation and / or Special Care Dentistry
• Evidence of publications in refereed journals
• Research relevant to Sedation / Special Care Dentistry
• Presentations at national research meetings
• Possession of a focused personal research plan
• Appraisal training
• Teaching qualification.

Leadership & Management Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
• Knowledge of finance and budgets.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy Hospital / St Thomas's Hospital

Great Maze pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the role are as listed in the earlier section. Please see included job description for more detail.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent OR relevant significant experience
• Management/Secretarial or equivalent training/experience

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• Knowledge of Medical secretariat

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of management policies and procedures and interpretation
• A thorough understanding of confidentiality issues across the NHS

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Essex

North Essex

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of a psychology service to service users of Bentley House Community Mental Health Hub (CMHH) and personally provide highly specialist clinical input.

To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead psychology specialist

To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychologists within Bentley House CMHH.

To undertake service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.

To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.

To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialist psychology service to service users of Bentley House CMHH.

To provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in CMHH.

To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required.

To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.

To act as a named worker and take responsibility for initiating planning and reviewing care plans and associated tasks to support the wellbeing of service users of the CMHH.

KR 2 Responsibilities for team or service clinical functioning

To co-ordinate (and chair) meetings to ensure effective functioning, review and quality of the psychology service within Bentley House CMHH.

To take a lead in ensuring a psychologically informed framework for the CMHH.

To take a lead in developing the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.

To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.

To advise other members of the service on specialist psychological care of clients.

To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans.

To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

KR 3 Policy and service development

To implement policies and procedures in own area of work.

To identify any aspects of Bentley House CMHH, which could be improved and propose changes to practices or procedures that affect Bentley House CMHH and may also affect other services.

To initiate and implement service development projects, as agreed with clinical/professional lead.

To participate in the ongoing implementation of new initiatives (e.g. national guidelines) across relevant services.

To lead the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.

KR 4 Care or management of resources

To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.

To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed.

KR 5 Management and supervision

To provide clinical leadership to more junior psychologists, psychotherapists and other professionals, as appropriate.

To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of more junior psychologists.

To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism.

To contribute to the appraisal of more junior psychologists, as appropriate.

To contribute to the recruitment of more junior psychologists, as appropriate.

KR 6 Teaching and Training

To undertake teaching and training of pre and post- qualification psychologists and specialised training to other professions as appropriate.

To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills base within the CMHH by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in psychology and adult mental health and by implementing knowledge gained in practice.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.

KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

To ensure the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry, in those parts of the service for which the post-holder has leadership responsibility.

KR 8 Research and development

To initiate, undertake, support and supervise regular complex service evaluation and audits

To initiate and carry out appropriate research and service evaluation to support the ongoing development of the service.

To provide expertise in a specialist research area which will contribute to the ongoing development of the CMHH.

To initiate and implement the development of outcome measurement and assessment and assist other staff in the implementation of same.

KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.

To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.

To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.

To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.

To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

To ensure that all psychology and psychotherapy staff for whom the post-holder has leadership responsibility, maintain professional standards and continuing professional development.

KR 10 General

To travel within the Harrow area for home visits as appropriate and across the Trust when required.

To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management.

To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry-level qualification in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice, through formal post qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• Completed training course in clinical supervision.
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.

Desirable

• Further training and or qualifications in other fields of applied psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
• Experience of supervising assistant, trainee and qualified psychologists, and having completed the relevant training.
• Experience of providing teaching and training to psychologists or other professional groups.

Desirable

• Record of publications in either peer reviewed, academic or professional journals/books

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for adult mental health
• Advanced theoretical knowledge of psychological approaches to mental health difficulties, and the evidence base for the relevant treatment.
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.

Skills

Essential

• To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources, on which expert opinion may differ.
• To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and to organise meetings such as CPAs and case reviews, and joint activities with staff of partner agencies.
• To plan projects and work schedules for groups of psychologists.
• To be expert in the skilled administration of psychometric tests, including skilled manipulation of test materials; and to be able to supervise others in administration of psychometric tests.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups (

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House CMHH

15-21 Headstone Drive

Harrow & Wealdstone

HA3 5QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have experience of working in mental health services at secondary care level with complex presentations with women who may also be in crisis and who express suicidality. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable, and/or a keen interest in this specialist area alongside experience of facilitating group treatments.

The team is part of the wider Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) specialist perinatal mental health provision and there will be opportunities for networking with perinatal psychologists in this new and developing area of specialism across BLMK, the East of England Region and within CNWL.

Both regionally and locally we are committed to further training all disciplines within the team and there will be provision for training in line with a regional training programme.

For further information about this post please see attached job description

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. OR BABCP accredited CBT Therapists with significant experience of the above along with trauma therapy.
• Supervision training

Desirable

• Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. E.g. training in additional approved modalities such EMDR, IPT, CFT, Couples Counselling, systemic training, DIT, Mindfulness

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a qualified psychologist or CBT Therapist
• Significant experience in working with Psychological Trauma.
• Specialist training or skills working with women in the perinatal period
• An interest in Perinatal Mental Health with a focus on Birth Trauma and baby loss
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.

Desirable

• Experience in working with Birth Trauma and Perinatal Loss
• Experience of representing psychological therapies within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
• Experience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.

Other

Essential

• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to drive with a full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CNWL HQ Milton Keynes

Charles Pinfold Building, Walton Hall

Milton Keynes

MK7 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KR1: Clinical and Client Care

• To provide highly specialist psychological assessments for older adults presenting with frailty, cognitive impairment, dementia, delirium, complex physical health needs, and associated psychological distress.

• To deliver evidencebased psychological interventions tailored to older adults, including those with cognitive impairment, sensory loss, or communication difficulties.

• To provide culturally sensitive psychological support and interventions for carers and families, including psychoeducation, coping strategies, and emotional support.

• To assess and manage clinical risk, including selfneglect, vulnerability, safeguarding concerns, and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

• To act as a keyworker or care coordinator where appropriate, contributing to care planning, review processes, and multidisciplinary decisionmaking.

• To support early identification of psychological needs within the frailty pathway to prevent deterioration and reduce unnecessary hospitalisation.

KR2: Contributing to Team or Service Clinical Functioning

• To contribute to a psychologically informed framework, promoting traumainformed, personcentred, and strengthsbased approaches.

• Facilitate and evaluate Community Psychology initiatives (Dementia Hub)

• To support the team in delivering accessible and culturally competent services to diverse older adult populations.

• To challenge discrimination and promote inclusive practice, particularly in relation to age, cognitive impairment, disability, and cultural background.

• To provide specialist psychological consultation to MDT colleagues (e.g., geriatricians, nurses, AHPs, social care, primary care teams).

• To liaise with referrers, GPs, acute hospitals, community teams, and voluntary sector partners to support integrated care planning.

• To use psychological theory and research to inform team practice and service development.

KR3: Policy and Service Development

• To implement and contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the Frailty Service.

• To participate in service development projects aimed at improving psychological care pathways, reducing hospital admissions, and enhancing carer support.

• To support service user and carer involvement in shaping frailty services.

KR4: Care or Management of Resources

• To use Trust resources responsibly and maintain equipment appropriately.

• To identify future resource needs and request supplies as required for clinical work.

KR5: Management and Supervision

• To provide clinical supervision and case consultation to junior psychologists, assistant psychologists, and trainees.

• To supervise the psychological work of MDT colleagues where appropriate.

• To contribute to recruitment and appraisal processes for psychology staff.

• To support the development of psychologically informed practice across frailty and older adult services.

KR6: Teaching and Training

• To deliver teaching and training to MDT colleagues, pre and postqualification psychologists, and other professionals on topics such as dementia, delirium, frailty, cognitive assessment, and carer support.

• To maintain uptodate knowledge of developments in clinical psychology, frailty care, and older adult mental health, and to apply this knowledge in practice.

• To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations, reports, and publications.

KR7: RecordKeeping and Information Governance

• To ensure all clinical documentation meets Trust and professional standards, including accurate electronic recordkeeping.

• To maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance requirements.

KR8: Research and Development

• To initiate, conduct, and supervise service evaluations and audits relevant to frailty, dementia, delirium, and psychological wellbeing.

• To contribute to research activity within the service, including specialist areas such as cognitive assessment or carer interventions.

• To support the development and implementation of outcome measures across the frailty pathway.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration.
• Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• Completed training course in clinical supervision
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Desirable

• Neuropsychology training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in older adults services.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including dementia, delirium and functional difficulties
• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training.
• Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.
• Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects.

Desirable

• Experience working in acute care and in care homes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for OA
• Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.

Desirable

• CST training

Skills

Essential

• To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
• To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and for meetings such as CPAs and case reviews
• To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists.
• To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley house

Bentley House, Harrow, HA35QX

Harrow, London

HA35QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of the role.

The principal areas of responsibility include:

• Highly specialist stroke physiotherapy assessment and treatment;
• ESD referral, transfer-of-care and caseload coordination;
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation and case management;
• Clinical leadership, supervision and staff development;
• Clinical governance, SSNAP, audit and outcome monitoring; andservice development and implementation of national and local stroke standards

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as Physiotherapist
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/ CPD
• Member of specialist interest group

Desirable

• MSc , management course or equivalent level of study

Previous Experience

Essential

• Specialist stroke experience
• Awareness of NSF long term conditions and NICE guidelines
• Experience of teaching, supervision and mentoring of students of physiotherapy and other AHP's
• Experience of spasticity and orthotics management
• Experience of splinting and specialised seating
• Experience of audit/policy/research
• Experience of performance management and appraisal.
• Strong concept of case management role

Desirable

• Specialist community experience
• Experience of FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills encompassing a wide range of different complex conditions including stroke.
• Sound assessment skills with advanced clinical reasoning and analytical ability especially with multipathology.
• Ability to critically appraise information/ journal articles
• Keyboard skills and ability to access information via the internet.
• Evidence of self-directed learning and reflective practice
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload pressure
• Time management skills
• Presentation skills and the ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others (patients and staff).
• Knowledge of developments within NHS community rehabilitation and physiotherapy profession
• Knowledge of equipment provision, wheelchair provision and special seating needs.

Other

Essential

• Able to use car for work and carry equipment
• Able to read map or use own navigation device

Desirable

• Current driving licence and access to car for community visits

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort House

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To provide a highly specialist psychology service to patients of Clinical Health Psychology with long-term conditions such as HIV, and problems in relation to sexuality and sexual health including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.

To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a specialist in Clinical Health Psychology, especially in the above areas

To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.

To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.

To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in HIV and sexual health or a relevant speciality
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in HIV, sexual health or a relevant speciality
• Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training.
• Experience of carrying out post-doctoral research, audit or service evaluation projects.

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or equivalent
• Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for a range of problems addressed by Clinical Health Psychology
• Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis
• Familiarity with factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.

Desirable

• Interest in, and experience of Neuropsychological testing, especially with HIV populations and those with other infectious diseases Experience in other long-term conditions
• Experience of, or interest in, contributing to funded or unfunded research projects in the area of specialisation

Skills

Essential

• To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
• To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
• To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
• To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual clients and groups and carers, and for meetings such as case reviews
• To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups

Desirable

• To be skilled in the administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials.

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within a multi disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings
• Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to manage, with appropriate support as necessary, verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

W2 St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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