Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description and role descriptor for full details.

Advertising date : 8th September 2026

Closing date : 22nd September 2026

We welcome your application.

We will arrange a group assessment day prior to interview where we can meet potential applicants in person and potential applicants can come along to find out more about the post and decide whether this post is right for them. Dates to be confirmed.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
• Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation

Desirable

• Completion of Peer Support Specialist Training or other similar peer support training
• Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training
• Completion of WRAP Educator training

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Understanding of personal values and beliefs
• Good interpersonal and team-working skills
• Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner
• Confidence in own skills and ability to draw upon own resilience and strengths to sustain own wellbeing
• Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback
• Ability to work in an enabling and creative way
• Ability draw on own resilience while working with challenging situations.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload

Desirable

• Experience of WRAP or other recovery / person-centred planning tools
• Knowledge of how the mental health and other health and social care systems operate
• Understanding of issues affecting mental health and well-being

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Personal lived experience of secondary mental health services and own recovery journey and / or personal lived experience of supporting someone with mental health / neurodiversity / learning disability
• Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role

Desirable

• Experience of a person-centred approach
• Experience of working in the mental health field
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice
• Knowledge of strength's based and person-led practice

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside Recovery Partnership

2nd Floor Wallsend Community Hub, 16 The Forum

Wallsend

NE28 8JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link;

https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification - RGN

Personal

Essential

• Full UK driving Licence with access to a vehicle

Experience

Essential

• Multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of community working

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and work independently
• Clinical knowledge and skills

Desirable

• Able to deputise in the absence of the Senior Nurse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ELHT footprint

ELHT footprint

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

Please note the scheduled interview dates:

June 2026 9th 16th 30th

July 2026 7th 14th 20th

August 2026 5th 11th 18th 25th

September 2026 1st 2nd

October 2026 6th 7th

How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Two GCSE Grade C (or above) of which one must be in English or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. OR One GCSE Grade C (or above) and pass Functional Skills Assessment Level 2 in English as part of the recruitment process.

Skills & Knowlegde

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Work on own initiative
• Prioritise and undertake numerous tasks simultaneously
• Remain calm under pressure
• Work as part of a high performance team

Personal Attributes

Essential

• High standards of personal professionalism
• Determination to meet targets
• Ability to judge priorities when dealing with emergency situations
• Willingness to learn
• Empathy and compassion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Norwich EOC

Hospital Lane

Norwich

NR6 5NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Be responsible for providing clinical care to a defined caseload of patients that require highly specialised assessment, planning and intervention skills.

Undertake a comprehensive assessment at a highly specialist level with patients on a designated caseload. This may involve the selection and application of standardised and non-standardised assessment, along with evidence-based treatment planning and intervention.

Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, where appropriate, including effective discharge planning and onward referral.

Assess capacity of patients in order to gain valid informed consent for intervention and work within organisational policy with patients who lack capacity.

Formulate goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning, in order to justify your recommendations and utilising most appropriate treatment/intervention for the patients needs.

Undertake risk assessment and manage and document risk. Advise senior and junior staff in appropriate therapeutic management of patients in relation to risk.

Work as an autonomous practitioner in a variety of settings (clinic, patients own home, school, care home, hospital, etc.) where there is a requirement to make decisions spontaneously.

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

Responsible for the effective case-load management of a complex case-load individually and within team and allocation of work to senior and junior staff, support staff and students. This will require an overview and re-allocation of work-load on a daily basis due to changing priorities, in order to support delivery of key quality and performance targets.

Actively involved in research activities and practice development in work area; seeking out evidence-based practice, appraising, and applying knowledge as appropriate.

Lead on the development of a clinical network within designated clinical area/pathway supporting delivery of best practice and relevant clinical guidelines.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Manage departmental issues for staff within the designated service area, including workload management, holidays, sickness and performance.

Inform Clinical and Operational Service Leads of clinical caseloads, referrals, waiting lists and other statistics and information as required.

Responsible for staff supervision, including compliance for appraisals and associated personal development plans.

Responsible for the management of HR of delegated staff including sickness reviews, return to work and maternity leaves.

Person Specification

Professional registration

Essential

• HCPC registration

professional registation

Essential

• registered with an appropriate professional body

Essential

Essential

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as PT
• Profession specific Degree/ Diploma
• Significant post graduate experience, including experience in a relevant specialist role
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and wider system partners
• Experience of undergraduate student and/or support staff supervision
• Contribution to clinical education of junior staff, students and assistants
• Clinical supervision, including formal appraisal and objective setting
• Experience of working in the stroke therapy pathway as band 6
• Use of a range of neuro specialist treatment modalities

Desirable

• Member of specialist interest groups
• External training in specialist field
• previous community experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Daisyfield Mill

Daisyfield Business Centre,

Blackburn

BB1 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Speech and Language Therapy Service offers a supportive team of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support second opinions and ongoing peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practise assessment and therapy to patients across all settings. You will help supervise speech and language therapy students, as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to a wide range of community professionals enhancing patient care.

We can offer you a challenging and rewarding post that includes:

Clinical supervision

Monthly staff meetings, regular management supervision and peer support groups

Annual Appraisal

In-Service Training

Well- resourced department with up-to-date technology

Good access to communication aids/ ipads and apps

Mobile-working laptop and mobile phone

Professional Lead in Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Leads in all specialist areas

Weekly SLT-led VFSS/ FEES

Good IT access

If successful you will be required to undertake a DBS check. A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request.

To apply please go to www.jobs.nhs.uk Quoting the job reference number

IN LINE WITH NHS EMPLOYMENT CHECK STANDARDS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REFERENCES COVERING A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING.

The Trust has core values of Quality, Care, Respect, Leadership and Achievement which it expects all employees to demonstrate. Full details of these are available on the Trust website:

http://www.cddft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/our-core-values.aspx

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within 6 weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Relevant experience post registration

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently county wide and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
• Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Special Skills & Knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/education/Social Care Policies and practices.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices which requires expertise within a specialism or discipline, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition diagnosis and remediation of disorders of human communication, some of which are non-routine.
• Ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require the analysis or comparison of a range of options.
• Planning and organisational skills applicable to handling a small number of complex activities that may require the formulation and adjustment of plans.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT.
• Evidence of successful completion of non-specialist short courses including post-basic dysphagia, voice or equivalent

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Health Professionals Council Licence to 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sedgefield Community Hospital

Salters Lane

Sedgefield

STOCKTON-ON-TEES

Cleveland

TS21 3EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you need expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide clinical leadership for the mental health team. This multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and non-registered professionals including; mental health, and substance misuse practitioners. You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times.

Supporting senior clinicians on site you will be part of the daily leadership team, providing clinical input for all patients. As a clinical expert in your field, you will work with the team to ensure; patient safety, the management of complex cases and ensure the most up to date treatment methodology is applied to patient care.

You will also;

Provide outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback. Ensuring that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide assessment, diagnostics, treatment and continued management of patients with acute and long term medical conditions.

Deliver non-judgemental care by leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.

Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will provide professional leadership to the nursing team to ensure we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.

Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.

Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care and support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job

Person Specification

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Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

Fazakerley

L9 7LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Recruitment Briefing document for more information on this role available here at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST in Dermatology or CESR or European Community Rights
• UK experience

Desirable

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• Dermatology experience at Consultant level

Clinical Experience

Essential

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Experience in skin cancer and advanced surgical management.
• Experience in managing paediatric dermatology

Management Experience

Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate.
• Experience of audit management.

Teaching experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior doctors and teaching surgery.
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
• Experience of supervising SpRs.
• Experience of teaching postgraduate clinical dermatology.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.

Desirable

• Publications in referee journals.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Enquiring critical approach to work.
• Caring attitude to patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clatterbridge Hospital

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Trainee Clinical Coder opportunity available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Must have A-level or equivalent in a Biology based subject
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

Desirable

• Must have completed a UK Clinical Coding Foundation/Standards Course
• Educated to degree level
• Keyboard skills to ECDL level 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.

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Clatterbridge Hospital

Wirral

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• 1st Level NMC Registration
• Evidence of Professional Development
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Act as a practice supervisor
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• NHS Experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
• Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Good organisational/time management skills
• Ability to deal with an acute workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to recognise the importance of team work
• Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• Ability to problem solve

Desirable

• Teaching Experience: o Student nurse assessor/supervisor o Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff o Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills: o Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty o Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice o Competent in organizing own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving abilities
• Good time management
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Emergency Department, Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant skin cancer nursing experience
• Evidence of change management and service improvement
• Effective knowledge of research methodology with recent experience at Band 6 or above.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in providing nurse led clinics

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of academic study at Masters level.
• RGN level 1.
• Professional knowledge acquired through study at degree level.
• Mentorship course
• Evidence of updating current professional issues
• Demonstrate professional development: NMC requirement

Desirable

• Physical Assessment and Consultant Skills formal qualification
• HOPE facilitator training
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Counselling qualification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of skin cancers including current treatments.
• Knowledge of the national strategy for cancer and ability to relate to practice
• Current cancer nursing agenda
• Clinical governance
• Complaints management
• Incident management
• Quality audit and its application
• Risk management
• Best practice in specialty
• Statutory and professional requirements
• Health and safety
• Confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Holds full driving license
• Computer literate

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you.

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the development of the departmental services and improveefficiency in recording the data on the ED iPM and Whiteboard systems on a daily basis.To assist Administration Manager in the completion of Allocate andthe department weekly Rotas.To monitor data input and produce statistics as required. To assist in a program of work sampling to achieve more accurate performance standards and instil a greater sense of responsibility in each employee.Initiate audit/validation of information from the ED iPM and Whiteboard systems.To ensure all clerical staff adhere to the Trust Behavioural Standards and are aware of the importance of their role in achievement of NHS TargetSupport clerical Team Leaders on day to day supervision of clerical staff within the ED reception area.To assist in the departmental induction program for each employee.To undertake data audits/validation on a daily basis.To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner with due regard to Health & Safety.To assist Administration Manager in the recruitment and selectionprocess.In the absence of the Administration Manager to complete staff variation lists for the clerical staff and ED Medical SecretariesTo assist in yearly appraisals.To prepare and deliver training programs on the agreed policies for operational procedures and systems procedures To participate in updating and maintaining all relevant operational policies and procedures documentation and to ensure its availability and usage via the Trusts Intranet service.Responsible for the training off all new staff in the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continuing development
• Significant database training
• General education to A level standard or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Experience of managing staff and resources
• Significant knowledge and experience of data collection and analysis
• An understanding of data quality
• Demonstrate experience of working to deadlines

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience in an acute setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and control blocks of work
• Developed interpersonal skills with ability to form positive working relationships
• Ability to work to own initiative
• Ability to deliver services within allocated resources
• Innovative and responsive to change

Other

Essential

• Can do attitude with determination, resilience and ability to withstand pressure including demanding/conflicting priorities
• Able to work flexibly
• Willingness to undertake further training as and when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be working within the Acute Care Team Critical Care Outreach service at East Lancashire Hospital Trust and will be banded appropriate to knowledge and skills. Those banded as 6 will be expected to work towards band 7 and will undertake appropriate training and development required for this post. The main roles and responsibilities will sit with in the management of deteriorating patients outside of the critical care unit and will facilitate admission avoidance, safe transfer and management of those patients identified for safe step down outside of the critical care. Additional to this the role requires the delivery of education around deteriorating patients, core role on the cardiac arrest team and daily case load of AKI patients. The post covers both the acute and peripheral Burnley site and the remote management of patients in the community sites as an out of hours service.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Current first level NMC registration or equivalent
• Mentorship qualification
• Medicines management competency
• Acute Speciality qualification

Desirable

• Degree or working towards
• Evidence of CPD level 7
• Leadership training
• ALS
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (essential for band 7 post)
• Assessment diagnostic qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience, ideally within critical care or acute setting
• Demonstration of evidence based practice
• Evidence of ability to apply critical care skills outside of the critical care environment
• Evidence of appropriate delegation and leadership skills
• Understanding of change management
• Recognition of own limitations

Desirable

• Involvement in project work
• Evidence of conflict management skills
• Involvement in guideline development
• Evidence of leadership or management skills
• Ability to provide feedback
• Proven track record of teaching experience

Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective team worker
• Ability to identify learning needs
• Able to respond to stressful situations
• Flexibility to work across divisions and teams
• Supportive of junior staff
• Drive to continuously improve

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Can demonstrate ability to undertake comprehensive patient assessment
• Working knowledge of the current NHS agenda and issues
• Ability to work independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage own workload
• Computer literate
• Commitment to education and training programmes

Desirable

• Experience within a Leadership Role

Other

Essential

• Ability to work across the 24 hour period

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospital Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *GCSE Equivalent in English and Maths
• *Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• *Relevant Catering qualifications
• *Higher Catering Education
• *Other Education

Experience

Essential

• *Health and Safety or willingness to undertake in induction period
• *Food Hygiene Regulations or willingness to undertake in induction period
• *Willingness to undertake specific competencies to meet the full requirements of the role

Desirable

• *Previous Catering Work Experience
• *Previous Hospital or Care Experience
• *Catering related knowledge
• *Allergy Training

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Literate with basic I.T skills
• *Read and understand written documentation
• *Verbally communicate with people
• *Presentable
• *Work in large teams
• *Able to work in hot and cold environments
• *Time keeping

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Some of the duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the Associate Director of Midwifery & Neonatal Services role and its purpose within the service; they are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional or alternative duties and responsibilities commensurate with the level of the post, to support the smooth running of the services.
• To ensure robust governance systems and processes are in place, striving for excellence by embedding learning from incidents and complaints.
• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external relationships is essential to the delivery of a safe and high-quality service, influencing public health, health visiting, safeguarding, social care, mental health services, and service users as key partnerships.
• Assist the DoM in interpreting national policy and strategy and supporting the Trusts response to Maternity Transformation initiatives, helping to ensure effective local implementation across maternity and midwifery services.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Registered midwife with the NMC with evidence of personal and professional commitment to CPD in line with revalidation requirements.
• An understanding of Integrated Governance and practical approaches to implementation.
• Evidence of working at a senior level leading change initiatives.
• Knowledge and understanding of Neonatal services
• Knowledge and understanding of education and research issues in an acute Trust.
• Evidence of previous budgetary management and business planning.
• Able to demonstrate up-to-date clinical expertise and competence and expert proven knowledge of Maternity and Neonatal services.
• Evidence of knowledge understanding of the current issues in maternity and neonatal nursing policy and practice.
• A proven track record of operational service management at a senior level in an acute hospital environment, including staff management and financial management.
• Experience of recruitment and retention issues, workforce planning and capacity management.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, written and verbal reports.
• Evidence of ability to confront complex and challenging issues taking a problem-solving approach. oEvidence of having managed and developed a team effectively. oEvidence of involvement in Child Safeguarding Cases and management of difficult pre and post antenatal care issues.

Desirable

• Evidence of experience of working strategically both regionally and nationally.

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Educated to Master's Degree (or equivalent)
• Evidence of further academic / personal development
• Evidence of formal management/leadership training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Well-developed inter-personal and communication skills
• Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others
• Critical Analytical Skills
• Well-developed presentation skills
• Politically astute
• Strong patient/customer focus
• Ability to work effectively within a team and demonstrate focus, tenacity and flexibility.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to chair meetings
• Ability to network both internally and externally
• Tenacity and determination to succeed
• Assertive and confident
• Able to work in a challenging, busy environment whilst meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to relate to and influence other senior nurses, clinical staff and managers
• Time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Team Player

Other

Essential

• Takes part in the senior midwifery on call rota to support the Maternity service out of hours. o
• Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 functional skills in English and Maths
• Can demonstrate basic level of computer literacy

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 in cleaning or willing to obtain

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic assistant role within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Experience in cleaning protocols
• Knowledge of infection control
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Previous Domestic Experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively
• A good understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and ability to demonstrate these values in the working day

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

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Person Specification

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively written, face to face and telephone

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer care/patient care environment
• Substantial experience in an NHS Administrative role

Desirable

• Understanding of the Trust's Patient Access Policy and its contents
• Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Advanced level of IT to include Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to plan and delegate within the team and manage day to day workload

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-on-Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

To deliver a quality service to users of the Bioskills laboratory in a professional manner.

Ensure the application of privacy, dignity and compliance of confidentiality when undertaking responsibilities.

To maintain accurate and complete documentation to support compliance with HTA governance, local standard operating procedures and other relevant quality standards.

Responsible for the preparation of the bioskills laboratory for cadaveric workshops.

Responsible for maintaining and ensuring equipment used is fit for purpose.

Responsible for managing stock levels of consumables and ordering accordingly.

Responsible for the co-ordination, receipt and putting away of deliveries.

To actively participate in the development of local standard operating procedures and audit of practice.

To assist surgeons with pre-dissection of cadaveric tissue in preparation for teaching purposes.

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within the Bioskills Laboratory including removal and cleaning of surgical areas, tissue and bodily fluids.

Responsible for maintaining the quality of cadaveric tissue through appropriate cleaning and understanding of the freeze/thaw process.

Responsible for the legal disposal of spent specimens in accordance with HTA and trust waste policies.Responsible for cross referencing paperwork relating to cadaveric tissue, checking serial numbers correlate to specimens and infectious diseases screening checks have been carried out and are acceptable for lab use.

Respond quickly and appropriately to any lab misuse or accidents.To provide efficient and accurate support to Wrightington Consultants and doctors. Responsible for ensuring equipment used by lab attendees is done so appropriately and with care.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To be able to plan and priorities in line with service demands whilst assisting colleagues to meet departmental requirements associated with HTA Compliance, Governance and other Quality Standards and targets relating to service provision.
• Actively promote and support good practice within the Bio-Skills laboratory and maintain compliance with local standard operating procedures. Ensuring visitors do not breach HTA or local SOP guidelines.
• Observing and recording highly sensitive information during cadaveric workshop activity. Being available to meet with reps, consultants and other lab users to plan workshops, eg: arranging access for set-up, making up instrument trays, calculating correct specimen thawing times.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• Maintain daily contact with varying disciplines of staff both external and internal to the Trust.
• Use various methods of communication written, email, telephone and scanning to facilitate service provision.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to aid the running of laboratory workshops.
• Report any process or system failures through to the line manager. Report any incidents via Datix and submit to line manager.
• Ensure accurate recording of information and related data onto required databases. Accurate interpretation of PAS and HIS information if required.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is fit for purpose, reporting any issues to line manager. To alert line manager and relevant colleagues to shortages of supplies and services

Responsibility for Finance

• Order laboratory consumables via the NHS Supplies website in accordance with departmental budgets.
• Use departmental resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure correct waste streams are used to support the Trust waste policies

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Comply with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct and to ensure there is a clear awareness of how reporting procedures ae managed and implemented within their own area of work / responsibility.
• To participate in own personal development and develop a route planner in order to maintain and achieve sustained progression in the role.

Responsibility for Teaching

• To be involved in any job-related training to maintain quality standards including e-mandatory training.
• To have a good understanding of the trust information systems.
• To maintain personal administration competency and professionalism by following recognised professional routes and attending courses where appropriate

• You will be openly expected to share knowledge and information with colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, English
• A-Level / NVQ / Level 3 qualification in science related subject ie; Biology, as good understanding of human anatomy is required.

Desirable

• IT related qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Ability to follow established local and trust Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Protocols.
• Experience in reviewing and updating local SOP's.
• Demonstrable competency in maintaining confidentiality, data protection, GDPR
• Good working knowledge of Health and Safety.

Desirable

• Previous laboratory or mortuary experience, under HTA licence.
• Worked in a hospital theatre setting.

Skills

Essential

• I.T- working knowledge of MS office eg: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to fulfil physical aspects of the role, including frequent lifting and handling of instruments and materials. Moving, walking reaching using steps, pushing trolleys and distributing boxes.
• Manual dexterity: ability to safely and carefully handle micro-instruments, assist consultants with pre-dissection, holding nerves/ tendons/ vessels.
• Attention to detail i.e. when cleaning instruments all tissue is removed.
• Ability to interpret and accurately process data and information as required.

Desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority standards and guidelines.

Desirable

• Good lab practice/theatre practise.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy

Additional

Essential

• Ability to remain composed in challenging situations, ie exposure to offensive smells, presence of bodily fluids, prosected cut-off points and exposed anatomical structures.
• Lone working - ability to organise and prioritise own workload, working with direction and supervision from the upper limb education manager. Able to work with frequent interruptions and in a busy environment.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Early starts, late finishes and some weekend work required.
• Ability to integrate well with people from all disciplines including consultants, surgeons, industry reps and domestic assistants
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wrightington, WN6 9EP

Wrightington Hospital

Wigan

WN6 9EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.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

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Post graduate clinical diploma in pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge of Mental Health pharmacy gained through diploma level training and /or equivalent experience e.g. Psychiatric Therapeutics PgCert/ Psychiatric Pharmacy PgDip

Desirable

• Accredited Pre- registration tutor
• Independent Prescriber
• Accredited pharmacy diploma tutor
• Specialist knowledge of Mental Health pharmacy including use of medicines during the Perinatal Period.

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and process in an integrated NHS
• Knowledge and experience of a range of healthcare settings

Desirable

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake on call work, weekend and evening opening
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

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 Bernards Hospital

Southall

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oversee the conduct/ contribute to the assessment process, as well as the observation and on-going assessment, providing accurate and timely feedback.

Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business.

Report and document incidents as required.

Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon findings.

Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy including safe transportation and storage of medicines, checking receipt, storage of medicines in medicine cupboard.

Provide education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids to compliance.

Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness and training packages for staff.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached

Person Specification

Esential Criteria

Essential

• Professional health or social care qualification e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, RMN, RNLD and registration with relevant governing body Qualification at degree level or equivalent Experience in managing and resolving conflicts between professionals and teams In-depth knowledge of Crisis working.
• Extensive experience in leadership role In depth knowledge of wider policy and service issues relating to mental health Experience of working in the community settings in a senior practitioner role. Experience of working with service users with complex care needs requiring higher levels of expertise. Understanding and knowledge of Crisis Care Concordat and associated strategy. Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Procedures Experience in of working closely and developing relationships with senior medical nursing social and clinical staff. Experience in developing relationships and working in partnership with statutory agencies at a management level. Extensive knowledge and experience of organisation development. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through formal presentation to others. Negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations, including the resolution of complaints which may involve diffusion of hostility and aggression. Proven ability to work with service users and carers who are distressed To demonstrate a 'can do' approach that is practical, decisive and has a positive outcome. Ability to embrace and champion change Experience of managing budgets Skills in motivating staff Experience of social care management Experience of service user and carer initiatives and engagement Ability to empathise with clients, carers and families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation Skills in analysing service, organisational and staffing issues. Skills in analysing highly complex facts and conflicting information. Keyboard and computer literacy skills Car driver To work full internal rotation (12 hour shifts)
• Ability to work under pressure and ability to contain and manage the stress of others and oneself Ability to frequently sustain periods of prolonged concentration for data analysis, report writing etc. Ability to manage unpredictable work patterns and changing deadlines Ability to deal with exposure to highly distressing situations Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with mental health problems Evidence of user focus in the development, organisation, delivery and evaluation of care. Excellent communication skills with ability to write high level reports to a variety of audiences. Ability to ensure that teams or colleagues are supported to achieve targets. Self-awareness with the ability to understand and moderate one's own behaviour depending on the impact on others. Able to support the development of team members to achieve their potential Able to take personal responsibility for ensuring that diversity is respected and that there is genuine equality of opportunity.

Desirable Criteria

Desirable

• Degree in management
• Facilitation skills Advanced keyboard skills
• Demonstrate ability to develop services through representation at the national level

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

• Post: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

• Location: Woodrowe House, Leicestershire, LE67 9RJ

• Salary: £50,632 - £57,940 per year (DOE)

• Contract:Full time, permanent

• Reporting to: Service Manager / Director of SALT Social Care

• Professionally Accountable to: Director of SALT Social Care

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team atWoodrowe House.

Woodrowe House is a leading neurological complex care service located in the picturesque outskirts of Leicester, in Markfield. We specialise in complex care and treatment for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and other neurological conditions, including stroke and spinal injuries. Our mission is to provide a supportive and expert environment for long-term and short-term care needs.

Job Purpose

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will manage a specialist caseload of individuals with complex neurological needs, assessing and supporting their Speech, Communication and Language Needs (SCLN) and Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (EDS) needs. Acting as the lead for Speech and Language Therapy within the service, you will deliver evide nce-based assessment and intervention in line with the Cygnet SLT Pathway for Neurological Complex Care, supporting rehabilitation, risk management, safety, wellbeing and quality of life.

You will work with patients across our three care pathways at Woodrowe House:

• Slow Stream Rehabilitation: Goal-focused, therapeutically-led placements for people who have stepped down from acute rehabilitation settings.

• Long-term & Maintenance: Packages designed for individuals with progressive or highly dependent needs to prevent deterioration and improve quality of life.

• Short-term Placements: Providing respite care allowing the caregiver to take a much-needed break from their duties, whilst knowing that their loved one is safe and well-supported.

The role will contribute to the delivery of person-centred care, provide specialist advice and consultation, support staff training and competency development, and lead the implementation of interventions and environmental approaches that optimise communication, swallowing function, participation, independence and quality of life for individuals with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs.

You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and as such will have the opportunity to participate in large-scale projects. You will receive high-quality supervision and be supported with CPD.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• A degree / postgraduate diploma (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and membership of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)

• Competency to independently assess and manage EDS needs (essential)

• Experience in the field of acquired brain injury, neuroprogressive conditions, spinal injuries, evidenced by high level of clinical SLT knowledge.

• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on person-centred planning

• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others

• Excellent communication / time management skills

In return we offer:

• Salary between £50,632 - £57,940 per year (DOE)

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties

• Routine service meetings and peer support with Speech and Language Therapists

• Opportunity to personalise resource toolkit

• Paid CEN Membership

• Active involvement in service development, Quality Improvement initiatives and research opportunities

• Employee rewards, discount benefits scheme including Blue Light Card and NHS discounts plus more

• Company pension scheme

• Full induction training is given

• Free meals and free at-site parking on shift

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Carla Bartlett, Director of SLT (Social Care) on 07803 248 026

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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

Markfield

LE67 9RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this senior clinician role, the Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, ensuring the delivery of effective psychological services that support the unique challenges faced by individuals in prison. The Principal Psychologist will work collaboratively with the prison's senior leadership team and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to regional quality review processes and service development meetings, ensuring that mental health services are continuously improved and aligned with best practices and meeting agreed targets. This role will work closely with the wider national psychological therapies team and contribute to service model review and improvement against new research and in line with best practice and NICE guidelines. Additionally, the role involves contributing to regional quality review and service development meetings to ensure that mental health services are responsive to the needs of individuals in prison and actively work to minimize the cycle of intergenerational trauma. By leading initiatives that connect individuals with essential resources and support, the Principal Psychologist will play a vital role in promoting the mental well-being of both patients and staff within a remand prison setting.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of high complex patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To make highly specialist clinical decisions and clinical judgements about patient care, processes and service developments;

To provide specialist trauma informed, psychological insight, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To lead and evaluate the implementation of a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

Foster good working relationships with Offender Management, Probation to Reconnect services to a psychologically informed understanding of patients needs during transition into open conditions or release into the community;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National Head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

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

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

Lancashire

PR26 8NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Among the main duties of the role

Promote and maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

Acts, wherever applicable, in accordance with the Mental Health Act, duty of candour and associated policies and procedures.

Acts as named nurse for patients and hold responsibility for the development of the care documents for those patients and others in the absence of their named nurse.

Contributes to the planning, co-ordination and evaluation of clinical interventions to challenging and complex behaviours such as self-harm and aggression.

Please contact Rowan Lea if you would like to speak to a member of the nursing team or arrange a visit to the ward or have any questions in relation to the role or team.

In the absence of the Ward Manager, please Contact Modern Matron Karen Ashby or PDP Carrie Randell on 01723 384601 for further details.

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

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be a recognised Practice Supervisor
• Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Competent in using electronic systems to conduct assessments and documentation
• Manage own time and prioritise effectively
• Co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of the ward/community team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Lane Hospital

Cross Lane

Scarborough

YO12 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Podiatrist (Senior) Offender Health, you will be required to undertake assessment and treatment of patients within HMP settings. This includes but is not limited to; determining a clinical diagnosis, agreeing with the patient the podiatric treatment plan, and maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner.

This contract is for 6.46Hrs per week

Your Day to Day

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage own clinical caseload including the management of any waiting lists in partnership with the HMP site
• To maintain professional standards
• To comply with all PPH standards, policies and procedures

Clinical:

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
• To deliver a wide range of podiatric treatments including nail surgery, MSK/biomechanics, wound care, diabetes care and routine care based on the patients needs and agreed management plan.
• To provide advice and instruction to patients to facilitate and encourage appropriate self-care as appropriate
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of the condition.
• To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT as required.

Professional:

• To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping up to date with any new trends and developments, incorporating them as necessary into your work.
• To be an active member of the CPD training programme by the attendance and delivering presentations and training sessions and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice. Exclusion from the CPD programme will be determined in discussion with the Clinical Services Manager.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated service.
• To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP).
• To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and / outcome measures.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation.
• To represent PHL Group externally (locally, regionally and nationally) regarding the podiatry service provided to patients.
• To promote understanding of the aims of PHL Group to relatives and carers as appropriate.
• To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Senior Operations Manager.

Organisational:

• To be responsible for your area of work, as agreed with the Senior Operations Manager and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patients management and use of time.
• To decide priorities for patient management and ensure that these remain in accordance with best clinical practice.
• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out podiatric duties, and to adhere to company policy, including competence to use equipment.
• To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and company requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate bodies in the form of reports and letters.
• To be actively involved in the monthly collection of appropriate data and statistics including audits, and outcome measures
• To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of accidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment use is safe.
• To comply with company policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the Royal College of Podiatry, the Health and Care Professions Council and Department of Health.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Work experience within the NHS Experience of lone working 3 years minimum post graduate experience

Experience

Essential

• Work experience within the NHS Experience of lone working 3 years minimum post graduate experience

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC and SOCAP registered Evidence of relevant experience within podiatry Experience with more advanced podiatry such as nail surgery and biomechanics

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications HMP clearance level relevant to post Experience of working with HMP or HMP related environment Management of junior members of staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

H M Prison

North Lane

Haverigg

Millom

Cumbria

LA18 4NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Job Title:Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

Service Line: Neurocognitive services (Male)

Professionally Accountable to:Regional Medical Director for Neuropsychiatry

Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Neuropsychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Afon Las and provide senior medical cover within our neurocognitive service for men

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service scheduled to open in early 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, the hospital will provide a 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, delivering specialist care and support for individuals with complex needs. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neurorehabilitation services, offering a clear pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

And youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, youll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Cygnet Afon Las
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? We ll offer you

• Salary up to £170,000 per year (Depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Neuropsychiatry / Neurocognition
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A m ember of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

As a national care provider, with a network of professional and high quality services across England, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, CCGs and local authorities to provide the services they need including emergency and planned admissions. Alongside this we are able to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting.

Our nationwide network of specialist services has grown, and the services we offer are now aligned to 11 distinct service lines:

• Secure services
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Acute and PICU
• Neuropsychiatric Services
• Mental Health Rehabilitation
• Older Adults
• Personality Disorder
• Eating Disorder
• CAMHS
• Deafness and Mental Health
• Learning Disability

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply or [email protected] with any questions!

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prime Responsibilities

Communications & Relationship skills

• Manning of the Pathology IT Service Desk, acting as the first point of contact for all customers both within GHNT and supported third party organisations
• Ensuring that all calls are answered within the Trust First Class Hospitals standard of under 18 seconds
• Provide first level end user support to Trust and supported third party organisations where possible and appropriate, otherwise forwarding calls to the most appropriate person or organisation for second/third level support, including use of remote support tools as appropriate
• Ability to actively listen to users of the services and extract relevant information to determine their requirements or the root cause of any issues.
• Ability to show empathy for service users experiencing issues and demonstrate an understanding of the business impact caused.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of end users and support staff from multiple backgrounds and organisations, including difficult users, on potentially complex or sensitive information
• Provide a customer focused approach to ensure we deliver a responsive and effective service to users.
• Work with other support staff in the local Gateshead health community in the implementation of Service Desk facilities to support healthcare delivery.
• Liaison with support representatives of other organisations to ensure that problems are directed to the most appropriate support staff for resolution
• Working with local and national service providers to ensure that Service Desk call forwarding (seamless ticketing) is implemented between Trust Service Desk software and provider helpdesk systems
• Work collaboratively with all members of the digital teams to deliver a seamless, efficient and effective service.
• Provision of support for the laboratory information system and all associated applications
• Ability to communicate through written, electronic and verbal media at a wide range of levels, including the ability to present highly technical and/or complex concepts in readily understandable language
• Working with Trust IT department to ensure that orders are processed appropriately, and with support staff to manage installation workloads

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Educated to NVQ Level III or with equivalent experience, preferably educated to degree level or equivalent in depth experience in an IT related subject, relevant technical certifications or qualifications
• Substantial experience of end user first level support experience
• Strong customer service skills gained in dealing with a broad range of users of a service, not necessarily within IT
• Knowledge of and experience in using Service Desk software, including call transfer to other organisation helpdesk systems
• Technical knowledge of IT hardware, operating systems and end-user productivity tools
• Maintain up to date knowledge of technical hardware and software used within Pathology and supported third party organisations, including but not limited to Meditech LIMS, ICE Desktop, analyser data managers
• Familiarity with on-line technical and support resources
• Experience in using and maintaining databases
• Willingness to enhance own skill set in relation to developments in desktop technology and software environments
• Demonstrated recent development of knowledge and skills in support of the Service Desk role
• Knowledge of national coding structure including but not limited to Read Codes, SNOMED, SNOMED-CT and the Universal Test Library (UTL)
• Possess, or working towards ITIL Green Badge certification
• Possess, or working towards Service Desk Institute Service Desk Analyst qualifications
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities
• Flexible, dedicated and with the appropriate combination of practical and theoretical approaches
• Knowledge of and exposure to National developments of NHS digital projects and programmes
• Relevant NHS experience is desirable

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Manage the enrolment and maintenance of user accounts for ICE Desktop, Meditech and data managers, ensuring that starters, leavers and movers are correctly processed
• Management of the Service Desk call log in association with the second level support teams to ensure that all calls are accurately logged, and that users are appraised of call status where appropriate
• Management of hardware and software fault call logs for tracking third party support calls
• Tracking and management of all quotes, requisitions and invoices for IT related hardware and software, liaising with the Pathology IM&T Manager to ensure that appropriate technical and other standards are enforced

Responsibility for Policy & Service Development

• Responsible for following and implementing policies relating to working within the IT function
• Management of documentation, procedures and, in association with the Pathology IM&T Manager, policies relating to the operation of the pathology systems applicable to Trust and supported third party organisations
• Assist with development and assessment of new operational policies and guidelines within the IT function
• Responsible for proposing changed or updated policies relating to working within the IT function
• Work with the Pathology IM&T Manager on the implementation of pathology related solutions for the Trust

Responsibility for Financial & Physical Resources

• Responsible for the safe and secure receipt, handling and storage of expensive equipment
• Responsible for purchase of IT related assets
• Tracking and management of all orders, requisitions and invoices for IT related hardware and software, liaising with the Pathology IM&T Manager to ensure that appropriate technical and other standards are enforced

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Train Trust and other organisation staff in the use of the Service Desk system
• Supervise more junior members of staff
• Responsible for training of end users on ICE label printing devices

Responsibility for Information Resources

• Management and development of the Pathology IT hardware and software asset log on QPulse to ensure that all relevant Trust and supported third party organisation assets are accurately recorded and tracked
• Use the Laboratory Information System according to the authorised procedures and policies
• Enter and retrieve Patient data using the Laboratory Information System
• Comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory data
• Daily management of the electronic results messaging solutions to ensure results are distributed to primary care requestors in a timely manner and any identified issues are resolved without significant delay
• Production of performance statistics to assist the Pathology IT in management and improvement of the support function, including the production of the necessary reports for managing third party service level agreements

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Able to demonstrate recent interest in own personal development
• Educated to NVQ or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• experience of first and second line IT support
• Familiarity with use of Service Desk software systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft end user productivity applications
• Experience of using NHS/Pathology specific applications including LIMS, Order Communications, analyser data managers, QMS

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational and presentation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication with all levels of user
• Able to work with support staff from third party organisations
• Strong telephone call handling skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of PC hardware and operating systems, including installation, support and troubleshooting

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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