Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Person Specification

Skills / Competencies

Essential

• Ability to work effectively in a pressurised ever-changing environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
• Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries
• Excellent listening skills and the need to concentrate continuously when dealing with and evaluating complex situations
• To build relationships and trust with multiple agencies and colleagues to ensure quality of service are delivered and maintained

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or above, or equivalent vocational qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 call handling

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a call centre and/or customer focused environment

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Salkeld Hall

Carlisle

CA2 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The practice nurse will need to undertake the following tasks:

ECG, Long term condition reviews, Cytology, Phlebotomy, Wound care inc removal of sutures/staples, travel health, Hypertension reviews, Spirometry, Peak flow, Ear syringing, Urinalysis, NHS Healthchecks, New patients health checks, Immunisations and contraception management, etc (This list is not exhaustive)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. Registered nurse
• 2. Good English and maths skills (Grade A-C or equivalent)
• 3. Phlebotomy
• 4. Cytology
• Further information can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Rough Hay Surgery

Address

Rough Hay Road

Wednesbury

West Midlands

WS10 8NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Penny North-Lewis

Position: Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Email: [email protected]

Phone number: 0113 3922743 Shortlisting Date: 22nd October 2026 Interview Date: 30th October or 2nd November 2026

• To be part of the highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to paediatric liver and renal transplant recipients, primarily in an MDT out-patient setting, supporting medicines optimisation and patient centred care.
• To co-develop and manage the day-to-day homecare provision of immunosuppression for all paediatric solid-organ transplant patients across the region/North of England, linking with the homecare hub to create an effective and efficient service. This will also include communication with GPs and community pharmacists to ensure continuity of care across the interface.
• To work collaboratively with the paediatric liver and renal pharmacy team and wider MDT, to support medicines management of in-patients and develop the role of the Specialised Clinical Pharmacy Technician.

- Our paediatric pharmacy team is an integral part of Leeds Children's Hospital with a strong focus on patient centred care.

- The liver and renal transplant pharmacy team is undergoing a significant restructure to enable a growth in our service to the specialty.

- Leeds Children's Hospital runs one of only three quaternary paediatric liver transplant centres in the UK, meaning this post is a unique opportunity to collaborate with and contribute to a highly specialised multidisciplinary team.

- The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work closely with a motivated and highly experienced paediatric consultant pharmacist in setting up and delivering an exciting new service.

You will be able to contribute to service development projects, leading on technical aspects.

You will have excellent prioritisations skills and be able to work well under pressure.

You will be able to work independently as well as being an integral part of the team

You will have excellent communication skills - with parents/carers and children as well as the rest of the healthcare team, including GPs and community pharmacists.

You will be highly committed to patient centred care

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

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view applicant criteria

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide an initial point of contact by telephone or email for patients, carers and referrers to Luton Community services including community nursing, end of life care (EOLC) and urgent response services.

To answer all incoming telephone calls, complete an initial screening and direct them to appropriate clinician/practitioner across the organisation

Will be responsible for inputting and uploading new referrals onto System one,completing triage templates to ensure all relevant information is obtained and adding to the correct Caseload.

Liaise with Clinicians and communicate appropriate referrals to the adult clinical services including Community Nursing staff providing home visits and urgent response services

Work with other healthcare providers and agencies to support hospital admission avoidance plus timely and safe discharge of patients to the community setting.

To complete accurate patient records to ensure continuity of careand enter appropriate minimum data set on Customer Relationship Management System/electronic patient records, using effective questioning skills and respecting patient confidentiality, working within Trust protocols and legislative requirements.

To contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the service provision

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a teamto establish priorities and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.

The Single Point of Access is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year service that is covered by an specific out of hours nursing team each evening/night between the hours of 9pm until 8am. SPOC telephone Advisers will be expected to work a shift pattern to cover the service between the hours of 8am and 9pm.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good level of education equivalent of NVQ Level 3 or above

Desirable

• Training in telephone call handling/ triage within health care setting

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working within a health care setting
• Telephone call handling within a health care setting
• Regular requirement for concentration
• Regular requirement to deal with distressing or emotionally charged communication

Desirable

• Experience of Referral Management & prioritization using agreed protocols within health care setting
• Telephone triage within health care setting- e.g. NHS Direct, 111, GP Out of Hours, GP Practice, Ambulance Service

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent accurate keyboard skills
• Excellent telephone skills and manner
• Proficient in use of computerised patient electronic record systems.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems e.g. Word, Excel to a high standard
• The ability to organise and prioritise own workload within an agreed schedule of work and to work under pressure and within agreed timescales
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Display the ability to exercise initiative, tact and judgement and be able to make decisions within agreed parameters when required to do so
• Ability to communicate effectively when under pressure
• Good customer care skills
• Positive attitude and approach to responding to all queries and contacts in a helpful manner
• Ability to analyse information quickly and effectively, thereby ensuring correct pathway is chosen

Desirable

• Using SystmOne (S1) A/I

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

The Poynt

Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bordesley East PCN is a dynamic and innovative Primary Care Network located in East Birmingham, serving a population of almost 40,000 patients through a network of committed GP practices.

We are passionate about delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare and have embraced modern ways of working to support both patients and staff. Our practices utilise advanced clinical systems and digital technologies, including online services, electronic prescribing and remote consultation platforms.

Our multidisciplinary team approach ensures patients receive the right care from the right professional at the right time, improving both patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.

We are committed to fostering a positive working culture, supporting professional development and creating opportunities for clinicians to develop specialist interests and leadership skills within primary care.

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both practices within the PCN:

• Garratts Green Lane Surgery: 2 sessions per week
• Downsfield Medical Practice: 1 session per week

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• GMC registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise.
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of Completion of Training CCT or working towards CCT.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Primary Care Network.
• Additional clinical qualifications or specialist interests relevant to primary care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable

• Skills and Attributes
• Essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Accurate clinical record keeping.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of General Practice services and NHS primary care.
• Ability to manage a varied clinical workload safely and effectively.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system.
• Experience of Systm One clinical system.
• Knowledge of the role and function of Primary Care Networks.
• Understanding of local population health needs and health inequalities.
• Experience of service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Knowledge of current NHS policies and primary care developments.

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

Garretts Green Lane Surgery

Address

Garretts Green Lane Surgery

172 Garretts Green Lane

Birmingham

B26 2SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene or equivalent
• Trained in providing Direct Access to patients as per GDC guidance
• Registration with the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Post Graduate Certificate in Education and Training
• Certificate in Oral Health Education course

Experience

Essential

• Able to provide direct access to adults and children
• Competent in being able to provide oral health promotion, education, prevention and dental care for children and adults
• Experience in working independently
• Experience in providing Direct Access as per GDC guidance

Desirable

• Carrying out dental health programmes
• Experience in providing inhalation sedation
• Working in different sites i.e domiciliary care or mobile dental units

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (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

• *Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
• *Registered with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
• *A levels or equivalent qualification.
• *Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English grade C and above.
• *Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.

Desirable

• *Member of specialist interest group.
• *Attendance at Clinical Educators course.

Experience

Essential

• *Demonstrates clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients within this speciality / within the NHS with experience of elderly and frail elderly, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
• *Experience of working on a physiotherapy on-call service.
• *Experience of working with student physiotherapists and assistants.
• *An ability to analyse clinical and non-clinical complex facts and situations, which require the interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
• *An ability to plan, organise, formulate and adjust complex plans.
• *An ability to supervise and delegate work to physiotherapists, assistants and students.

Desirable

• *It is desirable that the candidate will have had some experience within speciality area.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *An ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• *An ability to empathise and reassure.
• *An ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate.
• *An ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding.
• *An ability to contribute to the clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants.
• *Demonstrate enthusiasm, vision and a desire to achieve.
• *Committed to developing expertise within physiotherapy and clinical speciality.
• *Demonstrate a forward-thinking and professional attitude.
• *An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis.
• *An ability to cope with frequent exposure to distressing /emotional situations.
• *An ability to work as team leader, as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• *An ability to motivate and develop the team.
• *Able to contribute to the 7 day weekend service, extended out of hours and overnight on-call Respiratory Physiotherapy service.

Desirable

• *Demonstrate an interest in promoting physiotherapy to health professionals and other agencies.

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide a comprehensive service to consultants and speciality teams including nurse practitioners/clinicians
2. To manage and maintain 18 week pathways including tertiary referrals to external trusts, and ensure these are accurately recorded on PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral to Treat (RTT) patient pathway.
3. Mentor, train and supervise relevant staff as required. Deal with annual leave requests and sickness absence return to work interviews
4. Support consultants in non clinical activities, ie preparing presentations documents, taking minutes of meetings, set agendas, circulate supporting documents etc.
5. Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual leave/studyleave. Keep consultants informed of junior doctor leave, as it could have aneffect on the service.
6. Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence anddocumentation. Type discharge summaries as appropriate. Maintain aneffective track on inpatient referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly.
7. Work from initiative using own judgement, acquired knowledge and tact todeal with queries and resolve situations or refer to appropriate person.
8. Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timelymanner.
9. Be able to work as part of a team, promote effective flows in the departmentto cover leave to ensure office runs smoothly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O Level standard/equivalent or higher
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Secretarial Qualification or equivalent experience
• RSA/OCR Typing/Word processing Level 3 or equivalent
• RSA/OCR Audio typing Skills Level 3

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Shorthand

Experience

Essential

• Excellent I.T. skills with knowledge and experience of all Microsoft office packages
• Demonstrable experience working in an NHS office environment as a medical secretarial

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels in a helpful courteous manner. First Class Communication Skills
• Excellent Organisation Skills
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard Skills
• Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Legible handwriting
• Experience or supervising and motivating a team
• Time Management Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of internal PAS system
• Understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate

qualities

Essential

• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Eager to learn
• Ability to maintain control of stressful/sensitive situations

Other

Essential

• Comply with Trust policies and procedures
• Ability to show understanding and appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality in all matters - Data Protection Act
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training in accordance with the needs 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.

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 University 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

Reporting to the Board and working in close partnership with the Independent Chair, the Chief Executive will provide strategic, organisational and operational leadership for the North West London Primary Care Provider Collaborative.

As the organisation's first substantive Chief Executive, you will be responsible for translating the Board's vision into a sustainable and effective organisation. You will establish the executive leadership team, develop the organisational infrastructure and create the culture, governance and operating model that will enable the Collaborative to flourish.

You will build trusted relationships with shareholder organisations, the Integrated Care Board, NHS providers, local authorities and wider partners, positioning the Collaborative as a credible and influential voice for primary care. Through collaborative leadership and effective partnership working, you will identify opportunities for the organisation to expand its role, secure new responsibilities and support the delivery of improved services for local communities.

The role requires someone who is comfortable working in an evolving environment, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will need to lead through influence rather than hierarchy, bringing together organisations with different priorities whilst maintaining momentum and a clear sense of purpose.

Key responsibilities

The Chief Executive will:

• Lead the strategic and operational development of the North West London Primary Care Provider Collaborative working closely with the Board to translate ambition into delivery.
• Drive Primary care transformation that is disciplined, evidence led and grounded in frontline operational reality.
• Establish and lead a high performing executive team, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and values led organisational culture.
• Build trusted relationships with shareholder organisations and system partners, maintaining the confidence of members whilst strengthening the Collaborative's influence across North West London.
• Identify opportunities for organisational growth, including the development of new services, partnerships and functions.
• Lead the successful mobilisation of new responsibilities transferred to the Collaborative, ensuring appropriate organisational capability and resilience.
• Ensure effective financial stewardship, organisational performance, risk management and responsible management of public resources.
• Represent the Collaborative externally, acting as an ambassador across local, regional and national forums.
• Champion innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to the changing needs of the health and care system.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• The successful candidate will be:
• An inclusive, collaborative and authentic leader who builds trust and confidence quickly.
• Politically astute, with excellent judgement and diplomacy.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and able to provide clarity through periods of change.
• An outstanding communicator, capable of bringing people together around a shared vision.
• Curious, thoughtful and willing to challenge constructively.
• Passionate about improving public services and outcomes for local communities.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to upholding the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• The successful candidate will bring:
• Significant executive-level leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• A successful track record of leading organisational development, transformation or growth within healthcare, the wider public sector or a similarly complex environment, including developing sustainable operating models, services and organisational capability.
• Experience of building effective partnerships across organisational boundaries, including federated, membership or shareholder-based organisations, and influencing senior stakeholders where there is no direct line of authority.
• Experienced at successfully mobilising and aligning complex health and care organisations with clarity, pace and strategic coherence creating the conditions for sustainable improvement, accountable delivery and measurable population impact.
• Experience of leading through complexity and ambiguity, balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, which could include experience of NHS commissioning, contract negotiation, service specification development, business case development and procurement, together with a demonstrable track record of securing new funding, commissioned services or delegated responsibilities.
• Experience of managing significant financial, organisational and reputational risk, including accountability for substantial budgets or delegated responsibilities.
• Experience of developing high performing teams and creating positive organisational cultures.
• Understanding of or interest in the primary care contracting landscape, including GMS, PMS, APMS, ARRS, the Network DES and Enhanced Services.

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

Healthcare Central London Ltd

Address

Healthcare Central London Ltd

Capital House

London

NW1 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Takes responsibility for neuropsychology provision within the Awake Craniotomy and Neurooncology ServiceIs expected to manage the care of the most challenging and complex presentations within the Awake Craniotomy and Neurooncology Service.Is required to provide management and supervision of recently qualified clinical psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists.Will be expected to develop and innovate methods in service provision for people with primary brain tumours and to support staff, relatives and, were appropriate, other services in providing care to this group of patients.Providing specialist neuropsychological and clinical psychological assessment, formulation and therapy, including awake craniotomyOffering advice and consultation on patients neuropsychological care to colleagues from other disciplines and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Essential requirements

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, including specifically, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
• HCPC Registration
• Eligible for registration for the British Psychological Society Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists
• Post qualification experience of working with people with neurological conditions
• Experience of specialist neuropsychological assessment, formulation and treatment of patients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, and in-patient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of people with neurological and /or genetic conditions, with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Has a significant amount of consolidated post qualification experience and application of specialist neuropsychological assessment, formulation and treatment of patients in health care services
• Has a significant amount of consolidated post qualification experience and application of specialist neuropsychological assessment, formulation and treatment of patients in health care services
• Skills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to empathise and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, relatives and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Demonstrable skills in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• The post holder has completed further training in supervision skills required to provide supervision for Doctoral trainees and maintains these skills through regular training updates
• The post holder will have received a substantive number of years of clinical supervision (post qualification).
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Doctorate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Has demonstrable skills in waiting list management.
• Has evidence of learning and development in relation to leadership/management
• Has knowledge of good practice in recruitment and retention
• Has skills in audit, clinical governance and resource management
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of neuropsychological and psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of neuropsychological and psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Computer literate - competent use of email/internet
• Computer literate - competent use of email/internet

Desirable

• Post graduate experience in Neurooncology
• Knowledge and experience of awake craniotomy surgery.
• Has a track record of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As this role involves travel to training venues and meetings at other service bases, it is essential that you have access to a car and can travel around the county as required (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

You are required to hold a Psychology Degree giving GBR status with the British Psychological Society, Grade 2:1 or above.

Please note: It is mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to be registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Psychology Degree

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of mental health and the impact it can have on individual's lifeloyment systems
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, relating to complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Some knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
• Some knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with people who encounter mental health difficulties

OTHER

Essential

• Car driver / owner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Stratford healthcare building

Stratford Upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Night Nursing Assistant- Complex Care - Essex

Claimont Health have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Nursing Assistant.

This role will be based in the community supporting clients who have complex health needs requiring a high level of care and support at home.

Are you a caring individual who is passionate about delivering person centred care? Do you believe you can make a positive impact to our clients lives? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals to join our team either on a part time or Bank Staff basis.

We are looking for Nursing Assistants who have a proven track record of complex care experience and have supported clients with skills such as:

• Tracheostomy care
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) including feeding.
• Ventilation management
• Oral suctioning
• Bowel management
• Nebuliser (NEB)
• Medications

What you can expect from us in return:

Reporting to our Complex Care Lead Nurse, the successful candidate will benefit from the support and motivation of both the clinical and operations teams.

Competitive rates £16 per hour

Bank, Weekdays, Weekends

Its a great feeling seeing the resulting outcomes of your skills and expertise that enable our clients to use their strengths to improve their own well-being. Come and be part of our journey to be the leading independent sector provider of flexible, responsive, and dynamic complex care in the UK.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 1 year or more experience as a Healthcare Assistant with complex care experience.
• NVQ Level 3 related subjects.
• NVQ Level 4 related subjects.
• Nursery nurse qualifications or similar.
• Diploma in relevant health/ social subject.
• Commitment to delivering client specific care.
• Adaptable and Professional approach to support client and family members.

Our Mission and Values

Claimonts mission is to be the leading independent sector provider of flexible, responsive, and dynamic mental health services in the UK. The values we live by are:

• Commitment
• Care
• Compassion
• Leadership
• Innovation

Claimont Health follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Claimont Health is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and in order to reflect the diversity of its population, positively encourages applications from all areas of the community. We aim to be a representative organisation with regards to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, beliefs and sexual orientation and are fully committed to equality, diversity and human rights.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications:
• NVQ level 3 related subjects
• NVQ level 4 related subjects
• Nursery nurse qualification or similar
• Diploma in relevant health / social subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a similar role which demonstrates
• commitment to mandatory training, attendance, and engagement.
• Previous care experience in a health, social care, or childcare
• setting.
• Experience of communicating highly complex or sensitive
• information and using skills to overcome barriers to understanding,
• such as, with non-verbal clients.
• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, Care
• Certificate standards, and safeguarding vulnerable children and
• adults.
• Experience of working in both acute and community settings.
• Experience with working within Mental Health.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide good quality care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to
• multi-task
• Be able to work on your own initiative and/or as part of team
• across multiple areas
• To be able to demonstrate tact and sensitivity when
• communicating with families under immense pressure, always
• reserving judgement and demonstrating empathy, compassion
• and understanding
• To maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to
• clients, their families
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and pride in your
• work presentation
• Claimont Health is specifically recruiting female applicants only in keeping with the positive action provision within the Equality Act 2010 order to meet patient needs and employee safety. This post is exempt under the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000, Section the (s9(2)(f)) Personal welfare and counselling which constitutes a Genuine Occupational Qualification. The role involves working with service users where there is a risk assessment identifying the need for a female candidate.

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

Claimont Health LTD

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for confident Mental Health Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes.

Your role will be working with male/female service users on one of our high priority adult wards working with various personality disorders and mental health issues.

Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time induction at the start of employment (Monday to Friday 9am 5pm)

Cygnet Bury Dunes provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and emergency admission services.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you:

• Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

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

bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trusts Values
• UK Masters degree level or equivalent
• Leadership training.
• Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council without restriction.
• *Requires level 2/3 (Practitioner) smoking cessation competencies plus mental health module (*and or work towards in the first 3-6months)
• Proven experience of development, implementation/ delivery, and data recording of clinical pathways, following NHSE guidelines.
• Strategically linking with the Smokefree strategy, the QI QUITT Collaboration and other related projects and initiatives across Coventry and Warwickshire.
• Adaptable teaching skills in relation to patients, carers and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate team building, leadership and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical and management supervision skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.
• Ability to locate up to date research, evidence and governance relevant to clinical area and integrate into practice.
• Knowledge and ability to use Quality Improvement methodology and approach
• Ability to lead and inspire others.
• Experience of adopting quality improvement approaches to support implementation and ensure robust metrics are in place to measure impact.
• Experience of leading on data recording and reporting and analysis of progress against performance targets i.e. trajectories, highlight reports, qualitive case studies
• Experience of reporting to governance routes for internal and system assurance and escalation of progress and risks.
• Evidence of effective caseload management.
• Experience of supervising registered and/or non-registered staff (including students)
• Experience of involvement in service evaluation and audit.
• Enthusiastic
• Proactive
• Flexible
• Professional leadership qualities
• Flexibility to meet service needs
• Commitment to embed coproduction, lived experience and trauma informed approaches.
• Independent means of transport to attend meetings trust wide.
• Willingness to undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) enhanced clearance
• Evidence of on-going commitment to training and continuing professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• UK Master's degree level or equivalent
• Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council without restriction.
• NCSCT Certified Stop Smoking Cessation Practitioner
• Leadership training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Proven experience of development, implementation/ delivery, and data recording of clinical pathways, following NHSE guidelines.
• Strategically linking with the Smokefree strategy, the QI QUITT Collaboration and other related projects and initiatives across Coventry and Warwickshire.
• Adaptable teaching skills in relation to patients, carers and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate team building, leadership and organisational skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of adopting quality improvement approaches to support implementation and ensure robust metrics are in place to measure impact.
• Experience of leading on data recording and reporting and analysis of progress against performance targets i.e. trajectories, highlight reports, qualitive case studies
• Experience of reporting to governance routes for internal and system assurance and escalation of progress and risks
• Evidence of effective caseload management.
• Experience of supervising registered and/or non-registered staff (including students)
• Experience of involvement in service evaluation and audit.

Other

Essential

• Independent means of transport to attend meetings trust wide

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilson's Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NMC registered midwife with a minimum of BSc in Midwifery Studies in the UK, due to qualify in 2026 and not already employed as a midwife within the NHS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of evidence based and reflective practice
• Knowledge and experience of obstetric emergency situations
• Commitment to fundamental midwifery care and supporting personalisation and choice for all women and birthing people

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Evidence of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by service needs

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage

To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To assist in the supervision of other healthcare and support staff as directed.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Healthcare Assistant without direct supervision.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction but not direct supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered professional

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication and the means to overcome them.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.

Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care as delegated by a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional

Clean and check of beds, bed spaces and lockers in the patient area following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the house keeper with general house keeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.

To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.

Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 2, willing to work to Level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Desirable

• NVQ /Diploma level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering care in a healthcare or people centred environment
• Experience working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in care skills
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills / tasks

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Passes pre employment checks
• Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nicol Unit

Stratford Hospital , Arden Street

Stratford-upon-Avon

CV37 6NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title

Support Worker

Department

Claimont Head Office

Reports to

Clinical Operations

Job purpose

Claimont Home Care Ltd is a CQC registered unique service in the private sector delivering specialist mental health nursing at home when inpatient admission is being considered or for inpatients treated in hospital but who wish, and are able, to be discharged home. Claimont is not an agency. We invest in people and build relationships based on mutual support and long term commitment. The work we offer our staff can be extremely varied and is rooted in a Patient Centred, holistic approach. We value our nurses and support workers skills and experience and support them with any additional training requirements they may need. We are looking for high quality, dynamic and experienced Complex Care Support Workers who have experience working with young people/children diagnosed with ASD.

Key accountabilities

You will expect to support on the following.

involved in an individuals care.

Ensure management policies and protocols and ensure adhered to practice guidance, as they are updated and respond to national and local guidance.

Ensure that written records of all aspects of client treatment and progress are maintained throughout the treatment process.

• Complete and maintain all documentation and records as required, including electronic patient records within 24 hours of event
• Carry out activities with clients that enable full access to community life.
• Work with families/carers to assist them in understanding mental health and coping effectively with issues arising from their role as carers.
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in delivery of treatment packages.
• Maintain effective communication with referring agents as appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of professional core psychiatric skills.
• Maintain effective clinical links with colleagues, carers and relatives of client and develop links with community services/resources.
• Encourage the use of evidence-based practice.
• Attend and fully contribute to all team meetings.
• To report assessment findings in the appropriate format to the people who need them
• To ensure confidentiality and security of patient data is always maintained in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• To ensure confidentiality of staff, patients and carers is maintained in line with Claimont policy.
• To attend appropriate mandatory training courses in line with requirements of the role, Health and Safety Regulations and as part of personal development, e.g., systems training, fire awareness training, appraisals.

To carry out any other duties as requested by the Registered Manager to ensure the quality of service provided by the team.

To actively participate in a performance review and the development and implementation of a personal development plan.

• To take responsibility for their own professional development ensuring professional standards are maintained and statutory and mandatory training is in date.
• To attend any training as requested.
• To adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct relating to your profession (if applicable).
• To uphold the principles and values set out in the Claimont Contractors Manual.
• To ensure that the health and wellbeing of patients is at the centre of all activities and that all staff engage and communicate with patients as appropriate.
• To always promote quality and safety of patients, visitors and staff thus enabling Claimont to meet its regulation requirements (Care Quality Commission Registration Regulations and Outcomes) that relate most directly to patients and strive for continuous quality improvement.

To observe Claimont Equal Opportunities Policy providing equality of treatment and opportunity to employees, client, and service providers irrespective of sex, sexuality, age, marital status, ethnic origin, or disability.

To take responsibility for the health & safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their omissions or actions at work.

• To promote Claimont's Health and Safety Policy and ensure matters are managed in accordance with it.
• To co-operate with Claimont to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective action where necessary.

To comply fully with the duties and responsibilities outlined the Claimont's Information Governance Policy.

• To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, NHS Confidentiality guidelines (e.g., Caldicott, GMC) and any code of practice on Confidentiality and Data Protection as expected by Claimont.
• To ensure that all information collected, stored, and used is done so in compliance with the above Act and any relevant Claimont Policies.
• To raise any matters of concern with your Manager/Director
• To recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyone's business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
• To support the organisation in ensuring the client is protected from abuse or the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
• To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the Claimont's Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.
• To comply with recruitment and other checks as requested by the organisation including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau.

Ensure the effective flow of information within the team, between the team and management and with external parties, representing corporate messages constructively and observing Claimont's internal communication policies and procedures.

Carry out day to day tasks in accordance with stated policies, procedures, and regulations.

Help to project the desired image of Claimont by demonstrating the corporate values through own example while ensuring they are developed with others by promoting thinking, skills and behaviour associated with Claimont's leadership and culture.

Internal contacts

Internal Stakeholders and Claimont team members

External contacts

Local Authorities and other partner organisations.

External stakeholders in relation to client safety, quality, and clinical governance queries.

Clients

External professionals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Post basic qualifications in health care
• Degree level post basic qualifications in health care
• Current, Clean, Full car driving Licence

Experience

Essential

• EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 24 months experience
• Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional Team
• Providing consistency in a role
• Building trust and working collaboratively with a patient

Desirable

• Delivering health care services to people with complex care needs across a variety of settings, including community

Skills

Essential

• SKILLS:
• Must be a driver
• Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
• Excellent Report Writing Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Able to manage change, flexible and adaptable
• Able to work to deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Dynamic, willing to work collaboratively
• Good Presentation Skills
• Enhanced Influencing Skills
• Ability to self-manage
• Able to manage a situation/patient in crisis
• Able to build relationships in difficult situations
• Able to adapt and fit in appropriately to surroundings
• OTHER:
• Demonstrable record of clinical achievements
• Understanding of health care delivery within the NHS / Independent sector
• A working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its possible impact on services provided
• A good understanding of the Health and Social Care Act and its implications for the organisation