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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education to GSCE or equivalent - including English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 3 in health or social care or equivalent.

Desirable

• Foundation degree in health and social care or willing to work towards.

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience as a B3/equivalent in a therapy service/equivalent and has experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions with people with disabilities.
• Have experience of lone working.
• Car driver and has access to a car undertake visits in the community as required.

Desirable

• Experience of working in neuro-rehabilitation or stroke rehabilitation settings in either acute or community.
• Knowledge of therapy assessments and interventions.

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

Rochdale Infirmary

Whitehall Street

Rochdale

OL12 0NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Peri- operative care level 2 & 3 achieved or willingness to undertake further study

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved

Application and Interview

Essential

• Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training

Desirable

• Experience of working within a healthcare theatre environment
• Experience of working within a health or social care environment
• Experience of working within a team

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Willingness to work flexible shifts

Desirable

• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

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

Royal Oldham Theatres

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties of post1. The post holder will participate in the Consultant led trauma service to maintain a high quality trauma service with Consultant involvement in early operative work and fracture clinic supervision. The appointee would be encouraged to further develop and update skills in the acute management of complex fractures and the management of a foot & ankle service.2. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust serves a young sporty population and the referrals of sports related and soft tissue problems are also increasing. The candidate will be expected to be competent in managing these patients.3. The post holder will be required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in partnership with other consultant colleagues.4. He/she will be expected to fully participate in the teaching activities of the Directorate.5. For the purpose of management and use of resources, he/she will be accountable to the Clinical Director of Orthopaedics and work closely with the Service Manager.6. He/she will share in the Directorates management and administrativeresponsibilities.7. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.8. The appointee will be responsible for the professional supervision andmanagement of junior staff and participate in their appointment with other Consultants.9. The appointee will be expected to participate in postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.10. The appointee will participate on a regular basis in the process of Clinical Audit within the department and take on the audit role for the department. The appointee will be expected to attend department and divisional clinical governance meetings as requested.11. He/she will be required to maintain an on-call (1:8) commitment and to provide prospective cover for colleagues on a mutually agreed basis in respect of absence from duty. He/she will be expected to co-operate in the present agreed framework of the directorate management structure arrangements.

Please see attached JD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full General Medical Council registration with License to Practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or equivalent
• Primary medical qualification
• An appropriate higher surgical Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)

Desirable

• Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, Diploma

Clinical Experience

Essential

• To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery
• To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Trauma
• Clinical expertise in General Orthopaedics including Trauma
• Good practical clinical skills
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems

Desirable

• Further degree in leadership to promote departmental development

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of audit
• Evidence of previous audit

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Evidence of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals

Desirable

• Proven teaching abilities
• Attendance at formal teaching courses
• Attendance at the TAiP course (Royal College of Surgeons)

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service. Evidence of contribution to safety systems / processes.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of risk management activity

Research Experience

Essential

• Evidence of research activity Publication in peer reviewed journals

Desirable

• International Podium and Poster Presentations

Other Attributes

Essential

• Team Player
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at consultant level

Desirable

• Leadership training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Basic Education - Reading and writing plus basic numeric skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 or Cleaning Experience in a similar field

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Band 5 Experience in all essential core areas (2)
• Theoretical / clinical applications of interventions related to respiratory, orthopaedic elderly care, frailty and neurological (2)
• Evidence of critical appraisal and professional development
• Ability to manage own caseload and identify priorities and problem solve.
• Evidence of ability to work well with the MDT
• Evidence of discharge planning skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy
• displays CARES values
• evidence of flexibility, resilience

Desirable

• relevant post graduate training
• experience of supervision of support workers/students
• other relevant clinical experience
• teaching and presentation skills
• experience of service development, audit or research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:1. To undertake nutritional assessment and calculate nutritionalrequirements of referred in-patients at Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust,taking into account medical, social and cultural factors.2. To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patientsmedical, social and cultural factors which is evidence-based.3. To negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve dietarytargets set.4. To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcomemeasures and adjust care plan to facilitate achievement of goals.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

• Degree or equivalent or post graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Evidence of current HCPC registration (State Registered Dietitian)
• Relevant dietetic experience of managing an inpatient and outpatient caseload either on clinical placement or post graduate dietetic experience.
• Experience of working with patients who require artificial nutrition.
• Experience of working as part of an MDT in the acute and/or community setting
• Recent experience in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of nutrition education programs for patients or staff
• Experience of working in multicultural environments and with different ethnic groups
• Effective team working
• Working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management in particularly type 2 diabetes, nutrition support, weight management, CVD and IBS
• Knowledge of medications commonly used in adult inpatients and their common side effects
• Knowledge of nutritional needs and nutritional assessment
• Competence in calculating nutritional requirements.
• Basic competence in assessment for enteral feeding, enteral feeding products, equipment, and regimens.

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance.
• Member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
• Experience of training student dietitians

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in Business administration, project support or a related subject.
• Experience of providing a full range of administrative support, including diary management, minute taking and meeting coordination.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to maintain accurate records, trackers and documents.
• A proactive, organised and discreet approach, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and escalate issues appropriately.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to email: Karen Smythe: [email protected], who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification/experience in business administration, project support or a related subject.
• Knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages, including Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous knowledge and experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties including diary management, minute taking and meeting coordination.
• Experience of providing administrative support to projects, including maintaining action logs, trackers, meeting papers or project records

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of diary management, meeting coordination and supporting senior colleagues with administrative priorities
• Ability to use a practical problem-solving approach in everyday situations and escalate issues appropriately
• Good IT skills, with the ability to navigate various systems and software packages, maintain trackers, update spreadsheets and format documents.

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

London House, London Road, Bracknell, RG12 2UT

Bracknell

RG12 2UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of Post: The purpose of this role is to is reduce social isolation and loneliness among older people across Coventry and Warwickshire by enabling meaningful social connections.

The post holder will support the delivery, promotion and development of the befriending service and wider social connections initiative, working collaboratively with clients, volunteers, community organisations and key stakeholders to strengthen community networks, enhance client wellbeing, and create opportunities for older people to stay connected, active, independent and engaged in later life.

Location: Regular weekly presence at our Leamington office with travel throughout Coventry & Warwickshire.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organise and deliver a variety of events and activities for socially isolated older people across Coventry & Warwickshire, ensuring any contractual obligations and organisational objectives are met.

2. Promote events and activities through a variety of channels including social media and community networks, as well as support with the wider promotion of the befriending service, social connections initiatives and volunteer recruitment and retention activities.

3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local organisations, businesses and community groups, identifying opportunities for collaborative partnerships and fund raising.

4. Support the Team leader in identifying, developing and delivering new referral pathways and outreach initiatives to reach and engage with isolated older people, as well as actively contributing to the continuous development of the befriending service.

5. Maintain regular contact with clients awaiting a befriending match, identifying any changes in level of need or additional support requirements.

6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local community activities and internal services to support individuals build social networks or access appropriate support.

7. Assist the Administrators where required with client assessments and matches and volunteer screenings and inductions.

8. Gain appropriate consents and accurately record on the CRM database client and volunteer personal data, interactions, attendance records and outcomes.

9. Actively seek client and volunteer feedback to support service improvement, monitor satisfaction levels and complete case studies.

10. Represent the charity at community forums and networking events.

11. Conduct risk assessments where required in clients homes or venues, ensuring safety and suitability.

12. Promptly report any concerns regarding a clients safety or welfare to the line manager or designated safeguarding lead.

13. To adhere to all relevant organisation policies and procedures with particular reference to health & safety, safeguarding and GDPR.

14. To undertake appropriate training and personal development as required for the role.

15. To portray a positive image of the organisation both internally and externally.

16. To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, consistent with the nature and grade of the post.

All staff have an individual responsibility to comply with the organisations policies and practices.

A regular DBS check is a requirement of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Good general education typically including Maths and English GCSE at grades C or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of organising events, community activities and/or working with local communities.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including service users in a front-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Full driving licence with access to own transport and ability to travel across Coventry & Warwickshire.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work using own initiative.
• Team player.
• Empathetic & non-judgemental.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity.

Desirable

• An understanding of the challenges facing older/vulnerable people.
• Awareness of Health & Safety & Safeguarding principles.
• Promoting events or services and creating marketing material, including via social media.
• Good IT skills, including experience with CRM systems and Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook.

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

Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire

Address

8 Clemens Street

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV31 2DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/coventryandwarwickshire/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Winter 2026when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Poole Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholders home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills & Aptitude

Essential

• Good skills in Communication, Interpersonal and Organisational
• Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
• Ability to know own limitations and when to seek help
• Meet requirements of GMC's Good Medical Practice
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Good level of Computer literacy and IT research skills

Experience

Essential

• Can evidence successful completion of foundation competencies
• Completed training to MRCS

Desirable

• Can evidence experience of working within Trauma & Orthopaedics

interpersonal skills

Essential

• Approachable manner
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
• Able to work positively and engage with all staff groups
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC registration
• Basic medical qualification
• Completion of foundation training
• Completion of MRCS

Desirable

• Compliant with mandatory training

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Able to speak English as necessary for the role
• Computer literate

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. We deliver MSK (musculoskeletal) services, diagnostic imaging, day-case surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, podiatry, persistent pain management, mental health, orthopaedic and rheumatology services. We want everyone to have the opportunity to thrive. We help people help themselves, to get back to their best or to simply find a new way forward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Previous experience within a healthcare environment is desirable

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience within a healthcare environment is desirable

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

Cora Health Group Limited

Address

North London

London

Greater London

SW1V 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.corahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy services to outpatients within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service and develop a good working partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high quality SACT service is provided to patients.. To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions in accordance with all departmental, Trust national and international standards, procedures and policies. To be responsible for the delivery and development of an out-patient clinical practice,

Provides expert professional advice to patients/clients, carers, and staff, working in partnerships with patients, families, and other professionals to formulate robust care pathways that are ethically sound and in the interest of the patients.

To be an independent prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with the relevant consultants.

Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of clinical haematology to enable collaboration with other practitioners and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.

To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per hospital policy if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans; management options and discusses details of prognosis including palliative care if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.

To work closely with and provide pharmaceutical advice to medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and patients.

To contribute to the development, of and maintenance of the peripheral site pharmacy provision on the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service unit in conjunction with The Mid Cheshire NHS trust pharmacy services and the Christie Trust NHS and third-party providers responsible for supplying supportive care medication and SACT including clinical trial medications, where appropriate.

To work with the peripheral site clinical trials pharmacist, where appropriate on development of site initiation on existing trials and other trial related activities, as required To provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service. Ensure patient centered care and that the use of medicines is optimised. This will include:

Taking drug histories on admission/ completion of medicines reconciliation Review of medication to ensure its safe and effective use Review of medication in line with interpretation of appropriate results of investigations Therapeutic drug monitoring as appropriate Patient education about their medicines Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings Development of evidence-based treatment protocols for use within individual departments or Trust wide Facilitate the implementation of local and national guidelines Influencing prescribers, encourage formulary compliance where appropriate. Demonstrating professional accountability to patients

To conduct appropriate drug use reviews within oncology as determined by the Medicines Management Group or individual departments.

To assist consultants within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service in the preparation of new drug requests/ unlicensed drug applications for submission to the drug and therapeutics committee

To monitor the Christie Haeamtology @ Leighton drug expenditure regarding haematology services assessing any financial pressures. Identify changes in prescribing practice that may impact on the setting of the drugs budget, including new prescribing practice (horizon scanning) and report to Director of pharmacy, Lead Haematology pharmacists and Clinical Haematology Service Manager

To attend relevant MDT meetings, relevant specialist pharmacy groups and contribute to meetings relevant to the designated disease group as appropriate.

To communicate with general practitioners and community pharmacists regarding the supply of unusual or non-standard medicines.

To participate in service evaluation and future initiatives, audit, record clinical interventions and activity data.

Contributes to the education program to all health care professionals in informal and formal settings relating to haematology practice. This will be training and education locally, nationally, and internationally (e.g., presenting at meetings, study days, conferences).

Acts as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others To undertake clinical audit and practice research as part of the multi-disciplinary audit process within the designated disease group and clinical pharmacy service.

To support, develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines and standard operating procedures both within the clinical pharmacy service and the haematology unit. Reviewing evidence-based guidelines and protocols in conjunction with fellow healthcare professionals, in order to advance the safe, clinical effective and cost-efficient use of medicines for patients.

To be aware of the processes surrounding the maintenance of local and national databases surrounding medication use related to the haematology service including immunoglobulins.

To ensure compliance with the Trust patient safety schemes.

To ensure appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents and contribute to relevant audits as required.. Represent the haematology service at appropriate clinical unit and divisional meetings including peripheral site MDT group meetings on request.

To monitor and interpret published evidence and computer reports of drug usage, to use this data to report to the lead clinicians and Director of Pharmacy, implementing agreed policies aimed at improving patient outcomes and containing drug expenditure.

To support the Electronic Prescribing process across the Trust.

To support the designated cancer disease group through the development and implementation of electronic prescribing for outpatients.

To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Facilitate effective communication about relevant pharmacy issues to clinicians and senior managers and the identification of opportunities for development of pharmacy services to match identified services and care needs.

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Plan.

In conjunction with the Lead Haematology Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist in Clinical Services, to establish processes for the setting of standards of care, identifying the risks involved and implement changes that need to occur to achieve these.

To identify and report any systemic or preventable errors associated with medicines within the Cancer Centre Services Division and facilitate learning.

General Duties

To assist and participate in the development, implementation and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks

Together with colleagues to be involved in the maintenance of cost-effective and efficient pharmacy services and to participate in their regular review and development.

To represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences.

To provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. To participate in the clinical training of pharmacists and foundation year trainee pharmacists if required.

To be responsible for the clinical screening/review of SACT prescriptions for designated patient groups, including clinical trial prescriptions and to clinically screen/ review in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.

To give advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of drugs to patients, medical / nursing staff and other colleagues. To provide written information as necessary.

To follow local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.

To identify own training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio. To undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by the Pharmacy Managers and the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration hospital pharmacy experience within oncology and/or haemato-oncology
• Financial awareness and drug budgets
• Providing medicines information and advice
• Screening/ reviewing prescriptions including oral chemotherapy.
• Training or teaching pharmacy/nursing/medical staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Audit or research work.

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and presentation skills and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire
• Networking amongst internal and external professional/organisation
• Able to work efficiently and use own initiative and have good time management
• Work within and always promote the Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

• Project implementation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of a sound clinical knowledge base in clinical hematology and haemato oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Quality clinical governance and risk assessment abilities
• Patient and customer focus
• Continuous Improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates clinical governance

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We Listen, We Learn, We Lead:

*Contribute to, support and promote ECCH's, strategic direction, values and culture in relation to proactive and reactive services.

*Discuss all treatment options with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise, and to act as a patient advocate when appropriate, respecting patient confidentiality with privacy and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.

*Provide leadership and ensure effective management of the team through identified lines of responsibility within Primary Care Homes.

*Act as a resource for other health and social care professionals on matters relating to community nursing.

*Contribute to the management, coordination, development and audit of delegated caseloads in partnership with members of the team, to ensure the provision of high quality service to families, individuals, and groups within the community for the provision of their physical, social and psychological well-being.

*Participate in clinical supervision within Primary Care Home as required.

*Participate and maintain a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical area to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery of high standards of care.

*Develop excellent internal and external networks in order to promote Primary Care Network.

*Contribute to the clinical governance agenda through participation in clinical risk assessment and management and clinical audit.

*Critically evaluate research findings, national guidelines and implement changes in clinical practice as appropriate.

*Create an environment conducive to effective working, respecting and supporting staff to deliver high quality clinical services.

*Actively manage, change and foster innovation within proactive and reactive care.

*To deputise for the Lead Nurse or Integrated Care Lead if required.

Work Together, Achieve Together:

*Work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Home to deliver proactive and reactive services.

*Work in collaboration with colleagues to develop care pathways for patients requiring a range of healthcare needs and reablement.

*Work collaboratively with residential care homes and communitycolleagues to promote high standards of care.

*Contribute to the review of current policies/ protocols/guidelines and the development of clinical pathways and outcomes for people requiring proactive and reactive services.

*Work collaboratively with the Primary Care Home Team and the training department to assess the clinical training needs of staff.

*To formulate an individualised management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills and utilizing a wide range of treatment skills in order to formulate a specialised programme of care. This will ensure patients meet their re-ablement goals and promote independence.

*To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include discussion of patient care and case management.

*To work collaboratively with colleagues in partner organisations towards a shared objective of seamless, patient-focussed service provision

My Accountability, My Responsibility:

*Plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities in a wide range of community settings to ensure best practice is delivered across your designated area of responsibility.

*To undertake a holistic assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills.

*Consistently identify deteriorating patients and evidence ability to escalate

*To oversee the coordination and case management of patients requiring out of hours support, and ensure appropriate follow up is arranged where neededTo provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of the service and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

*To assess mental capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack this capacity to consent to treatment.

*To assess for environmental aids and arrange for provision or provide advice on where aids can be obtained.

*Take responsibility for own personal and professional development; maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with role.

*Be wholly accountable for practice taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence and, ensure all aspects of professional behaviour as required within professional code are followed at all times.

*Maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with ECCH Policy and professional standards for record keeping.

*To communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports or letters.

*Take responsibility to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, Fire and Environmental Waste Regulations.

*Be responsible for understanding, following and implementing ECCH policies and procedures.

*Manage individual performance, reporting areas of concern and non--compliance to the Integrated Care Lead.

*Ensure staff compliance with ECCH risk management systems, proactively identifying risk, reporting and managing risk within area of responsibility.

Be Cost Conscious, Respect Or Resources:

*Take responsibility for the cost effective management and safe use of expensive clinical equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice.

*Contribute to the effective use of resources.

*Contribute to the evaluation of training programmes to support patients and carers gain the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain independence.

*All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.

*Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.

*Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• *BSc in Nursing Practice or equivalent
• *Evidence of continued professional development and a professional portfolio.
• *Leadership/ management qualification or willing to undertake
• *Health Coaching programme or willing to undertake

Desirable

• *Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing
• *Community Nurse Prescriber v100 /v150
• *Independent non- medical prescriber
• *Mentorship / Teaching and Assessing Course (ENB 998) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• *Experience working within a similar field of nursing/healthcare
• *Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• *Experience of working with frail older adults and awareness of the complex issues relating to this client group.

Desirable

• *Previous experience at band 6 level.
• *Clinical experience gained in a community/intermediate care setting.
• *Student supervision/clinical education
• *Experience of clinical audit
• *Experience of successful change management
• *Experience of facilitating clinical supervision

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• *Knowledge and understanding of the National Standards Framework for the Elderly (March 2001)
• *Ability to deal sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety.
• *Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients and be expected to respond immediately to interruptions.
• *Must have an understanding of the legal and ethical issues pertaining to nursing.
• *Leadership skills
• *Assessment and patient management skills
• *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• *Negotiating and influencing skills
• *Good IT skills
• *Effective organisation and time management skills
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• *Able to work both collaboratively within a team and independently.
• *Able to contribute to team, service and organisational development.
• *Commitment to person centred, non-discriminatory practice.
• *Aware of requirements for confidentiality.
• *Forward thinking with excellent interpersonal skills.
• *Able to maintain judgment under pressure.
• *Able to maintain motivation, drive, enthusiasm.
• *Flexible approach to work and participate in various shift patterns.
• *Full UK driving licence
• *Due to the variety of community working, the ability will be needed to access a diverse range of properties to carry out assessments.
• *Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
• (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
• *Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as 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).

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 Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Beccles Hospital

St Mary's Road

Beccles

Suffolk

NR34 9NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ecch.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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.

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

301 Doddington Road

Wellingborough

Northamptonshire

NN8 2NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for Health Care Assistant to join a 20 bedded acute inpatient assessment unit for older adult service. New Spenser ward is a busy unit, the friendly and enthusiastic team aim to provide a holistic assessment and treatment for older adults, suffering from functional illness. New Spenser ward is based in Chertsey (St Peters Hospital Campus).

The position of the healthcare assistant is to ensure that service users needs are met and to assist team in maintaining high standards of care delivery. We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. Candidate will assist team to develop and achieve ward and organizational objectives. Candidate will participate in staff meetings and training and development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.

To be responsible & accountable for the assessment of clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

To demonstrate clinical expertise and act as a positive role model. To act as an information resource to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To liaise with all agencies involved in the care of clients within the unit.

Provide and promote the provision of a safe and effective service to clients, visitors & Staff. If you care for others without a second thought and are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a paid or unpaid carer.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Spenser Ward

St Peters Hospital Site Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Shared Team

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake dutyassessments, as necessary.

Fulfil the care-coordinator role under ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews.

Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevantprofessionals.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensurerecord keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy.

Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, psycho-social interventions.

Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunctionwith clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards.

Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service.

Clinical Occupational Therapy Specific

Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.

Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients skills in identified areas of deficit.

Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.

Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients skills in identified areas of deficit.

Managerial / Professional Leadership

Assist in the organisation and planning of OT service delivery e.g. OT recruitment panels, ensuring OT staff/service cover.

Provide professional advice as required, for performance management of OT staff e.g.competency monitoring.

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required.

Deputise for the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as required.

Contribute to the writing and implementation of practice guidelines, policies and procedures, and use specialist knowledge to propose service changes.

Contribute to staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a High-quality service based on agreed clinical standards.

Contribute to the strategic development of the OT services.

Manage and prioritise designated occupational therapy referrals according to need, risk andservice capacity.

Provide specialist professional/clinical leadership to occupational therapists and support staff.

Liaise with and develop effective working links with the wider multi-disciplinary team. Attend professional meetings as required.

Maintain an effective supervision structure, and provide professional supervision for designated OT staff, addressing clinical, personal and professional issues.

Assist in the induction of OT staff to the service.

Participate in the performance monitoring of services in accordance with national and localtargets.

Provide statistical information on workforce and service user activity as required.

Be responsible for the care, maintenance and monitoring of equipment used by clients andbring any defects or deficits to the attention of the appropriate authority. E.g. ADL equipment.

Ensure requirements for health and safety and safe working practice are met throughformal and regular risk assessments and communications as required. E.g. Cascade of HSAalerts.

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipment inventories and serviceschedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as requiredadhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.

Responsibilities for all staff:

All post holders will agree to:

Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of community services, mental health care and learning disability care.

Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm, and Support in all activities and interactions.

Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning disabilities.

Comply with the Duty of Candour, working across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services.

Uphold and protect the reputation of the Trust both inside and outside of work, ensuring that actions and behaviours reflect the values and standards of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust at all times.

Value the contribution of the patient and service users voice, as well as the views of families and carers.

Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills.

Observe statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of adults and children.

Actively participate in creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels equally valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Commit to Mersey Cares mission of being an actively anti-racist health care provider and employer.

Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data.

Operate within organisational codes of practice, comply with all health and safety legislation, organisational policies and operating procedures.

Understand and embrace the role of digital technology in the workplace.

Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to staff responsibilities.

Support the creation of a positive environment and Restorative Just and Learning Culture, participate in related events, share concerns about safety and quality, and speak up against incivility while taking a collaborative approach to improve civility and respect.

This job description provides an outline of general activities and is not exhaustive. It will be reviewed as the Trusts needs change, in consultation with the post holder

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
• Ability to formulate relevant reports
• Delegation and coordination
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Mentorship skills
• Accurate Record keeping
• Flexible approach/creative thinking
• Able to move and handle clients
• IT skills

Desirable

• Effective leadership qualities
• Presentation skills
• Ability to network and influence decision making
• Team Building skill

Knowledge

Essential

• Effective team working within a multi-agency framework
• Experience using both group and individual treatment skills
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
• Assisting with effective budgetary management
• Evidence based and experience of reflective practice
• Recovery Model of Care
• Model of Human Occupation
• Safeguarding Children
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Mental Capacity Act
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant national policies and guidance
• Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment
• Audit and research methods
• Vulnerable adults guidelines
• Able to discuss/explain specialist OT role
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations

Desirable

• Wider range of statutory and non-statutory services
• Risk management training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in relevant health settings
• Supervision of staff
• Experience of service development

Desirable

• Post graduate clinical experience, within mental health services

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional OT qualification
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Fieldwork Educators certificate
• Post graduate accredited study e.g. PSI, CBT, MSc in relevant health studies

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheridan Ward, Hollins Park Hospital

Hollins Lane

Warrington

WA2 8WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

One Health is looking for a Consultant Spinal Surgeon to support and grow the One Health Groups Spinal team. The role will involve assessing and operating on NHS patients referred to One Health via the NHS e-Referral System. All surgeons who work with One Health will be subject to our onboarding process and approval from our Clinical Governance Lead. Practicing Privileges will be required to be obtained for each hospital where procedures are undertaken.

The work will be undertaken across a variety of locations, the Consultant must therefore be prepared to travel.

If you would like to join our team at One Health, please apply by uploading your CV or for more information, please contact Kiera Bunting via [email protected].

Please be aware we may close this vacancy on receipt of a high number of candidate applications.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You will have strong written/verbal communication in the English language.
• You will have experience of using Microsoft office packages, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Will have experience working within a similar role in a private or NHS setting.
• You should have a professional outlook, empathetic telephone manner and understand the importance of patient confidentiality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

One Health Group

Address

131 Psalter Lane

Sheffield

S11 8UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://onehealth.co.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 and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 2 in care OR the ability to undertake a period of Induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency-based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification;
• The ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales
• Ability to be able to complete self-protective/breakaway training (certified/accredited) during induction

Desirable

• Level 2 vocational qualification in a relevant health care related subject
• Certified/accredited self-protective/breakaway training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations. Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility and performing other manual tasks

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Central Area - Ablett Unit

Rhyl

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good clerical / secretarial background, proven experience
• Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and IT skills
• Work involving contact with members of the public.

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience with Epic EPR

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs, grade C/4 or above, including English & Maths

Desirable

• RSA/OCR 2-3 Audio Typing

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Data Protection
• Ability to communicate well with others at all levels, both verbally and written.
• Knowledge of all Trust/NHS targets
• Good keyboard skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS policies
• Medical terminology

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 Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.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 and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 2 in care OR the ability to undertake a period of Induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency-based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification;
• The ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales

Desirable

• Level 2 vocational qualification in a relevant health care related subject

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Rhyl

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To hold a caseload of complex assessments, treatment and consultation work based upon a specialised, conceptual framework and employing research based evidence.

To provide direct specialist therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.

Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework

To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children and young people families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.

To be responsible for the authorising of referrals to children and Young Peoples services, including urgent referrals

To participate directly in the teams duty rotas and provide support and guidance to other colleagues undertaking the role.

To exercise responsibility and autonomy, within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients

To deliver care co-ordination, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained. Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care including organising multi-agency meetings.

To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers

To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of specialist knowledge

To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to young people and their families. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.

To provide consultation, advice and guidance to colleagues and their team this is underpinned by theoretical specialist knowledge. To promote effective multi-agency work. To contribute theoretical knowledge to the process of managing risk within the multi-agency network.

Undertake risk management for all children including the protective and risk factors present in the network of significant relationships.

Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and the Trust safeguarding policies

Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards.

To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records.

To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent Core Professional qualification (evidence of study at degree level or higher)
• Evidence of CPD/Short courses in relation to LD/ASC
• Maintained registration with relevant professional body

Desirable

• Clinical Examination and Diagnostics (or working towards)
• First line management qualification
• LD/ASC Qualification
• Evidence of PBS Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management and clinical leadership
• Experience of successful multi-agency working
• Evidence of influencing, motivating and negotiating with others to achieve change in relation to care
• Evidence of being able to communicate complex, sensitive information and advice on healthcare toCYP and Families/Carers and colleagues
• Awareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy, inclusive of annual health checks.
• Experience of having made reasonable adjustments to support care delivery

Desirable

• Experience of delivering education and training programmes in specialist area (LD/ASC)

Skills

Essential

• IT literate
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a diverse workload
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and analyse complex data
• Risk assessment skills
• Ability to network with multidisciplinary colleagues
• Self-management and motivation skills
• Report writing skills
• Confidence to challenge poor practice and ability to address difficult issues
• Ability to travel to work across boundaries

Desirable

• Research skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration/qualification experience in specialist area (LD/ASC)
• Awareness of current national and local agenda in NHS and Social Care
• Understanding of THRIVE model
• Understanding/awareness of Dynamic Support Register/Database
• Strong working understanding of Equality Act (2010) and the application of its principles

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Alders

12 Birch Ave

Warrington

WA2 9TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

St Luke's Treatment Centre

33 Leicester Road

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will practice independently as a core member of the Rapid Investigation Service Team; you will have responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode

You will work clinically to triage referrals and re-direct if a more suitable pathway is indicated. Clerk patients virtually, taking a full systems history and request a CT scan where appropriate.

Discuss with the MDT in cases of uncertainty. Present patients at a virtual MDT and contact them with the outcome, making onward referrals as required.

You will demonstrate a high level of competence in health assessment and clinical decision-making.

You will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.

You will practice clinically within agreed care protocols extended scope of practice for requesting radiology imaging

You will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required, to develop and support patient-centred seamless care as part of delivery of this regional service.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe are looking for someone who is experienced working as a band 6, and is capable of working in a fast-paced environment, with good clinical skills, outstanding communication skills, and excellent IT skills.

You must be proficient at typing, and be able to type and talk to take down a full medical history.

We are seeking someone who is caring, motivated and enthusiastic, with demonstrable skills in MDT working.

You will need to be comfortable / confident in discussing cancer with patients in a virtual setting

We are a forward thinking service made up of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, GPs, hospital consultants and administrative staff.

We encourage the development of our staff, and expect them to keep up to date with current practices, making every contact count.

An informal discussion / visit is expected from those wishing to apply, and we look forward to receiving your application.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
• Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service

Desirable

• Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Counselling qualification
• Palliative care course
• IT training
• Change Management, clinical practice development

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CAN Rapid Investigation Service

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities

Communication and working relationships

Provide and receive routine information

Exchange factual information with patients and other team members

Uses tact, persuasion, reassurance and empathy with patients and carers

Able to overcome barriers to communication such as physical or mental health difficulties, learning difficulties, sensory impairments.

• Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.

Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered contemporaneously

• Aware of patients emotional, social and physical needs, reporting back to trained nurse responsible for patients care.
• Participate in team building/communication, and to develop a cohesive, supportive an effective team. To work towards the agreed philosophy and objectives of the ward/department.

Ensure by clear communication a happy atmosphere, and an effective and safe working environment

To be able to work flexibly between day unit, outpatient clinics, GI ward and endoscopy, providing cross-cover as needed to ensure safety is maintained in all areas

Complete and monitor patient clinical observations: ensure own documentation is completed to the unit agreed standard.

Demonstrates own role to junior collegues and assists with the induction of new starters

Analytical and judgement

To contribute to the assessment of patient needs and the evaluation of care programs within the Day Case Unit and outpatients

Instigate emergency procedures as requires, alert registered nurses to the condition of the patients under their care

Report any incidents, accidents or complaints to the nurse in charge of the ward, in accordance with Trust policy.

To undertake an active role in training student nurses and other healthcare assistants on the unit.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

To be aware of and abide by Trust approved policies, i.e. child protection, infection control, standards and quality initiatives.

Planning and organisation

To undertake skilled nursing activities for which training and competency assessment has been undertaken (dressings, drain removal, cannulation, cannula removal, Ng tube insertion/ removal, Blood sugar and INR recording)

Organises own workload and plans own work activities

Ensures the smooth running of the clinics assigned to them

Awareness of stock required for clinic and day unit and orders via stock control as required

Physical skills

Manual dexterity to undertake skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, dressings

Ability to manoeuvre and handle clients and equipment in line with manual handling procedures

Patient and client care

To provide patient care as directed by an RGN an in accordance with the specifications of each patients care needs.

Ability to work, without direct supervision, to safe standards without jeopardizing the care of patients or compromising the health of colleagues

Undertakes clinical observations of patients and reports abnormalities back to Registered nurses (ie blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose monitoring, INR monitoring). Records and documents all observations.

Undertake simple wound dressings, acts on own initiative in line with training and experience

Implement clinical care/ care packages

Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the services provided (ie removal of drains, venepuncture, cannulation, Ng tube insertion, venesection)

Responsible for the daily safety checks of Day Unit equipment

Preparation and cleaning of equipment e.g. patient trolleys

Undertake short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties

Completion of a competency based workbook or equivalent to vocational qualification level 3

Policy and service development

To have an understanding of infection control safe working practice in accordance to Trust policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with policies procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others

Participates in discussions on proposed changes to procedures

To liaise with ward clerk/clerical staff regarding patients ad hoc appointments.

To be involved with discussions about improvements and changes within the team

Participate in patient and public involvement activities

To maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times, to have knowledge of the confidential nature of duties including access to patients notes and medical reports: attend the Trust confidentiality training as directed by manager.

To participate in IPR programme and attend annual review

Take responsibility for personal development and education. Maintain professional expertise by attending study days and in service training, i.e. fire safety; manual handling, and NVQ level III or equivalent (Care)as directed by manager.

Finance, equipment and other resources

To contribute in controlling the use of resources within the budgetary limits

Liaise with stock control in order to maintain adequate levels of stock for service delivery

• Checking and reporting to works department and Ward Leader on environmental conditions, i.e. heating, lighting, and general maintenance.

People management and training

To provide patient care as directed by an RGN an in accordance with the specifications of each patients care needs.

Ability to work, without direct supervision, to safe standards without jeopardizing the care of patients or compromising the health of colleagues

Undertakes clinical observations of patients and reports abnormalities back to Registered nurses (ie blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose monitoring, INR monitoring). Records and documents all observations.

Observes patients for signs of pain or distress following procedures undertaken on the unit/ward

Undertake simple wound dressings, acts on own initiative in line with training and experience

Information technology and administrative duties

Assisting in entering data on computer systems

Attend mandatory training and relevant study days to develop own knowledge and skills.

Up date patient IT systems in the absence of the ward clerk

Use IT effectively on a daily basis in order to enhance patient care (PAS, Infoflex, Cyberlab, ordercoms, datix)

Research and development

Undertake and assist with audits as part of everyday workload

Assist with patient feedback in the form of giving out patient feedback forms

Assist the research and development team with GI research by undertaking venepuncture on selected patients and liaising with the team re: patient appointments

Freedom to act

To undertake basic nursing activities for patients under the responsibility of a registered nurse.

Person Specification

assessed

Essential

• NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Care experience
• IT skills

Desirable

• Band 3 experience in acute care
• Gastro nursing experience
• venepuncture

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hutchings Ward Torbay

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health and Wellbeing Coach (Inpatient)

Location:

Ridgeway, Roseberry Park Hospital, Middlesbrough

Service/Department:

Place Based Division Criminal Justice Specialty

Reporting to:

Senior Health and Wellbeing Coach

Disclosure and Barring Check:

Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with Adults Barred check

Hours per week:

37.5 hours per week

Salary band:

Agenda for Change Band 4

Contract type:

Permanent

Evaluated On (Date):

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Overview of the role purpose:

I work as part of an integrated care mental health team delivering low level therapeutic interventions, working alongside other professionals to support the mental health of the secure hospital population. I support people with mental illnesses in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client, as a basis for developing and enabling therapeutic relationships.

This role involves providing support based on mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, change management, psychoeducation (including around wider health and substance issues), grounding and emotional regulation. This ranges from providing informal information, one-to-one support, enablement of engagement with other professionals, facilitating group activities and forums and ad hoc support for those in need of some additional support. I work alongside and in partnership with the Psychology team, supporting in delivering high quality mental health and well-being support during an individuals time in Roseberry Park Hospital and in onward planning along their treatment journey. This role is ward based to enhance visibility and engagement for both patients and ward staff, promoting integration with ward teams.

I will work with the following people and teams:

• Integrated Mental Health Teams (including Psychologists, Assistant, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists etc)
• Specialist Psychologists
• Place Based Division within Rethink Mental Illness
• Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust

Service/Team Description

Overview of the service or team:

Rethink Mental Illness are proud to work for Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to provide low level therapeutic interventions alongside their skilled and specialist mental health teams.

Roseberry Park Hospital is a secure hospital, caring for adults with a range of mental health and/or learning disabilities in a safe, caring and recovery focussed environment. The hospital wards are split into 4 groups, and as a Health and Wellbeing Coach you would be the representative for 1 of these groups whilst working flexibly across the site, whilst also providing peer support and contingency cover for your colleagues as needed.

The team on the wards compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the hospital and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0830 1630 Monday to Friday.

Rethink Mental Illness staff will be fully integrated into the Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust team, providing a one team approach and a seamless care provision.

Team Structure

What I do and achieve

What I do:

• I work as part of the integrated mental health team to support the recovery and wellbeing of patients within Roseberry Park Hospital, forming and maintaining effective relationships with NHS staff
• I work with the wider team to deliver psychologically informed interventions specifically psychoeducation, solution focussed care, motivational interviewing, CBT informed approaches and mental health coaching
• Provide planned low level therapeutic interventions to assist patients with the day to day management of their wellbeing
• Provide ad hoc support to patients to enable their engagement with a wider range of professionals
• Provide ad hoc support to patients to enable and empower emotional regulation, coping strategies and insight into their presentations
• I joint work to provide appropriate packages of care, e.g. joint activities with specialist clinicians
• To work in a coaching manner, exploring ways of goal setting with people to help them achieve their ambitions.
• I organise and facilitate group-based workshops and activities, ensuring self-help and peer support groups cover a flexible timetable.
• I ensure a collaborative approach with the multi-disciplinary team, constructing and maintain professional and effective working relationships to gain the best person centred / recovery outcomes for the individual including excellent communication
• I develop and facilitate service user forums as appropriate.
• I engage with supervision, both from Rethink and the NHS as needed with an open, honest and meaningful attitude
• I work with colleagues in Rethink Mental Illness to develop an engagement strategy for those in Ridgeway at Roseberry Park so that our work is co-produced and delivered by people affected by mental illness.
• I ensure the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entering and recording on relevant clinical systems and engaging with audits to continually improve my practice
• I contribute to the development of the highest standard of professional practice within the service.
• I contribute to the identification, management, and reduction of risk in my area of responsibility.
• I report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with Rethink and NHS incident reporting policy ensuring appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.

Who I am

I have the essentials covered:

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs (both 1-1 and in groups) in a coaching and goal setting way.
• Experience of developing and co-ordinating projects and activities.
• Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening and building rapport.
• Completed training or qualification relevant to the post, e.g. Train the trainer, mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, recovery training, Peer Support Worker or Coaching.
• Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
• I operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
• Experience of working in a recovery focused manner and delivering recovery education.
• Ability to support, coach and encourage people to influence, speak out and lead within their own communities including those from marginalised communities.
• I work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collectively.
• I prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges.
• I deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner.
• I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• I work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
• I am committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health.
• Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional practice development.
• I have working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database / information systems.

I may also have:

• Experience working in secure environments or experience of working with those convicted of offences
• Health education qualification, such approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner
• Experience of co-production.

What I value and how I will behave

General Duties:

• I will act in accordance with the provisions of Data Protection legislation (as amended).
• I will ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies, relevant legislation, codes of practice or contractual obligations.
• I will comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• I will act in accordance with the charitys Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
• I will participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training.
• I will work in accordance with the charitys national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
• The list of duties is not exhaustive; the Service Manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs (both 1-1 and in groups) in a coaching and goal setting way.
• Experience of developing and co-ordinating projects and activities.
• Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening and building rapport.
• Completed training or qualification relevant to the post, e.g. Train the trainer, mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, recovery training, Peer Support Worker or Coaching.
• Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
• I operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
• Experience of working in a recovery focused manner and delivering recovery education.
• Ability to support, coach and encourage people to influence, speak out and lead within their own communities including those from marginalised communities.
• I work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collectively.
• I prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges.
• I deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner.
• I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• I work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
• I am committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health.
• Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional practice development.
• I have working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database / information systems.

Desirable

• Experience working in secure environments or experience of working with those convicted of offences
• Health education qualification, such approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner
• Experience of co-production.

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

Rethink Mental Illness

Address

Holme House Road

Stockton-On-Tees

TS18 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rethink.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Experience in Healthcare

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in public facing jobs/customer service

Skills

Essential

• Working within a team and experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
• Good written communication skills, minimal errors found in application form

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne, Basildon

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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