Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants should be experienced in children and young persons mental health at a senior level with the required leadership and clinical skills to support the Mental Health Support Team. Experience of recent working with schools and delivering mental health promotional collaborative work in such an arena is beneficial in order to be able to fulfil the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced childrens and adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

For further details please contact:

Zoe Gilbert, Service Manager for Reflexions on [email protected]

Closing Date for applications is 24th June 2026 however please be aware that if application numbers are high the post may close earlier.

Applicants should be experienced in CAMHS at a senior level with the required leadership and clinical skills to support the Mental Health Support Team. Experience of recent working with schools and delivering mental health promotional collaborative work in such an arena is preferable in order to be able to fulfil the role.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Core profession (HCPC, Social Care, Nursing or recognised degree level or broad based health and social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and attributes).
• Post graduate (Masters and above) level study.
• Management of staff experience including supervision and sickness/performance monitoring.
• Experience of specialist mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with mental health problems.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of child mental health problems, across the whole age range, reflecting all levels of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse.
• Able to travel across the Black Country easily.

Desirable

• Qualification and registration in CBT.
• CYPIAPT Supervisor training for high intensity CBT required or willing to undertake.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gem Centre

Neachells Lane

Wednesfield, Wolverhampton

WV11 3PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide highly specialist psychological assessment of clients with highly complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources, which will include neuropsychological testing

Undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provide specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

Undertake highly skilled evaluations and makes decisions about treatment options.

Provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other staff contributing directly to clients diagnosis, formulation and intervention plan.

Facilitate decision-making by planning and mapping assessment processes/interventions with members of the team to determine the most appropriate treatment modality or service for clients.

Clinical supervision of Trainee Applied Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists under the guidance of Consultant Applied Psychologist.

Provides highly specialist advice, guidance, consultation and supervision to other direct care staff in MDT and in other OA services such as ECMHT, the newly formed Hospital at Home Team, Admiral Nurses and local Older Adult Inpatient wards as appropriate.

Devise and deliver training to other staff in MAS MDT and across the Older Adult Division,

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• HCPC Registration as an applied psychologist
• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oWorking as a qualified applied psychologist within an older adult service or interest in developing experience in this area.

Desirable

• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Street Hospital

Edward Street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

As part of your statement please describe a model for psychological intervention for adolescents in a CAMHS acute pathway service (either hospital or community) experiencing mental health difficulties. You may wish to discuss how a common model of psychologically intervention could be adapted for this client group?

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Hon Degree Psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading formulation

Transport

Essential

• Can drive and has access to a car

Experience

Essential

• Has worked within a CAMHS or other Mental Health setting

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blandford/Alumhurst Road

Milldown Road

Blandford/Bournemouth

DT11 7DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job Description and Person Specification attached.

Applications are invited for a full time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry based at Bushey Fields Hospital Dudley.

This is an existing post within a well-established supportive team working both on the in-patient wards and in the community, having retained the Continuity of Care model.

Patients have access to local beds and strong links with community services and the CRHT team ensure that patients remain close to home.

Community services are based in a large mental health centre where the successful applicant will work with 3 other consultants and their medical teams; CPNs; OTs; psychologists and social workers, providing sectorised services to the North of the borough.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]

Person Specification

Role Specific

Essential

• Applicant must be a car driver and have access to a vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Registered mental health nurse to degree/diploma level.
• Membership of the relevant professional body

Desirable

• Learning and assessing in practice qualification or equivalent practice assessors training

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience at RMN Band 5 level.
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in comparable role.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively.

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role.

Information technology/resources

Essential

• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems

Desirable

• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weymouth Community Hospital

3 Melcombe Avenue,

Weymouth,

DT4 7TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job Description and Person Specification attached.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC

Essential

Essential

• MRCPsych
• CCT
• Approved Clinician

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street Hospital

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job Description and Person Specification attached.

Applications are invited for a full time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry based at Bushey Fields Hospital Dudley.

This is an existing post within a well-established supportive team working both on the in-patient wards and in the community, having retained the Continuity of Care model.

Patients have access to local beds and strong links with community services and the CRHT team ensure that patients remain close to home.

Community services are based in a large mental health centre where the successful applicant will work with 3 other consultants and their medical teams; CPNs; OTs; psychologists and social workers, providing sectorised services to the North of the borough.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a substantive Consultant appointment which attracts a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £20,000, payable as a recruitment incentive for new starters, subject to Trust policy and specific terms and conditions.

The Recruitment and Retention Premium will be paid over a threeyear period as follows:

£10,000 on taking up post

£5,000 at the commencement of year 2

£5,000 at the commencement of year 3

This provides a total value of £20,000 over three years, subject to continued eligibility.

In addition, the post is eligible for relocation expenses of up to £8,000, in line with Trust relocation policy and subject to eligibility criteria.

Applicants wishing to claim relocation supportmustdeclare this at interview, as relocation support cannot be approved or applied retrospectively.

Recruitment and Retention Premia and relocation expenses arenonpensionable, subject to ongoing eligibility, and will be paid in accordance with Trust policies in place at the time of appointment. The Trust reserves the right to amend or withdraw recruitment incentives in line with NHS Employers guidance and local policy. Any repayment provisions applicable in the event of early termination of employment will be set out in the written terms and conditions issued on appointment.

(For the full terms and conditions of these offers please contact Simon Pownall - Clinical Resourcing Lead [email protected])

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hallam Street Hospital

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaise with departments to create rotas that are both compliant with Terms & Conditions of service but also satisfy educational and operational needs. This will involve explaining complicated information with clinical and operational managers

Use good rostering practice to develop rotas, to support and create an effective training environment for Resident Doctors in Training that also meets the needs of the service, while enabling flexibility for doctors and employers

Support and advise Care Group Managers, senior clinicians and Doctors on the design and implementation of rotas and work schedules, including new approaches that achieve compliance ensuring safe staffing levels to protect patient safety

Work with Medical Workforce, Doctors in Training, their representatives, and Divisional management teams to provide regular analysis of information to ensure that hours and work intensity are regularly and adequately reviewed

Offer specialist advice to Medical and Dental staff and Divisional management teams to support safe rotas and the rostering of our medical workforce

Devise creative and innovative solutions to ensure compliance and assist with strategic planning to meet Resident Doctor Contract and WTD targets by maintaining strong service knowledge and identifying issues that may impact on compliance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to A-Level standard, NVQ Level 4, equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience in a workforce, HR, rostering or operational environment
• oGCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in a workforce, HR, medical staffing, e-Rostering or operational management environment
• oExperience of analysing and interpreting complex information and producing accurate reports
• oKnowledge of rota management, workforce planning principles and workforce systems

Competencies

Essential

• oAbility to manage and prioritise a complex workload, working independently and meeting deadlines
• oAbility to provide advice and guidance on complex workforce and rostering matters
• oAbility to analyse information, identify issues and develop practical solutions

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff who, through the application of their skills, qualification and experience, will make a positive contribution to our business of providing quality health care services. It is the Trusts view that the costs associated with moving house in order to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need; therefore, we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.

This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.

To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.

Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have been recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust, evidencing the provision of the best care for Veterans and driving to improve the care for veterans and their families. Find out more about this by clicking on the link at the right-hand side, titled Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant Occupational qualification
• NMC registration
• Educated to degree (level 6) (or diploma equivalent)
• Extended skills qualifications relevant to the discipline ( District Nurse SPQ)

Desirable

• Hold a recognised teaching and assessment/ mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration Community Nursing Experience
• Clinical team leadership including professional and clinical supervision to staff at a variety of level

Desirable

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Use of electronic clinical recording system - S1 or similar system

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham Integrated Community Teams

Independent Living Centre, Village Road

Cheltenham

GL51 0BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To complete testing of autoclaves, washer disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Adhere to local processes and HTM01-05
• Complete specific cleaning efficiency testing.
• Decontaminate and sterilise specialised re-usable dental equipment and instruments.
• To sterilise dental instruments using pressure vessels/autoclaves.
• To liaise with outside stakeholders to ensure a quality service.
• To be proactive in problem solving when equipment fails.
• To undertake administrative tasks within the clinic as required.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge
• Evidence of good attention to detail
• Evidence of good communication skills
• Clear and accurate recording skills, both digitally and written

Desirable

• Knowledge of HTM 01 05
• Experience in decontamination process
• Knowledge or experience of dental services

desirable

Essential

• Evidence of motivation, use of initiative and a team player
• Prioritising work loads

Desirable

• Knowledge of GHC trust

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Springbank Community Resource Centre

Springbank way

Cheltenham

GL51 0LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking Senior or Emergency Practitioners from a Nursing/Paramedic background who are committed to working as part of our Urgent Care Team to deliver an excellent and caring service to our patients. We have a multidisciplinary workforce which consists primarily of Advanced Clinicians and Emergency Practitioners trained in both adult and paediatric disciplines whom are supported by GPs. The main patient groups are patients with minor injury and minor illness. Patients who present to the Urgent Treatment Centre are managed by our expert team of Practitioners/Clinicians with an undifferentiated diagnosis through a process of assessment, formulation of a clinical management plan and subsequently discharge or transfer for definitive care. If you want to make a difference by becoming a dedicated and compassionate practitioner, then come and join our friendly multidisciplinary team at St Mary's UTC. We offer a challenging and rewarding experience, striving for excellence in patient safety, quality and continuous improvement. As part of our commitment to you, we will offer and support your development towards advanced practice under the guidance of a robust competency framework via experiential learning and development. We are committed to enhancing our service through high levels of training and development at both Degree and Masters Levels.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC / HCPC Registration
• 7 in Minor Injury & Illness
• Primary / Urgent Care Experience

Desirable

• NMC / HCPC Registration
• 7 in Minor Injury & Illness
• Primary / Urgent Care Experience

Experience

Essential

• NMC / HCPC Registration
• 7 in Minor Injury & Illness
• Primary / Urgent Care Experience

Desirable

• NMC / HCPC Registration
• 7 in Minor Injury & Illness
• Primary / Urgent Care Experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• NMC / HCPC Registration
• 7 in Minor Injury & Illness
• Primary / Urgent Care Experience

Desirable

• NMC / HCPC Registration
• 7 in Minor Injury & Illness
• Primary / Urgent Care Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Milton Road

Milton

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview:

• Work as a member of the Estates & Facilities Team in all areas of the site. Housekeepers will be expected to demonstrate a flexible attitude to their work to meet the needs of the service.
• Maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness, as defined within the National Specification of Cleanliness.
• Prepares and presents patient meals and beverages in inpatient areas in accordance with Food Hygiene procedures.
• Full training will be given.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Cleaning or Catering Qualification

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• Previous experience of cleaning and/or catering duties
• Experience in Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of COSHH

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tewkesbury Hospital

Barton Road

Tewesbury

GL20 5QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for clinicians who value and enjoy multi-disciplinary working and have a high level of understanding of the distinct contribution and added value that psychological approaches can make to service provision.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate Doctoral level training in applied Psychology ( or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK) as approved by the HCPC.
• Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Assessed post-qualification experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist., sufficient to have completed Band 7 preceptorship requirements
• Experience of working with people and their carer's in SCMH, or with people with complex mental health needs in different settings.
• Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.
• Experience of tailoring psychological services to individual needs.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for work.
• Experience of teaching, training, and supervising of doctoral level trainees.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Experience of in-patient ward work
• Experience of team working
• Experience in providing consultancy to colleagues
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of research and audit methodology suitable to the job.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

The Railings

Woodside Park

Rugby

CV21 2AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the successful candidate you must have a professional qualification i.e., nursing, occupational therapist or social worker, with substantial post registration experience as a qualified professional of which you will have recent experience working with clients within a secondary care mental health setting.

Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders, such as service users, carers, other teams, third sector and voluntary organisations on matters which may be complex and/or contentious.

Communicate effectively across a wide variety of settings, using tact and diplomacy in response to situations that may be complex and sensitive and may have resulted from conflict.

Providing advice and use their initiative and follow organisational procedures in routine and crisis situations

Apply communication skills which take account of other communication needs and differences, in order to plan, deliver and evaluate care.

Apply enhanced communication skills both oral and written to communicate information within records and reports within their service area. This may also include the need to respond to and offer and reassurance to questions and concerns from a variety of groups, such as service users, carers and other staff/teams.

Comply with and implement local and Trust policies and procedures regarding appropriate communication.

Be required to lead client reviews within the multi-disciplinary team and act as an advocate for service users

Analyse and act on multiple and complex information assuring adherence to local and national guidance, legislation and policy

Act within the limits of their competency and authority in line with their professional code of conduct.

Will manage and organise competing and conflicting priorities.

Review, evaluate and adjust activities in response to changing demands

Have the ability to use I.T. systems sensibly and purposefully to meet the needs of the role and will be required to utilise systems safely and securely in line with organisational guidelines.

Attend annual training and undertake life support training appropriate to role

Please see attached JD for further job responsibilities

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Relevant Professional Qualification i.e RMN, DipCOT
• Current unrestricted registration with HCPC/NMC
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma supplemented by specialist training/experience, short courses to masters level equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of Clinical Governance, safety and quality measures and Clinical Supervision
• Be able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands

OTHER

Essential

• Must have full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Arden Street

Stratford Upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will work across Coventry and Warwickshire to support patients within a care home setting with a focus on placement breakdown, admission avoidance and increase memory assessment using the Diadem assessment tool.

As a clinician within the team, we will ensure that you have clinical and professional support from the relevant professionals to support the maintenance of your professional registration. This support will be alongside the supervision and management.

Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders, such as service users, carers, other teams, third sector and voluntary organisations on matters which may be complex and/or contentious.

Communicate effectively across a wide variety of settings, using tact and diplomacy in response to situations that may be complex and sensitive and may have resulted from conflict.

Providing advice and use their initiative and follow organisational procedures in routine and crisis situations

Apply communication skills which take account of other communication needs and differences, in order to plan, deliver and evaluate care.

Apply enhanced communication skills both oral and written to communicate information within records and reports within their service area. This may also include the need to respond to and offer and reassurance to questions and concerns from a variety of groups, such as service users, carers and other staff/teams.

Comply with and implement local and Trust policies and procedures regarding appropriate communication.

Be required to lead client reviews within the multi-disciplinary team and act as an advocate for service users

Analyse and act on multiple and complex information assuring adherence to local and national guidance, legislation and policy

Act within the limits of their competency and authority in line with their professional code of conduct.

Will manage and organise competing and conflicting priorities.

Review, evaluate and adjust activities in response to changing demands

Have the ability to use I.T. systems sensibly and purposefully to meet the needs of the role and will be required to utilise systems safely and securely in line with organisational guidelines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities see separate JD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Management Qualification
• Degree/Diploma or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma supplemented by specialist training/experience, short courses to masters level equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Considerable post registration/qualification experience
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of safety and quality underpinned by theory and experience.
• Supervisory Experience and evidence of supervision training
• Evidence of Multi disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Evidence of developing the performance of services

Experience

Essential

• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Project management skills
• Time management skills
• Evidence of Service user/ carer involvement
• Extensive knowledge of Clinical Governance, safety and quality measures and Clinical Supervision
• Be able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands
• Knowledge of Best Practice
• Knowledge of Recovery Model focussed

Other

Essential

• Must have full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Arden Street

Stratford Upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Plan

Standard Day

Core hours

8.00am 5.30pm

Start Time

8.30am

Finish Time (and time of last appointment)

5.30pm

Hours worked this day

8 hours 20 mins

AM surgery

08:30 11:00 Coffee 11:00 11:30, 11:30 11:50

PM surgery

15:00 17:20

Visits (number)

To be shared if paramedic not on duty

Tasks

To be shared in the Doctors Group

Sick Notes

To be shared

Prescriptions

To be shared

Time for admin

30 mins each day on a non duty day

Nursing Home/Tewkesbury Hospital Duties

One care home once per month

Meetings start and finish time

Every third Wednesday of the month

Comments:

20 pathology & 20 scans

Mentoring time

Every Quarter

On Call Duties

Start Time

8.00am

Finish Time

6.30pm

Frequency

Two Duties & Two Dashboard (min) per month

Does this extend the normal day? If so by how many hours

Yes by one hour

Arrangements to take time back in lieu e.g. one session in lieu per month on last Thursday pm of month in lieu of extended day by 1 hour 4 on calls/month

No (included in salary)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To qualify as a General Practitioner (GP) in the UK, a doctor must complete a rigorous 10- to 11-year process. They must hold a primary medical degree, finish a 2-year Foundation Programme, and complete 3 years of specialist GP training. All UK GPs must be registered on the General Medical Council (GMC) GP Register.
• MRCGP CCT

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

Church Street Medical

Address

The Devereux Centre

Barton Road

Tewkesbury

Gloucestershire

GL20 5GJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://inspire-healthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience, in an appropriate field such as mechanical or electrical engineering or building plus specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses

Desirable

• Recognised continued professional development.
• * Formal Management training
• * Experience to master's level.

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of managing estate services in a major acute trust.
• *Experience of contract and project management.
• *Experience of working across multi sites/ Departments/ Services - both internal and external to the Organisation.
• *Experience of managing and developing staff, direct or indirect.
• *Experience of developing, implementing and interrogating detailed and highly complex information.
• *Experience of managing specialist estates services.
• *Experience of effectively developing policies, practices and procedures.
• *Experience of effectively applying specialist legislation, regulation, policies, practices & procedures.
• *Experience of managing a range of budgets & projects
• *Experience of effectively managing resources/assets and meeting financial targets for multi stranded services.
• *Evidence of successfully delivering value for money initiatives.
• *In depth knowledge health & safety legislation knowledge and their application in an estates department.
• *Specialist and up to date knowledge of own area of expertise, including associated legislation and regulation, including asbestos management, water safety and HSAW.

Desirable

• *Minimum of five years Management experience at a senior level within a large multidisciplinary service Organisation.
• *Experience of specifying, tendering, evaluating and procuring services and goods in accordance with EU and local regulations.
• *Experience of working alongside external bodies such as other NHS Trusts, HSE, and other similar national forums and agencies.
• *Evidence of improving service delivery.
• *Knowledge of KSF, Investors in People and PDRS process.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Effective financial, operational and contract management of multiple services and budgets.
• *Decision maker.
• *Creative and analytical ability to interrogate, interpret and develop often complex facts and/or information.
• *Excellent communication skills with the ability to receive and provide sensitive, contentious and complex information to a wide range of audiences
• *Ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate to overcome sometimes significant and hostile barriers to success.
• *Ability to write intelligible documents (reports, specifications, etc.) and present highly complex or sensitive information effectively to large groups of people.
• *Effective organisational, planning & leadership skills.
• *Negotiation, facilitation, leadership and coaching skills
• *Ability to effectively lead, plan and organise complex activities, sometimes with a degree of uncertainty which require formulation, adjustment and coordination with other professionals within the Organisation
• *Ability to work in collaboration with all staff disciplines.
• *Effective Project Management skills.
• *Advanced IT software skills, including use of Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and other specialist systems e.g. asbestos management software, Autocad.
• *Leader, delegator and Team player.
• *Ability to successfully influence and negotiate.
• *Able to work under pressure and make decisions without referral to others.
• *Professional, composed and resilient.
• *Effective negotiator with the ability to influence and achieve required outcomes in a complex environment.
• *Ability to think conceptually and communicate concepts effectively.
• *Ability to work on own initiative.
• *Enthusiastic and well-motivated.
• *Willingness to continuously develop both self and role.
• *Good organiser/time manager.

Desirable

• *Negotiation, facilitation, leadership and coaching skills
• *Ability to effectively lead, plan and organise complex activities, sometimes with a degree of uncertainty which require formulation, adjustment and coordination with other professionals within the Organisation.
• *Ability to work in collaboration with all staff disciplines.

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field (data/analytics/informatics/statistics/health/engineering/economics)
• Evidence of continuing professional development in analytics, data governance, digital/data platforms, or improvement

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification (MSc, MBA, Masters in statistics/data science)
• Professional accreditation/recognised training aligned to senior NHS data roles

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience in BI/analytics/data within NHS or a comparable complex regulated environment.
• Track record of designing and delivering an analytics operating model (demand management, prioritisation, standards, governance, adoption).
• Experience of providing executive-level assurance and narrative, turning complex datasets into clear insight and decision options.
• Experience implementing metric definitions/ownership frameworks and improving data quality and trust.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, set standards, and deliver change at pace.

Desirable

• Experience leading advanced analytics (modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis, productivity/capacity analysis) and evaluation-style work to inform strategic decisions.
• Experience developing business cases/option appraisals.
• Experience operating at system level (ICS/region) and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience of using and implementing FDP solutions.

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

Trust Headquarters

18 Mole Business Park

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (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

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**For more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the GMC Register
• Approved clinician status
• Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
• Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience

Essential

• 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
• Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illess

Attributes

Essential

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence/able to travel independently
• Research

Clinical Governance

Essential

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Teaching and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team across St Helens and Knowsley geographical area, supporting patients to be symptom managed in their usual place of residence. The focus of the role is to provide clinical expertise and leadership within the community setting.

To work in collaboration with our partner organisations so that patients are directed to the right service at the right time to meet their needs.

Person Specification

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

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration/qualification experience
• Experience of management and clinical leadership
• Experience of successful multi-agency working

Desirable

• Experience of delivering education and training programmes in specialist area
• Research skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of CPD/Short courses
• Registration with relevant professional body
• Appropriate prescriber (V300)

Desirable

• Clinical Examination and Diagnostics (or working towards)
• First line management qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of influencing, motivating and negotiating with others to achieve change in relation to care
• Awareness of current national and local agenda in NHS and Social Care
• Evidence of being able to communicate complex, sensitive information and advice on healthcare to patients/clients, carers and colleagues
• Understanding how other agencies work
• Awareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy

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

Willowbrook Hospice

Portico Lane

Prescot

L34 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (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

The Exchange

1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale

READING

Berkshire

RG7 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To maintain and supervise play activities for individual and groups of children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan. Using knowledge of child development when selecting play activities.

1. To work as part of the play team, to select and apply therapeutic play techniques to include preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures, distraction therapy, and post procedural play.

1. To provide support to families under stress and in crisis.

1. To undertake learning to enable them to perform observations on children/young people. To be able to interpret these in comparison to normal values and indicators and communicate them accordingly. Understands and follows correct escalation procedure when any concerns arise.

1. Demonstrate willingness in learning/performing clinical skills for example ECGs, urinalysis, venepuncture and cannulation.

1. Be aware of the importance of safeguarding children/families and will report any concerns following departmental and Trust policies and procedures.

1. Works a range of shifts, which will cover evenings, weekends and holidays, in order to meet the needs of the Paediatric Emergency Department as a 24 hour service.

1. To ensure that up to date written records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

1. Works as an effective team member. Understands the importance of team working in the delivery of high quality care.

1. Demonstrates good communication with children, families and colleagues. Effectively communicates in both verbal and written form.

1. Involves children and families in decisions about their care and wellbeing and advocates for them amongst the multidisciplinary team.

1. To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity of patients and their families, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

1. Practices within Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles and follows relevant policy and procedure.

1. Be responsible for maintaining equipment in accordance with Trust health and safety standards.

1. Is able to identify how complaints may arise and how they should be dealt with.

1. Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. The post holder must ensure that he/ she works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures for safe working practices.

1. Demonstrate a commitment to continued personal development and attend booked study days.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Child Care qualification NNEB or NVQ/ Diploma Level 3 Child Care

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working with children/ young people.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice

• Provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and management of residents in care homes, including those with complex, acute, chronic, frailtyrelated, or undifferentiated presentations.
• Lead proactive care home ward rounds, reviewing routine followups, postdischarge cases, longterm conditions, and residents identified as at risk of deterioration.
• Creating and reviewing personalised care plans, including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) and ReSPECT discussions in collaboration with MDT and families.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care.
• Conduct clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term and complex health needs.
• Interpret investigation findings to determine effective treatment plans & discuss with GPs where a second opinion is required.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments.
• Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers or relatives are involved where required. Actively take a personalised care approach and population centre care approach to enable shared decision making.
• Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate for patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
• Refer patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations, and other organisations, as necessary.
• The postholder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.

Leadership and management personal and people development

• Takes responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model.
• Supports staff development to maximise potential and support practice development.
• Critically evaluates and reviews innovations and developments that are relevant to clinical practice.
• Contributes to the development of local guidelines, protocols, and standards.
• Maintains effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process.
• Promotes the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in general practicecompleting relevant training to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPD supervision to other roles within primary care.
• Works as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

Education

• Undertakes mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards.
• Use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care.
• Assesses own learning needs and undertakes learning as appropriate.
• Provides an educational role to patients, carers, families, and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Research

• Critically engage in research activity and use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care.
• Participates in clinical governance activity and contributes to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework
• Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required.
• Identifies, applies, and disseminates research findings relating to own practice.
• Collects data for audit purposes and uses clinical audit to monitor quality in the service and implements change according to findings.
• Participates in clinical trials and equipment testing.

Quality

Under supervision and support of GPs in the practice, the post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practices, and will:

• Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework
• Alerts other team members to concerns about risk, quality, and safety.
• Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required.
• Contributes to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Works effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manages own time, workload, and resources.
• Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Clinical leadership skills
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Change management.
• Teaching and mentorship within a clinical setting
• Resource management

Other

Essential

• Self-directed practitioner
• Highly motivated
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Collaborator
• You will be required to travel independently between care homes and PCN sites, therefore having access to your own reliable transport is essential. A full, clean UK driving licence (or equivalent) is required to safely and efficiently perform the duties of the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree level in the relevant area of expertise
• For Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurses only, have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route.
• MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification.
• Clinical supervision training and experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Recent primary or community experience
• Management of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries
• Triage
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Clinical Leadership
• Audit
• Research

Desirable

• Project management
• Health-needs assessment

Knowledge

Essential

• A clear understanding of the Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England (https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2025/05/Multi-professional-framework-for-advanced-practice-in-England--Edition-2025.pdf)
• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Clinical examination skills
• Accountability of own role and other roles
• Management of patients with long-term conditions
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Local plan and national health policy
• Wider health economy
• Clinical governance issues in primary care
• Patient group directions and associated policy
• Knowledge/experience in general practice/elderly care or palliative care

Desirable

• Able to identify determinants on health in the area.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the area

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

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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