Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-20:00.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Evidence of post-basic professional development

Experience

Essential

• Significant/recent experience working at a high level (Band 5 or above)
• Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure

Other

Essential

• Driving licence
• Access to a vehicle for work

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Health Resource Centre

Milton Road

Clapham

MK416AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly see the attached Job Description

Please do not apply if you do not hold a full drivers license and have access to a vehicle.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• BSc Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma
• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Clear record of post graduate experience

Desirable

• Significant and relevant post graduate experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a broad range of physical conditions, treatment techniques and intervention
• Core rehabilitation skills
• Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability
• Experiences of working within the community

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Detailed understanding of a wide range of physical medical conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions that affect physical conditions
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Provide advice/support on clinical issues to other agencies as required
• Good team player and leader
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload.
• Ability to analyse results of assessments and arrange/change OT interventions accordingly
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
• Work and carry out assessments in clients' homes
• Fit and demonstrate the use of equipment
• Work with clients, families, carers and other professionals of those that are terminally ill
• Supporting clients with severe long term conditions causing distress to themselves and/or their family/carers

Desirable

• Have an understanding of Sepsis and other sudden, potentially critical onset conditions

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods NHS Clinical Resource Centre

Milton Road

Clapham, Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description **

Person Specification

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable skills and experience in maintaining accounting systems Excel skills with demonstratable experience
• An understanding of the principles of Information Governance, confidentiality and data protection
• Ability to prioritise duties and rank tasks and work to tight deadlines Excellent communication written and verbal

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Approachable, motivated and enthusiastic and willing to help and support others
• Ability to manage time, plan workload effectively, be self-motivated and meet deadlines
• Prepared to undertake any further training and development that may become necessary for the role
• Excellent organisational skills
• An empathy for the Hospice values and mission

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalent experience
• Accounting software experience or similar
• Previous experience of providing finance support in a multidisciplinary environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in charity finance

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

Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Address

Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Kildare Street

Hindley

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN2 3HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral and highly valued member of the Tower Hamlets Community Psychology team in co-facilitating person and community centred activities to inspire hope and recovery.

To provide the team with detailed knowledge of the borough of Tower Hamlets, including connections and links to external partner organisations.

To lead the development of the peer support offer within the Tower Hamlets Community Psychology team alongside the service lead.To support the understanding of peer support within the team and community partners.

To support with the development and facilitation of community based groups and interventions.

To support individuals in identifying personal recovery goals to improve their quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.

Deputising for Peer Support Borough Leads in relevant projects and meetings.

Senior peer support workers provide support to peer support workers to help manage people with complex mental health issues.

Provide guidance support and development to Band 3 Peer Support Workers including facilitating reflective practice

Provide training to Peer Support Workers, staff and people who use the services.

Support the recruitment, induction and provide shadowing opportunities for new Peer Support Workers.

They will work with the Service lead to support the continuous development of the service ensuring safe and effective practice upholding the Trust values with communities at the centre of all care delivered.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• ELFT Accredited Peer Support Worker Training (by Royal College of Psychiatrist) or equivalent
• A willingness to undertake further training and/or qualifications as necessary for the post.
• Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training

Desirable

• NVQ3 in health and social care or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Lived experience of mental health and accessing services
• Significant experience of working as a Peer Support Worker in an Adult Mental Health setting
• Experience working with community or third sector organisations
• Awareness of local services and community organisations in Tower Hamlets
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with Clinical Psychologists

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of facilitating reflective practice
• Can speak one of the local languages (Somali or Bengali Sylheti dialect)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• A sound knowledge of good practice in Peer Support Work
• Detailed knowledge of the borough of Tower Hamlets, including connections and links to external partner organisations.
• Ability to use IT packages competently, such as email, Word processing, spreadsheets using Excel and presentation packages.
• Demonstrate broad understanding of the principles of recovery
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers.
• Ability to appreciate / understand other people's experiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Cultural awareness including awareness of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues.

Desirable

• Ability to co-produce new information resources to promote emerging projects.
• Demonstrate knowledge of conducting audits, survey's and consultations.
• Able to demonstrate understanding of Intentional Peer Support.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

Bancroft Road

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.

Experience and an NMP qualification in the field of palliative care is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Clear evidence of ongoing clinical and professional development
• First degree relevent to clinical field or willing to work towards or able to demonstrate relevent equivalent experience
• Nurse Prescribing Qualification or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills
• Teaching/ mentoring qualification or able to demonstrate relevant experience
• Evidence of working clinically with MS patients

Desirable

• Evidence of significant post registration experience in Neurology nursing including experience at Band 6

Other

Essential

• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working clinically with MS patients
• Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the current evidence based practice in the management of MS
• Ability to work professionally and safely in a variety of settings including patients home environments and Nurse led clinics
• Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations

Desirable

• Evidence of significant post registration experience in Neurology nursing including experience at Band 6

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to work both independently and as an effective, flexible team member
• Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations
• Ability to assess , review and evaluate complex patient situations
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using a variety of mediums

Desirable

• Experience in teaching both patients and staff, and developing/ facilitating appropriate learning sessions
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Experience in developing guidelines, audit, evaluation and report writing

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Admin Block

Milton Road

Clapham Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered general nurse
• Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Ability to manage caseload
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills

Desirable

• Experience of clinical leadership
• Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
• Non-medical Nurse Prescriber
• Sharp Debridement

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
• Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in Wound care and how they impact on local services

Desirable

• Evidence of and commitment of multi-professional working
• Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
• Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention strategies

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT
• Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work within a team

Desirable

• Ability to disseminate complex information to others

Other

Essential

• Able to adapt to change
• Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Self-motivating/directing
• Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a care for work purposes

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods

Milton Road

Clapham Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Matron for Restrictive Practice & SI training and the Lead SI trainer in the development and implementation of a Trust training strategy on SI in line with national policies and standards.

2. To be professional and act as a positive role model at all times whilst working with other trainers, course delegates and other disciplines/ departments in line with Trust Policies and BILD Restraint Reduction Training Standards

3. To support an adequate programme of SI courses to meet the requirements as identified in the Trusts Risk Management and Training Needs Analysis

4. To assist the lead SI trainer in developing joint training initiatives with other organisations as appropriate if required.

5. To assist in maintaining an up to date database of staff attendance on Trust statutory courses.

6. To be involved/ contribute in the launching, promotion and implementation of the Trust policy on the management of violence and aggression.

Full Job description and Person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level- including English at Grade C or better
• oNVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Skills based training or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical practice, working in mental health and/or learning disability services

Desirable

• Skills based training or relevant experience

Experiance

Desirable

• Safety Intervention Trainer or other Models

Kowledge and Experience

Essential

• Computer literate with experience of MS Office esp. PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
• Demonstrable ability to problem solve
• Approachable, tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines
• Knowledge of current national best practice guidelines in relation to SI; e.g. NICE, DoH, BILD and RRN standards
• Able to travel Trust wide if required
• Good time management skills

Desirable

• The ability to occasionally work independently when delivering training
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disability disorders, which may result in aggressive behaviour

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 7 Kings Wharf

Unit 7 Kings Wharf, 301 Kingsland Road, E8 4DS

London

E8 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

STAFF NURSE IN-PATIENT UNIT

HOSPICE BAND 5

£33,515 - £38,362

37.5 hours PERMANENT

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To continually develop clinical expertise and act as a positive role model promoting a high standard of care to fulfil the St Kentigern philosophy of care.

1. To deliver evidence based care to patients and their carers in line with their physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs

1. To promote and maintain continuity of high standards of nursing care.

1. To be responsible following induction period for the assessment of care needs, the planning, delivery and evaluation of care and to offer support to other staff in the clinical area

1. To work at all times in line with the NMC code of conduct and duty of candour requirements

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Matron
• Nursing team

• Ward sister
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Medical team
• Family Support Team
• Day Therapies / Well Being Hwb Team
• Specialist Palliative Care Team community and acute
• Hospice Allied Health Professionals
• All hospice departments
• Primary and Community care teams

CLINICAL:

1. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic person centred care, integrating nursing care with psychosocial and spiritual needs.
2. Assist with initial and on-going assessment of patient and family needs.
3. As a registered nurse plan, initiate, supervise and participate in patient and family care, discussing issues with other senior team members as appropriate.
4. Evaluate and up-date nursing care plans in response to the changing problems/needs of patients and families.
5. Monitor nursing practice, encouraging development of colleagues through discussion of current and proposed care plans.
6. At all times maintain appropriate and adequate records of your work.
7. Maintain effective communication with patient and families throughout their contact with the hospice; providing when necessary: -

Telephone support and advice

Access to nursing/medical staff for conditional information or future planning.

Information and access to allied professionals.

Bereavement support and access to follow-up support.

1. In discussion with the Matron and Ward Sister identify an area of special clinical interest in which to develop additional knowledge and skills to act as a link nurse for the rest of the team.
2. As necessary or required develop awareness and experience working within our other services across the hospice, i.e. family support and day services, to extend knowledge and skills in this specialist setting
3. Participate and gain confidence and experience leading patient case reviews and team meetings
4. Actively participate in all aspects of the patient experience of hospice care from initial assessment and admission through to discharge planning and placement.
5. Work at all times within the policies and guidelines appropriate to your role.

MANAGEMENT:

1. Take responsibility for the management of the in-patient unit team when requires in the absence of more senior grade staff.
2. Liaise with multi-professional agencies within the hospice, community, primary care, and hospital to provide continuity of patient care.
3. Be responsible for maintaining high standards of nursing care, when in charge of the team and unit, and help to create and maintain positive relationships between all groups involved in the welfare/care of patients.
4. Responsible for the co-ordinating of all activities when in charge of the team supported by the Ward Sister and Matron.
5. Ensure the promotion of safety, well-being and the interests of the patients, staff and visitors to the in-patient area as directed in the hospice guidelines, policies and procedures.
6. At all times follow the Code of Professional conduct and to ensure that all staff within their sphere of responsibility also follow professional requirements.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

The post holder will cooperate with other team members to maintain compliance with relevant elements of the clinical governance framework.

Risk management

Service User participation Views on Care

Staff and Staff Management

Continuing Professional Development

Information Governance and Management

Clinical Effectiveness and Audit

AUDIT AND RESEARCH

1. Be aware of and disseminate to colleagues current best practice knowledge as appropriate to role.
2. Work in partnership with the senior nursing staff to develop appropriate tools to monitor effectiveness of services/area of special interest in care provision at St Kentigern Hospice
3. Participate or if appropriate lead in the completion of service audits in an appropriate and timely manner and feedback to colleagues, making recommendations regarding implications (if any)

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Identify own learning objectives and attend relevant study/shadowing opportunities following discussion with line manager/nurse management team
2. Maintain records of supported study and provide evaluation of study attended, (for inclusion in personal file).
3. Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements at all times.
4. Participate in feedback (verbal and written) to colleagues throughout the hospice regarding study days attended and potential service improvement opportunities
5. Actively participate in personal development review (PDR) and objective setting at initial 6 month review meeting and subsequent PDR meetings with line manager/senior nurse
6. Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of relevant hospice policies and the impact they have on individual practitioners including:

Fire policy

Moving and Handling policy

Health and Safety policy

Confidentiality policy

Complaints policy

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

This post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of employment of the Hospice as specified in the staff handbook.

Health Practitioner

As an individual working within a health care environment, you are expected to maintain high standards of care and practice as required in professional guidelines and relevant codes of conduct.

Competence

You are responsible for limiting your actions to those that you feel competent to undertake. If you have any doubts about your competence during the course of your duties you should immediately speak to your line manager..

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Hospice that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards. It is a requirement that you adhere to St Kentigern Hospice Policies, Procedures, Protocols and guidelines at all times.

Health and Safety Requirements of the Hospice

All employees of the Hospice have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Hospice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

The post holder must treat all information, whether corporate, staff or patient information, in a discreet, secure and confidential manner in accordance with the provisions of the current data protection legislation and organisational policy. Any breach of such confidentiality is considered a serious disciplinary offence, which is liable to dismissal and / or prosecution under statutory legislation and the hospices disciplinary policy. This duty of confidence continues after the post holder leaves the organisation.

Records Management

As an employee of the hospice, the post holder is legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the organisation (including patient health, staff health or injury, financial, personal and administrative), whether paper based or on computer. The post holder should consult the IG Lead if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.

Professional Reputation

All employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner which upholds and promotes the professional reputation of the hospice

This job description is an outline of the role and function, it is not intended to describe all specific tasks.

The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passion for Palliative Care.
• Patient and understanding.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Enthusiastic team player
• Ability to liaise and network effectively
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to think laterally, problem solve and work flexibly.
• Non-judgemental
• Ability to manage time, self and workload

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.
• Multi disciplinary communication skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Motivational skills.
• Effective IT skills.
• Critical evaluation skills

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of the systems of palliative care delivery in Wales

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Palliative Care Qualification
• Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• 18 months - 2 years working at Band 5
• Record of achievement in developing clinical practice
• Effective role model

Desirable

• Experience of working in specialist palliative care setting
• Research Experience
• Experience of informal teaching

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

St Kentigern Hospice

Address

Upper Denbigh Road

St Asaph

Denbighshire

LL17 0RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stkentigernhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Allergen Training City & Guild 706 1&2 or NVQ (professional Cookery) equivalent

Desirable

• Level 3 Hygiene
• Level 3 HACCP

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of HACCP
• Knowledge of Allergens
• Knowledge of IDDSI Descriptors
• Able to use initiative, make decisions and be a motivated team player
• Ability to develop new 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Care focus

1. Contribute to delivering and co-developing the primary care mental health service model. This includes care pathways for the provision of integrated physical and mental health care in a designated Primary Care Network within the Division.

2. Be the point of contact for patients that are directed from primary care via an agreed route, promote early assessment / treatment, and ensure robust relationships and links with other community-based services.

3. Work closely with and become a part of the primary care team, including social prescribers and recovery navigators, to support adults (18+) with mental health needs, whose mental health needs can be best met within primary care and whose difficulties are best understood within a biopsychosocial model.

4. Work closely with colleagues in specialist community mental health services to ensure smooth transitions between teams and services and facilitate an easy in, easy out approach to improve access to evidence-based interventions.

5. Connect people to appropriate community and voluntary sector support working alongside Social Prescribers.

6. Facilitate mental health and strengths-based assessments in Primary Care and support the Primary Care Team in accessing appropriate level of services.

7. Build and facilitate closer links between Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), Social Care teams, community services and a wide range of voluntary sector organisations, to achieve seamless transitions and support for people with mental health challenges.

8. Promote understanding and confidence in the delivery of mental health care and collaboration with all agencies involved in the care of service users.

9. Provide targeted formal and informal learning opportunities for all staff within the primary care teams to develop their knowledge and capabilities within the mental health component of holistic care.

10. Provide information, sign posting and support for service users and their relatives/carers with mental health needs.

11. Foster strong collaborative and trusting working relationships with the referring agent/Primary Care Health Professionals underpinned by an educative and solutions focused philosophy whilst providing credible clinical expertise.

12. Facilitate the development of safe and effective mental health care practice within the primary care setting.

13. Where required, train and supervise AWP junior staff in line with own role.

Clinical practice

14. Promote the importance of working with strengths and aspirations of the person referred.

15. Provide succinct formulations and recommendations (inclusive of risk management advice) to support patient safety planning.

16. Assess and advise on the impact of culture and diversity alongside colleagues from Primary Care.

17. Give best practice advice and support in a broad range of conditions for people with both functional and organic mental health needs.

18. Promote the needs of family and carer/s, including various support networks and third sector agencies.

19. Advise and support on evaluating risk from a positive risk-taking perspective.

20. Support and advise within safeguarding and public protection procedures where the issues are complicated by mental health problems, alongside Primary Care colleagues.

21. Provide a prompt response to all contacts following jointly agreed procedures and within agreed time frames.

22. Ensure, where needed, that people experience a seamless transfer into AWP provider/treatment services via trusted assessment processes.

23. Following assessment, provide short- term follow up of patients where appropriate.

24. Contribute evidence-based expertise to multi-disciplinary team processes.

25. Promote positive attitudes, mutual understanding and collaboration between non-mental health staff and mental health services, users, carers, voluntary agencies, primary care and social services.

26. Demonstrate responsibility for developing own practice in line with professional qualifications and for contributing to the development of others, by making use of and providing, effective feedback, supervision, coaching and appraisal.

27. Adhere to the relevant professional code of conduct ensuring required skills and competencies required are maintained.

28. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, undertaking assessments and taking appropriate action where required.

29. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of others, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identify appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities.

30. Maintain appropriate health record, in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

31. Participate in clinical audit and service evaluation programmes as required.

32. Participate in local arrangements, where required, to manage unexpected staff absences.

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Experience within community mental health.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of care pathways.
• Experience of assessments.
• Professional qualification in mental health equivalent to Registered RMN, Registered Social worker or Registered Therapist.
• Current registration with a professional body and commitment to CPD.

Desirable

• Additional relevant training.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

Maintain Social Work England registration and adhere to professional guidelines and code of conduct.

Work within the framework of relevant policy and legislation both local and national.

Ensure that clinical practice is in line with relevant regulatory body Code of Conduct.

Ensure that practice is evidence based and participate in research/audit when required.

Participate in mandatory training and training / education relevant to the post.

Keep abreast of national developments in mental health care.

Liaison & Networking

To develop and maintain close working relationships with existing mental.

health teams, primary care services, Sheffield City Council, and other key stakeholders.

To promote the relevant team through participation in local and national

arena.

Education and Training

Act as mentor to learners, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments, and maintain sign off status.

Participate in training relevant to role.

Promote insight and understanding of mental health issues to service users, carers, and other agencies.

Contribute to audit, research, and evaluation as appropriate.

Service Development

Understand the different ways of working in a Provider Collaborative

Maintain and provide activity information as required within stated timescales.

Contribute towards the development and review of Operational Policies for

the service

Contribute to the team development in relation to training and education.

To lead along with the senior multidisciplinary team in helping to develop the new Frameworks and systems to improve discharge planning and implement outcome measure tools

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Social Worker with relevant professional registration with Social Work England.

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive Knowledge of MHA including Part 2 and Part 3
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of current Social Work practice
• Commitment to enhancing own knowledge and skills through continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Commitment to enhancing own knowledge and skills through continued professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forest Lodge

5 Forest Close

Sheffield

S35 0JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Consultant Radiologists with all aspects of MDT

e To actively track patients progress through the patient pathway to ensure that care is carried out in a timely fashion on a daily basis and follows escalation and tracking on a PTL (patient tracking too

Specific co-ordination and auctioning of process of cross site referrals to another specialty (internal within the Trust

General co-ordination and action MDT outcomes and recording of progress on RIS.

To facilitate and co-ordinate the administration functions of the multidisciplinary team meetings

To ensure that all patients are identified and discussed at MDT meetings

To ensure patient diagnoses, investigations and management and treatment plans are completed and added to the patients notes electronic clinical reporting database.

To ensure all correspondence, notes, x-rays, results etc. are available for MDT meetings and following the MDT meetings, upload to pro-formas.

To work with key MDT members to identify areas where waiting time targets are not achieved, undertake process mapping to identify bottlenecks

To support wider Clerical Team with on going administration duties

Communicate professionally and effectively with patients/parents/carers, the general public and all internal and external agencies both verbally and nonverbally in a timely manner

To establish effective communications networks with clinicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in development and change to any systems to improve patient journey.

Ensure diplomacy, empathy and confidentiality when dealing with distressed patients/parents/carers.

Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff to resolve any issues that may arise, to the mutual benefit of all concerned.

Meet and greet external visitors to the department in a professional and polite manner.

Attend and contribute to departmental meetings, team briefs etc.

Typing of minutes of meetings and general departmental correspondence when required and within locally agreed timescales.

To use clinical systems according to guidelines, monitoring milestones and submitting the required reports in the given format and required times.

To keep comprehensive electronic diary of all team meetings including attendance

Work flexibly to ensure the needs of the service are met at all times

Assist the management team in addressing any complaints within the agreed timescales which may have been received within the Clinical Business Unit.

Exercise judgement and initiative in order to manage the workload effectively and efficiently, taking appropriate action to resolve any issues, liaising with appropriate personnel and seeking guidance from the Line Manager when required.

A high degree of organisational skills required to ensure that data is capturedfor all patients under the care of Radiology

Ensure Clinicians respond and action referrals within locally agreed timescales ensuring a clear audit trail

Ensure a clear audit trail to ensure actions have been dealt with

Have a clear understanding of current Government and locally agreed t targets ensuring key performance indicators are achieved by working in conjunction with the clinical and management teams.

T

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Achieved grade/years experience

Desirable

• 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.

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alderhey Children's Hospital

East Prescott Road

Liverpool

L14 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Service Excellence Provide a friendly, professional, and customerfocused support service across the Tech Bar and Digital Support channels. Assist colleagues in resolving common IT issues, offering clear and jargon free communication throughout. Support regular floorwalking activities to ensure colleagues can access help at point of need. Promote Trust values by acting as a positive and helpful first point of contact.

Technical Support & Escalation Provide firstline resolution of routine incidents such as password resets, account lockouts, minor software issues, and basic hardware faults. Support device setup, configuration tasks, and simple equipment fixes where appropriately trained. Log all incidents accurately within the Sunrise ITSM tool, ensuring clear triage notes. Escalate more complex or unfamiliar technical issues to the Lead Digital Support Engineer or other Digital teams as appropriate. Follow established procedures and technical guidelines to ensure safe and effective resolution of support tasks.

Team Support & Collaboration Work collaboratively with Digital Support Engineers and senior colleagues. Share knowledge and support peers informally to ensure consistent service delivery. Assist in embedding new procedures and quality standards as directed by line management

Incident, Problem & Service Quality Management Prioritise tasks in line with service expectations, escalating when service levels may be at risk. Ensure accurate, timely documentation of all activities, including incident details, actions completed, and any followup required. Identify recurring issues and report them to senior colleagues to support problem management.

Tech Bar Support Provide basic troubleshooting and reassurance to colleages experiencing IT issues when presented to the Tech Bar Support service continuity by helping staff recover quickly from disruptions. Assist in rollout activities such as device swaps, basic configurations, and peripheral setup

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Computer or related qualification at Diploma Level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD).

Desirable

• NHS experience
• CompTIA A+ / Network+
• ITIL Foundation / Awareness

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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE

HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER - MATERNITY COVER

37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Responsible to: Ward Sister

Accountable to: Matron

ROLE

To help and assist other members of the multidisciplinary team in creating an atmosphere in which patients and their families are supported and receive the best care possible.

AIMS

1. To respect, empower and work in partnership with others, ensuring the delivery of high quality care.

2. Work independently within your role, planning care alongside registered Nurses.

3. Assist registered nurses in carrying out care.

4. Prioritise care appropriately, observe and report accurately on patients general conditions, ensuring that all information is communicated by taking part in discussion and recording relevant information.

5. Mentor and be a role model to new members of the team.

6. To be part of the team, share the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of patients, and support for families.

7. To maintain a high standard of nursing care, and participate in making improvements to working practice.

8. To help ensure a safe working environment, be aware of the Safety at Work Policy and work within its guidelines. Carry out risk assessments as required.

9. Help promote good working relationships within the team, offering peer support and encouraging supportive practice.

Reviewed 04/06/2020 JMcG

CLINICAL DUTIES

1. Work within the hospice team to promote holistic care of patients and families.

2. Help assess the individual needs of the patient and the family.

3. Be responsible and accountable for own performance and standard of care given.

4. Communicate relevant information to the rest of the team concerning patient and family, respecting confidentiality.

5. Participate in discussion on patient care during ward report and at multidisciplinary team meetings.

6. Be involved in the support of bereaved relatives when appropriate.

7. To work flexibly if required across day therapies and the inpatient unit.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Be aware of clinical developments within your and attend relevant study opportunities.

2. Written appraisal by staff nurse or Ward Sister (minimum once yearly).

3. Use opportunities to consolidate learned skills.

4. Identify specific needs to widen knowledge and experience as appropriate

5. Develop competencies relevant to your role as identified in annual appraisal.

GENERAL

This job description outlines the main elements of the role and is subject to regular review and possible alteration.

St Kentigern Hospice's inpatient unit that provides palliative care to patients with all life limiting illnesses and a day therapies unit that offers enabling support to patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospice OR in any other palliative care setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Warm and compassionate
• Team player
• Non-judgemental

Desirable

• Ability to speak 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.

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

St Kentigern Hospice

Address

Upper Denbigh Road

St Asaph

Denbighshire

LL17 0RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stkentigernhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse/ HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Specialist knowledge of theatres procedures / instrumentation acquired though degree or diploma plus experience and further post registration study / experience or management qualification in a related field
• Certificate of Mentorship or clinical supervision and assessor training
• Leadership training

Desirable

• Working towards master's degree or above.

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient and/or extensive experience at band 6 level within Scrub role
• Experience in staff / practice development including undertaking appraisals and Personal development plans.
• Management experience including management of rota, resources, budgets and staff.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good IT/Keyboard skills. Knowledge as a minimum of Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Can demonstrate understanding of Mental Capacity Act/Safeguarding principles applied to the theatre practice 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.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

We'd be very grateful if you could share this opportunity with colleagues, trainees or anyone who may be interested.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• BSc Undergraduate Physics or equivalent degree
• MSc in Medical Physics, physical science or equivalent
• Membership of profession or scientific organisations
• Completion of route 2 training or the National School of Healthcare Science STP scheme and subsequent registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or for non-UK candidates the certainty of getting registration).

Desirable

• Candidates close to completion of route 2 training or STP are encouraged to apply and will be considered

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good writing skills when writing documentation and procedures
• Good communication skills conveying scientific issues to colleagues and patients.
• Ease of maths calculations.
• Understanding of guidelines and legislation relevant to delivery of a nuclear medicine service
• Good analytical skills for scientific research and development
• Able to understand, use and implement specialist manufacturer supplied software
• Excellent scientific report writing skills, communication and organisational skills
• A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients
• Must have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals in a safe manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Calm disposition and ability to deal with people
• Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience training and working within a Nuclear Medicine department; working in a patient facing role and with unsealed radiopharmaceuticals.
• Experience of using and performing quality assurance on a range of technical equipment such as a SPECT/CT, radionuclide calibrator and gamma counter. Including experience in image processing.
• Experience in the delivery of radionuclide therapy to patients, some of which require lead aprons to be worn and prolonged periods of standing during the delivery of the therapy.

Other

Essential

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Service

Velindre Road

Whitchurch, Cardiff

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ level 3 in administration or equivalent experience or RSA level III or able to demonstrate equivalent skill (proficient and accurate audio typing skills (minimum 60 wpm).

Desirable

• Experience in transcribing audio dictation via digital dictation platform.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.
• Experience working on site in a very busy office (remote working not considered for this role.)

Training, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of customer/patient care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Secretarial experience in a hospital/medical office environment.
• IT experience of using Microsoft Office packages in an onsite busy office environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word - auto text and auto correct and Microsoft Outlook.

Desirable

• Practical experience using the Data Protection Act in a daily basis.
• Knowledge of Patient Centre system.

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to self development
• Good written and verbal communication skills with a good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
• Ability to work quickly and accurately proven by work experience (remote working is not available for this position)

Desirable

• Proven experience of working in a busy office environment, working on site not remotely

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work with the Frailty team whilst on direct clinical care.
• Attend Frailty team meetings
• Attend service improvement meetings
• Attend UEC governance meetings.
• Support education programme for junior staff in UEC and frailty team.
• Work closely with the Emergency department team.
• Work closely with the Acute medicine team.
• Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and take part in continuing medical education activities, in accordance with any relevant standards for maintaining GMC licence to practice and membership of any relevant professional body.
• Be committed to the concept of lifelong learning and produce and maintain a Personal Development Plan in agreement with yourappraiser.
• Attend relevant local and national activities in order to maintain up to date knowledge and to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements associated with the current processes of certification, investigation (by coroners) and registration.
• Participate in any relevant governance activities relating to the scrutiny of deaths.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered medical qualification. MRCP or equivalent.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• Higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD).
• Name on Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine
• Within 6 months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview.

Training & Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Geriatric Medicine and interest in obtaining further qualifications in post.

Desirable

• Experience in front door Geriatrics Medicine and admission avoidance.

Knowledge/Skills/Clinical Expertise

Essential

• Experience in and knowledge of Geriatric Medicine.
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit

Desirable

• Wide experience in all aspects of Geriatric Medicine and interest in obtaining further qualifications in post.
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Experience in front door Geriatrics Medicine and admission avoidance.

Leadership/Management Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualification.

Academic Achievements (including research and publications)

Desirable

• Publication of original research papers
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
• Experience of clinical research
• Experience of recruitment to CRN 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.

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Processing and management of patient clinical records

meeting note taking

management of emails and telephone enquiries

data collection and audit

(please read job description and person specification for further details)

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• good standard of general education
• IT skills equivalent to RSA3 or NVQ3

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within administration

Desirable

• Proven experience of working within administration for the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT/computer skills
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills verbally and in writing, based on fluency in English language

Desirable

• Knowledge of trust IT systems i.e Paris, Mobius, System one, datix

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit, The Linden Centre

Puddingwood Drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

please see attached job description document for a detailed summary of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience with adult caseload
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including sensitivity, observation, listening and empathy skills
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Desirable

• Completion of RCSLT dysphagia competencies
• Knowledge of national policies, procedures and current research relevant to all caseloads.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to dementia and other acquired and progressive neurological and non-neurological swallowing disorders in adults.
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate excellent written and spoken English
• At least 1 years' experience work!ing with an adult caseload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including sensitivity, observation, listening and empathy skills
• Ability to prioritise workload demands

Desirable

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team Good team working skills
• Ability to acknowledge need for, and seek support
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative

Personal qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
• good verbal and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of supporting more junior colleagues/students

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harland Centre

Balmoral Road

Westcliff on sea

SS0 7DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered general nurse
• oCurrent (or pending) NMC registration

Desirable

• oUndertaking or completed further academic study
• oRelevant specialist course
• oMentorship qualification

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Essential

• oEffective communication skills (written and verbal)
• oComputer literate
• oTime management and delegation skills
• oGood interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/ stressful situations

Desirable

• oAble to train and supervise junior staff

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oEffective working with multidisciplinary teams
• oAware of current professional nursing issues

Desirable

• oPost registration Acute experience
• oExperience of caring for elderly patients with dementia

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham St, Slough

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide consultant psychiatric input to the Early Intervention Service, supporting people experiencing early psychosis or at-risk mental states. Responsibilities will include assessment, diagnosis, formulation, treatment planning, prescribing, risk assessment and management, multidisciplinary team working, care planning and liaison with families, carers and partner agencies. They will provide senior clinical advice and leadership to support safe, recovery-focused and person-centred care, including effective transitions between services and pathways.

The academic component will involve supporting translational research through the Mental Health Mission Midlands Translational Centre, including study delivery, recruitment, research governance, dissemination, publications, service evaluation, audit and future grant development. The post holder will work with NHS, university, industry and wider partner organisations to promote a strong research culture, increase access to innovative studies and embed evidence into routine practice.

The post holder will contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, teaching and supervision, and will support the development of research-active clinical teams. This will include encouraging recruitment to studies, supporting innovation and dissemination, contributing to academic outputs and helping generate evidence that informs service improvement, future care pathways and national practice.

Person Specification

Scoring

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• PhD
• Obtained inclusion on the Specialist Register; or within six months of the award of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry, or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register
• Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development.
• Substantial experience of psychiatry, including working with people suffering from severe mental illness, preferably in a community setting
• Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions
• Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level. The ability to nurture the careers of junior team members.
• Commitment to clinical audit within multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of translational research in mental health research
• Experience of submitting grant applications and evidence of successful grant funding
• Record of scientific publication appropriate for career stage.
• Leadership, management and influencing skills
• High-level communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work creatively within multi-disciplinary team.
• A strong and dedicated vision that fosters innovation.
• Demonstrable interest in the provision of gender sensitive mental health service
• Willingness to be involved in management of service.
• Able to participate in Consultant on-call rota.
• Able to travel

Desirable

• Broad clinical training including both inpatient and community service
• Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement in service delivery
• Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project
• Completed clinically relevant audit projects
• High quality research publications
• Evidence of external research funding

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maple Leaf Centre

2-4 Maple Leaf Drive

Birmingham

B37 7JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As one of the regions largest NHS organisations, we care for more than 370,000 people locally and provide specialist services to around 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria. Every role plays a vital part in ensuring patients and families receive the safe, compassionate and high-quality care they deserve.

At the heart of this role is people. We are looking for someone who enjoys supporting and inspiring teams, helping colleagues reach their full potential and creating a positive culture where everyone feels valued, empowered and able to thrive. You will be a visible and approachable leader, providing guidance, coaching and support while helping teams navigate change with confidence.

You'll work closely with colleagues across maternity, nursing, allied health professions and the wider multidisciplinary team to drive improvement and innovation. Together, you'll help shape services that are safe, compassionate and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.

This role also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting developments within Womens Health, including our Maternity and Neonatal Transformation Programme, workforce development initiatives and quality improvement priorities. You'll play a key role in turning ideas into action, supporting staff engagement, improving patient experience and ensuring we continue to deliver outstanding care.

Whether you're looking to broaden your leadership experience or take the next step on your journey towards a future Head of Midwifery role, this position offers the chance to learn, grow and make a lasting impact while working with a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of recent operational management of large diverse teams
• Proven track record of integration of multiple projects across a large organisation
• Excellent project management skills.
• Full understanding of what good governance constitutes and its application to practice.
• Significant recent management experience at Band 8a or above of a midwifery/nursing team or service
• Experience of successfully managing staff engagement and leading change
• Experience of working within a senior management team
• Experience of leading service change
• Proven ability to manage resources effectively
• Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Teaching qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education at Masters' module level or equivalent.
• Member of relevant professional body
• Honours Degree or equivalent
• Leadership qualification/certificate

Desirable

• Master's Degree
• Registered Nurse (dual qualification)
• Post-graduate leadership programme
• Coaching qualification

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinating the delivery of the Trust Risk Management Strategy across the Division - maintaining compliance with clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Coordinating and completing investigations into incident reports, managing investigation processes, and report collation in collaboration with clinical teams.

Coordinating and supporting the leadership of the clinical governance agenda and line management of the clinical governance and risk facilitation team.

Collating and approving Specialty and Divisional assurance reports and action plans.

Supporting clinical governance risk monthly dashboard compliance and responding to reduced compliance.

Coordinating and disseminating learning from incidents, risk assessments, complaints, and claims, ensuring actions are followed up and robustly completed with audit assurance.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent experience relating to the role
• Relevant experience in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Completion of a leadership and development programme equivalent to Band 6 Programme; or Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management)
• Teaching / Assessing Qualification
• Qualification in Risk Management or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience and success in supporting and delivering the clinical governance agenda including experience in risk management.
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments
• Experience of completing investigations and understanding of PSIRF application to learning from incidents.
• Knowledge and experience in action plan progression
• Experience of management and leadership within healthcare
• Significant post midwifery registration experience
• An awareness, knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
• Knowledge of Databases, MS Word and Excel
• Experience in writing reports
• Experience in working with incident reporting systems
• Experience of training and educating staff
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and contributing to the local risk register
• Experience in dealing with sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
• Experience in working with a broad range of staff

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of the 'Perinatal Mortality Review Tool' (PMRT) collaboration led by MBRRACE
• Knowledge and experience of the Clinical Negligence Scheme (CNST)
• Ability to analyse clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through
• Datix experience
• Experience of organising meetings and taking minute/notes
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role CQC

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Unit, Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR9 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide good quality personalized care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
• Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching eg: Urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs, blood sugars
• Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan
• Undertake clinical duties relevant to clinical area following achievement of competencies.
• Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
• Maintain and develop own competence
• Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then Report the outcome to line manager
• Record keeping

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English grade 4-9 or grade C or above OR level 2 functional skills in maths and level 2 functional skills in English
• BNCS or NVQ 2/Internal Level 2 training programme in Health and Social Care(must include work-based assessments)
• Must be willing to undertake and complete Trust internal Level 3 training programme course asap

Desirable

• Level 3 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 3

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in an acute health care or related setting
• Understanding of health and safety issues within healthcare
• Understanding of concept and application of confidentiality
• Understanding of the role of a senior HCA

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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