Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. This is a secondment until 31st March 2027.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• First level degree in related healthcare discipline or substantial experiential equivalence
• Professional training/learning which demonstrates highly developed professional knowledge / continuing professional development
• SSSA Practice Assessor/ Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Master's degree or equivalent level of experience in a highly specialised role
• Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA)
• Leadership Qualification or experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good time management and ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Strong evidence of excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Proficient digital skills, including presentations.
• Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports.

Desirable

• Sonography qualification/ working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Broad range of clinical midwifery experience acquired through significant practice in a variety of settings.
• Good knowledge of Preterm Birth
• Clinically sound experience and knowledge.
• Awareness of National and local health policy relating to maternity and wider safety ambitions.
• Knowledge of CQC Essential Standard, the Maternity Improvement Scheme (MIS) and Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle V3
• Experience of working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of risk management and quality assurance

Personal qualities

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Able to act as an effective role model
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Indicative job plan

An indicative job plan/timetable for this post with indicative Programmed Activities (PAs) is provided in the document attached, but this will normally be re-assessed after 3 months of appointment to ensure it meets the needs of the service.

For a whole-time 10 PA contract: the baseline split is:

Direct Clinical Care: 8.0 PAs on average per week (Clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work)

Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 core SPAs (CPD, audit, teaching & training) and 0.5 Quality and Service SPAs to be agreed with appointee (assumed to be educational supervision).

Anadditional0.5 SPA is available to all Consultant Staff subject to review and agreement for quality and service roles which must be approved prospectively by the ClinicalService Lead, or by the Medical Director for Trust-wide roles.

Job plans are reviewed annually, and applicants are encouraged to study the provisions of the Consultant Contract for England 2003 under which this post is offered.

Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs):

Delivery of the highest quality service possible is the main priority of this department. This means integrating evidence-based practice, research, audit, and other aspects of clinical governance, particularly the delivery of quality training and risk management.

There area number ofdifferent shifts within the annualised acute medicine consultant rota: the following description covers the shifts duties, the averageworkloadand the shift frequency.

AMU: 0800-1700 (1.75DCC PAs + 0.5SPA PAsMon-Thu, 2DCC PAs + 0.25SPA PAsFri): 8-12am AMUward round(up to 16 patients), 12-13MDT, 13-15 SPA, 15-17board round and afternoon reviews[frequency: 65 shifts per year].

HOTSDEC: 0800-1700 (2.0 DCC PAs + 0.25 SPA PAs/day): named consultant for SDEC(new patients)supporting ANPs andresidentdoctors, holding referral & advice hot phone [frequency:16shifts per year].

COLDSDEC: 0800-1700 (2.0 DCC PAs + 0.25 SPA PAs/day):8-10 am Post-Take Round in ED, 10-17named consultant for SDEC (follow-up patients) andVirtual follow-up clinic[frequency:16shifts per year].

PTWR & Day Take: 0800-1700 (2.25 DCC PAs): 8-10 amPost-TakeRound in ED then named consultant for the medical take;11am and 3:30pm MDT huddles.The average medical take is 50-70patients/24h. [frequency: 33 shifts per year].

Additionalstandalone SPA activity (up to 2.25SPA PAs/day), orotherwise combined with the Adult Hospital at Home shifts (0.75DCC PAs+1.5 SPA PAs/day).

Weekday Evening Take: 1700-2000 (0.83 DCC PAs) [frequency: 1 shift per month (on a fixed evening between Monday and Thursday), plus 1 in 14 Fridays].

AMU weekend:

o Saturday 0800-2000 (4 DCC PAs) and Sunday 0800-1700 (3 DCC PAs) alternate with:

o Saturday 0800-1700 (3 DCC PAs) and Sunday 0800-2000 (4 DCC PAs).

oPost-takeround in ED then responsible for half of AMU (up to16 patients), medical take in the afternoon until the end of the shift. AMUAconsultant supporting SDEC.

o 1.75 of SPA PAsfor the rest of the week, on a day of own choice.

o Compensatory time off/zero hours is included following a weekend displacing normal clinical activity.

o [The weekend frequency is 1 in 8].

We have adopted annualised job plans and the exact timetable of shifts areallocatedto take account of annual leave requests and other agreed specialty activities whilstmaintainingcover in all clinical areas. There are opportunities to swap with colleagues where the need arises after the rota is written. The exact allocation of shifts on the rota alsotakes into accountindividual skills and preferences across the Consultants contributing to the Acute Medicine Rota,egsome consultants contributing to a higher proportion of SDEC or take shifts.Acute Medicine covers 50% of theAdult Hospital at Homeweekdayrota: the workload is shared between interested consultants.

Dedicated time for DCC admin duties (reviewing results, attending MDT meetings, dictating letters, virtual clinics, etc) is included in the AMU and SDEC shifts (0.25 PA per shift).

On Call Duties

There is evening and weekend scheduled working as per above shifts description.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent
• CCST/CCT or equivalent in Acute Medicine / General Internal Medicine and on the specialist register, or otherwise within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview, or CESR application submitted Experience of working in acute medicine
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute emergencies

Desirable

• Post Graduate degree
• Experience in Ambulatory Emergency Care / Same Day Emergency Care

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and relatives
• Potential to develop leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment

Desirable

• Training/qualification in leadership and management
• Posters/presentations at regional and national meetings Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and participation of clinical audit
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Posters/presentations at regional and national meetings Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Post graduate diploma in teaching

Other Requirements

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and an ability to relate to staff and patients.
• Knowledge of resource management issues.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure. Computer literate
• Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team
• GMC Registration

Desirable

• Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to children aged 0-18years referred to Enfields Childrens Occupational Therapy Department.

To contribute to planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Childrens Occupational Therapy Service. To contribute to service improvements and Quality initiatives within the team.

To be responsible for a defined caseload of children both within the community and special school, working autonomously with regular access to supervision and clinical support.

To provide family centred, occupationally focused assessment and intervention to disabled children and children with additional needs. To work within the available evidence based and good practice guidelines.

To undertake Band 6 Competencies framework during between 12-18 months of employment. If Competencies successfully completed to progress internally to a Band 6 within the team

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Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy or recognised equivalent
• Current HCPC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Practice Educator/Fieldwork Educator qualification
• Membership of RCOT

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of self-directed learning and professional development
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience working as a qualified Occupational Therapist in a relevant paediatric setting or children's private practice
• Post-qualification experience of six months or more
• Experience working within occupational therapy frameworks of practice

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Strong commitment to working within community paediatric occupational therapy
• Ability to achieve Band 6 competencies within 18 months
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate documentation and report-writing skills

Desirable

• Ability to analyse and respond to complex information

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michael Site Cedar House

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details for the role, please see the uploaded Job description and Person spec which will give a detailed overview and skills needed.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of ongoing CPD development

Desirable

• Attendance at Post Grad Courses
• Membership of professional body or interest group

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 18 months - 2 years post graduate experience.
• Broad post graduate experience with significant component in relevant area
• Evidence of minium 12m NHS Experience
• Supervision Experience of students or rehab assistants

Desirable

• Participation in audits or projects
• Community working experience

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• oGood communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

• Good presentation skills.
• oAble to deal with difficult situations, e.g. dealing with aggressive and/or emotional patients or carers

Others

Essential

• Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license and car available for work purposes
• Good communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Micheal's Primary Care Site

Gater Drive

Enfield

EN2 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To complete social communication assessments as part of the Neurodevelopmental assessment pathway. To contribute to MDT discussions to make decisions about possible diagnosis. To write reports with advice and to signpost to appropriate support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Skills

• To assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area.

• To produce detailed reports reflecting specialist knowledge regarding patients' needs and summarising proposed treatment plans.

• To contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans. Annual reviews and individual education plans.

• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures

• To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences

• To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies

• To share information with carers and other professionals, observing data protection guidelines

To contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions regarding possible diagnosis.

• To communicate complex information from specialist assessment to patients, carers and other professionals

• To demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and other professionals, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist.

• To respond sensitivity at all times, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications

• To demonstrate expert skills in managing conflict within the context of the highly specialist clinical area

• To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible, in line with trust policy

• To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and/or who may be under stress

• To employ excellent communication skills

• To apply expert strategies to facilitate and enhance the effectiveness of communication, both verbal, non-verbal and environmental

• To provide specialist assessment and advice on optimising the patient's communication environment, including the communication skills of carers and other professionals within the patient's environment

• To provide supervision and specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working within highly specialist clinical area, offering case discussions, joint assessments.

• To demonstrate independence in dealing with complex issues associated with caseload management.

• To discharge appropriately, agreeing a point of closure with the client/carer, and informing other professionals.

Clinical Governance Requirements

• To gather statistical data punctually.

• To participate in departmental research as required.

• To initiate and undertake clinical governance/audit projects within: clinical area, as required.

• To demonstrate expert knowledge of relevant procedures including: Safeguarding Children, SEN procedures, Working with Vulnerable Adults and other legal frameworks (clinical area).

Continuing Professional Development

• To identify personal/professional development evidenced by Personal Development Plan/ Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework, including objectives relating to clinical specialism.

• To participate in Individual Performance Review ensuring that the objectives set reflect the Service and Trust plans, including specific objectives relating the clinical specialism.

• To attend specialist short courses and advanced training in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a highly specialist therapist working in the field of complex communication disorders and maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration.

• To demonstrate knowledge of, and adhere to RCSLT Professional Guidelines and develop local guidelines within specialist clinical area.

Teaching Skills

• To develop and deliver specialist training to others in area of clinical expertise.

• To demonstrate the ability to target training appropriately to the needs of course participants.

• To demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided.

Clinical Leadership

• To provide full student placements, including assessment of the placements as appropriate.

Analytical Skills

• To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice independently, with peers and mentors to identify own strengths and development needs.

• To demonstrate a well-developed ability to integrate information, taking into account all aspects of the patient's communication, including verbal, non-verbal and environmental.

• To anticipate and take appropriate steps to prevent the breakdown of relationships with patients, carers and other professionals.

• To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from specialist assessment seeking internal and external support as appropriate.

Responsibility for Patient Care and Contact with Carers

• To demonstrate a well-developed ability to manage people with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies.

• To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with unpleasant conditions related to client contact as they arise: for example exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions, encountered on a regular basis.

Extent of Responsibility for Planning and Organisation

• To advise line manager on clinical issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc.

• To assume delegated tasks as requested by line manager, including participation in working groups, policy development groups.

• To use specialist knowledge to lead service/policy developments as appropriate.

Physical Skills

• To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of patients/clients.

• To demonstrate skills in positioning clients with disabilities.

• To demonstrate highly developed ability to use AAC appropriately.

• To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of people, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others.

Responsibility for Equipment or Financial Resources

• To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate.

• To be responsible for the security, care, maintenance and delivery of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients.

Freedom to Act

• To provide leadership within appropriate specialist area.

• Manages complex caseload independently.

• To monitor and evaluate own specialist service delivery and provide progress reports.

• To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking support as appropriate.

• To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.

Please see Full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience assessing Children/YP with social communication difficulties
• Experience of managing large caseloads, prioritisation, planning workloads
• Experience of monitoring service outcomes

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across Bridgewater Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs, including on occasions evenings

Sponsorship

Essential

• Please confirm your Right to Work status (share-codes will be checked where applicable).

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language
• Therapy Degree Qualification or
• Equivalent
• Health Care Professions Council registration.
• RCSLT Licence to Practice

Desirable

• Registered member
• of Royal College of
• Speech and
• Language
• Therapists
• Membership of
• relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Evidence of additional training / continuing professional development around specialist area
• AODS training
• ADI training

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Knowledge of Code of Practice and
• National Curriculum
• Understanding of the principles of clinical
• governance/audit
• Previous experience of NHS IT systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills including
• observation, listening and empathy
• skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and
• reflection skills
• Well developed concentration skills
• Good presentation skills, both written
• and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Good auditory skills and ability to
• transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team
• Member
• Knowledge of assessment tools

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 Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Halton Child Development Centre

Crow Wood Health Park

Crow Wood Lane

Widnes

Cheshire

WA8 3NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 2000) as accredited by the British Psychological Society
• HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including community, primary care, outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Post-qualification experience of work within interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Desirable

• Evidence of post-qualification supervised clinical experience in assessment and intervention with patients with long-term health conditions, including techniques at a specialist level.
• Post-qualification experience of working in a medical team.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision of other qualified Psychologists and other professional disciplines.
• Experience in leading case conferences, complex case discussions or other patient-focused meetings.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
• Knowledge of at least two relevant theoretical models and psychological interventions relevant to the care of patients with sickle cell and thalassaemia.
• Highly skilled in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the British Psychological Society/HCPC.
• Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting.

Desirable

• Formal training and/or experience in supervision of other psychologists.
• Experience in service development, leadership and management.
• Familiarity with SPSS databases (or similar) and statistical package.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to take responsibility for the work of others.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Short Stay Ward provides assessment, treatment and care for patients who are expected to require a brief hospital admission, usually up to 72 hours. The ward supports timely clinical decision-making, treatment, recovery and discharge, while identifying patients who require transfer to a specialist or longer-stay inpatient ward.

The postholder will provide safe, compassionate and effective nursing care to patients with a range of acute medical conditions. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to assess patients, implement care plans, monitor clinical progress and support timely discharge or transfer to an appropriate ward.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Assessment and Patient Flow

Communication and Handover

Discharge Planning

Multidisciplinary Working

Patient Safety and Quality

Professional Responsibilities

Short Stay Ward Environment

Working Conditions

The role involves working a rotational shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays. The postholder will regularly be required to undertake moving and handling activities, respond to urgent clinical situations and provide care to patients with complex physical, emotional and social needs.

See attached Job Description for full job role details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• oDiploma qualification

Desirable

• ILS/PILS/TILS or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. (2) Ability to prioritise workload (2) Attention to detail (2)
• oRecent post registration demonstrable experience of working within an acute care environment
• oUnderstanding of general omedical/surgical conditions
• oFull understanding of the Band 5 responsibilities and accountability
• oHas completed preceptorship programme
• oProven knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

Desirable

• oDemonstrable experience working within the Emergency Department setting
• oDemonstrable experience of managing a clinical area

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• oAbility to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
• oEmpathy when giving sensitive information
• oStandard keyboard skills/computer literacy to access and input into Patient Information Systems, word processing and use of email
• oExcellent communication skills

Desirable

• Cannulation and venepuncture

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Thrushel ward Derriford Hospital

Breast road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) at Grade C/4 or above
• Qualification to level 3 gained through either Secretarial (OCRIII) or Administrative (NVQ3) routes Or Equivalent knowledge gained through short courses, on the job training and experience of non-routine administration and establishing administrative procedure.
• A high level of knowledge of IT systems, database / web based packages is essential but may be demonstrated through either qualification or demonstrable experience of system use.

Desirable

• A level(s) in biology or biological sciences
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Experience

Essential

• Proven, relevant experience as an administrator working within busy office environments, developing and improving systems, providing secretarial support to a team, dealing with people at all levels and contributing positively
• Experience of managing a diverse workload.
• Experience of contributing towards the development, implementation and quality assurance of systems.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a research, NHS, university or other public sector environment.
• Understanding of health services research and the legislative and regulatory arena.
• Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, ICH GCP and Medicines for Human Use Regulations, research ethics.

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent time-management skills and be capable of balancing routine tasks with more complex demands as they arise.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work accurately, particularly when dealing with conflicting deadlines.
• Be able to monitor and plan in advance own workload and prioritise according to the needs of the service.
• Be methodical and pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to understand, record, communicate and analyse verbal and written information to a high standard.
• Understand the sensitivity surrounding confidential issues.
• Possess strong IT skills that must include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing professionally with internal and external queries, referring on as appropriate
• Proven team-player with the ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to travel to other locations, if required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional specific degree i.e. BSc Speech and Language Therapy.
• State registration via Healthcare Professions Council
• Registered member of the RCSLT

Desirable

• Relevant courses/attendance at SIG's
• Post graduate dysphagia training

Experience

Essential

• Good theoretical knowledge of adult acquired communication impairments Knowledge of speech & language therapy assessment and how such can be used in differential diagnosis.
• Experience of working with adults with acquired speech and language impairments
• Able to assess language disorders resulting from neurological impairment and use this to plan patient and goal led therapy.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development
• Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible attitude
• Able to handle sensitive situations Well-developed concentration, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written communication skills e.g. clinical records, reports to other health care professionals and external agencies.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community setting

Skills

Essential

• Aware of the principles of audit, research, clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. RCSLT/Healthcare Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, CPR, Equality and Diversity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
• Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients
• Excellent time management skills.
• Word processing and IT 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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

2 Jubilee Close

Tickhill Road Hospital Site, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.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 on Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 4, Degree level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline such as public health, health promotion, occupational health, wellbeing, organisational development, human resources, or a related field

Experience

Essential

• Experience of designing and delivering workshops, group facilitation and stakeholder engagement activities
• Experience of working with employers across sectors and building successful partnerships.

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

Public Health Wales

Address

2 Capital Quarter

No 2 Capital Quarter

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the teaching delivery of specifically identified subjects and topics relating to a defined area of work and associated assessment and administration. To contribute positively to the student experience. Academic Lecturer generic responsibilities Grade 7 Teaching and Learning Design and deliver, high quality and challenging learning experiences that equip students with the skills and knowledge required by employers. Teach specifically identified subjects and topics related to a defined area of work. Provide effective and efficient teaching to approved courses through lecture, seminar or tutorial modes of delivery. Provide ongoing assessment and feedback to students by setting and marking coursework, assignments and examinations. Contribute to the development of resource material. Ensure that appropriate learning materials are prepared in advance of delivery and assignments are undertaken by students in a timely manner Keep up-to-date with knowledge of your subject area. Page 6 of 9 Student Support Develop a sense of purpose and harmonious working within assigned student groups. Provide appropriate academic, technical and pastoral care by supporting the work of individual students and referring them where appropriate, to relevant support staff. Act, when required, as tutor to a group of students, providing effective academic, technical and pastoral care. Team Work and Communication Work with colleagues in developing the provision within the faculty. Work within a team to promote the development of curriculum practices of benefit to students and the University Participate in appropriate quality assurance procedures of the faculty. Make a positive contribution to the overall development of the department and faculty Ensure the implementation of all University policies including those relevant to teaching, health and safety and quality assurance. Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities. Undertake administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters as required. Attend faculty meetings as required. Undertake and attend appropriate developmental activity such as appraisals and training as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Well developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical,
• practical and theoretical issues relevant from both an academic and
• professional perspectives relevant to childrens nursing and the health
• & social care agenda.
• Application
• Interview
• Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders
• e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds
• Application
• Interview
• Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning
• experiences
• Application
• Interview
• Excellent numerical and quantitative skills Application
• Page 8 of 9
• Interview
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Application
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working
• relationships
• Application
• Interview
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage
• conflicting demands and meet deadlines
• Application
• Interview
• Technological/ digital proficiency Application

Desirable

• Teaching experience within a higher education context, supervising
• undergraduate and postgraduate nursing or other healthcare
• professionals in a clinical practice or academic environment.
• Application
• Knowledge of how information technology can support educational
• delivery and learning
• Application
• Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research,
• creative or industrial projects, scholarship and / or knowledge transfer
• Application

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent
• professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline.
• Application
• Evidence of ongoing professional development Application
• Interview
• Current relevant NMC Registration Application

Desirable

• Doctorate or postgraduate qualification e.g. Master and / or
• substantial professional experience in a relevant discipline
• Application

Other relevant information

Essential

• Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days
• (occasional)
• Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)

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 Hallam University

Address

City Campus

Howard Street

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 1WB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.shu.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide visible clinical leadership, promoting safe, effective and recovery focused care for people with complex mental health needs.

Act as a source of expert clinical advice and support, helping staff confidently manage risk, complexity and challenging clinical situations.

Lead on clinical quality, governance and patient safety, ensuring high standards of practice, care planning, record keeping and safeguarding.

Oversee the day to day flow of clinical work, including allocation, prioritisation and management of team workload to support timely access to services.

Work collaboratively with the Operational Manager and Specialist Nurse to deliver service objectives, improve performance and drive positive change.

Monitor and support key quality and performance indicators, using systems such as SystmOne, SMART, MaST and Datix to inform service improvement.

Chair multidisciplinary meetings and provide clinical oversight for complex cases, ensuring decisions are person centred, evidence based and outcome focused.

Lead learning from incidents, complaints and patient safety reviews, embedding improvements that enhance care quality and service user experience.

Provide supervision, coaching and mentorship to clinicians, support workers and newly qualified staff, fostering professional growth and clinical excellence.

Champion a culture of continuous learning, reflection and innovation, supporting education, research and evidence based practice across the team.

Support students and learners, helping to create a high quality placement and learning environment.

Build strong partnerships with colleagues, partner organisations and wider stakeholders to deliver integrated and coordinated care.

Contribute to service transformation and the development of new ways of working, helping shape the future of community mental health services.

Support workforce planning, recruitment and resource management, ensuring the team is equipped to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

Be a key member of the leadership team, inspiring colleagues and creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Band 7 experience in Leadership and Management
• Community Mental Health Experience

Desirable

• Quality Assurance experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Leadership and Management Qualification
• Registered Mental Health Professional

Skills

Essential

• Experince delivering Clinical Supervision
• Experince delivering service improvement projects

Desirable

• Professional qualification holder with 3 years of 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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN157PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to all team members of the multi-disciplinary team (including other Healthcare Assistant, Housekeepers etc), as directed.
• Arrange or where necessary scan/prepare notes for patient transfer.
• Prompt clinical team for patient discharge and liaise with Patient transport where appropriate.
• Organise the transfer of patients to other areas if required.
• Communicate with Nursing and Medical staff to update them on completion of tasks or where unable to complete.
• Liaise with the Registered Nurse in charge / shift coordinator and resolve issues preventing prompt patient transfer out of ED.
• Answer the telephone / greet visitors promptly in a polite and professional manner and deal with enquiries as appropriate, pass on written and verbal information as required to colleagues and patients.
• Where required ensure patients and their relatives or carers are kept informed of delays with their treatment/investigations and waiting times.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising there may be a need to utilise alternative methods of communication. Where there are barriers to understanding, arrange / access information, support and others services to aid effective communication / use of distraction & play therapy.
• Ensure children are safeguarded in line with local and national policy.
• Support main ED during periods of high acuity as needed.

Person Specification

Desirable

Essential

• Key skills - literacy and numeric
• NVQ II In Direct Care

Desirable

• NVQ Level III in Direct Care
• Consider NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Direct Care
• Able to undertake: Phlebotomy, ECG ,Aseptic dressings, Plaster cast application (or willing to undertake training within 6 months) Catheterisation (or willingness to undertaken training within 6 months) Venepuncture and Cannulation (or willingness to undertake training within 6 months) Blood cultures (or willingness to undertake training within 6 months

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Can prioritise workload and make judgements in relation to workload.
• Ability to adapt to change within working situation
• Able to be flexible in relation to service demands

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport, Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will work as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective patient care under the direction of the Practice Nurses and GPs.

The post holder will undertake a range of clinical duties within their scope of competence and training, supporting the delivery of both planned and reactive care to the practice population.

Key responsibilities include:

• Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Recording physiological measurements including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and pulse rate.
• Undertaking NHS Health Checks in line with practice protocols.
• Performing ECGs and other clinical procedures as appropriate.
• Supporting vaccination and immunisation programmes where trained and authorised to do so.
• Assisting with wound care and simple dressings as delegated by a registered clinician.
• Carrying out new patient health checks and lifestyle assessments.
• Providing health promotion advice and signposting patients to appropriate services.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring equipment is cleaned, maintained and ready for use.
• Supporting infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
• Managing stock levels and reporting shortages of clinical supplies.
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to support service delivery and patient care.

The post holder will be expected to work within practice policies, procedures and protocols at all times, maintaining patient confidentiality, promoting equality and diversity, and demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.

The duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the practice. The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Qualifications
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within agreed timescales.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent relevant qualification).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Competency in clinical skills relevant to the role, including phlebotomy.

Desirable

• Desirable Qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Training in NHS Health Checks.
• Training in ECG recording.
• Immunisation and vaccination training

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of direct patient care.
• Experience undertaking clinical observations such as blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
• Experience maintaining accurate patient records.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks.
• Experience of phlebotomy.
• Experience using NHS clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web).
• Experience supporting chronic disease management clinics.
• Experience participating in quality improvement or audit activities.

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

Darwen Healthcare

Address

Darwen Health Centre

James Street West

Darwen

Lancashire

BB3 1PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Current First Level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Recognised recent ICH-GCP training
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• First degree/ on degree pathway or relevant clinical experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of the purpose of clinical research, including ICH-GCP

Desirable

• Understanding of the regulatory agencies, frameworks and legislation underpinning clinical research
• Knowledge of clinical research processes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working across a variety of clinical areas

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical research environment
• Experience of writing standard operating procedures

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills
• Good written and analytical skills
• Ability to plan and manage workload autonomously
• Demonstrable IT skills (including use of Microsoft suite)
• Clinical skills competency in venepuncture
• Effective team working across professional and organisation boundaries

Desirable

• Involvement in informed consent process within scope of professional practice
• Co-ordination of specialist patient care pathways

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Some flexibility in working hours to meet service need
• Ability to travel independently between hospital sites or to attend research related meetings (as required)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will play a key role in supporting patients to improve their health, wellbeing and independence through a personalised, person-centred approach.

Working closely with GP practices, community services, voluntary organisations and the wider integrated Neighbourhood Team. The role will support patients to identify goals, develop self-management skills access community resources and address the wider determinants of health.

The role will focus on supporting frail, vulnerable and at risk patients through both proactive and reactive interventions, helping to reduce health inequalities, prevent crisis situations and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

The post holder will work within agreed protocols and their scope of practice, escalating concerns to registered clinicians where appropriate.

This is a non-clinical role that acts as a bridge between primary care services and the realities patients face in their daily lives, ensuring support is based on what matters most in individuals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Level 2 or Level 3 Health Coaching qualification
• Social Prescribing, Personalised Care or Coaching qualification
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role

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

Issa Medical Centre

Address

73 St Gregory Road

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 6YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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