Job description

Job responsibilities

Direct Clinical & Participant Care:

Support smooth study delivery: recruit, screen and enrol participants into clinical studies within Professor Chius study portfolio.

Act as a primary point of contact for study participants, providing clear guidance, support, and reassurance throughout their enrolment.

Take detailed clinical histories and collect highquality samples following enrolment including phlebotomy, microbiological sampling from various participant sites, and assist with surgical/dermatological procedures.

Guide participants through study procedures, ensuring excellent communication and participant experience.

Monitor participants during study visits and inpatient stays, ensuring their wellbeing and quickly escalating concerns to study physicians.

Identify, record, and report adverse events promptly to maintain participant safety.

Prepare for and undertake clinical study visits within the Imperial College Research Facility (ICRF).

Participant Recruitment & Study Delivery:

Recruit, screen, and enrol volunteers, ensuring all inclusion/exclusion criteria are met.

Explain study procedures clearly, ensuring participants feel informed, comfortable, and valued.

Support volunteers through every stage of the study journeyfrom first contact to followup.

Clinical Data & Documentation:

Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation in medical/research notes.

Enter and manage clinical data and case report forms in line with GCP, GDPR, and data protection standards.

Help maintain secure storage and backup of participant information in line with College, Sponsor and NHS policies.

Operational & Team Support:

Work closely with the Senior Research Nurse and Project Manager(s) to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the research delivery, including development and refinement of study processes, SOPs and participant-focused pathways.

Contribute to recruitment progress of participants, including recruitment strategies and communication with participants.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team within Professor Chius group and provide support to colleagues when needed.

Work closely with the laboratory team to ensure high-quality samples are collected and analysed as part of the study protocols.

Training & Professional Development:

Keep up to date with clinical research standards, respiratory infection knowledge, and national regulations.

Attend training, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Maintain NMC registration and uphold all aspects of the Code of Professional Conduct.

Additional Duties:

Carry out administrative tasks appropriate for a Band 6 role.

Adhere to College and NHS policies and always maintain patient confidentiality.

As an Agenda for Change post, continue NHS career and pension progression while holding an honorary clinical contract aligned to your experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse (minimum 2 years post experience in relevant area)
• Examples of relevant area such as Clinical Research, infectious disease, A&E, ICU, infection prevention and control, immunology/respiratory or general medicine.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of up-to-date professional development.
• Independently able to collect blood and other samples such as nasal swabs.

Desirable

• Previous clinical research experience.
• Experience handling, storing, or processing human/microbiological samples.
• Experience using electronic databases/eCRFs.
• Experience in assisting with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Experience in managing a patient with an infection.

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

Imperial College London

Address

Du Cane Rd, London

London

W12 0NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Llandudno Hospital

Llandudno

LL30 1LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Sonographer to join our community Ultrasound team.

Is it for me?

We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role.

• You will be a UK Registered Sonographer on the HCPC specialist register.
• You will have up to date knowledge of practices and professional guidelines.
• You will be able to maintain accurate up-to-date records and files.
• You will hold a post graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound.

Contract type: This is a bank contract working in varied locations within East Suffolk. There will be the opportunity to pick up additional cover shifts throughout the year.

Pay: £37.17 per hour (weekdays) £54.14 (weekends)

What we can offer you:

• Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
• A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
• Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
• A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.

Person Specification

See Person Specification

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Flexibility to offer hours across various days including weekends

Desirable

• Community work 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

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Across Suffolk

Across Suffolk

IP11 9QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Care Navigator team to deliver outstanding patient care and administrative support
• Ensure adequate staffing levels, providing cross-cover for the other Reception Supervisor
• Oversee appointment scheduling, cancellations, and patient check-in processes with precision and professionalism
• Ensure all patient records are accurately maintained and confidentiality is upheld at all times
• Manage incoming calls, inquiries, and correspondence promptly to foster positive relationships with patients and external partners
• Coordinate with Clinical team to facilitate smooth clinic operations and address any scheduling conflicts or issues
• Induction and training new staff members to the required standard, and provide ongoing support to enhance team performance
• Be first to respond to urgent problems (e.g.: telephone/EMIS/IT malfunctions; clinical staff sickness, etc)
• Help develop policies and procedures with the Operations Manager
• Act as a role model for staff
• Ensure maximum productivity from reception staff ensuring that all reception tasks are carried out in a timely manner
• Carry out staff appraisals and performance reviews
• Ensure Practice policies are followed and accurate records are kept
• Liaise with management team concerning staffing and organisation of work
• Liaise with other member of the Primary Healthcare Team, and outside agencies
• Act as Deputy Practice Fire Warden
• Chair reception meetings and take minutes
• Open/close practice premises (as part of a rota) in line with Practice policy
• Monitor reception area for cleanliness, organization, and a welcoming atmosphere

Person Specification

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to be a strong and credible leader.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Professional, articulate and helpful manner.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to work in a changing environment.
• Able to use own initiative.

Experience

Essential

• Recent previous experience working as a receptionist / reception supervisor in an NHS GP practice

Desirable

• Experience in a managerial or supervisory role

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Knowledge of Docman and EMIS web
• Ability to develop skills in managing/supervising staff, training and development

Desirable

• IT skills hardware and software
• Qualifications or training in:
• Supervising or managing others
• Training and staff development
• Customer services/patient care

Other:

Essential

• Punctual and well presented.
• Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times.
• Commitment to personal develop and take part in available training.
• Commitment to the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.

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

Battersea Fields Practice

Address

3 Austin Road

London

SW11 5JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Meet and greet patients arriving at the dispensary hub collection desk

Handle queries directing those that require dispensing advice to a dispenser.

Provide information regarding the turnaround time for prescription requests.

File prescription medication bags and prescriptions away in the retrieval system ready for collections.

Keep reception area tidy at all times.

Check prescription validation upon handout. eg. Controlled drug prescriptions are within the 28 day expiry date.

Check prescriptions and relay any directions or information to the patient or representative upon collection.

Sign patients up to our dispensing services and assist in management of prescription ordering via online services such as the NHS App

Dismantle and record any uncollected medication on the patients medication record following standard operating procedures.

To collect all due prescription charges and ensure that the patient declaration on the reverse of the FP10 is duly filled in and signed by the patient.

Sort and file prescriptions into prescribers names ready for endorsing.

To ensure that all monies received or handled on behalf of the practice are cashed up and appropriately stored.

To ensure that drugs are stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the accompanying instructions.

To ensure that shelves and all work surfaces are regularly cleaned to maintain a high level of hygiene within the dispensary reception.

To ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook for twice daily readings.

To communicate factual information to patients about medication.

Undertakes patient surveys / audits as required.

To ensure adherence to dispensary standard operating procedures at all times.

To ensure competency against dispensary services quality scheme checklist.

To undertake any necessary work as may be required and appropriate to maintain a high standard and efficient dispensing service.

To complete and sign off a daily task checklist

Medication returned from patients or their representative to be dealt with on the day they are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good communication / customer service skills.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience of using computer systems.
• Experience in dealing directly with the public/patients.
• Experience of working in a reception or busy customer facing role.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative.
• Ability to work well in an integrated and multi-skilled team.
• Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability/willingness to travel to other clinics to work during work hours when necessary.
• Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload.
• Flexibility of working hours/ able to work within a rota and provide additional cover in times of need.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

Desirable

• Experience in a healthcare setting / Primary care.
• Stock control, usage tracking and re-ordering arrangements.
• Dealing with queries and complaints.
• NVQ Customer Service.
• Experience of using EMIS.

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

Brampton Medical Practice

Address

Brampton Medical Practice

4 Market Place

Brampton

Cumbria

CA8 1NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ESTHER Coach will work directly and exclusively in the PSEH Division whilst also delivering the role in partnership with the ESTHER Programme Lead.

The ESTHER Coach will support teams to establish, develop and sustain Esther Cafe's, creating safe and inclusive spaces where people using services, carers and staff can learn together from real experiences of care. The postholder will gather and share stories, identify themes and opportunities for improvement, and support services to translate learning into meaningful action.

Working under the leadership of the Chair of the PSEH User Engagement, Lived Experience & Co-production Sub Group and alongside the ESTHER Programme Lead, the postholder will help develop a network of ESTHER Champions across services and support the delivery of the wider ESTHER programme. They will act as a bridge between lived experience and operational teams, ensuring that people's stories, experiences and priorities remain at the heart of service development, delivery and improvement.

The role will promote collaborative working, continuous learning and person-centred improvement across organisational boundaries, ensuring that the voices of people using services influence how care is designed, delivered and evaluated.

A key part of the role will be co-chairing the divisional Service User Engagement and Co-production Subgroup alongside a staff co-chair. The postholder will also undertake visits to services across the division to promote engagement activity, support the development of Esther Cafe's and help teams use learning from people's experiences to inform quality improvement.

The postholder will work independently across a range of services, teams and care settings within the division. They will build constructive working relationships with service users, carers, staff and community partners to support meaningful involvement in service development, delivery and improvement.

The postholder will use judgement, initiative and practical knowledge of engagement and co-production to identify opportunities to strengthen service user involvement, reduce barriers to participation and support services to make better use of lived experience feedback.

The postholder will organise and manage their own workload across multiple services and workstreams, working within agreed objectives and reporting progress to their line manager.

Communication and Engagement -

*Build effective working relationships with staff, service users, carers, community organisations and stakeholders.

*Present stories, themes, feedback and learning to relevant meetings and groups.

*Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

*Maintain accurate records of activities, actions and outcomes.

*Use Trust communication systems and digital platforms appropriately.

*Participate in supervision, mentoring and development opportunities.

Professional Responsibilities -

*Work within Trust policies, procedures and professional boundaries.

*Maintain confidentiality and information governance standards.

*Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

*Undertake relevant ESTHER training and development.

*Participate in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.

Act as a positive role model for person-centred practice, lived experience involvement and co-production

Working with the ESTHER Programme Lead

*Work closely with the ESTHER Programme Lead to support delivery of the divisional ESTHER programme.

*Support the implementation of ESTHER priorities, objectives and improvement initiatives.

*Meet regularly with the ESTHER Programme Lead to review progress, share learning and identify opportunities for development.

*Assist with the development and growth of Esther Cafe's across services.

*Support the recruitment, development and networking of ESTHER Champions.

*Share stories, themes and learning gathered from people using services, carers and staff to inform programme priorities.

*Work with the ESTHER Programme Lead to ensure learning from Esther Cafe's and lived experience activity is translated into meaningful service improvements.

*Act as an ambassador for the ESTHER programme and its values.

Support the Chair of the PSEH User Engagement, Lived Experience & Co-production Sub Group to build and sustain a network of ESTHER Champions across PSEH.

Influence and support staff across services to adopt ESTHER principles.

Coach and encourage teams to establish and sustain Esther Cafe's

Support staff, volunteers, peer support workers and people with lived experience to participate in ESTHER activities.

Promote the use of stories and feedback as drivers for improvement

Support teams to identify themes and learning from Esther Cafe activity and consider how these may inform local improvement.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in Health or Social Care related subject or equivalent experience.
• Relevant qualifications or demonstratable competence in a range of IT systems.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of service user engagement, participation and co-production.
• Understanding of inclusion, accessibility and reducing barriers to involvement.
• Have awareness of person-centred approaches to service improvement.
• Ability to work independently across a range of services and settings.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with people from a range of professional and personal backgrounds.
• Good communication, listening and facilitation skills. Able to deliver multi faced information to a wide spectrum of stakeholders.
• Ability to share feedback with others across a range of mediums.
• Ability to identify themes, record actions and communicate learning clearly.
• Ability to use judgement and initiative within agreed boundaries.
• Understanding of the ESTHER model and philosophy.
• Be willing and able to complete the HIOWH ESTHER coaches training.
• Significant lived experience of health, care or support services, either personally or as a carer.
• In depth experience of using lived experience constructively to support improvement, engagement or participation.

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating groups, workshops or meetings.
• Experience of community engagement, peer support or participation work.
• Experience of health, social care, voluntary sector or community settings.
• Experience of presenting learning and feedback to groups.
• Coaching or mentoring skills.
• Experience of supporting change and improvement activities.
• Knowledge of the Esther approach.
• Awareness of quality improvement methods.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Guildhall Square

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO1 2GJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

Responsible for ensuring the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care including diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness, consulting and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs and to provide care and support to patients in a community setting.

The nurse practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP before making such referral.

The nurse practitioner will support the lead NP and GP Partners with appropriate clinical administrative duties including QOF management, medication reviews, medical reports and referral management within the remit of the role.

Job Responsibilities:

Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness

• Treat patients once triaged making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team.
• To support the on call doctor assessing/planning/implementing and evaluating patient care.
• To support the practice triage system by performing nurse triage where appropriate.
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
• Support GPs with medication reviews.

Administration and professional responsibilities

• Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
• Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
• Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended as per practice protocol.
• Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit.
• Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
• Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms.
• Responsible for checking own pathologies and ensuring appropriate action takes place.
• Support GPs with medical reports/insurance reports, QOF management, referral management within own remit.

Supplies and Equipment:

• Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care.

Training and Personal Development:

• Training requirements will be monitored by monthly supervision and yearly Personal Appraisal and Development Review (PADR) and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments.
• Participate in the education and training of junior staff and medical students of all disciplines and the induction of members of the practice staff where appropriate.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of an in house nurse-training programme reporting to the Nurse Practitioner and Practice Manager.
• Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development ensuring PREP requirements are met.
• Attendance at the North East Lincolnshire Primary Care Programme where appropriate.
• If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.
• Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan.

Liaison:

• As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with all surgery staff to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring every one is aware of the different roles within the nursing team.
• There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RCN Qualified
• A recognised Minor Illness course or equivalent

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

SLC Medical Group

Address

Scartho Medical Centre

Springfield Road

Grimsby

DN33 3JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A) Clinical Responsibility

01) To manage a patient caseload, identified in consultation with medical, nursing and other professions and agreed by the ACMHS Team Leader.

02) To establish and maintain effective individualised nursing and social care by assessment of patients problems; planning; implementation and evaluation of agreed interventions; clear and concise documentation of individualised client care and use of electronic patient record systems. Using Connected Lives Assessments, care and support plans and risk assessments.

03) To be aware of the physical needs of people with mental health problems and refer physical conditions on as appropriate.

04) Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers.

05) Be responsible for the administration, carriage and storage of medication in accordance with relevant Trust policies. To ensure safe disposal of equipment used in the community e.g. syringes, needles, in accordance with Trust policies.

06) Be responsible for the administration of prescribed medical treatments and monitoring effects in accordance with clinical procedures adopted by the Trust.

07) Use research findings in designing nursing care programmes and develop awareness of the significance of nursing research and wider evidence based practice in community mental health care.

08) Participate and be responsible for running nurse led clinics e.g. Depot, clozapine and physical health.

09) Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems and develop strategies to meet those needs; e.g. self-help groups, respite care, Carers Act.

10) Ensure that the principle of continuity of care is maintained and that appropriate plans are made for clients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach (including acting as care coordinator), Community Care Act 1990 and Discharge Policies and the National Service Framework for Mental Health.

11) To have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent legislation as it affects the client group.

12) To participate in the Trusts adverse incidents reporting systems and comply with the Trusts procedure and techniques for managing risks.

B) Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility

01) Assist in identifying training needs with the community team for self and team members.

02) Act as a positive example and supervisor/assessor for student nurses and junior members of the ACMHS.

03) Participate in annual appraisal, professional development and mandatory training.

Managers have a duty to promote and support staffs personal health and wellbeing at all times, this includes both physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Managers have a responsibility to support staff by directing employees to services that are available to everyone to help in managing health and wellbeing.

They should be open and approachable as well as proactive in discussing and agreeing a process to monitor an employees mental and physical health.

C) Financial Responsibility

01) To assist the Team Manager to manage the Team budget effectively.

02) Comply with relevant Trust and Team financial policies and procedures to ensure cost effective and efficient use of team and Trust resources.

D) Service Development and Improvement

01) To be involved in clinical audit and evaluation of mental health services within secondary care. Playing an enthusiastic role in the achievement of the teams contribution to achieving NSF objectives for the service at a local level and contribute to such audit requirements (of own practice and recording) as are requested from time to time.

02) To contribute to data collection and entry as part of audit and evaluation of such services.

03) To participate fully in training relevant to the delivery of the services outlined above.

04) To actively seek supervision for all aspects of the post.

05) To recognise personal and professional limitations.

E) Communications

01) To provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information using developed skills of persuasion, motivation, negotiation, empathy and re-assurance to ensure client assessments, care planning, reviews and other tasks can be completed.

02) To be able to communicate with clarity, tact and purpose in all relevant situations.

03) To be able to use effectively a range of modes of communication including verbal, by email, by telephone, in formal reports, written clinical notes and in presentations taking into account issues of confidentiality.

04) To be able to communicate to people at various points within the hierarchy of relevant organisations.

05) Ensure effective and confidential communication between medical, nursing, social care and health care agents on significant information governing patient care and treatment. Adhere to NMC Code of Conduct and the HPFT policies on confidentiality and information sharing.

06) To keep accurate records on all clients in accordance with Trust Policy and guidance from professional bodies.

07) To collect data in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

08) To collect and submit activity statistics as required.

F) Other

Physical Working Conditions and Environment

01) The post holder is based within the Community Mental Health Team and will be expected to visit people within their own homes, or a variety of public places or voluntary organisations within the community as well as GP practices throughout the Trust.

02) The post holder will also be expected to carry out duties such as Phlebotomy or giving intramuscular injections on a frequent basis and dealing with people daily who display a full spectrum of behaviour from potentially violent and aggressive to suicidal and extremely distressed.

G) Knowledge and Skills Framework

01) The post holder will be expected to meet the requirements of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) appropriate outline for the post.

Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing

Desirable

• ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• At least post-registration experience at Band 5 in a relevant Mental Health Setting or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Working knowledge of MHA (1983), CPA, Risk Assessment and Section 25 etc
• Effective multi-professional team communication and team working. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Nursing care with Supervision. Medication administration.

Desirable

• Experience in working with acute mental health problems in a Community setting.
• Understanding of the National Service Framework.
• Understanding Primary / Secondary Care interface
• Successful change experiences

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

99 Waverley Road, St Albans, AL3 5TL

Waverley Road

St Albans

AL3 5TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experiencedSupport Workerto join our team working at Cygnet Lodge Salford.

Youll be workingfull time, 42 hours a week (12 hour day and night shifts),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Lodge Salford.

Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.

Your Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Helping to empower & support service user independence.

An unpaid carer? We recognise t hat many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.Why Cygnet? Well offer youSalary £13.15 per hour An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Recruitment referrals Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Salford

M6 7WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:Senior Social Workers are a key part of the senior management team and the focus of the role is to promote, lead and act in accordance with the principles of personalisation, ensuring the team are working to promote wellbeing, and enabling individuals rights to choice and control. In doing so they will carry out complex assessments of need, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with the individual, their personal support networks and support providers.

Senior Social Workers will lead the Team's social care agenda and will supervise the social care staff within the Team. As a Senior Social Worker you will act as a champion and leader of social care within a locality/quadrant to ensure a focus on outcome based interventions. You will be expected to give robust, consistent expert social care practice advice in partnership with other specialist senior social care colleagues. You will reinforce the need to deliver high quality, cost effective social care services to service users and their carers focused on the principles of choice, control and independence, as well as ensuring their safety. You will have a small caseload of the most complex cases and you will manage the provision of assessments and reviews of social care intervention.

Partnership working is a key component of this post both within and outside the Trust and you will need to be innovative in ensuring that there is a range of appropriate services locally to support individual recovery journeys. You will work with community partners to address complex social issues and will be encouraged to think innovatively about how to address local concerns with our community partners.

You will be expected to work in partnership with service users and carers so that they can be empowered, and services can be improved as a result of feedback of their experiences.

All Senior Social Workers must be registered with Social Work England.

For a more detailed description, please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• An appropriate professional social work qualification
• Registration with General Social Care Council
• Education to degree level
• Masters Degree or equivalent training
• Approved Mental Health Professional training and qualification (or prepared to undertake training within a year of appointment)
• Relevant post-qualifying training for social workers

Desirable

• Other post-qualifying training e.g. CBT, family therapy
• Best Interests Assessment training

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Stong post qualification experience with demonstrable evidence of excellent practice at a high level
• Extensive knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, theory and policy in relation to relevant adult and children's social care.
• Experience of undertaking assessments,focused as personalisation, choice and control, and care planning Understanding and experience of personal budgets and direct payments
• Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and evidence of collaborative work
• Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect particularly in very challenging situations
• Experience of work as Approved Mental Health Professional.

Desirable

• Experience of work as a Best Interests assessor

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing.
• Evidence of successful management of difficult meetings.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive information
• Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to analyse service user and carer information.
• Experience of undertaking small scale audits and surveys.

Desirable

• Understanding of basic research methods

DIVERSITY

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to working sensitively with diverse needs and environments
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to visit and attend meetings at a variety of locations and environments Experience of using computer - PC
• literate to ECDL standard
• Able to travel between bases and offices, as required, using suitable mode of transport.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Essential

• Ability to meet timescales and respond to crises and appropriate

MENTAL EFFORT

Essential

• Flexibility and ability to respond to a variety of tasks, and to prioritise own workload
• Ability to manage others and convey information which may be contentious sensitively so that it achieves required improvements and outcomes

EMOTIONAL EFFORT

Essential

• Ability to deal with distressing and sometimes aggressive behaviour of service users, carers and colleagues

GENERAL

Essential

• Experience of working in an integrated health and social care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford House

London Road

Bishop's Stortford

CM23 3LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for a confident Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working flexible bank hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Victoria House.You will be required to complete all face to face training within the first 2 months and also complete online training in the first month. Be flexible and able to complete 2-3 shifts per month.

The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we will support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Pay rate £13.00 per/hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Darlington

DL1 2LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

For further information please contact: Gill Baker, Senior Operations Manager [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a new role that lets you work flexibly from home doing remote consultations? At Practice Plus Group, we believe in delivering exceptional care thats accessible, efficient, and patient-focused. In Surrey our Clinical Assessment Service plays a vital role in supporting patients across the regionproviding timely, expert clinical advice and directing them to the most appropriate care pathway. As an Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioner, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working within a telephone and digital triage environment. Youll help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right timereducing unnecessary hospital visits and improving outcomes across the system. Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading independent healthcare providers, and were proud to support the NHS with innovative services that put patients first. Please contact us directly for all contract options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

• For more information please contact us directly

Desirable

• For more information please contact us directly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Glassworks 4

The Dorking Business Park

Dorking

Surrey

RH41HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse Adult or Paediatric Nurse
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in a health or related field/job related experience equivalent to degree level knowledge. Educated to Masters level in a related discipline or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience.
• Masters level degree qualification in a related discipline. Or a post graduate diploma with additional post qualification experience equivalent to masters level knowledge in a health discipline.
• Demonstrable Masters Degree level experience in leadership and management.
• Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent or significant equivalent experience of delivery of presentations to various audience groups
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Ability to develop clear strategies based on best practice.
• Ability to contribute strategically as a corporate member of the Organ Donation Senior Management Team.
• Evidence of proven leadership and management experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation, nursing and the NHS.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice and that of others within a clinical governance framework.
• Evidence of experience of implementing effective change within teams /across an organisation.
• An understanding of NHS structures including accountability arrangements.

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton Centre

500 North Bristol Park

Northway

Filton, Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Range of work procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge plus experience relevant to the post
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with a commercial cleaning and catering environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of allergies
• Understanding Health & Safety in the workplace including infection control and moving and handling procedures

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to use IT Skills.
• Ability to undertake physical tasks
• Ability to undertake Manual handing procedures
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Prepared to change shift when required could include weekends
• Car driver or otherwise mobile with appropriate business insurance and ability to travel to other Trust sites

Desirable

• Knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of HACCP

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

for a detailed job description please refer to the attached person specification and job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychology and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist OR Post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioural/Psychodynamic Therapy and current BACP/UKCP/BAPCP registration.
• Experience of supervising qualified and non-qualified clinical staff
• Evidence of further training in Eating Disorder Treatment, e.g post-qualification training in assessment and intervention models in one or more of the following: CBT-E, MANTRA, SSCM, FPT

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability and experience of representing psychological therapies within the context of multi-disciplinary team working and inter-agency collaboration
• Ability and skills to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Experience of service quality monitoring and service development e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, service development projects, etc.
• Ability to apply clinical psychology/psychotherapy in different cultural contexts sensitively and to take action when own or others' behaviour undermine equality and diversity

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House

Parkway

Welwyn garden city

AL8 6UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be based and predominantly work in schools in and around the Watford area, meaning a commitment to travel is required. You will be expected to work closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental wellbeing. You will also support in the supervision of MHST staff.

The Senior Practitioner will play a key role in:

• Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
• Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
• Developing and delivering evidence-based, time limited interventions (group and 1:1) to children and young people within education settings
• Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
• Providing clinical and line management supervision to EMHPs, CWPs and other mental health practitioners
• Overseeing and supporting with case allocations and telephone triages
• Supporting staff with risk assessments, the management of risk and safeguarding concerns.
• Supporting with service improvement tasks

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Car driver who is able to travel independently (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role
• Ability and willingness to work outside office hours when required by the role.
• Good time management and prioritisation skills including the ability to manage and plan own diary to accommodate assigned tasks.
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload including disclosures of risk to self, abuse and safeguarding disclosures.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly, both verbally and in writing, to service users, families, carers, and professionals.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to children and young people, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.
• Ability to communicate in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner to service users, families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to contain and have difficult conversations with service users, colleagues, supervisees and other staff.

Desirable

• Ability to fluently speak another language

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Ability to deliver care with respect, dignity and compassion which is recovery focused.
• Ability and confidence to manage own caseload, work autonomously in the community and use own initiative.
• Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situations including; staff and organisational problems; child abuse; family breakdown; mental ill health and risk of self-harm.

Desirable

• Ability and skills to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public, professional and academic settings.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation related to children and young peoples mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc.
• Knowledge of the core EMHP functions

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent developments and research in mental health/learning disability provision for young people including government initiatives.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience delivering EMHP, or CWP guided self-help interventions; Senior Wellbeing Practitioner or CBT interventions
• Experience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community in a culturally sensitive manner
• Experience of providing case management and clinical skills supervision to trainee and/or qualified practitioners. If not, a willingness to complete a post graduate certificate in supervision
• Experience of completing comprehensive risk assessments and managing risks, including implementing safety plans with children and young people.
• Experience of working with and making adjustments for SEND and neurodivergent children and young people
• Experience of completing triage calls and initial assessments with children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
• Experience working with parents (parent led interventions) and involving parents in assessments and where appropriate interventions with young people

Desirable

• Experience of supporting young people in an educational setting

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Core postgraduate qualification in the provision of low intensity CBT, e.g., Postgraduate Diploma Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP programme) Or Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice (CWP) Or an accredited CBT qualification
• Appropriate UK professional registration
• Psychological Therapies or CYP IAPT Supervision qualification (Please note if you have not completed this training, you will be expected to undertake a 1-year postgraduate certificate training)
• Documented evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP programme)

Analytical skills

Essential

• Ability to integrate and analyse information gathered from triage calls and assessments, to create comprehensive psychological formulations and care plans to meet the needs of children and young people.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Willow Tree Primary School

Tolpits Lane

Watford

WD18 6LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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