Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: RECEPTION SUPERVISOR

REPORTS TO: PRACTICE MANAGER

Job summary:

You will carry out the duties in the job description, which includes:

Managing the reception team to ensure smooth, professional daily operations.

Main responsibilities include creating staff rotas, training team members, handling customer complaints and serving as the primary point of contact for visitors.

Core Responsibilities include:-

Team Leadership: Supervising, training and mentoring reception staff, appraisals, managing shifts to ensure adequate cover during all business hours.

Leading by Example: Greeting patients and being the first point of escalation for complex queries and complaints.

Operational Oversight: Ensuring the reception area operates efficiently, presenting a professional environment and managing day-to-day administrative tasks.

Liaising with other staff including clinicians to ensure an excellent patient experience.

Compliance: Ensuring reception staff adhere to health and safety regulations, emergency procedures and data protection/confidentiality policies.

Key Skills:- Excellent communication skills, remaining calm under pressure resolving conflicts quickly. Strong multitasking and time-management capabilities.

Experience:- Previous experience in a patient/customer facing role, ideally with prior team leadership and supervisory capabilities. Computer skills are essential and you will need to be able to step in to the reception role if required, answering the telephone, booking appointments, dealing with tasks, referrals, post (incoming and outgoing) and other key duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a Supervisory role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

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

Crown Medical Practice

Address

Tamworth Health Centre

Upper Gungate

Tamworth

B79 7EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Job

In this role, you will:

Support the Partners in implementing effective medicine management and patient care within the practice/s.

Identify areas for improvement and managing change

Deliver patient-facing clinical care: Conduct consultations, prescribe medication, run clinics (especially for long-term conditions), and support vulnerable or complex patients, including home visits.

Enhance patient understanding and outcomes: Educate patients and carers on medication use, improve adherence, and provide ongoing support to build confidence in treatments.

Ensure safety and quality of prescribing: Monitor high-risk drugs, handle medication incidents, carry out audits, and align practice with clinical standards (e.g., NICE) to improve safety and performance.

Collaborate, train, and develop services: Work within the multidisciplinary team, support staff training, liaise with external stakeholders (e.g., community pharmacists), and contribute to service improvement and professional development.

Improve medicines management systems: Oversee prescribing processes, medication reviews, repeat prescriptions, and ensure safe, effective, and high-quality use of medicines across the practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An undergraduate Masters Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy.
• Membership as practising pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Pharmacist independent prescriber registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (Beneficial).
• Relevant post registration experience of community, hospital and / or primary care pharmacy practice.
• Commitment towards continuing professional development in accordance with requirements of The General Pharmaceutical Council.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification to Diploma or Masters level in a recognised area of pharmacy practice or equivalent.
• A working understanding of NHS policies, processes, structures, systems and clinical practices.
• Knowledge of the Community Pharmacy Contract.

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

Lambton Road Medical Practice

Address

First Floor, 1 Lambton Road

Raynes Park

London

SW20 0LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be an HPC registered Biomedical Scientist with well-developed specialist knowledge and skills appropriate to their Pathology service.

You will be required to work unsupervised (including on shift where appropriate and necessary), either as part of a team or independently, receiving, analysing and reporting specimens for Pathological investigations.

The post holder will be required to perform a complex range of tests using dedicated scientific equipment on all samples received.

You will be required to interpret and report results in accordance with agreed service protocols to clinicians and nursing staff in primary & secondary care.

The department has a full tracking system and digital pathology.

Knowledge and experience of UKAS 15189:2022.

You will also be required to ensure your appropriate continual professional development and evidence such, in accordance with the requirements of the Health Professions Council (HPC), and train and supervise less experienced staff as directed by you line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• IBMS BMS degree

Desirable

• Started Specialist portfolio

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post registration
• IHC and or QA knowledge

Desirable

• UKAS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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 Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harborne House, University of Reading

Harborne House

Reading

RG6 6AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, safe and effective clinical care to patients registered with Park Medical Centre.

To work as an autonomous medical practitioner in accordance with General Medical Council (GMC) standards, NHS regulations and practice policies.

To contribute to the delivery of patient-centred services by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and sharing clinical and administrative responsibilities.

• Conduct predominantly face-to-face and occasionally telephone and consultations. This include a duty session involving online triage via Accurx and occasional home visits when required.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop appropriate management plans and deliver evidence-based treatment.
• Promote health education, disease prevention and self-management where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records.

• Participate actively in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development projects.
• Support the practice in meeting Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and NHS contractual requirements.
• Contribute to clinical governance activities, QOF and local targets, significant event reviews and patient safety initiatives.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring policies, protocols and evidence-based practice.

• Prescribe medications safely, effectively and cost-effectively in line with local and national guidelines.
• Undertake regular medication reviews and support medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Monitor prescribing practices to ensure compliance with NHS and regulatory standards.

• Make timely and appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services, social care and specialist clinics.
• Liaise effectively with external healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Support integrated working across primary, secondary and community healthcare services.

• Review and action laboratory results, hospital correspondence and other clinical documentation promptly.
• Authorise repeat prescriptions and complete clinical administration within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate patient records and coding in accordance with practice policies and information governance requirements.

• Attend and contribute to clinical meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, practice meetings and governance reviews.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and administrative staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Support the training and development of colleagues where appropriate.

• Maintain professional registration, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Participate in continuing professional development activities and mandatory training.
• Keep up to date with current clinical guidance, NHS policy and best practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications & Registrations
• Essential
• Medical Degree: MBChB, MBBS, or equivalent medical qualification.
• GP Qualification: MRCGP and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice.
• GMC Registration: Full GMC registration with a current Licence to Practice.
• Performers List: Inclusion on the National Medical Performers List (or eligible for immediate inclusion).
• Indemnity: Evidence of current medical indemnity insurance (e.g., MDU, MPS, MDDUS)

Desirable

• Specialist Diplomas: Additional qualifications such as DRCOG, DFSRH, or DCH.
• Trainer Status: Qualified GP Trainer status.

Experience

Essential

• NHS Experience: Experience of working in a UK NHS General Practice environment.
• Clinical Competence: Broad, up-to-date knowledge of clinical medicine and chronic disease management.
• Prescribing: Evidence of safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing practices.
• Safeguarding: Clear understanding of adult and child safeguarding procedures.

Desirable

• Special Interests: Possession of a GP with Extended Role (GPwER) capability (e.g., dermatology, minor surgery, joint injections, women's health).
• Audit & QOF: Experience leading clinical audits or managing Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets.

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

Park Medical Centre

Address

57 Hawkstone Road

London

SE16 2PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and person specification for full details on the main responsibilities and criteria

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/Nurse Practitioner Degree or appropriate qualification
• Mentorship preparation or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and post registration studies in a clinical portfolio

Desirable

• Master's Degree or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse/AHP with extensive post-registration experience
• Evidence of ability to provide support mechanism to other staff within the Emergency areas

Desirable

• Experience in formal teaching programmes
• Experience of policies and guideline development

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain standards of care/leadership in a busy environment
• Must be able to use initiative to prioritise and organise workload
• Knowledge of up to date issues in Nurse/AHP education

Desirable

• Experience of implementing change

Aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialist approaches
• Extensive knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice such as manual handling, housing and SEND
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of Occupational Therapy therapeutic interventions for children and young people including but not inclusive to manual handling, specialist equipment, 24-hour postural management, fine motor, sensory differences and housing adaptations.
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools appropriate to meet a wide range of needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of legislation around SEND
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions.
• Substantial clinical experience in a range of childrens OT assessment and interventions
• Community based Childrens Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working with a paediatric client group
• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Developed skills in working with individuals and families with physical and sensory needs

Desirable

• Research skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Diploma level specialist training or experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Post-graduate certified courses specific to childrens needs (e.g. Sensory training; ADOS, 3di etc)
• Membership of professional body (RCOT)

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Children & Family Health Devon

Unit 1

Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate

EXETER

EX2 7FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical: The consultant will be expected to develop and expand the existing clinical service for the investigation and management of patients with disorders of immunity, including allergy, immunodeficiency, and other clinical conditions where disordered immune function may play a role. Referrals will be from both primary and secondary care and will be conducted by regular out-patient clinics and by hospital, telephone and written consultations. The consultant will also be expected to work with clinical and laboratory colleagues to maintain and develop the immunopathology service, so that a high-quality, cost-effective service is provided.

Management and Administration: The post holder will be asked to undertake appropriate administrative responsibilities within the department and Trusts as agreed with the Speciality Lead and relevant Chief of Services. The post holder will be expected to cover other colleagues when on annual and study leave.

Training: The consultant will be expected to participate in the training of resident medical staff, nursing staff and biomedical scientists and will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities.

Research and Development: The consultant will be expected to participate in research and development and assist in the supervision of projects undertaken by junior medical staff, nursing staff and healthcare scientists.

Supporting Professional Activities: The consultant will be expected to participate in audit and continuing professional development (CPD) and to maintain an adequate CPD portfolio. Reasonable support, both in time and funding, will be available to support this activity. The consultant will also be expected to participate in the Trusts' appraisals scheme for medical staff. This is conducted within directorates and follows national guidelines. The job plan will be agreed at annual appraisal and will include recognition of time for essential clinical governance activity. In the event of an inability to agree the job plan, the matter will be referred to the medical director of the Trust.

The appointee will be provided with appropriate office accommodation; desktop computer, e-mail and internet and have full-time secretarial support. Good library facilities are available at the Postgraduate Medical Centres at FPH, St Peter's and the RSCH and at the University of Surrey.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD
• Trained Educational Supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and up to date experience in the practice of Allergy and Immunology
• Clinical experience sufficient to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients on an out-patient basis
• Experience in multi-disciplinary clinical audit
• Knowledge of principal components and involvement of consultant staff in NHS management
• Experience of teaching and training resident medical, nursing and biomedical scientist staff.
• Experience of research.
• Recent clinical experience and training in specialist drug allergy and challenge/provocation testing
• Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills

Desirable

• Experience of business case preparation
• Specific management training
• Active participation in appropriate professional bodies.
• Intention to develop or continue a research interest
• Evidence of publications

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, scientific, technical and administrative staff.
• Flexibility and willingness to participate in and contribute to team working and service delivery.
• Ability to travel between sites and other hospitals aligned to BSPS
• Able to evaluate own clinical practice
• Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Capacity to motivate, delegate and lead

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To obtain venous or capillary blood samples from children and young people.
• To label specimen bottles accurately and place samples in appropriately labelled bottles and packaging for transporting to the relevant laboratory.
• To conduct all procedures with an awareness of the childs individual needs and respecting patient confidentiality.
• To record appropriately in the patients electronic records in accordance to trust policy.
• To approach the child with courtesy and give an age appropriate explanation of the procedure.
• Obtain appropriate consent for the procedure being carried out.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
• When carrying out assessments document and sign all results and inform trained nurses/clinicians of abnormal results and outcomes of assessments.
• To be responsible for highlighting and identification of child protection concerns to either the Children's Community Nursing Team Leader and Safeguarding lead at the Hertfordshire Community Trust and action concerns through child protection procedures.
• Overseeing the stores and ensuring stock levels are maintained.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

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Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent.
• Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
• NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Desirable

• First Aid, Health Care related courses
• Previous Community Phlebotomy Experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Health, Social, Education or Voluntary setting
• Previous experience with children & young people in the community.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality
• Experience of caring for the child/young person with special needs

Desirable

• Ability to contribute to the development of new clinics/services.

skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to establish and maintain verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records.
• Accept delegation and work without direct supervision
• Good time management skills
• Basic computer skills in order to write up daily clinical notes, check email, do online training

Desirable

• Experience of running community clinics
• Clinical skills in Blood pressure monitoring and urinalysis.

personal qualities

Essential

• Able to work flexible hours
• Flexible to meet needs of service
• Be prepared to work to guidelines and procedures
• Ability to travel to child or young person's home within West Hertfordshire
• Ability to remain calm and composed in a challenging situation

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Peace Children's Centre

Peace Prospect

Watford

WD17 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work within a team that provides an assessment and care service to patients with nursing/ health needs.
• To visit patients in their own homes and provide appropriate care and support as defined in the Care Plan. This will include aspects of personal care, hygiene, uncomplicated nursing procedures, exercise, activity and treatment programmes prescribed by therapists. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients potential and where appropriate to support the carer.

• To support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living and monitor their well-being.
• To undertake administration and clerical tasks that are associated with the care process including record keeping and use of computer.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good general education
• NVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards qualification.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Practical experience in a care setting
• Understanding of the needs of elderly patients

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use own initiative where necessary

Other requirements

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Herts and Essex Hospital

Cavell Drive

Bishops Stortford

CM23 5FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Vertis Health is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist expertise in speech, language, communication and social interaction assessment, supporting high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic decision-making for adults referred for autism assessment.

You will conduct specialist assessments, review developmental histories and supporting information, contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions, and produce clear, high-quality clinical reports. The role also involves supporting personalised recommendations, reasonable adjustments and signposting to appropriate services.

The successful candidate will have experience of assessing communication and social interaction differences in adults, excellent clinical reasoning and report-writing skills, and a commitment to person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming practice. You will work within NICE guidance, professional standards and organisational governance frameworks, helping to ensure a safe, compassionate and high-quality experience for individuals accessing the service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing neurodevelopmental service where clinical quality, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• - Understanding of autism across adulthood, including masking, pragmatic language differences and reasonable adjustments.
• - Knowledge of adult safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and the Mental Capacity Act.
• - Ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources into clear clinical reasoning.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Commitment to equality, accessibility and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

Experience

Essential

• - Significant post-qualification experience within adult neurodevelopmental, mental health, learning disability, community or related services.
• - Experience assessing communication and social interaction differences in adults.
• - Experience contributing to multidisciplinary clinical assessment and decision-making.
• - Strong report-writing and clinical documentation skills.

Desirable

• - Experience contributing to Adult ASD diagnostic pathways.
• - Experience using structured communication and social interaction assessment tools.
• - Experience of ADOS-2, ADI-R or equivalent autism assessment methodologies.
• - Experience within Right to Choose or community neurodevelopmental services.

Qualifications

Essential

• - Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• - Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.

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

Vertis Health

Address

38 Kenilworth Close

Crabbs Cross

Redditch

B97 5JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 13 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, [email protected]

Staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Qualification relevant to child mental health at postgraduate level or accredited as a mental health practitioner. Training in a specific mental health intervention such as CBT, attachment focused, systemic psychotherapy, psychology or creative therapy.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Supervision/mentoring qualification
• Evidence of experience working with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation and policy and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health
• Knowledge of the different presentations of neurodiversity.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of supporting children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and their families

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience of working with young people and families in a brief intervention model, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Experience of working with children and families in the community
• Experience of professional consultation and multi-disciplinary working.

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
• Experience of assessing and intervening with a pre-school client group and offering attachment-focused interventions
• Experience of working with young people who have neurodevelopmental difficulties.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship and experience in working with children and young people with complex needs, safeguarding and contextual difficulties. Ability to work with people whose behaviour is personally challenging and with support, deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.
• The ability to work and co-operate actively as a member of a team and with the wider professional network including other agencies.
• Ability to follow and apply service processes and procedures. Ability to be flexible and respond to rapid changes.
• Ability to work in isolation and manage own caseload timely and efficiently as well as maintaining intense concentration on a frequent basis.
• Understands the impact on equality, diversity and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to "hold" the stress of others
• Ability to use effective time management and organisational management skills
• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Starfish House

3 North Road

Stevenage

SG1 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To provide an outpatient occupationally focused community mental health service within their area of responsibility (AOR) of the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH)/liaison role. This will include leading in the organisation and delivery of high intensity therapeutic interventions, educational, training and mental health promotion regimes in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary mental health team at the DCMH.
• To manage a caseload of complex cases in line with the experience and specialist knowledge held.
• To carry out complex mental health assessments and subsequent reviews for personnel referred to the DCMH.
• To have continued responsibility for an identified case load by reviewing client needs by providing flexible and individualised care packages to meet the mental health needs of military personnel with mental health problems.
• To maintain contemporaneous accurate electronic records and clinical notes of all client contact.
• To provide reports to and maintain liaison with Medical Officers (MOs), General Practitioners and other relevant professional agencies.
• To participate in and provide clinical supervision and caseload management for more junior mental health clinicians.
• To provide supervision for secondary and tertiary clinical interventions.
• To be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and participate in departmental clinical and business meetings and take the lead in initiatives as directed by the Network or Team Manager.
• To recognise limits of competence and seek clinical supervision and/or advice as appropriate.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of Health Governance (HG) and the ability to lead on specific domains as directed by the HG lead.
• To deliver up to date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have 3 years experience in a Mental Health Role delivering therapy.
• Demonstrable experience of working as a graduate level professional in adult mental health.
• Experience of working in adult community mental health.
• Experience of service and/or line management responsibility.
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External
• Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must either:
• 1.Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration as an occupational therapist or practitioner psychologist or Social Work England Registered Social Worker with Post-graduate training and accreditation in National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 2.Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse with Post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 3.United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered psychotherapist with post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

RAF Brize Norton Mental Health Centre

Carterton, Oxfordshire

OX18 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To provide an outpatient occupationally focused community mental health service within their area of responsibility (AOR) of the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH)/liaison role. This will include leading in the organisation and delivery of high intensity therapeutic interventions, educational, training and mental health promotion regimes in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary mental health team at the DCMH.
• To manage a caseload of complex cases in line with the experience and specialist knowledge held.
• To carry out complex mental health assessments and subsequent reviews for personnel referred to the DCMH.
• To have continued responsibility for an identified case load by reviewing client needs by providing flexible and individualised care packages to meet the mental health needs of military personnel with mental health problems.
• To maintain contemporaneous accurate electronic records and clinical notes of all client contact.
• To provide reports to and maintain liaison with Medical Officers (MOs), General Practitioners and other relevant professional agencies.
• To participate in and provide clinical supervision and caseload management for more junior mental health clinicians.
• To provide supervision for secondary and tertiary clinical interventions.
• To be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and participate in departmental clinical and business meetings and take the lead in initiatives as directed by the Network or Team Manager.
• To recognise limits of competence and seek clinical supervision and/or advice as appropriate.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of Health Governance (HG) and the ability to lead on specific domains as directed by the HG lead.
• To deliver up to date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have 3 years experience in a Mental Health Role delivering therapy.
• Demonstrable experience of working as a graduate level professional in adult mental health.
• Experience of working in adult community mental health.
• Experience of service and/or line management responsibility.
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External
• Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must either:
• 1.Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration as an occupational therapist or practitioner psychologist or Social Work England Registered Social Worker with Post-graduate training and accreditation in National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 2.Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse with Post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 3.United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered psychotherapist with post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Venning Barracks

Donnington, Shropshire

TF2 8JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently seeking an experienced Resident Medical Officer (RMO) to support an elective orthopaedic service.

The RMO will provide medical cover for patients throughout their elective surgical pathway, supporting safe and effective care before and after surgery.

This position requires a doctor with previous NHS orthopaedic ward experience, full GMC registration and the confidence to assess and manage patients within a busy surgical environment.

You will work closely with Consultants, nursing teams, physiotherapists, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, coordinated and high-quality care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications & Experience:
• Medical degree with full GMC registration and appropriate licensing to practise.
• Experience in surgical or orthopaedic medicine, preferably in a high-volume elective setting.
• Competent in acute medical assessment and management.

Desirable

• Desirable Experience:
• Experience working in fast-paced orthopaedic or surgical units.
• Knowledge of enhanced recovery protocols and perioperative medicine.

Experience

Essential

• Essential:
• Full GMC registration with a valid licence to practise.
• Experience in orthopaedic or surgical inpatient care.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a high-throughput environment.

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Familiarity with enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.
• Experience managing perioperative medical care in elective surgery.

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

Medinet Clinical Services Limited

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals, Colney Lane

Colney

NORWICH

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Excellent people skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent administration and office skills

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

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

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

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

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: [email protected] 0300 614 6796 / 07976 393 831 who'll be delighted to help.

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

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, in English.
• Good Command of the English Language
• Experience and training to vocational NVQ3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualifications in IT applications such as Excel

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous knowledge /understanding or experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment and administrative functions/duties.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience of NHS

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of navigating around software programmes/packages.
• Effective Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, plan and organise own workload and that of team.
• Accurate copy and audio typing
• Good IT skills to be able to enter data and can navigate around various systems and software packages - such as outlook, MS office and the internet
• Able to produce minutes

Additional Requirements

Desirable

• Previous administration experience in a hospital or similar setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

COPD, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

Berkshire

SL4 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Based in a locality team, alongside colleagues from Early Intervention and Specialist teams, you will have recent experience of providing speech and language support in different settings, for children presenting with a range of SLCN needs.

The Specialist Therapist is expected to:

Manage and prioritise own and team caseload, including triaging incoming referrals.

Carry out assessments and provide appropriate packages of care for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

Provide training for other professionals in the area of SLCN.

Provide support and advice for less experienced therapists/assistants.

Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

• Recognised SLT Degree/diploma
• HCPC Registered
• NQT competencies completed

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Training

Essential

• Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD

Experience

Essential

• Working experience of assessing and managing caseloads within clinical area
• Experience of delivering packages of care for pre-school children with SLCN
• Experience of enabling different audiences to understand issues around communication
• Experience of supporting students and other staff
• Experience of working with children with SLCN in a range of community settings
• Experience of coaching parents with regard to communication strategies
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary/agency working
• Experience of delivering group interventions

Desirable

• Experience of delivering a variety of approaches to SLT service delivery
• Experience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of SLT team
• Experience of delivering training to parents/professionals

Knowledge

Essential

• knowledge of SLT delivery including the use of different approaches and multi-disciplinary working, across different contexts and environments.
• Knowledge of the evidence base relating to early intervention and outcomes
• Knowledge of different assessments and interventions to working with children's speech and language

Desirable

• Knowledge of the White Paper and it's implications for future SLT delivery for children with targeted needss

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates effective team working within a range of teams
• Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashfield Health & Wellbeing Centre

Portland Street

Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

NG17 7AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (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 experienced Weekend Cookto join our team working at Cygnet Conifers.

Youll be working16 hours a week(Saturday and Sunday, 8 hour shifts, 8am 4pm),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Conifers.

The Conifers is a 7 bed, specialist residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Your Day-to-Day... Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitors Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.You are... A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector The holder of a basic food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external quests at all times An ex cellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionWhy Cygnet? Well offer you Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease 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

Borrowash

DE72 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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