Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title - Associate Lecturer

College/Directorate - HWLS / School of Health and Social Care

Grade - 7

Reports to - Associate Head

Direct reports - None

Role Profile - AS002

Associate Lecturer generic responsibilities Grade 7

Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Design and deliver, high quality and challenging learning experiences that equip students with the skills and knowledge required by employers.

Teach specifically identified subjects and topics related to a defined area of work.

Provide effective and efficient teaching to approved courses through lecture, seminar or tutorial modes of delivery.

Provide ongoing assessment and feedback to students by setting and marking coursework, assignments and examinations.

Contribute to the development of resource material.

Ensure that appropriate learning materials are prepared in advance of delivery and assignments are undertaken by students in a timely manner

Keep up to date with knowledge of your subject area.

Student Support

Develop a sense of purpose and harmonious working within assigned student groups.

Provide appropriate academic, technical and pastoral care by supporting the work of individual students and referring them where appropriate to relevant support staff.

Act, when required, as tutor to a group of students, providing effective academic, technical and pastoral care.

Teamwork and Communication

Work with colleagues in developing the provision within the faculty.

Work within a team to promote the development of curriculum practices of benefit to students and the University

Participate in appropriate quality assurance procedures of the faculty.

Make a positive contribution to the overall development of the department and faculty

Ensure the implementation of all University policies including those relevant to teaching, health and safety and quality assurance.

Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities.

Undertake administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters as required.

Attend faculty meetings as required.

Undertake and attend appropriate developmental activity such as appraisals and training as required.

This list is not comprehensive we may ask you to carry out other duties appropriate to your grade.

Location

This role is based at Collegiate Campus, a leafy suburban setting off the bustling Ecclesall Road. Find out more about getting to our campuses

Flexible - Hybrid working

We understand the need for a healthy work-life balance, so where possible we operate flexible and hybrid working schemes.

For academic staff, hybrid working arrangements are scheduled around student-facing time and business activity.

The nature of this role means you will be able to work from home as required.

Selection event

Our selection event will take place on Friday 18th September 2026.

The selection event will include:

an interview

a microteaching session

We would like you to prepare and deliver a 10-minute micro teach on an ultrasound case study of your choice using a specific pathology.

This will be delivered to the panel and should be aimed at a level 7 post-registration student audience.

We want our selection process to be as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you are invited to the selection event, you will have the opportunity to ask for reasonable adjustments to enable you to thrive.

How to apply

All applications should be made online using the Sheffield Hallam jobs portal.

Your application should include a CV and supporting statement clearly demonstrating how you meet the 'Essential criteria on the person specification below, using examples from your current and previous experience.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.

Equity, equality, diversity and inclusion

We are proud of the rich diversity of our community. Our vision is Sheffield Hallam - A Culture Of Inclusion.

This means creating a diverse. inclusive and welcoming environment where people of all identities and backgrounds feel they belong.

We welcome your application irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Right to work

We are unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to work in the UK. If you need sponsorship to undertake this role, please use the UK governments Visas and immigration pages to check your eligibility.

We are committed to ensuring our materials are accessible to all. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement please contact us using our web accessibility report form. Your feedback helps us enhance our accessibility efforts and improve our services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class) in radiography or a relevant allied health profession or equivalent professional qualification.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• Doctorate or postgraduate qualification e.g. Masters Degree.
• Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited postgraduate qualification.

Essential Capabilities criteria (knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours)

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development with significant post-registration clinical experience in medical ultrasound, with a broad sonographic skill set. Experience in abdominal, obstetric, and gynaecological ultrasound is particularly desirable.
• Well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant from both an academic and/or professional perspective.
• Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Technological/ digital proficiency.
• Knowledge of how information technology can support educational delivery and learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional).
• Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional).

Desirable

• Teaching experience within a higher education context.
• Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and / or knowledge transfer.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Hallam University

Address

City Campus

Howard Street

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 1WB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD and Person Specification for full information. We would also strongly encourage potential applicants to make contact to discuss the role informally.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology (or equivalent for those who trained before 1996) as accredited by BPS
• Eligibility for Chartered status with the BPS
• Live MRDiverse panel information sent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of children and young people with physical health and/or neurodevelopmental conditions and their families
• Experience of providing both group based and individual psychological interventions
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Desirable

• Experience in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups in the area of physical health.
• Experience of working with sleep related difficulties

Skills

Essential

• A strong ability to communicate at both a written and oral level, imparting complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, and carers and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS. This may require negotiating, motivating, training, reassuring others and demonstrating empathy
• Experience and ability to undertake risk assessments of clients in relation to self and others, and refer on to appropriate services as necessary
• Ability to take initiative and contribute to the development of the psychology component of busy and expanding community service
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to effective team functioning
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging interactions

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge about psychological theories and interventions in the areas of physical health and neurodivergence and sleep
• Ability to adapt psychological interventions to meet the needs of neurodivergent children and young people and those with physical health conditions

Additional Information

Essential

• Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery, and an ability to articulate the value added by clinical/health psychology services within the context of multi-disciplinary physical health care services setting.
• A commitment to promoting equality of opportunity through all aspects of working and professional practice with both colleagues and all client groups.
• Well developed IT skills including data entry and analysis of research data using Microsoft programmes and appropriate statistical packages such as SPSS.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mary Sheridan Centre/ Sunshine House

London

SE11 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• State Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• A sound knowledge of radiographic clinical practice
• Knowledge of current radiographic and wider healthcare issues
• Knowledge in evaluation of relevant advanced knowledge of QA and audit programmes
• Knowledge of current data protection legislation
• Ability to prioritise own workload as well as that of others
• Advanced skills with specific Radiology and Imaging applications

Desirable

• Knowledge of advancing practice and currently practicing in work

Skills

Essential

• High level of manual dexterity and co-ordination
• Ability to establish and maintain reliable working relationships
• Information Technology Skills
• Interpersonal skills with staff
• Sound, effective leadership skills

Training Experience

Essential

• Establish and maintain a professional interest in teaching and learning

Desirable

• Experience of being a key trainer

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of maintaining administration systems
• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of reception/clerical duties

Desirable

• Experience of working for the NHS
• Experience of accessing information from the Intranet/Internet
• Working knowledge of Patient Administration systems (PAS)
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Good oral, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and demonstrate good organisational abilities
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality of work, accuracy and presentation

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• ECDL/CLAIT qualifications
• OCR/RSA II Word Processing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Experience in use of computerised systems

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Excel and Access
• Experience in Medical Records
• Experience of working with medical case notes

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.

RIGHT TO WORK WORDING

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB (Professional Accountancy qualification) - studying or have a considerable number of years' experience in a Financial Accounting or Financial Management role.
• Appropriate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification (e.g. Accounting, Finance, or Business).
• Up to date on Latest Accounting Standards and recommendations
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• CCAB passed finalist

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a finance office
• Experience of using Oracle Finance Ledger
• Awareness of audit requirements
• Experience of annual accounts and financial accounting processes
• Experience of writing reports on technical finance issues which can be understood by non-systems or non-finance people

Desirable

• Experience of representing the organisation in meetings
• In depth understanding of NHS Financial Controls
• Experience of using Nuesoft CARS asset and lease register software

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial data accurately.
• Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement
• Exercise excellent negotiating skills combined with an ability to engage and motivate colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role

Desirable

• Previous experience of NHS Charitable Funds

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gateway House

Gargrave Road

Skipton

BD23 1UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detail please review the job description.

We employ staff who display an interest in the psychological impact of physical health and in particular trauma. If you think this is you or if If you would like to discuss the role or visit do please contact us and ask to speak to a member of the PTS management team.

Interviews will involve an initial group stage allowing plenty of time to learn more about the role and ask questions. This will be followed for successful candidates by a face to face interview.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Accreditation HCPC or equivalent
• Post graduate relevant qualification

Desirable

• Additional qualification in models (ie.e ACT / EMDR)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a psychological clinician in a health psychology environment
• Experience working with end of life patients
• Relevant experience working as a psychological clinician in the NHS
• Experience of MDT working and its issues

Desirable

• Experience working as a psychologically with inpatients in a health psychology environment

Experience

Essential

• Experience supervising clinical staff and or trainees
• Experience running staff reflective practice groups
• Experience teaching MDT professionals

Desirable

• Knowledge or training of staff models such as TRiM

Experience

Essential

• Good written communication: on application form and in interview
• Evidence of service development in previous roles

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Wescliff-on-sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out on Guys & St Thomas sites and includes on-call commitments. As a department we are open to flexible working patterns which suit the Department and individual needs with agreement with the Clinical Director and Clinical Lead.

Remote Home Reporting solution has been deployed to the radiologists across all subspecialties. A proposed job plan is provided below, and the post holder will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan, including personal and professional objectives, with the Clinical Director within 3 months of starting.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. It is stressed that as part of the Directorates move to extended working that the post holder may be asked to include weekend sessions as part of their regular job plan.

The post will be based at Guys and St. Thomas. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT.
• FRCR or equivalent

Clinical Experience & Skills

Essential

• Completion of specialist radiology training programme Independent performance and reporting of general CT< MRI and X-ray imaging.

Desirable

• Experience in participating and leading multidisciplinary meetings
• Experience of Independent MDM work

Audit Management and IT

Essential

• Understand the role of clinical governance and audit in a successful department.
• Management and IT skills.
• Understanding of principles of audit.

Desirable

• Specific audits in Radiology.

Research, Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Understand the importance of research and its role in imaging.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Track record of published research in peer reviewed publications.
• Innovative and enthusiastic approach to imaging research

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.
• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Interpersonal Skills; Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
• Interpersonal Skills; Ability to work as part of a team
• Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
• Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

• Leadership experience of Transformation and Change Management within the NHS

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiology Department, St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

Westminster

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice, supporting the Business Manager and ensuring staff meet their responsibilities. Provide leadership, line management, appraisals, recruitment, induction, training, and absence management for reception and administrative staff.
• Act as HR lead, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, maintaining training and appraisal records, managing DBS checks, annual leave via TeamNet, and supporting staff development.
• Manage the clinical system and IT processes, including user access and security for EMIS Web. Support staff with searches, audits, templates, rotas, and resolve local IT issues.
• Lead governance and operational compliance, including significant events, audits, complaints management, risk management, health and safety, fire safety, COSHH, PAT testing, legionella, and waste management.
• Oversee premises, assets, insurance reports, smart card sponsorship, PPG meetings, and liaise with external stakeholders, deputising for the Business Manager when required.

No canvassing or recruitment agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills;
• Leadership and / or Management Qualification;

Desirable

• AMSPAR Qualification;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public;
• Experience working in a healthcare setting;
• Relevant health and safety experience;
• Experience in performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development, and disciplinary procedures;
• Experience in workforce planning.

Desirable

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams;
• NHS / Primary Care General Practice experience;
• Experience in producing agendas and minutes for meetings;

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

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

45-47 Temple End

HIGH WYCOMBE

HP13 5DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• First degree level qualification or relevant experience
• Post graduate qualification in quality improvement or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters degree in a related subject/equivalent experience or a willingness to work towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant senior experience in NHS/health service/social care quality governance, compliance or clinical effectiveness.
• Experience leading CQC preparation and regulatory assurance with proven experience of being able to advise on how to demonstrate compliance at all levels.
• Experience managing clinical audit, improvement and governance programmes, with the ability to interpret and analyse complex information and data sets data sets
• Audit methodology and quality improvement techniques. NHS governance and risk management processes

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates proven strategic leadership skills with deliverable outcomes relating to assurance and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates effective report writing and presentation.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with clinicians, site leadership team and executives.
• Demonstrates highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PriDerm Community Dermatology Service is looking for an experienced and highly organised Operations & Compliance Administrator to join our busy community dermatology team.

This is a varied role that goes beyond traditional administration. You will play an important part in supporting the day-to-day operation, monitoring, compliance and continuous improvement of our service.

We are looking for someone who is confident working with data, reports and administrative systems, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys making sure processes are followed correctly. You will need to be comfortable identifying problems, raising concerns, monitoring actions and helping to find practical solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their experience in operations, compliance, audit, reporting and service improvement within a healthcare environment.

What will you be doing?Operations and Administration

• Supporting the effective day-to-day administration and operation of the community dermatology service.
• Managing referrals, waiting lists, appointments, correspondence and patient records.
• Ensuring administrative processes are completed accurately, efficiently and within required timescales.
• When required, supporting or overseeing the day-to-day work of the administration team, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and tasks are completed.
• Maintaining accurate spreadsheets, databases, trackers and monitoring systems.
• Supporting month-end processes and providing accurate information to management.

Compliance and Quality

• Monitoring compliance with PriDerm policies, procedures and service requirements.
• Carrying out regular audits and quality checks to ensure processes are being followed correctly.
• Checking records and administrative activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintaining compliance trackers and action logs.
• Identifying errors, gaps, risks or areas where processes are not being followed and escalating these appropriately.
• Following up outstanding actions to ensure they are completed within agreed timescales.
• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of evidence required for audits, reviews and compliance monitoring.
• Supporting the implementation of new policies, procedures and operational processes.

Reporting and Monitoring

• Producing regular operational and compliance reports using Excel and other systems.
• Monitoring service activity, waiting lists, referrals, appointments and other key performance information.
• Identifying trends, discrepancies or areas of concern within the data.
• Providing accurate information and reports to management to support decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date monitoring systems and ensuring information is readily available when required.

Service Improvement

• Identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and the way the service operates.
• Working with colleagues to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
• Supporting investigations into administrative errors, process failures or areas of non-compliance where required.
• Taking ownership of agreed actions and seeing them through to completion.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to promote high standards of quality, accuracy and compliance.

Working hours

Monday - Thursday: until 5:30pmFriday: until 4:30pm

Start time: To be confirmed

Please note: This position does not include an NHS pension.

About PriDerm Community Dermatology Service

PriDerm Community Dermatology Service provides dermatology care to the local community in North Kirklees.

We are a busy service delivering a range of community dermatology clinics and supporting patients throughout their care pathway.

Our administrative and operational teams play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive an efficient, well-organised and high-quality service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• What are we looking for?
• We are looking for someone who:
• Has previous administrative experience and can confidently manage their own workload.
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Has strong Excel and data-handling skills and is comfortable producing reports.
• Has experience of auditing, checking, monitoring or quality assurance.
• Is confident identifying when something is not right and raising concerns appropriately.
• Can work independently and use their own initiative.
• Is able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is confident working with colleagues at different levels of the organisation.
• Takes ownership of their work and follows tasks through to completion.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, accurate record keeping and information governance.
• Has a proactive approach to identifying problems and finding practical solutions.
• Has a full UK driving licence and business insurance.

Desirable

• Healthcare, NHS or GP administration experience.
• Experience working within a clinical or community healthcare service.
• Experience of compliance, quality assurance or service monitoring.
• Experience carrying out audits and maintaining action plans.
• Experience using SystmOne or a similar clinical system.
• Experience producing operational or performance reports.

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

Blackburn Road Medical Centre

Address

Blackburn Road

Birstall

Batley

West Yorkshire

WF17 9PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are now recruiting Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals (RGNs and Paramedics) to deliver specialist healthcare within police custody. This is a rare opportunity to step into a respected forensic role where no two shifts are the same, no custody experience is required as full accredited training is provided. Your clinical decisions will directly support detainee welfare, safeguarding, and the wider criminal justice process. If you're an experienced clinician with at least three years' experience in an acute setting who enjoys independent decision making, fast paced assessments, and meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic ready for a clinical role with real autonomy, variety and impact beyond a traditional ward or ambulance setting?

At Mountain Healthcare, our Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals provide essential care to people detained in police custody, many of whom are vulnerable, unwell or in crisis. Working in partnership with the police, NHS and wider criminal justice agencies, you will use your clinical judgement to support detainee welfare, safeguarding and safe decision-making. No forensic or custody experience is needed.

We provide full accredited training and support to help you develop into this specialist role.

Job Opportunity

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work autonomously within police custody suites, assessing and caring for detainees with a wide range of physical health, mental health, substance misuse and vulnerability-related needs. This is a specialist clinical role where no two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release; respond to acute medical episodes; provide healthcare advice; support safeguarding decisions; and work closely with custody teams, police officers and partner agencies.

You will also be trained to carry out forensic and evidential duties, including collecting and preserving forensic samples, documenting injuries and maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records that meet legal and professional standards.

Working pattern and location

Full-time employees are contracted to 42 hours per week.

Part-time 21 hours per week.

The main place of work will be Barrow & Kendal Custody Suite.

What we offer:

Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first. Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years.

At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

Company Benefits

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration.
• At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting, such as frontline ambulance, A&E, prison, custody or urgent care.
• Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills, with confidence working autonomously.
• A calm, professional and compassionate approach with vulnerable people, including those who may be distressed, intoxicated or experiencing acute mental health symptoms.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting.
• Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application.
• Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment.

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

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Barrow-In-Furness

LA14 2UE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Shift patterns include 07:0019:30, 12:0000:00, and 19:0007:30. Applicants should carefully consider these hours when applying, as public transport options may not be compatible with the operational requirements of the department.

Please ensure you have the NHS Accredited Face to Face Care Certificate

For more information about this position please see attached the job description and person specification and if you have any questions please contact

Elvira Obrinja, Lead Nurse at [email protected] or on 01423 557979

Rachael Worton, Lead Nurse at [email protected] or on 01423 557979.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work based assessments / relevant experience
• Moving and Handling Certificate
• Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
• Basic Life Support Certificate

Desirable

• Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
• Manual handling skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy, long term conditions and frailty.

• Prescribe safely and appropriately within scope of competence.

• Support Enhanced Health in Care Homes, including medicines reviews and participation in ward rounds.

• Reconcile medicines after hospital discharge and support safe transfer of care.

• Provide specialist medicines advice to GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and patients.

• Implement national and local medicines guidance, formulary recommendations and safety alerts (e.g. MHRA).

• Contribute to long term condition management, including optimisation of prescribing for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and respiratory disease.

Medicines optimisation and governance:

• Lead on prescribing safety and quality improvement initiatives across the PCN.

• Contribute to achievement of prescribing elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services.

• Undertake audits and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Support the development of prescribing policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Promote cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing across the network.

Multi-disciplinary working:

• Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including those focused on complex patients and care home residents.

• Support case management discussions by providing medicines expertise.

• Work closely with pharmacy technicians and support their development where appropriate.

• Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior pharmacists, students and other staff.

Professional development and supervision:

• Maintain up to date continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements.

• Participate in peer support, supervision and regular appraisal with the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.

• Engage in learning opportunities within the PCN and wider system.

General responsibilities:

• Work across practices in Burnham on Sea, Berrow, Highbridge, Cheddar and Brent, with travel between sites as required.

• Uphold all PCN and practice policies including confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding, equality and diversity, infection prevention and control and health and safety.

• Contribute to audits, service evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

• Represent the PCN professionally in interactions with patients, staff and partner organisations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.
• Evidence of clinical medication review and managing patients with long term conditions.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience in primary care or community settings.

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree (or equivalent) and GPhC registration
• Independent Prescriber qualification with at least 12 months of post-prescribing experience.

Desirable

• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or related field.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety.
• Ability to interpret and apply national and local guidance to clinical practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Competence in IT systems, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in practice.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Ability to travel routinely across Burnham on Sea, Berrow, Highbridge, Brent, Cheddar and Axbridge
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

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

North Sedgemoor PCN

Address

Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice

The Surgery, Houlgate Way,

Axbridge,

Somerset

BS26 2BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Patient Facing Clinical Care

• Deliver structured medication reviews for patients with complex needs and polypharmacy.
• Manage long-term condition clinics including asthma, COPD, hypertension and other chronic diseases.
• Facilitate group consultations providing clinical expertise around medication use in chronic diseases.
• Undertake medicines optimisation reviews for care home residents and housebound patients.
• Support proactive care planning and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide expert medicines advice to patients, carers and colleagues.

Medicines Optimisation

• Improve prescribing quality, safety and cost-effectiveness across the PCN.
• Identify patients at risk from medicines through clinical searches and population health tools.
• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Implement MHRA safety alerts and national prescribing guidance.
• Reduce medicines waste and improve adherence through patient-centred consultations.

Quality Improvement

• Participate in prescribing audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support delivery of QOF, IIF and other contractual priorities.
• Contribute to development of pharmacy-led services.
• Help standardise medicines management processes across practices.

Working Together

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Build strong relationships with community pharmacies, secondary care and system partners.
• Contribute to education and medicines optimisation training within practices.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning.

What Were Looking For

Essential

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC.

Independent Prescriber qualification, or willingness to undertake training.

Experience working within primary care, community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy.

Excellent clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based prescribing.

Strong communication and consultation skills.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.

Experience using EMIS GP Clinical System

Desirable

Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews.

Experience working within Primary Care Networks or General Practice.

Long term condition management experience.

Clinical audit and quality improvement experience.

Teaching or mentoring experience.

What We Offer

The opportunity to help shape a new, expanding in-house pharmacy service.

. Support in completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway

A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.

Protected time for learning and professional development.

Clinical supervision and peer support.

A varied role combining patient care, service development and quality improvement.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to patient outcomes across the PCN.

About Arc Bucks PCN

Arc Bucks Primary Care Network serves around 50,000 patients across four GP practices in South Buckinghamshire.

We are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality primary care through collaboration, continuous improvement and making the very best use of our multidisciplinary workforce.

Our vision is to build an outstanding pharmacy service where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work at the top of their professional competence, improving patient outcomes while supporting sustainable general practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within primary care, community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based prescribing.
• Strong communication and consultation skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience using EMIS GP Clinical System

Desirable

• Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews.
• Experience working within Primary Care Networks or General Practice.
• Long-term condition management experience.
• Clinical audit and quality improvement experience.
• Teaching or mentoring experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC.
• Independent Prescriber qualification, or willingness to undertake training.

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

FedBucks Ltd

Address

The Penn Surgery

Elm Road

Penn

HIGH WYCOMBE

Buckinghamshire

HP10 8LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Public Health Specialist plays a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of Somersets population by leading the development, commissioning and delivery of evidence-based public health programmes and services. Working across the Council and with system partners, the post holder provides specialist expertise to shape policy, inform strategic planning and ensure that public health priorities are effectively translated into high-quality, equitable services. The role focuses on analysing complex data and intelligence, assessing population health needs, and driving interventions that address health inequalities and improve long-term outcomes.

The post holder operates at a senior level within their area of expertise, providing leadership across multi-agency partnerships to influence commissioning, service redesign and system-wide decision-making. They lead major programmes and projects, support the delivery of statutory public health duties, and contribute to the development and implementation of local, regional and national policy. Through strong stakeholder engagement, governance oversight and performance management, the Public Health Specialist ensures that services are evidence-led, responsive to community needs and aligned with the Councils strategic objectives.

Operational Delivery

• Commission and/or act as the Councils lead client in relation to public health services.
• Manage major programmes within area of expertise or where specialism is dominant.
• Deliver major projects and resolve complex casework where required by the Director of Public Health

Service Planning and Delivery

• Shape and recommend Council policy concerning specialist areas of public health activity.
• Shape and influence the Somerset system service planning and delivery, in relation to public health priorities.

Strategic Development

• Determine or support the determination, of the strategic direction of the Council and partner agencies in relation to specialist public health expertise.

Subject Matter Expert

Surveillance and assessment of the populations wellbeing:

• Access and utilise information and intelligence systems to underpin public health improvement and action across disciplines and organisations.
• Write and/or contribute to national and local policy setting reports on the health of the population of Somerset within the area of higher-level practice and specialist responsibility.

Public Health Intelligence

• Analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data and research evidence from a range of sources to make recommendations and inform decision making which has long term impacts, as appropriate to the area of higher-level practice.
• Compare, analyse and interpret highly complex options for running projects identified as key public health priorities, for example the integration of early help and health and well-being services and communicate this information across organisations and the local community.
• Lead on, plan and design agreed aspects of the assessment of health needs, health inequalities, and health impact assessment, to identify areas for action within the local population based on the best available evidence and to be responsible for short- and long-term planning and for providing advice on the treatment of groups of populations.

Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services (healthcare public health)

• Provide expert public health advice and leadership and inform an evidence-based approach within ethical frameworks for commissioning and to develop high quality equitable services, across primary, secondary and social care, and across sectors including local authorities, voluntary organisations, in potentially contentious and hostile environments where barriers to acceptance may exist
• Be responsible for leading on service development, evaluation and quality assurance governance in an area of higher-level practice and for preparing and adjusting action plans in line with changing needs and changing geographical boundaries.
• Be responsible for the identification and implementation of appropriate health outcome measures, care pathways/protocols and guidelines for service delivery across patient pathways for the local population as appropriate to the area of higher-level practice.

Policy and Strategy Development and Implementation

• Lead (on behalf of the Somerset Council Public Health team) the communication, dissemination, implementation and delivery of national, regional and local policies, developing inter-agency and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes, within a specialist area of practice and with the support of Consultants and the Director of Public Health.
• Be responsible for the development and implementation of multi-agency long-term public health programmes as required, based on identification of areas of potential health improvement, the diversity of local needs and the reduction of inequalities.

Health Improvement

• Be responsible for designated areas of health improvement programmes. This may include engagement with primary care professionals and community staff to raise awareness and achieve engagement in their public health role.
• Take a senior level leadership role in an area of higher-level practice with local communities and vulnerable and hard to reach groups, helping them to take action to tackle longstanding and widening health inequality issues, using community development approaches as appropriate.
• Provide expert knowledge to ensure effective community involvement with regard to all the work of the organisation including commissioning and prioritising high-cost services and to ensure that policies and strategies are interpreted, developed and implemented at all levels, reflecting advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, in the area of higher-level practice.

Health Protection

• Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of safeguarding the health of the population in relation to communicable disease, infection control and environmental health.
• As appropriate to the area of higher-level practice, communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide audience including the media and the public to change practice in highly challenging circumstances such as immunisation and screening.

Service Improvement

• Provide expert support evidence-based commissioning, prioritisation advice as appropriate to the area of higher-level practice to of services for the population (and in some circumstances providing highly specialised advice on preferred treatment options or protocols based on the evidence for individual patients) in order to maximise opportunities for health.
• Contribute to clinical governance and/or audit as appropriate to the area of higher-level practice.

Academic Public Health / Research and Development

• Undertake and commission literature reviews, evaluative research surveys, audits and other research as required to inform equitable service and reduce health inequalities.

Delivery of Statutory Duties

• Advise the Council and Integrated Care System on their obligations and duties arising from the statutory/regulatory framework covering specialist public health topics.

Financial / Budget and Resource Management

• As appropriate to area of specialist practice and within a specialist area, the post may be a designated budget holder (ca £250K per annum) and contribute to the formulation and monitoring of service budgets and financial initiatives.
• The post-holder will be involved in actively influencing public health spend across the health and wellbeing system with the potential to influence budgets of other organisations, for example the total health and care budget in Somerset (ca £1.1 billion per annum)

Performance Management Frameworks

• Create, monitor and review frameworks of performance measures and quality standards to be applied in the delivery of services in specialist public health areas.

Team Management

• Specify and mentor the Continuous Professional Development of other professionals in their field.
• Line manages a team of specialist and professional staff.

Problem Solving

• The ability to problem solve is key to success in this role. It requires fast paced thinking and delivery on tight timelines with frequently changing guidance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive and operate partnership and co-operative working with other agencies/bodies to ensure effective commissioning and/or delivery of services in their specialist areas.

Resource Management

• The post-holder will be involved in actively influencing public health spend across the health and wellbeing system with the potential to influence budgets of other organisations, for example the total health and care budget in Somerset (ca £1.1 billion per annum).

Organisational or Service Specific Delivery

• Undertake representational and communication duties on behalf of the Council and partners both to promote the Councils interests in matters concerning specialist areas.

Other

The job description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder and in the light of the needs of the employing organisation and the development of the speciality of public health and any wider developments in the field of public health.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the statutory, policy and strategic commissioning framework within which specialist services operate and their context within local government and the health and wellbeing system.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of using data and evidence to support policy change and commissioning to improve health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of work related continuing professional development in public health.
• 5 years experience of implementing public health programmes and working in partnership across multiple agencies.
• Experience of undertaking clinical and quality audits and challenging poor practice.
• Demonstrable experience of partnership working, including the ability to influence and, where required, lead multi-agency projects and initiatives with particular reference to standard setting and whole service commissioning.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good understanding and ability to develop and implement effective performance management and quality assurance frameworks.
• Computer literate, using MS Office suite of programmes.
• Collaborative in their approach to working with partners, both internal and external.
• Has a positive attitude towards improving outcomes for health and wellbeing.
• Promotes the need for change and acts as a role model for change.
• Positive, committed, adaptable, thorough and confident approach.
• Ability to work to deadlines and to motivate others to work effectively and demonstrate a duty of care.
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to shared goals.
• Able to challenge practice effectively.
• Innovative and creative approach to service improvement and value.
• Customer- and Communities- focused.
• Personal Integrity.
• Drive and self-motivation can do attitude.

Desirable

• Track record of operating corporate projects and providing clear advice on policy options and policy development and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• An understanding and commitment to effective customer and community engagement leading to service redesign and change management.

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

Somerset County Council

Address

County Hall

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see attached job description and person spec or contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work based assessments / relevant experience
• Moving and Handling Certificate
• Basic Life Support Certificate
• Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
• Previous experience in a health care setting

Desirable

• Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
• Manual handling skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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