Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional:

1 Be accountable for personal nursing practice.

2 Maintain a high standard of patient care.

3 Be aware of current development and research in clinical practice.

4 participate and assist in research at ward level.

5 Undertake study to meet the requirements of PREPP.

6 Act as a role model for junior staff.

7 Practice the ED Nurse Skill Set (Band 5), as detailed on page

8 Undertake training as required to develop competence in the ES staff nurse skill set and in respect of the scope of professional practice.

9 Maintain custody of controlled drugs, checking and administering, checking and maintaining ward stock.

10 Assist medical staff in ascertaining medical treatment and report patients condition to medical staff and receive instructions.

11 Carry out nursing procedures and acts at all times in a professional manner.

12 Contribute to teaching and assessing of learners within the requirements of the N.M.C.

Administrative:

1 Enter all relevant details from ED card onto ED computer system to ensure accurate monitoring of Standards.

2 Assist in requesting of repairs of estate and equipment.

3 Advise patients on the care of their property.

4 Communication and co-operation with other nursing units and departments as required.

Personal:

1 Ensure self participation in the staff development review system enabling a Development of knowledge and skills across Critical Care Services including rotation to other areas.

2 Assist in staff induction programme for new recruits.

3 Exercise leadership by personal example.

4 Ensure knowledge of Health & Safety at work rules and regulations.

5 Maintain working knowledge of emergency procedures.

6 Be aware of discipline and grievance procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with NMC
• Diploma/Degree in nursing

Desirable

• Previous ED/Urgent care experience
• Children's nursing

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Awareness and experience of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Demonstrates experience in Audit processes

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Experience of using databases
• ILS / PILS / APES / AIMS
• ED Nurse Skill Set

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a NHS care setting
• Significant post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience in urgent or emergency care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. ( Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health)
• *Evidence post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience

Experience

Essential

• *Previous / recent experience or working in an acute NHS healthcare setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
• *Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• * Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate practice
• *Being an accountable professional
• *Promoting health and preventing ill health
• *Assessing needs and planning care
• *Providing and evaluating care
• *Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams -- including prioritisation and delegation skills
• *Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health
• *Improving safety and quality of care
• *Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy
• *Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• *Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Professional appearance
• *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for
• *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• *Caring and approachable
• *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
• *The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management accounts and financial reporting

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts process closing the management accounts accurately within the agreed deadlines and producing a month-end pack including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Preparing and distributing the monthly financial reporting pack to the Finance Director, Senior management team (SMT) and the Board as appropriate, including variance analysis against budget, identifying any financial risks
• Managing the year-end process preparing the year-end trial balance, coordinating the statutory accounts with the external auditor and accountant to ensure accounts are filed within the required timeframe at Companies House
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system, ensuring all transactions are properly coded, authorised, and recorded balance sheet management and reconciliations
• Take responsibility for reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts ensuring that all balances are supported, explained, and free from errors
• Taking overall responsibility for the fixed asset register maintaining accurate records of capital expenditure, depreciation, and disposals in line with the companys accounting policies
• Overseeing the management of accruals, pre-payments, and that referrals are appropriately considered, recorded and justified with supporting evidence a calculation. ensuring that income and expenditure is recognised in the correct period
• Ensuring that the balance sheet always presents a true and fair view of the companys financial position

Financial controls and compliance

• Maintaining and improving the businesss system of financial controls including purchase order authorisation, expense approval, payment authorisation limits, and segregation of duties
• Overseeing financial compliance with NHS pensions
• Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger operations ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, customer invoices are raised promptly, and the ledgers are properly managed
• Responsible for communications with HMRC, timely payments and correspondence where relevant,
• Overseeing PAYE and payroll processes liaising with the payroll provider or managing payroll directly, ensuring accurate submissions and PAYE payments to HMRC
• Supporting company accountants with queries required for end of year accounting and filing
• Coordinating the external audit process acting as the primary point of contact for the auditors by providing supporting schedules and documentation, and managing the audit to completion within the agreed timetable

Cash management and treasury

• Managing the businesss cash position daily monitoring bank account balances, authorising payments, and ensuring the business always has adequate liquidity
• Preparing and maintaining monthly cash flow forecast for WKPC and the PCN accounts that WKPC manages
• Managing debtor collections overseeing the aged debtor ledger, chasing overdue receivables, and working with the sales team to resolve invoice disputes
• Managing creditor payments ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms, maintaining the aged creditor ledger, and managing any payment disputes
• Overseeing banking administration managing bank mandates, online banking access, and the relationship with the businesss bank at an operational level

Budgeting and forecasting support

• Supporting the Finance Director/SMT in the annual budgeting process preparing budget templates and supporting the Finance Director/SMT with strategic financial planning to ensure ongoing sustainability
• Preparing reports for the AGM
• Producing monthly budget versus actual variance analysis and providing explanatory notes that support the Finance Directors/SMT board reporting
• Maintaining and updating the rolling cash flow forecast as actuals are posted and assumptions are revised
• Supporting the production of financial models and forecasting analysis as required by the Finance Director

Contracts

• Supporting Finance Director/SMT in the management of contracts with Commissioners and Suppliers
• Ensuring contracts are renewed/renegotiated prior to contract end dates
• Recommend sources of supply and identify saving opportunities
• Obtain quotations for purchases and contracts
• Monitor all contracts and arrange contract review meetings to monitor suppliers and service managers
• Develop contracts database
• Maintain full record of all contracts on database
• Support procurement and business case development

Finance team management

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the finance team and any junior finance staff
• Reviewing the work of the finance team for accuracy and completeness before it is used for management reporting or external purposes
• Supporting the development and training of finance team members providing guidance, feedback, and mentoring to less experienced staff
• Providing 1:1 line management to the direct reports and lead on their annual appraisal
• Managing the finance teams workload and priorities across the month-end cycle, the year-end, and any ad hoc requirements

Systems and process improvement

• Maintaining and improving the accounting software and financial systems ensuring they are configured correctly, updated, and used effectively by the finance team
• Identifying and implementing process improvements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and speed of the finance functions output
• Supporting or leading system implementations and finance system upgrades where required

Financial Governance

• Work collaboratively with PCNs, GP practices and NHS partners to ensure strong financial governance across the federation.
• Support compliance with NHS financial standards, contractual requirements, and internal controls.
• Provide accurate financial information and advice to enable joint decision-making and effective use of NHS resources.
• Maintain robust financial records, budgets, forecasts, and reports to support operational and strategic planning.
• Monitor, identify, and record financial risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation.
• Ensure all income and expenditure is properly authorised, recorded, and reconciled.
• Support audit activity, action planning, and improvements to financial processes and controls.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and value for money in the use of NHS funds.

Person Specification

Professional skills

Essential

• Excellent computer literacy skills including knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of at least one recognised accounting package
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm to make things happen

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience in a finance function, with demonstrable experience of managing a month-end close process
• Previous healthcare account management Ideally previous experience working in the NHS or another healthcare sector
• Management accounts production: Hands-on experience of closing management accounts monthly within agreed deadlines
• Balance sheet reconciliations: Rigorous approach to balance sheet management and proven experience of maintaining clean, well-supported balance sheets
• Financial controls: Experience of implementing and operating financial controls in a business of comparable size and complexity
• VAT and HMRC compliance: Direct experience of VAT return preparation and PAYE management
• Accounting software: Proficiency in at least one major accounting platform (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Excel: Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, and financial modelling basics
• Attention to detail: The Financial Controller role requires a high level of accuracy to avoid errors in management accounts or reconciliations which have downstream consequences for financial reporting and business decisions

Desirable

• People management: Experience of managing or mentoring junior finance staff
• Experience in healthcare sector
• Experience of a statutory audit process either in practice (as an auditor) or in industry (managing the audit as the FC)

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or international equivalent).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent professional
• Management qualification.
• * Further management training and/or
• relevant managerial experience to
• post graduate diploma level.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working to
• NHS key performance and national
• standards.
• * Experience in handling confidential
• information.
• * Experience with dealing with
• patients, relatives and the general
• public.
• * Experience in managing in-patient
• and outpatient waiting lists and
• designing and implementing
• mitigating actions as required.
• * experience of analysing and
• interpreting performance data to
• support service improvement and
• operational decision-making.
• * Experience of developing and
• monitoring action plans to deliver
• performance targets.
• * Experience of managing change and
• implementing service improvements
• within a healthcare setting.
• * Experience of investigating incidents,
• complaints or service issues and
• implementing corrective actions.
• * Previous line management
• experience of staff.
• * Working Knowledge of waiting list
• systems.
• * Knowledge of NHS and aims of its
• structure.

Desirable

• Experience of working to NHS key
• performance and national standards
• within Respiratory Medicine.

Additional Criteria

Desirable

• Experience of using Power BI or other
• business intelligence tools.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or recognised MSc degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Completed RCSLT Level C/ EDS Level 5 dysphagia competencies (or above).
• Completed RCSLT NQP competencies.

Desirable

• Advanced competencies such as SVR, tracheostomy, FEES or videofluoroscopy.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an adult inpatient setting.
• Experience of working independently with adult dysphagia caseload.
• Experience of working successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of assessment and management of dysphagia, dysarthria, dyspraxia, dysphonia, and dysphasia.
• Experience working with the speciality caseload.
• Experience of holding own clinical caseload.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network (CEN).
• Experience supervising or training junior colleagues.
• Experience of working within the NHS

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Keen to embrace change and work flexibly to support the patient caseload and wider team.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to use required IT systems effectively.
• Ability to work weekends as part of a 7 day working pattern (when appropriate service delivery allows and commences).

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in more than one language (e.g. bilingual)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of secondary education including A-Level or equivalent.
• BSc or recognised MSc degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Membership of RCSLT.
• Registration with HCPC.
• Completed RCSLT Level C/Level 5 EDS dysphagia competencies (or above).
• Willingness and capability to achieve FEES interpretation and scoping competencies.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working independently with adult dysphagia caseload at a specialist level
• Significant experience of working with acute, medicine or HCOP caseload
• Significant experience of working independently within an acute hospital setting
• Significant experience of working successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Significant post-graduate training, through attendance at short courses and/or via personal study.
• Evidence of attendance at national conferences or similar.
• Demonstration of people management at either an individual or team level.
• Experience of training Speech and Language Therapy undergraduates and junior SLTs.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant CEN.
• Post-graduate education or research.
• Knowledge acquired through attendance at postgraduate specialist courses at Masters level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the strategic direction of the Trust.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Keen to embrace change consistent with delivery of service whilst keeping the patient as an individual at the centre of care.
• Punctual and reliable in service delivery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Organisational skills with the ability to organise own workload and work in a systematic way.
• Excellent time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work weekends as part of a 7 day working pattern (when appropriate service delivery allows and commences).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Horder Healthcares Private Patient Advisory Team at The Horder Centre in Crowborough. As a Private Patient Services Advisor, you will be the main point of contact for prospective private patients, guiding them seamlessly from their initial enquiry through to booking. This position is ideal for an excellent communicator who thrives on building relationships, managing multiple systems, and delivering an exceptional standard of customer service.

Person Specification

administration

Essential

• Proven customer service experience (telephone, face-to-face, and written)
• Strong IT literacy and comfort handling multiple systems
• Experience working within service performance standards
• Strong organizational and workload prioritization skills
• Confident, presentable, and professional communication style

Desirable

• Background in sales or lead conversion
• Previous experience working within a healthcare 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.

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

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Horder Healthcare all sitesDepartment: Training & GovernanceHours: 30 hours per weekReporting to: Training, Risk & Governance

Salary: BAND 7 - up to £51,931 (FTE)

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a passion for education, professional development and improving clinical practice?

Horder Healthcare is looking for an inspiring Practice Development Nurse to join our Training & Governance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing our clinical workforce, supporting colleagues to build their skills and confidence, and ensuring our patients continue to receive safe, high-quality care.

You will be a visible and credible clinical role model, working alongside our clinical teams, students, practice assessors and wider education colleagues to create an outstanding learning environment across Horder Healthcare.

As Practice Development Nurse, you will take a lead role in supporting the strategic vision for clinical education across the organisation. You will help deliver and develop:

• Clinical education and professional development
• Induction, mentoring and preceptorship
• Clinical skills and competency development
• Education and development programmes
• Skills gap analysis and competency frameworks
• Support for pre- and post-registration nursing students
• Clinical apprenticeships and learner placements
• Learning from incidents and practice improvement
• Education audits and quality assurance
• New ways of working and service development

You will work closely with our Heads of Clinical Services, Chief Nurse, clinical leads and Training & Education team, as well as external partners including higher education institutions, the ICB and NHS England.

A key part of the role will be supporting nursing students, practice assessors and staff who are new to specialist clinical environments, helping them develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in line with the NMC Standards for Education and Training (2023).

You will also provide clinical and professional advice, undertake competency assessments, support challenging performance conversations and raise concerns around competence or conduct appropriately and promptly.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing people and improving clinical practice, with the credibility and confidence to work effectively across a multidisciplinary environment.

You will need:

• Current Registered Nurse registration
• A mentorship qualification or equivalent
• A teaching qualification
• Experience of line management
• Experience of practice development and supporting organisational change
• Experience of developing and implementing new initiatives
• Experience of education audit and evaluation
• Experience of working with higher education institutions, ICBs and NHS England
• Experience of undertaking skills gap analysis and developing competency frameworks
• Experience supporting pre- and post-registration staff and colleagues new to specialist clinical environments
• The ability to advise registered staff on professional development opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to manage challenging conversations
• Strong organisational, leadership and presentation skills
• The ability to initiate, evaluate and sustain change
• Comprehensive IT skills

This is more than an education role. You will have a direct influence on the confidence and capability of our clinical teams and, ultimately, the quality and safety of patient care.

You will have the opportunity to work across our clinical services, identify opportunities for improvement, develop innovative learning solutions and help colleagues achieve their professional potential.

If you are someone who enjoys developing people, improving practice and making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

At Horder Healthcare, our people are at the heart of what we do. As a specialist orthopaedic healthcare charity, we are committed to providing excellent patient care while creating an environment where our colleagues can learn, develop and thrive.

We are proud to champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential.

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical education and practice development, and you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of clinical education at Horder Healthcare.

Person Specification

clinical support

Essential

• Current Registered Nurse registration
• A mentorship qualification or equivalent
• A teaching qualification
• Experience of line management
• Experience of practice development and supporting organisational change
• Experience of developing and implementing new initiatives
• Experience of education audit and evaluation
• Experience of working with higher education institutions, ICBs and NHS England
• Experience of undertaking skills gap analysis and developing competency frameworks
• Experience supporting pre- and post-registration staff and colleagues new to specialist clinical environments
• The ability to advise registered staff on professional development opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to manage challenging conversations
• Strong organisational, leadership and presentation skills
• The ability to initiate, evaluate and sustain change
• Comprehensive IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

TN6 1XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Horder Healthcare Role Type: Clinical Education & Development Hours: 22.5 hours per week Salary: Band 6 up to £40,129.00 (FTE)

Are you a passionate, experienced clinician looking to shape the future of healthcare through mentorship and education? Horder Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Educator to join our team, fostering a high-quality learning environment and supporting the professional growth of our clinical staff.

As a Clinical Educator, you will bridge the gap between theory and practice. You will be instrumental in developing clinical competencies, providing expert supervision, and ensuring that our learners receive the best possible support as they expand their skills within our clinical environments.

• Facilitate Excellence: Support students and healthcare staff in developing competencies aligned with professional and service requirements.
• Assessment & Monitoring: Lead competency assessments, monitor skill gaps, and contribute to clinical audits.
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a professional role model, delivering high standards of patient care and providing expert guidance to nursing students and staff.
• Quality Improvement: Collaborate with clinical managers to drive service development, audit initiatives, and clinical governance.
• Support & Mentorship: Provide constructive feedback and support to staff members, including those new to a specialty, to ensure safe and effective practice.
• Professional Development: Maintain your own advanced clinical skills and knowledge while assisting staff in their professional growth.

We are looking for a motivated and approachable professional with a positive attitude and a commitment to clinical excellence.Essential Qualifications: * Registered Nurse with current registration.

• Mentorship Qualification (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience within a clinical environment.
• Proven ability to teach, assess, and facilitate training.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in IT and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.Desirable Skills: * Post-registration qualifications or a formal teaching qualification.
• Experience in leading multi-professional teams and managing organizational change.
• Knowledge of clinical education audit and evaluation processes.

At Horder Healthcare, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We foster a workplace built on mutual respect where all employees can thrive. We value safeguarding, confidentiality, and high standards of infection prevention and control.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Horder Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

Person Specification

clinical support

Essential

• Essential Qualifications:* Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Mentorship Qualification (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience within a clinical environment.
• Proven ability to teach, assess, and facilitate training.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in IT and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.

Desirable

• Post-registration qualifications or a formal teaching qualification.
• Experience in leading multi-professional teams and managing organizational change.
• Knowledge of clinical education audit and evaluation processes.

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

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

TN6 1XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Confidentiality

- In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Patient Management

- Create opportunities to address patients care needs in the most expedient way, taking into

account that continuity of care and access to services are often in direct conflict.

- Encourage patients to be aware of the service pressures within primary care and to manage

their expectations of what we can realistically deliver in a manner that is fair and

proportionate for all care priorities.

- Make improved use of the telephone and other technologies. Encourage patients to rely on face to-face consultation only where there is a clinical need to do so.

- Communicate and reassure patients of the need to offer alternative care options where appropriate and safe to do so.

- To immediately highlight any concerns you may have in respect of safety or quality of patient care to the PCN Clinical Director/Practice Partners/PCN Manager.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

- Reporting potential risks identified

Equality & Diversity

- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

- Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

- Attend all relevant annual updates

- Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding the role and any professional development needed

- Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them

- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

- Work to practice protocols

- Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

- Communicate effectively with other team members

- Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc

- Communicate effectively with patients and carers

- Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

- Communicate effectively to outside agencies

- Contribution to the Implementation of Services

Research and Development

- Is able to identify, critically appraise and present significant events related to own performance and discuss within the clinical team.

- Actively contributes to Practice/Service/Team audit/Research activity as required.

- Instigates audit activity as required e.g. new services.

- Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.

The post-holder will:

- Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

- Participate in audit where appropriate

Important Information:

6 sessions per week

15 appointments per session

Share of visits when required (normally completed by Paramedic)

Mix of telephone, face-to-face appointments

Provide high-quality patient care

Ensure that each patient encounter is maximized to attain contractual target requirements

Work collaboratively & contribute to the management and completion of general clinical administration, including bloods, tasks, urgent enquiries, medical reports.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good written presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS skills
• Effective time management planning and organising
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

• na

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration (England)
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

• na

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Experience in development of areas of clinical expertise
• Experience of audit and improving care for patients

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

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

25 John Wilson Street

London

SE18 6PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, which provides a range of specialist services to substance users, including harm minimisation approaches, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, care planning, health education and detoxification, mindfulness and groupwork.

2. To make continuous assessments of the psychological, emotional, social, and rehabilitative needs of clients, taking into account the needs of the client, their family/carer and local community, with regular evaluation of care plans.

3. To provide case management to a defined caseload of clients, under the supervision of their manager and the multi-disciplinary team.

4. To use agreed and established outcome monitoring tools and any other relevant quality measures.

5. To manage the transfer of individuals between prisons and into the community.

6. To counsel individuals about their substance use, using motivational interviewing and other evidence-based interventions.

7. To ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively.

8. To understand and implement clinical governance.

9. To ensure the highest quality of service is delivered by following local and national quality and performance standards, guidance, procedures, and practice guidelines.

10. To ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including Incident Reporting.

11. To support the wider service with additional interventions as appropriate and with relevant training, e.g. initial clinical assessment, second signatory for controlled drugs, urine testing, dry blood-spot testing, etc.

Communication

1. To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

2. To liaise and communicate relevant information with partner agencies within local and Trust guidelines.

3. To promote an open dialogue culture, where a positive culture on improving communication and maintenance of healthy therapeutic relationships with clients are enhanced and valued.

4. To contribute to the promotion of team cohesiveness and working collaboratively with colleagues in all parts of the Trust to achieve healthy and effective communication.

5. To work collaboratively in developing professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers, ensuring a corporate approach is adopted.

Information and Resource Management:

1. To be responsible for the effective management of own caseload.

2. To maintain accurate and up to date documentation of all client records, ensuring the confidentialityof such records are in line with the Data Protection Act and local policies.

3. To adhere to all service data recording policies, such as NDTMS and TOPs.

4. To be responsible for ensuring monthly reports and other data reporting are submitted within agreed timescales.

5. To ensure that all client interaction entered onto SystmOne is accurate and timely.

6. To demonstrate responsible time management.

7. To ensure that all local and Addictions service administration systems are followed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma level or NVQ level 4

Desirable

• Motivational Interviewing/Relapse management training
• Harm reduction training

Experience

Essential

• Keeping accurate electronic records.
• Experience of conducting risk assessments and developing/reviewing careplans.
• Substantial experience in relevant role.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a secure environment / prison

KILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Knowledge of risk assessment and management.
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to use computer to access patient information and email.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure
• Sensitive to colleagues and able to promote a positive motivating environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it
• Ability to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision
• Committed to personal/professional development
• Dependable and a sense of responsibility
• Flexible approach to work with ability to prioritise workload
• Professional manner

Desirable

• Problem solving skills, stress management skills & conflict resolution skills
• Data processing and analysis

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ARC-MK

33-37 Farthing Grove

Milton Keynes

MK6 4JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical- Patient/Client Care

1. To develop and provide universal, targeted and specialist speech and language therapy services to patients with speech , language and communication needs

2. To make a differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment, leading to decisions about intervention/treatment.

3. To communicate complex condition related information, from assessment to patients/clients, carers, families and members of the multi disciplinary team/other professions.

4. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients/clients and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of he patient/clients difficulties and implications of the same.

5. To negotiate and work closely with patients/clients, carers, families, and other professionals, agreeing decision- making and prioritisation relevant to the patient/clients management, devising agreed care plans based on best practice, seeking advice from manager/supervisor for more complex cases.

6. To initiate and provide a variety of treatment options according to patients needs, including the use of interpreters as appropriate.

7. To use forms of alternative and augmentative communication e.g. signing, symbols, speech synthesisers as indicated from assessment to maximise the clients communication.

8. To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, aiming to achieve effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.

9. To adapt practice to meet individual patient/ client circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic and gender differences.

10. To form productive relationships with clients who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• successful completion of RCSLT newly qualified competencies
• Health Professions Council License to practice
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Membership of relevant CEN
• Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to developing specialism.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of developing responsibility for clinic and caseload management.
• Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
• pre school and school age experience
• secondary age experience
• special school experience
• specialist skills in dysphagia,deafness or asd( i.e ados trained)
• Appropriate experience to developing specialism.
• Evidence of developing responsibility for clinic and caseload management.

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy.
• Well developed analytical skills with use of knowledge necessary for case load management, assessment and therapy relevant to client group e.g. prioritisation
• Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients/patients.
• Ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
• Skills in handling clients/ patients with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods.
• Well-organised, reflective practitioner
• Skills in handling clients/ patients with disabilities

Desirable

• UK Drivers license & access to car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Bromley Borough

40 Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk and will be trained to the appropriate level as determined by the post.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including;

• Belonging
• Health and well-being
• Continuous learning and innovation
• Compassion

The post holder is expected to comply with all Bromley Healthcares relevant policies, procedures and guidelines; including the appropriate code (s) of conduct associated with this post.

The job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, as directed by the line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Masters qualification

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Moving and Handling and Specialist Seating expertise

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention relevant to client group
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to current practice
• Able to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

• Evidence of contributing to Audit and evaluation

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in a range of clinical settings
• Experience of multiprofessional working.
• Supervision of junior staff and students
• Full driving licence & Access to a car

Desirable

• Quality Improvement experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Central Court

1b Knoll Rise

Orpington

BR6 0JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of relevant GCSE, NVQ, GNVQ, AS and A levels
• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• MSc or equivalent experience e.g. advanced level of clinical practice / relevant postgraduate, professionally accredited courses

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience relevant to clinical area.
• In depth for nutritional assessment / nutritional screening tools.
• Knowledge of all types of nutritional support.
• Up to date with clinical developments, with evidence of contributions to clinical meetings / journal clubs.
• Working knowledge of computer programmes e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint, dietary analysis, data collection and patient information programmes.
• Evidence of clinical audit and/or research.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary team work.
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping and medico-legal issues.
• Experience of training Dietetic students.

Desirable

• Experience in HPB, Surgery, and/or Oncology.
• Knowledge of HPB Cancer pathways.
• Knowledge or experience in prehabilitation.
• Evidence of teaching groups of professionals and patients
• Evidence of ongoing regular attendance on post-graduate training courses and clinical development.
• Evidence of attendance at national conferences.
• Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA and accredited specialist training course.
• Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Organisational skills with the ability to organise own workload and work in a systematic way
• Excellent time management
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for nutrition
• Motivated to develop the service
• Flexibility in the approach to a day in the knowledge that pressure of demand and throughput of patients will impact on original aims of the day
• Work onsite due to the clinical caseload
• Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
• Commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Active member of relevant professional groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a highly specialist systemic assessment of service users and families presenting with significant and highly complex mental health and relationship issues, using the appropriate interpretations and integration of complex information from a variety of other professionals.

For further information about this post please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate degree in an appropriate mental health/social welfare profession or equivalent
• Masters/Doctoral level qualification or equivalent in Systemic Family Therapy
• Further specialist training gained through C.P.D.
• Registered with the UKCP (United Kingdom Child Psychotherapy)
• Member of AFT/IFT or similar

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience at graduate level or equivalent in a mental health or social welfare.
• Substantial experience post - qualifying as a Family Therapist, working with eating disorders.
• Experience of working therapeutically with families and children in various contexts

Desirable

• Experience of working therapeutically in a multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
• Experience of teaching and training Systemic Family Therapy to other professionals

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• A high level of skill in assessing the client system, and identifying and prioritising interactional patterns, family dynamics and context
• Highly developed communication skills in relation to complex conditionrelated conversations with children, parents, family systems, carers and professionals in other agencies
• Knowledge of Children Act, 1989/2004 and ability to work with child protection procedures.
• Organisational skills and an ability to plan and prioritise own patient workload and family sessions in the Family Therapy clinic
• Ability to interpret and act within ethical and Trust guidelines and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct
• Highly developed negotiating skills with families often in a very emotive atmosphere with multiple perspectives
• Advanced skills in report and letter writing
• Ability to work autonomously being accountable for own professional decisions
• Ability to interpret and act within ethical and Trust guidelines and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct

Desirable

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of research methodology and audit practices as practiced within clinical Family Therapy research
• Ability to train and supervise trainees and other professionals in the Systemic Family Therapy modality
• Interest in working with sexually abused children/young people and their families.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Telephone skills
• IT skills
• Current full driving license
• Advanced video skills

Disposition

Essential

• Tactful, trustworthy and sensitive to other peoples' feelings
• Calmness when dealing with conflicting pressures
• Ability to work with other professionals in multi disciplinary team

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eaglestone Health Centre, Hospital Campus

Standing Way, Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide an evidence-based assessment, treatment and advisory service to clients with neurological conditions both progressive and acquired such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinsons disease, MS, spinal cord pathologies, MND.
• To work flexibly with all other members of the multi-professional team to provide an integrated rehabilitation service to patients in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team
• To see patients in our inpatient rehabilitation ward, community outpatient clinics or other settings such as their own homes, or leisure facilities
• To manage a varied caseload comprising clients with a range of neurological diagnosis causing neurological impairments that often include musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cognitive and communication impairments as well.
• To prevent hospital admission and facilitate discharge from, for example, local HASUs discharging early supported discharge patients following stroke
• To participate in departmental continuous professional development, education and training, audit and research projects.
• To manage a complex caseload using evidence-based clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis.
• To use a patient centred, goal-orientated rehabilitation approach.
• To participate in departmental clinical supervision that is responsive and personalised e.g. can take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning, peer review, case reviews and reflective practise.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree Physiotherapy
• State registration with HCPC
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Relevant Post Registration courses or in-house training

Desirable

• Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in the UK health service or a similar health economy as a Physiotherapist.
• Significant post-registration working as band 5 or band 6 or equivalent in experience
• Experience in a variety of core areas to include Neurology, Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Care of Older people, Community, Musculoskeletal

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with students or supervising students
• Management experience of departmental duties

Skills

Essential

• Participated in some form of evidence based practice e.g. research, audit
• Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel
• Problem solving skills Able to direct own study programme. Good time management skills
• Active Involvement in CPD, appraisal schemes and supervision

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding the principles of multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Demonstrates an understanding of holistic rehabilitation of clients with complex needs and disability
• Has an understanding of the political and economic situation in relation to health and social care.
• An understanding of disability frameworks
• Ability to independently resource e.g. internet
• Able to self-motivate
• Able to prioritise