Job description

Job responsibilities

• To act as the first point of contact for any clinical concerns raised by any GPs and other mental health practitioners, to offer advice, support and signposting to appropriate agencies.

To support with the prevention of de/escalation to specialist/acute services and reduce inappropriate referrals to Specialist Community Mental Health Services.

To support the reduction in carer crisis, hospital admissions and inequality

Support smooth transition between Primary and Specialist Community Mental Health services when required.

Ensure service users are more quickly supported to the right service utilising the PCN social prescribers or equivalent.

Improve access to mental health services for service users and carers at the first point of contact as required.

Participate in receiving and screening referrals and complete comprehensive risk and evidenced based decisions.

To recognise and describe effectively symptoms of mental illness and distress and escalate concerns effectively and in a timely manner. This may include decisions made with SCMH GPs and social prescribers. Decisions may include signposting to the appropriate services, either within the CWPT, or externally as appropriate, and providing advice and feedback to referrers.

Utilise high level of specialist knowledge for assessment to undertake high quality Brief Solution Focused work when appropriate and facilitate referral on for appropriate treatment if required within SCMH.

To be responsible for the development and implementation of a person-centred approach to care: screening and decision making for referrals, identifying the needs of service user and their carers

To determine priority, need and plan service user intervention, where service user presentations are complex, include risk assessment and support onward referral to the appropriate service.

To record any assessment / assessment of risk and plan for each person they see on CWPT specified systems

To link in with locality place-based community mental health duty teams to discuss any open referrals or for advice.

For service users presenting in crisis, the post holder may be required to support / or in conjunction with the GP referral process to Mental Health Access Hub.

To agree with the patient brief interventions to be offered or other support such as referral to social prescribers, referral to IAPT or SCMH as appropriate

Facilitate onward referral to the Voluntary sector via social prescribers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education including minimum GCSE Grade C and above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Registered professional qualification (RMN/Social worker/Occupational Therapist)
• Evidence of an active interest in further professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working with individuals or professional groups
• Knowledge and experience in Mental health community services including, needs and interventions required for routine referrals and to have a theoretical knowledge of this

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

North Arden PCN

Atherstone

CV9 1EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

We are looking for practitioners with Professional registration in mental health nursing, social work or allied health professionals, you will need a demonstrable level of clinical experience, and to be an excellent communicator and a good team player. You will need to be passionate and committed to delivering a service to a high standard, as well as being able to work in partnership with other teams and services including the Acute Trust hospitals.

MHLT work 365 days a year and offer a 24 hour service to the Acute Trust hospitals. The Band 6 posts will require flexibility that reflects the service, that is, you will need to be able to work shifts: weekends and nights. This will be across 3 sites.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATION

Essential

• Current Professional Registration Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or comparable equivalent

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent written communications skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Range of application of skills in different practice areas
• Experience of working in mental health
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of clinical risk assessment

OTHER

Essential

• Must hold a current driving licence and have independent means of transport.

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

The Caludon Centre

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2TE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values ofAccountability, Inclusion, Compassion and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the responsibilities outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note: You must hold a full UK driving licence and be a car driver, as you will be expected to undertake home visits.

This role is not viable for sponsorship

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Broad general education including English and maths to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent academic qualification and /or equivalent level of experience of working as a Physio / OT / Rehab assistant

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in a relevant health or social care environment

Desirable

• Experience of primary care working
• Experience of working as a physio / OT / Rehab assistant
• Experience of supervising / teaching others

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the skills required for effective team working
• Understanding of rehabilitation and issues relating to promoting independence
• Awareness of the impact of ageing process
• Awareness of health and safety issues related to primary care working in particular
• Understanding of supervision
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Basic numeracy skills
• Understanding of the role of a Therapy Support technical instructor including the limitations of the role

Desirable

• Experience of working with ADL equipment

Other

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 London Community Health Trust

Address

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

Wembley

HA0 3HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through NVQ level 3 or Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply, plus knowledge of contract law acquired through short courses and experience OR Previous work experience in a contracting function: e.g. ability to interpret and develop technical and commercial specifications to support sourcing activities, experience working with end users to translate operational requirements into clear, concise procurement documentation, appraise suppliers, invite tenders & evaluate bids , terms and conditions of contract
• Proven ability to build, manage, and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to engaging diverse teams and vendors

Desirable

• Ability to work to deadlines
• Competent in the use of Microsoft products
• Proven ability to prepare documentation utilising Microsoft products that are both structurally and grammatically correct and capable of final presentation
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow work through to completion
• Ability to work positively as part of a team
• Welsh language skills are desirable
• Ability to collaborative approach to engaging diverse teams and vendors

Other

Desirable

• Ability to travel in a timely manner off site for meetings (as appropriate) throughout Wales and other parts of the UK
• Awareness of Business planning principles
• Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures including problem solving techniques
• Knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Ty Gwent

Lake View, Llantarnam

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recognised SLT degree
• Registration with Health & Care Professionals Council
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Completion of dysphagia competencies

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant post-registration education and training e.g. in Stroke, Supervision
• Member of a relevant Clinical Excellence Network

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a variety of adult clinical settings within the UK/NHS
• Experience of working and liaising with other MDT professionals
• Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions
• Able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
• Experience of supervising/ managing junior staff and students
• Experience working with adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Independent management of dysphagia caseload

Desirable

• Experience of working with a community SLT service
• Experience of establishing competencies and a training programme for junior staff
• Experience of working with adults requiring tube feeding
• Participation in audit; research projects; service development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and evidence of a specialist level of clinical expertise in relevant areas
• Good understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit
• Ability to use IT including PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
• Ability to listen effectively and provide constructive feedback to patients and colleagues.
• Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting

Desirable

• Postgraduate research in a relevant area.

Other

Essential

• Ability to assume leadership responsibilities
• Comfortable addressing difficult issues e.g. limited rehab potential; complex condition-related information to patients' families/carers

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate initiative and innovative approaches towards work.

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 London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

Deasbrook Road

Edgware

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role can be physically demanding and requires a good level of physical fitness. You will be required to engage in physical activities, move around frequently and respond to the children's needs throughout your shift.

Applications for this role will be capped, if you are interested please apply as soon as possible. Before applying please read the job description and person specification to ensure that this is a role you would be interested in and suitable for.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To have / willing to work towards Level 3 - equivalent / relevant experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to follow policies and procedures

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a recognised care setting

Other

Essential

• Must hold a full driving licence with business use.

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Gramer House

Old Farm Road

Mancetter, Atherstone

CV9 1QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifcations

Essential

• English Language at Grace C or above
• NVQ L2 in Business Admin or equivalent admin experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access
• Experience in administration and receptionist duties
• Manage own workload
• Planning and organisation skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Health Care setting or similar setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Self motivated
• Ability to analyse and act upon complex data sets
• Enthusiastic, passionate and committed to making a positive difference to the organisation. Ability to function both as a team player and self motivator.
• Ability to develop relationships and establish consensus with a variety of key players both within and external to the Health Board

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous personal development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understand business benefits supporting introduction of e-strategies, including e-tendering, auctions and catalogue management.
• Knowledge of Health Board Procurement processes/ procedures.
• An understanding of the role and function of NHS Health Boards, Health Authorities and Local Government.

Desirable

• Knowledge of best practice/ benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of e-business systems
• Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas.
• IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Ability to engage, motivate, influence individuals outside the formal area of management responsibility
• Ability to demonstrate sound analytical reasoning, effective decision making and an ability to identify and manage risks

Desirable

• Conversant in Welsh
• Familiar with integrated web based systems

Experience

Essential

• Expertise in EU procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience
• Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines, including participating, and co-ordinating costings and purchases in line with agreed revenue and capital projects
• Demonstrable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators.
• Experience of people/staff management.
• Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues
• Proven experience of handling 'complex' and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget.

Desirable

• Awareness of EFQM/Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures.
• Awareness of category management.
• Awareness of business planning principles
• Experience of managing large scale and / or complex projects.
• Track record of managing organisational and technological change

Qualifications

Essential

• MCIPs accreditation

Desirable

• Knowledge of best practice/benchmarking and performance measurement techniques
• Knowledge of e-business systems
• Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Ty Gwent

Lake View, Llantarnam

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The post holders maybe required to support other HGV services at other bases in times of need.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Dealing with customers
• Sound geographical knowledge of area served
• HGV Cat C
• HGV CPC

Desirable

• ADR Awareness

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Full Driving Licence
• Moving & Handling and Awareness of Health and Safety

Desirable

• Basic Knowledge of Vehicle Maintenance

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Llansamlet Laundry

Nantyffin Rd South

Swansea

SA79RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

We are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOG Part 1

Desirable

• MRCOG Part 2/3
• Additional relevant qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Competent to manage labour ward independently at Registrar level without direct supervision
• Able to manage common obstetric and acute gynaecological emergencies
• Evidence of understanding of audit principles, clinical governance and patient safety
• UK experience at Obs & Gynae Registrar level

Desirable

• Completion of Obs & Gynae audit
• Teaching, presentation, research experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills in English
• Evidence of good team working skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• RCOG Basic Surgical Skills course
• RCOG ROBuST Course
• ALSO / MOET COURSE

Other

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values.

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities: • To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others’ workload in the day-to-day allocation of work. • To deputise when required in the team manager’s absence and delegate appropriately to other medical staff. • To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. • To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes. • To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing, and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust’s risk register. • The post holder will support the development of the Autism/ADHD service, working alongside the multidisciplinary specialist team. They will contribute towards assessment and relevant investigations and supervising MDT colleagues. They will produce reports to contribute to statutory work including EHC plans. • Leverage opportunities to develop the integrated multidisciplinary Neurodevelopmental service across BHR • Provide a high quality, accessible, timely, efficient, effective, comprehensive and specialist Neurodevelopmental service for children and young people, their carers/parents and families. • Provide and/or support the provision of evidence-based assessment and clinical management for service users. This will include providing highly specialist assessment and contributing to multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of children and young people referred to the Autism service. • Responsible for assessment, treatment, and systemic outcome measurement in the specialist care pathway • Contribute to coordination and service development within the Neurodevelopmental service • Managing waiting list within specialist care pathway and ensuring waiting lists are at clinically safe level. Prioritise resources in line with clinical needs

Clinical Skills:

• To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for their own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols. • The post holder will have full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council (GMC). • Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses, workshops, study, and in-house training programmes. • To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients. • To be able to assess and develop care plans to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. • To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies. • To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life. • To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence-based practice, literature, and peer review.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.
• On the GMCs Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
• CCT/CCST or equivalent accreditation in Community Paediatrics or equivalent training and experience.

Desirable

• Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics
• MSc in relevant area e.g. CCH / Neuro-disability

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics.
• 3 years Higher Specialist Training, including 2 years in Community Paediatrics, or is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
• Training in Neurodisability
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training.
• Valid BLS Training

Desirable

• Experience working in NHS
• Wider experience, research, and training, in providing community paediatric service
• Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Acorn Centre

Romford

Essex

RM7 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a varied, high-impact role requiring strong analytical and communication skills, confidence in building productive relationships across organisational boundaries, and the ability to manage changing priorities. If you are motivated by user-centred improvement and want to help shape a national digital service that supports learning and patient safety, we would welcome your application.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Post-graduate degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Applied knowledge in human factors and the user-centred design process to product and service design in an iterative development environment
• Experience analysing both quantitative and qualitative data to produce UX artefacts.
• Experience of developing and conducting usability testing sessions.

Skills and Capabilities

Essential

• Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
• User research methodologies

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do. Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office

Nationally

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See main duties

To have the skills necessary to use the BSPS LIMS system (Winpath Enterprise) for data entry, result entry, report authorisation and accessing older authorised reports.

To use the ipassport document control software package to record training and competency + access controlled documents

Person Specification

Attitude, Behaviour and Values

Essential

• Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• Supports learning and development of self and others
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Always puts patients first and customer service focused

Desirable

• already works within NHS setting

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential

• At least 5 GCSE's or NVQ to level 2 or equivalent qualifications
• I.T systems including Microsoft packages

Desirable

• NVQ to level 2 or higher qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an admin team
• helpdesk experience

Desirable

• Use of BSPS LIMS e.g. Winpath Enterprise to include accessing patient results and data entry.
• Customer service experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines, well organised and flexible.
• Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative
• Written and verbal communication skills including a clear concise and polite telephone manner
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all members of staff.
• Good computer skills and proficient with Microsoft package

Desirable

• Advanced experience with using MS package
• Analytical skills in collecting, analysing information and make informed decisions

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Hospital

Guildford road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder along with team leaders, will oversee the daily running of a new Central Digital Wound Hub (CDWH). The post holder will ensure the implementation of standard operating procedures for the different surgical specialisms, provide assurance of clinical reviews and overview of outcomes, develop a clear referral pathway (using EPIC) and have responsibility to ensure clinical concerns are appropriately escalated and actioned with the multidisciplinary team.
• Will be responsible for actively supporting the Trust SSI lead for SSI surveillance team and team leads, ensuring accurate and timely data for mandatory and voluntary surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance across the organisation including all hospital sites (Guys, St. Thomas. Evelina, Royal Brompton, and Harefield hospitals), whilst also delivering the service for external partner organisations.
• Actively support the CDWH and SSI team to deliver clinically driven quality improvement projects, resources, network events, service evaluations, innovation and research for SSI surveillance internally and externally.

Clinical

• • To oversee the daily running of the Central Digital Wound Hub to ensure patients are reviewed and responded to in a timely manner on the digital remote wound platform (Isla).
  • To support and line management of junior colleagues for optimal review patient submission on Isla for a seven-day and out-of-hours service.
  • To provide timely review of patient submissions to the Central Digital Wound Hub, ensuring appropriate reassurance, advice and/or referral as required.
  • To ensure early identification of patients who require MDT escalation for infection or delayed wound healing, and action this or support junior staff in doing so.
  • To ensure information on clinically relevant information on community treatment is recorded for visibility and optimal care delivery.
  • To collect and/or oversee data on clinical outcomes.
  • To identify areas for improvement in relation to the Central Wound Hub and work with the Trust Lead for SSI to deliver an improvement plan, using appropriate methodology.
  • To participate in research studies as required.
  • To work within the SSI team providing specialist input in SSIS data collection, handling ensuring correct completion of surveillance forms or electronic surveillance data platforms
  • To undertake audit in relation to SSIS and to ensure audit documentation is completed correctly.
  • To work autonomously managing a case load of defined group of patients ensuring close surveillance is undertaken to identify Surgical Site Infections (SSI) and determine incidence and prevalence of infections
  • To promote a patient focused approach to care ensuring high standards of surgical care are followed and in collaboration with all relevant health care guidelines
  • To support the Lead Nurse in the initiation of appropriate actions to enable all grades and disciplines of staff to prevent SSI
  • To assess surgical patients to identify signs of infection and initiate interventions to prevent or mitigate infection or wound healing issues
  • To support, encourage and advise (as required) staff on the management of patients who develop
  • Participate in data entry and coding
  • Participate in telephone and remote digital post discharge follow up surveillance
  • To provide information to patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified in relation to infection surveillance
  • To provide specialist nursing input in the identification, prevention and monitoring of SSI
  • To support the Infection control surveillance lead nurse in the review of microbiological data to evaluate the efficiency of an intervention and plan future practice in consultation with relevant clinical leads
  • Support general enquiries relating to SSIS from patients, staff and the general public always acting appropriately, sensitively and professionally to ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
  • To collaborate with the SSI team to investigate potential outbreaks
  • Collaborate and support surgical teams in providing information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle and actions to reduce surgical site
  • To report any unsafe infection prevention and control practices to the ward staff and/or the IPC team.
  • To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with patients, health professionals in relation to surgical site wound surveillance.
  • To support the Infection control surveillance lead nurse in ensuring that national mandatory surveillance data collection targets are met and data is collected, inputted and followed up by the Surveillance Team in a timely and efficient
  • To maintain effective communication within the SSIS, IPC, Intravenous Access Devices and Tissue Viability teams and with the wider
  • To support the Trust Lead for SSI Surveillance, Research and Innovation in assisting clinical teams in the formulation and initiation of appropriate strategies or action plans required to minimize the risk of SSIs.

Management

• Provide clinical support for junior colleagues, including ongoing training needs and development, providing consistency even when working remotely.
• Review shift rotas for the Central Digital Wound Hub, ensuring adequate cover for a seven-day service including out-of-hours.
• Assist Trust and team leaders as to deliver and manage quality improvement projects.
• Attendance of clinical governance meetings for relevant surgical directorates, if required.
• To organise network surgical specialism meetings (external) alongside SSI team colleagues.
• Identify technical issues and work with Isla to resolve this in a timely fashion.
• Maintain accurate records of the SSIS ensuring that confidentiality is
• To liaise with the SSIS Team and external agencies to ensure that appropriate Trust data is provided to UKHSA
• To maintain a flexible approach to the role and ensure provisions on an efficient and effective service within agreed
• Supervision responsibility for junior SSI Team members
• Act as a facilitator and change agent enabling clinical staff to embrace strategies for
• Prioritise workload taking into account varying demands and
• Identify problems related to the prevention of SSIs and be involved in developing improved methods of work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Develop and maintain optimal relationships with lead clinicians, senior nursing staff, clinical audit leads the infection and prevention control teams, microbiology teams and those involved in SSI surveillance.
• To support and work collaboratively with SSI Team colleagues in the production of logical, structured written reports for relevant clinical staff, the trust Infection Control Committee SSIS committee and the Trust Infection Control and Decontamination Assurance Committee (TICDAC).

Clinical Research, Audit, Quality & Education

• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the validity of patient information collected by clinical teams for the surveillance programme within the Trust alongside SSI team
• Take responsibility for ensuring the standard of data collection by the SSI team and data entry is accurate and
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, service evaluation, innovation and research as requested by the Trust SSI Lead.
• Work with clinical areas where SSIS in undertaken in identifying the education
• To organise and deliver, with support from the Infection control surveillance lead nurse, the feedback of SSI surveillance results to clinical teams; to review results and where appropriate agree
• To participate in the training and development of the SSI team and the wider surgical teams

e.g. UKHSA SSI surveillance training.

• To participate alongside SSI team colleagues, in education of clinical and non-clinical teams at Infection Control Awareness days, Infection control link practitioners' course and meetings and Quarterly Infection control
• Incorporate UKHSA guidelines, NICE guidelines, and other public issues into guidance and advice for all staff in consultation with clinical leads and the SSIS lead nurse
• Critically appraise and evaluate IPC practice around SSI through a structured audit programme designed to reduce
• Acts as a facilitator in relevant clinical trials related to
• Present clinical findings at and attendance at conferences nationally when required
• Develop and improve own competence in a structured way through self-assessment, education, self-directed learning and conferences

Person Specification

Professional / Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc / 1st Degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/ training and experience
• Post graduate certificate in specialist area, e.g. infection link practitioner course, surveillance or audit skills etc.
• Professional knowledge acquired at diploma / degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses
• Mentorship Course

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in Infection Control, e.g. ENB 329, Diploma/Degree/ in Infection Control/Microbiology or Implementation Science or equivalent knowledge and Skills

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical experience.
• Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level.
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy.
• Experience of audit, research & evidence based care.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused.
• Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.
• Current, relevant and consolidated experience in Surveillance.
• Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Leadership skills.
• Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex Situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
• Developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching staff how to identify and manage patient risk to avoidable harm.
• Ability to clinically lead and influence staff.
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research.
• Ability to carry out audit and research.
• IT Skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS word, Microsoft)
• Presentation skills.

Desirable

• Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings.
• Undertaken clinical and nursing research.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations e.g. clusters of infection that involve staff from all levels within an Organisation..
• Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully.
• Knowledge of quality standards & NICE / DH recommendations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the National agenda related to surgical site infection.

Additional Information

Essential

• Creative, lateral thinker with sensitivity based on knowledge.
• Diplomatic, flexible and positive approach to work.
• Good health/attendance record.
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends.
• Strong team player.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Knowledge Training & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate a knowledge of reablement
• Previous healthcare experience
• Experience working in a team
• Commitment to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through training opportunities.

Desirable

• Previous experience in acute settings.
• Previous experience in community reablement team

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 and willingness to undertake further study to develop own skill and gain a NVQ Level 3
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G/3-1) as a minimum
• Care Certificate or willing to undertake on the job training

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal) skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Proficient in use of IT
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the city of Salford and Trust footprint in line with service needs

Desirable

• Evidence of the acquisition of relevant skills associated with the role i.e. physical observations.

Driving License

Essential

• Hold a full driving license and have the use of own vehicle

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

5th Floor St James House

Pendleton Way

Salford

M6 5FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting

Desirable

• Enhanced clinical skills such as Venepuncture, ECG, Cannulation
• Physiological Observation monitoring competence

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working within a hospital environment

Desirable

• Experience of audits
• Experience of ordering and stock control

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Good communication (written and verbal 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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lanceburn District Nurses

St James House

Salford

M6 5FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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