Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

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The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered general adult nurse
• Evidence of teaching and assessing
• SPC qualification in District Nursing or equivalent; demonstrating robust evidence of caseload management, community profiling and application of health needs assessment

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Proficiency in delivering high quality evidenced based care
• To be able to demonstrate continuing professional development
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a MDT setting

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a community healthcare setting
• Experience of making autonomous 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.

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Custom House Ellesmere Port

Merseyton Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 3AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Where your work helps shape the healthcare of tomorrow Are you an experienced Sonographer looking for a rewarding role? If you are an innovative individual available to work on a FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME basis, who would like to support a world class service and bring your expertise and skills in ultrasound to the team, we would like to hear from you. We can offer you to work at our St Mary's site. If you are a practitioner outside of the local area we would welcome your application and there is a very generous relocation package available to support you. You must however have extensive UK experience. What you can expect in return

• Increased annual leave with years of service
• being part of a friendly and supportive team
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Medical Ultrasound qualification

Desirable

• HCPC Registration
• Medical Ultrasound qualification

Experience

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Medical Ultrasound qualification

Desirable

• HCPC Registration
• Medical Ultrasound qualification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Medical Ultrasound qualification

Desirable

• HCPC Registration
• Medical Ultrasound qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Milton Road

Milton

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the HCA is to assist the Registered Nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the individual needs of patients and their families.

The post holder is responsible for carrying out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by an Assistant Practitioner/Registered Nurse, maintaining a high standard of quality patient care and staff morale.

***Please see the job description and person specification attached for a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role***

Person Specification

Skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills and able to prioritise
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence of personal development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an acute/critical care healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education
• Care Certificate - or must be completed within 6 months of commencement at Trust

Desirable

• Level 2 qualification in healthcare

Specific role requirements

Essential

• Team player
• Flexible
• Good time 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.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration, and provide effective handovers to the day staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support.

At our 5-bed home in Denton's Green you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, disordered eating, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Several of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community. Your role will include supporting them with their daily living meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of their home. Our young people enjoy doing activities out of the home including clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, attending youth clubs and other groups, pamper sessions and cinema trips, which you will be able to support with. At Denton's Green, we enjoy Bring your hobby to work days which includes staff enjoying their hobbies at work such as dog walking, painting, yoga, camping & bushcraft, and gardening.

Previous care experience is not essential,and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a team
• An understanding of the issues young people face

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office

Desirable

• Do you hold a full manual UK clean driving license? This must be a manual licence.

Other

Essential

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others

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

Care In Mind

Address

Rosebank Residential Service

Denton's Green

WA10 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to masters level (or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area)

Desirable

• Clinical registration with a professional body

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Practical involvement with delivering or designing PSIRF response plans
• Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and make decisions where opinions differ or where there is no obvious solution

Desirable

• Experience of managing clinical services and an understanding of the complexity of managing quality and safety in a clinical setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
• Understand the embedding and practical application of PSIRF

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Datix incident reporting system.

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 London NHS Trust

Address

Trust HQ

Southall

UB2 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree

Desirable

• Mentor Qualification
• Evidence of up-to date mandatory training.
• Evidence of continued personal professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Acute recent NHS hospital experience

Desirable

• 6 months post-registration experience
• Experience of involvement with discharge planning
• Evidence of working as part of a wider MDT

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication
• Able to work as part of a team
• Act as a facilitator and enabler with patients / carers
• Good organisational skills and able to prioritise and delegate
• Confident in dealing with difficult situations
• Able to motivate and encourage others

Desirable

• Evidence of supporting and teaching colleagues
• Experience of working closely with external providers to ensure that patients are directed to the right sort of support and services available to them
• Confident in the use of NHS IT systems

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

WARRINGTON

WA7 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information surrounding the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
• Registered Medical Practitioner

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Section 12(2) approval - At or following appointment

Experience

Essential

• Three years or equivalent medical experience which should include 6 months experience in the relevant clinical area.
• The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness
• The management of complex mental health need

Desirable

• Competence in implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
• Competence in leadership and management.

Teaching

Essential

• Competence in supervising junior medical staff.
• Teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

• Competence in teaching doctors and other clinical disciplines.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit.

Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of modern treatment options.
• The ability to make decisions, take responsibility and work independently.
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Competence in delivering treatment using models of care relevant to the post

Research

Desirable

• Published research.
• Ongoing projects

Other

Essential

• Driving licence or the ability to travel independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

80 St Stephens Road

Norwich

NR1 3RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of spinal, peripheral and systemic red flags and appropriate escalation
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of MSK conditions

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or other relevant physiotherapy qualification
• Current HPC registration
• Have an understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and their implications for clinical effectiveness/best practice
• Understanding of group/team dynamics

Experience

Essential

• Relevant pre-registration physiotherapy experience to include all core rotations (including MSK)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to present information, either written as per CSP standards or orally, in a clear and logical manner
• To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to manage time, prioritise and delegate work
• Commitment to own self development and learning, demonstrate by CPD portfolio
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
• demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to patient care

Other Requirements

Essential

• ability to work flexible hours and weekends

Desirable

• Car driver/owner

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

West London NHS Trust

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post will be based at Bedford Hospital though cross site working to Luton and Dunstable Hospital will be required.
• You will be allocated a mentor who will support you through a comprehensive induction and training and you will be required to attend a 2 day virtual course to use the Bowel Cancer Screening database.
• You would be expected to successfully complete a Specialist Screening Practitioner certificate within 12 months of employment at Liverpool John Moore's University.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered First level Nurse
• Teaching and mentoring course
• Evidence of continuing professional development in speciality.

Desirable

• Evidence of study at degree level
• Certification in Advanced Communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of clinical experience with specific experience in managing own caseload/working within a speciality.
• Application of teaching within the work area

Desirable

• Experience of providing nurse led clinics
• Participation in service development and implementation of change
• Able to analyse complex patient conditions and take appropriate action within the context of Bowel Cancer Screening

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist care
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
• Basic IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets

Desirable

• Specific knowledge relating to national policies and procedures relevant to the NHS bowel Cancer Screening Programme

personal

Essential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
• Ability to travel independently and work cross site.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

BEDFORD

MK429DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title -Senior Psychologist

Department -Clinical Services

Responsible to -Chief Operating Officer

Location - Based at our main office in Newark, with regular travel between our locations across Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire and on occasion, country wide (with ability to drive and access to own vehicle)

Hours -37.5 hours per week (additional hours, weekend and bank holiday working may be required to fulfil requirements of the post)

Salary -£67,000 per year

Job Purpose

The Senior Psychologist leads the clinical services team. The team primarily provides assessment and therapy for children and consultation and training for care teams in childrens homes. The team also promotes a trauma-informed approach in supported housing services and other YMCA services and delivers a schools wellbeing service.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and continuing to develop clinical services in therapeutic childrens residential care, ensuring high-quality assessments, therapy and therapeutic care of children in our care. This is delivered directly by the clinical services team, and indirectly through consultation with and training of care teams
• Delivery of the schools wellbeing programme, and any other therapeutic programs aligned to YMCA RHG's objectives
• People management responsibility for the psychologists and therapists in the Clinical Services team

Principal Clinical, Strategic & Operational Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for the clinical care provided by the YMCA Robin Hood Group (YMCA RHG)
• Lead the development of effective clinical governance within the YMCA RHG, including clinical audit, complaints management, policy writing and other quality assurance measures across the entire organisation
• Provide operational management to the clinical services team, undertaking regular one to ones, setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, ensuring appropriate cover, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service, whilst acting as a role model and demonstrating strong leadership
• Be responsible for workforce planning including recruitment and selection and retention within clinical services
• Take responsibility for the professional education, development, and training of all clinical staff and other staff requiring clinical support
• Maintain, develop, and nurture the current therapeutic and psychological services within Childrens Residential Care and Supported Housing, including oversight of and direct involvement in psychological assessments, placing and matching new referrals, interventions, clinical reflections and consultations to the care teams, and other associated duties
• Support the development of new services within Childrens Residential Care offering new therapeutic environments and homes, as well as additional therapeutic services for the community and other areas of the business
• Deliver the YMCA RHG schools wellbeing programme, empowering school staff to use a trauma-informed approach to support children
• Raise the profile of YMCA RHG Residential Services and Clinical Services among the wider community and professional communities, providing the highest standards of care and opportunities for shared learning and development
• Ensure that effective systems are in place to continuously review and evaluate services and to plan for improvements in relation to the Ofsted inspections and Childrens Homes Regulations, and any other regulatory bodies and requirements (including but not limited to HCPC, BACP, UKCP services or accreditations and any future CQC registration)
• Work closely with psychologists, therapists, mental health professionals, and operational professionals within our services and embed a trauma informed approach across our services, including development of further support for our staff
• Devise and deliver training and workshops to staff across the organisation.
• Represent YMCA RHG at sector/regional/national events
• Take the lead role for clinical risk management, ensuring policies and practices comply with legislation and quality standards
• Facilitate a culture of learning throughout the services

Legal Framework

Work within the parameters of the HCPC, the Childrens Home Regulations (England) 2015, the Childrens Act 1989/2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Equality Act 2010 and associated guidance including Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and Every Child Matters.

Line Management Responsibility

All members of the Clinical Services team including psychologists and/or therapists.

Responsibilities for all Staff, Casual Workers, and Managers

Ambassador for YMCA Robin Hood Group

To act as an advocate and ambassador of the group; promoting and exemplifying the groups values, mission, vision, and ethos and to positively and proactively protect the groups reputation.

Other Duties

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by your Line Manager. To work in a flexible way to ensure that workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the seniority of the post.

Discretion to Act

To exercise discretion in the performance of the duties of the post, to use best practice and to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.

Relationships and Confidentiality

To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff of the group and to keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of the group. Any breach of confidentiality will be treated seriously and may lead to dismissal.

Health and Safety

To adhere to the groups Health and Safety policies at all times.

Our Values

Character counts. We are committed to building teams of staff and volunteers who share our uncompromising dedication to supporting one another and our community.

We Seek Out

We never stop looking for ways to transform lives for the better.

We Welcome

We respect, support, and protect without fail. Everyone is included, and everyone belongs.

We Inspire

We build and rebuild peoples confidence in their own strength, and foster conviction in everyones potential.

We Speak Out

We stand up for whats right, advocate when needed, and encourage people to find the power of their own voice.

We Serve Others

We are committed to the wellbeing of others in mind, body and spirit, and to fair and equitable opportunities for all.

Our North Star An expression of our YMCAs mission, vision and values. Every team within our YMCA is united under one shared ambition our North Star. We will work relentlessly to ensure all children and young people:

• Have the developmental relationships and close connections that help them discover who they are
• Develop the strengths and abilities to shape their own lives
• Learn how to engage with and contribute to the world around them

YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to promoting diversity and practicing equality of opportunity alongside ensuring the protection of children and adults at risk. A completed application form will be required during the recruitment process and will be cross checked against the CV provided. Any discrepancies or gaps in employment will require verification as part of the offer process. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references, relevant DBS check and other pre-employment checks. To be successful in your application, you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times.

All positions are subject to subject to references, relevant DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology / Counselling Psychology / Forensic Psychology.
• Post-Doctorate training and development in specific modalities such as CBT, DBT, DDP, PACE, EMDR etc.
• Registered / accredited with a professional body e.g. HCPC.
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive Association vehicles as and when required.
• Willingness to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and to register with the DBS Update Service OR hold a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for the correct workforce plus existing registration for the DBS Update Service.

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant residential child care and social care Legislation, Government Guidance and Best Practice.
• High level working knowledge of Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• Experience and/or knowledge of at least 2 therapeutic models / clinical models that are relevant to working with children and young people.
• Qualified psychologist in a relevant field, with post-qualification experience of working with children and young people ideally with experience in residential/housing/social care settings.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and motivating a team.
• Able to demonstrate experience dealing with complex issues relating to developmental trauma, childhood abuse, and safeguarding.
• Demonstrable experience using outcome measures, evaluation and service improvement.
• Experience of managing clinical audits, evidence based practice and research, and quality assurance.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision.
• Understanding health and social care needs of looked after children, complexities of network and systems for children and families, and individualised care needs.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive psychological assessment and formulation of needs for children, and then formulate individualised treatment / intervention plans.
• Knowledge of relevant residential child care and social care Legislation, Government Guidance and Best Practice.
• High level working knowledge of Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• Experience and/or knowledge of at least 2 therapeutic models / clinical models that are relevant to working with children and young people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

YMCA Robin Hood Group

Address

YMCA Newark & Sherwood Community & Activity Village

Lord Hawke way

Newark

Nottinghamshire

NG24 4FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description attached.

• You will work at all times under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse that you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of the ward or department.
• You will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skilled acquired within the post.
• You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You should not undertake any task that you are unfamiliar with.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Has undertaken the Care Certificate
• GCSE Maths and English (Grades A* to G) or equivalent

Desirable

• L3 Health and Social Care Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum or 12 months)
• GCSE Maths and English (Grades A*-C) or equivalent

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in dealing with people who are sick and distressed or equivalent customer focused employment
• Experience of team working
• Experience of working under pressure and dealing with competing demands
• Experience of communicating with people from different backgrounds
• Basic digital skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in a healthcare role at Band 2 or equivalent e.g. carer for family member
• Experience of working in a range of healthcare settings

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge or understanding of the role which includes care related procedures, clinical observations, limited clinical duties and relevant legislation
• An understanding of the fundamentals of patient care, sucj as washing, toileting, feeding and communication

Personal Skills

Essential

• Kind and compassionate
• Clear, concise and honest communication
• Behaviour which is aligned to the Trust THRIVE 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Sonographer looking for a rewarding role? If you are an innovative individual available to work on a flexible basis, choosing to work hours that fit around your current commitments. Supporting a world class service and bring your expertise and skills in ultrasound to the team, we would like to hear from you. We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached job spec

Desirable

• Please see attached job spec

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached job spec

Desirable

• Please see attached job spec

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see attached job spec

Desirable

• Please see attached job spec

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Milton Road

Milton

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (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

• -Significant post-graduate experience in relevant specialist area
• -Practical skill & in-depth experience in a multi-disciplinary setting in relevant specialist field evidenced by a learning portfolio and leading to advanced theoretical knowledge in area/s of clinical practice
• -Significant to substantial postgraduate experience of working in a specialist capacity in multi-disciplinary teams leading to the acquisition of advanced theoretical knowledge and highly developed skills.
• -Experience of training Dietetic students
• -Evidence of relevant continued professional development in following areas
• - Clinical e.g.
• Accredited specialist training courses
• Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA
• Advanced Diploma in Dietetic Practice
• Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences
• -Teaching e.g.
• Presentation skills
• Clinical supervisory skills training for student training
• Communication skill training / counselling skills training
• Cognitive behaviour therapy training (CBT)
• -High level of dietetic knowledge gained through attendance at postgraduate specialist courses
• -In depth knowledge of research and audit
• -In depth knowledge of nutritional assessment / nutritional screening tools
• -Knowledge and experience of all types of nutritional support
• -Maintains excellent knowledge of clinical developments
• -Requires working knowledge of IT / computer programmes
• -

Desirable

• -Evidence of ongoing regular attendance on post-graduate training courses and clinical development at highly specialist level
• -Evidence of attendance at national conferences
• -Knowledge of the Strategic direction of the Trust
• -Experience of teaching professional and patient groups

Additional Criteria

Essential

• -Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• -Ability to absorb, interpret and summarise complex verbal information
• -Ability to cope with a variety of personal and professional approaches to patient care
• -Ability to discuss and influence with healthcare professionals across multidisciplinary teams and other agencies
• -Ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding in addition to any communication impairment
• -Ability to analyse, interpret and explain complex information on diagnosis, management plan and their implications in a clear and precise manner to patients, their relatives and members of the multi-professional team
• -Ability to use skills of motivation, negotiation and problem solving with colleagues, members of the multi professional team and other professionals on a daily basis
• -Ability to absorb, interpret and summarize verbal information in a pressurised clinical environment
• -Skills in planning treatment for patients with complex and changing needs
• -Ability to manage a dietetic team
• -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
• -Willingness to travel all sites as required by the job role
• -Work onsite due to the clinical caseload

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

*** Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details of this role ***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA III (or equivalent) Word Processing.
• Proven competence in various IT packages.
• Business Administrator - Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Audio typing skills.

Desirable

• RSA (or equivalent) Shorthand qualification at approx. 80wpm.
• ECDL qualification.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working at a similar level with proven admin/secretarial skills
• Experience of proven competence in minute taking.

SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to exercise initiative and work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to ensure accuracy in work undertaken.
• Tact/diplomacy.
• Awareness of pressures requiring organisational and time management skills.
• Understanding of people suffering from mental illness

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Norris Green Hub

Falklands Approach

Norris Green

L11 5BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Where your work helps shape the healthcare of tomorrow We are looking for someone to provide a professional and focused supplies service to the clinical and non-clinal teams in the hospital. Working under the supervision of the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for all duties involved in receipt, storage and management of supplies and goods.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached job spec

Desirable

• Please see attached job spec

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached job spec

Desirable

• Please see attached job spec

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see attached job spec

Desirable

• Please see attached job spec

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Surgical Centre,

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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