Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for ensuring that the relevant documentation: monitoring forms, checking deliveries and all other HACCP monitoring systems are completed and filed accordingly and take corrective action where necessary

Loading frozen food into a regeneration oven

Distribution of meals, provisions, and equipment within the department

To clear all customer meal items e.g., crockery, cutlery, food waste from the caf area

Carry out general cleaning tasks following departmental policies and procedures.

To work flexibly and in accordance with duty rotas and work schedules

To stand in for other FMCAs as required

To liaise and communicate effectively with ward teams and other disciplines

Assist in other areas within the catering department as and when required to meet service needs. This may involve travelling to another Mersey Care site

General cleaning of all areas associated with the catering department using materials/chemicals/equipment for the job, wearing the specified personal protective clothing and completing cleaning schedule documentation.

Responsible for practicing good hygiene and health & safety within the department in accordance with current Food Safety and Health & Safety Legislation.

Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene by wearing clean and protective clothing in accordance with food safety legislation and health & safety policies

Collection, removal, and disposal of waste material in line with the Trust Waste Management policy including cleanliness of waste receptacles.

To attend Food Safety Training to include Induction, Annual Food Hygiene Refresher Training, Trust Mandatory Training as and when required.

As part of this role you may be required to work in the on site caf and drive a Trust vehicle with emergency food supplies to other Mersey Care sites

Front of house:

Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner

Handling cash and operating the cash register.

Maintaining and clearing the used crockery and cutlery in the restaurant.

Cleaning tables and service areas within the restaurant area.

Replenishing condiments, confectionary and drinks in the restaurant.

To assist in preparing venues for hospitality events.

Vending:

To fill and rotate stock Trust owned vending machines on a daily basis.

To remove, count and document cash takings from trust owned vending machines

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Able to function as a member of a team and support the management objectives of the department and Trust.
• Able to deal with requests from service users, managers and staff in a friendly and helpful way.
• Flexible.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to carry out manual tasks.

Desirable

• Able to maintain accurate records.

Knowledge / Expereince

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar catering role
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience of dealing with people/patients
• Experience of working in a multi-skilled environment
• Previous experience within this type of role is desirable although full training will be given.

Qualifications

Desirable

• NHS experience and training in safety, health and catering
• CIEH Foundation Certificate level 2/Intermediate in Food Hygiene, or equivalent.

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

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

Hollins Park Hospital

Hollins Lane

Warrington

WA2 8WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a nursing (mental health) qualification and registration with the NMC.

Skills

Essential

• Significant post registration experience of working with service users who have mental health difficulties who experience psychosis.
• Community post requiring a car driver with a valid driving licence and business insurance.

Experience

Essential

• Male candidate.
• Experience of co-ordinating care for people with complex mental health needs, or a strong interest in this.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of delivering a range of different interventions for people with experience psychosis.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 relating to community work.

Values Based

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Assertive Outreach Team

Asket Croft, Asket Place

Leeds

LS14 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate successful completion of Foundation competencies
• 4 Months+ NHS Experience

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in Audit and Research projects
• Preferably 6 months experience in General Medicine

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Medical Qualification
• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher professional qualification (Or Part) MRCP Part 1 or Part 2

Other

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• ALS

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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for full list of responsibilities:

The post-holder may be required to undertake additional duties according to workload and staffing needs and must be flexible and adaptable outside clinical session hours.

Provide high-quality, patient-centred general medical services while contributing to the clinical leadership, strategic development and effective management of the GP practice.

Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider PCN and multi-disciplinary team

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Take responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the organisation

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) in the partnership

Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the organisation including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

Ensure compliance with relevant NHS contractual requirements, CQC standards, GMC guidance and applicable legislation.

Provide proactive leadership to the organisation, patients and their carers.

Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation.

Participate in practice meetings and contribute to effective communication and decision-making between partners and staff.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills - see full list in JD

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and EMIS clinical system knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to discuss cases with clinical colleagues
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understanding of the safeguarding adults and children
• Experience of medicines management

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• Full GMC and Performers List registration
• Appropriate medical defence indemnity
• Evidence of current validation/appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Minimum of three years as a salaried GP
• A good understanding of the primary care contract
• Good understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced services
• Experience of medicines management
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice

Desirable

• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Project lead as required with PCN, CQC, ICS/ICB and QOF

Personal qualities - see full list in JD

Essential

• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with robust problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Motivated, forward thinker

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

Somerford Grove Practice

Address

Somerford Grove

London

N16 7UA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

When applying for this position, please be aware that you must be able to attend the following interview dates and all six days of training course:

• Interviews are scheduled to be held Tuesday 24th November Thursday 26th November and Wednesday 2nd December Thursday 3rd December.
• There will beDay and Evening appointments available.
• The five-day training course is scheduled to be held at Penryn University
• You will need to attend an Induction Day (Saturday 9th January 2027 at Roche / TBC at Penryn)
• The 5 day training dates are 23rd, 24th January, 30th Janurary, 6th and 7th February 2027

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE ALL OF THE TRAINING DAYS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS INTAKE. FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES MAY ARISE IN YOUR AREA IN THE NEAR FUTURE

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Full driving licence held for at least one year, with no more than 6 current penalty points.
• Have a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use.

Desirable

• Current advanced driving qualification.
• Up to date First Aid Qualification.

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to role)

Essential

• Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to role)

Desirable

• Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to role)

Skills, knowledge, ability

Essential

• Commitment to volunteering for a minimum of 12 hours a week.

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

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cornwall

Cornwall

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Planning and Organisational Duties

Manage the unit in the absence of the Unit manager in co-ordinating the activities of the Unit team and deploying resources effectively. Implements best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.

Allocates staff according to patient needs, skill mix and individual learning needs of staff.

Reviews and adjusts staff rosters in accordance with unit/organisational requirements.

Ensure that effective communication is maintained both within the unit itself and with other relevant external agencies or individuals to ensure the management of the service meets the demands.

Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.

Recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/management team as necessary.

Deputise for the unit lead as requested at meetings and other events.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

Provide support to organisation in maintenance of equipment to ensure quality control standards are met.

Patient related duties

Perform a comprehensive assessment of the patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery in accordance with their individual health care needs and varying level of complexity.

Ensure the accurate maintenance of records is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards. Collect, analyse and evaluate information, report and act in accordance with unit protocols and guidelines.

Maintain effective communication, both written and verbal with all professional colleagues, hospital departments and other agencies.

Maintains good relationships through effective communication by addressing people regardless of discipline in a responsible and appropriate manner.

Actively encourages, in an understanding and sensitive manner, the participation of the relatives in the planning and implementation of care.

Work in close collaboration with members of multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient needs are met.

Undertakes investigative procedures in accordance with unit guidelines. Interpreting and acting upon results as appropriate.

Maintains safe administration of medicines, concordant with the NMC and trust policies.

Supervise and direct the work of more junior staff by taking responsibility in ensuring that instructions regarding on-going patient care needs are followed.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Responsibility to maintain their professional accountability through the practice of safe standards in compliance with the NMC Code of Conduct.

Records and reports untoward incidents to the unit manager and in their absence, actively carries out steps to minimise further risk as advised.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

Ensure effective communication is maintained both within the unit itself and with other relevant external agencies or individuals to ensure the management of the service meets the demands.

Maintain effective communication, both written and verbal with all professional colleagues, hospital departments and other agencies in co-ordinating the overall management of the patients needs.

Maintains good relationships through effective communication by addressing people regardless of discipline in a responsible and appropriate manner

Responsibility for Finance

Contribute to ensuring the effective use of all resources.

Assist in the maintenance of the stock and equipment requisitioning within the due economy. Bring to the attention of the unit manager any potential efficiency savings or anticipated budgetary pressures.

Request and authorise the booking of additional staff to cover sickness/absence in agreement with the Unit Manager.

Responsibility for Human Resources

In the absence of the senior nurse, manages the unit including the supervision of staff, ensuring that Trusts policies and procedures are adhered to.

Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff.

Ensure Trust policies and procedures are adhered to on the Unit.

Participate in the PDR process, undertaking the PDR of staff as required by the unit manager, identifying staffs strengths and weaknesses and to provide support and counselling as necessary.

Participates in the management of sickness and absence and escalates appropriately.

Plans, supervises and monitors staff rostering to facilitate maximum care delivery in line with Improving Working Lives initiatives.

Assist the Unit Manager in ensuring all newly appointed staff receive an induction to the unit and obtain mentorship as appropriate.

Person Specification

Additional

Essential

• Able to work day/evening/night duty over a 7 day week
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date clinical nursing knowledge relevant to the speciality.

Skills

Essential

• Specialist nursing skills relevant to the ward
• Leadership
• Clinical teaching and assessment skills
• Basic ward management skills

Desirable

• Audit.
• Research awareness.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience relevant to the clinical speciality of the ward
• Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
• Regularly in charge of ward.
• NHS experience at Band 5 level

Desirable

• Auditing standards of care.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant branch)
• Evidence of continuing professional development since registration

Desirable

• Leadership qualification (e.g. LEO)
• Post reg diploma relevant to the speciality
• Teaching/assessing certificate.

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide senior, pragmatic and timely ER advice and coaching to managers and leaders across UHN, ensuring consistent application of policy, procedure and employment law.
• Lead, develop and line manage the Employee Relations team, creating a supportive environment that enables high performance, learning and continuous improvement.
• Hold a portfolio of highly complex and sensitive casework, including leading/overseeing investigations and supporting managers at all stages of ER processes.
• Build strong relationships with Staff Side and staff networks; lead effective liaison, consultation and negotiation to support partnership working.
• Oversee legal risk management for Employment Tribunal claims, including preparation of documentation and bundles and liaison with solicitors as required.
• Lead Trust-wide ER initiatives, service planning and KPI/performance reporting, using insight and trend analysis to target interventions and build manager capability.
• Ensure ER practice supports Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and contributes to delivery of UHNs Just Culture and People Strategy objectives.
• Support governance requirements, including information governance, record management, FOI/SAR responses (as relevant to the ER portfolio), and data quality.
• Deputise for the Head of People Partnering as required, including attending People Leadership Team meetings when requested.

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
• CIPD membership (Chartered status or equivalent).
• Significant, highly specialist knowledge and experience of Employee Relations, including up-to-date employment legislation and case law.
• Proven experience of leading and developing a team, including performance management, coaching and capability building.
• Extensive experience of managing complex and sensitive ER casework, including investigations and supporting panels.
• Experience of working constructively with Staff Side/Trade Unions and influencing outcomes in challenging situations.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills, able to provide insight, trend analysis and clear recommendations.
• Commitment to, and ability to role model, UHN values and a restorative, compassionate approach.
• Flexibility to work across both Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital sites as required.

• Working towards CIPD Fellowship.
• Experience of working across multiple organisations or within a complex healthcare setting.
• Advanced Excel skills for analytical reporting and report design.

• A senior leadership opportunity to shape and modernise Employee Relations across UHN and help embed a restorative Just Culture.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a wide range of staff benefits.
• Generous annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays) and options for flexible working, where service needs allow.
• A strong commitment to learning, development and continuous professional development.
• The opportunity to work in partnership with clinical and corporate leaders, Staff Side, and wider People Services colleagues to improve colleague experience and patient care.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
• Member of Chartered Institute of Personal Development status
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Working towards Fellow of Chartered Institute of Personal Development status

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge of Employee Relations
• Up-to-date knowledge of interpreting complex legislation & developing robust resolutions
• Interprets employment legislation and case law, provides authoritative advice on specialist HR issues
• Experienced People Manager and able to motivate and manage a team of professionals
• Understanding of collaborated services working across multiple organisations, preferably in a healthcare setting
• A level of customer service to be able to assist patients or public making there way around the hospital
• Aware of the core principles of a Just Culture and has the skill and passion to implement the cultural aspects of the approach.

Skills

Essential

• Advanced keyboard and report writing skills
• Advanced analytical skills to identify and prioritise key actions that will deliver greatest value and problem solving
• Ability to actively respond to complaints, write reports; where there are frequent interruptions for advice/queries
• Advanced written communication skills: ability to convey highly complex information in a way that is understood by a range of target audiences.
• Able to withstand long periods of demand for support from colleagues who are emotionally impacted.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time for example, when presenting/facilitating sessions, writing reports and analysing data.

Desirable

• Advance excel skills for analytical reporting and report design

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 27th or 28th October at Liverpool Speke – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse Adult or Paediatric Nurse
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in allied health or related field OR job-related experience equivalent to degree level knowledge.
• Demonstrable post graduate equivalent level specialist experience in leadership and management.
• Ability to travel independently across the UK to various locations. You will be provided with notice to allow for your journey planning.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of proven leadership and management experience in an acute hospital setting relevant to donation such as ICU, theatres or an emergency medicine department
• Experience of working within the Organ Donation Service as a DTC within the last 5 years.
• Awareness of current professional issues and developments within co-ordination, nursing and the NHS.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Experience of implementing effective change within teams / across an organisation.

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

Liverpool Centre

Liverpool

United Kingdom

L24 8RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR BLUNSDON SURGERY

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person who has worked with the public and has good computer skills to join our friendly Practice team.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Manager

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense. A proactive approach to change.

Excellent communication skills.

Be able to work additional and flexible hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Booking and updating appointments

Dealing with incoming calls from patients, doctors and hospital departments.

Providing patients with prescriptions upon collection.

Liaising with patients, doctors and hospital departments.

Administrative support to the Practice as appropriate.

The successful candidate should preferably have:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

High attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Flexible approach

Team player with ability to work without direct supervision

Previous Reception/Customer Service experience

Relevant qualification would be beneficial however not essential.

27 hours per week.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of:
• Face to face customer service
• Telephone call handling
• Using computer systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Westrop Medical Practice

Address

Blunsdon Surgery

36 Berton Close

Blunsdon

Swindon

SN267BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.

We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification

Professional/ Statutory Registration

Essential

• State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK.

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

• BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate study

Previous experience

Essential

• Applies and effectively utilises professional and technological knowledge across a broad range of themes associated with role to support and enhance the patient care pathway - using specialist knowledge gained from training, courses and or experience including Master's level or equivalent.
• Experience in a broad range of imaging modalities - to include Emergency Department imaging (including out of hours), Fluoroscopy and Operating Theatre environments.
• Experience and ability to supervise, mentor and support junior staff and students.
• Experience in leadership, co-ordinating theatres and mobiles or deputising in the absence of a superintendent.

Desirable

• Recent clinical experience at senior Radiographer level in an acute healthcare setting.
• Clinical audit experience and implementation of audit findings / involvement in clinical governance.
• Experience in clinical evaluation of technology and procurement processes.

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of delivering potentially complex or sensitive information to patients and can identify and overcome barriers to effective communication.
• Exemplary professional appearance and approach and effective advocate for patients.
• Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and promote effective working demonstrating strong multidisciplinary team-working skills.
• Acquire diagnostic images with a high degree of physical skill and accuracy to fulfil the entirety of the patient pathway including positioning for the full range of patient presentations, intravenous cannulation and equipment function with a high degree of precision, considering patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017.
• Able to effectively plan and prioritise patient workload, recognising when to seek support to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Experience operating full range of radiographic equipment including over-couch tubes, mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines (motorised and non-motorised).
• Participate and supervise others in the safe use of equipment demonstrating responsibility for specialist and expensive equipment including over-couch tubes, mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors, mobile x-ray machines (motorised and non-motorised) and accessory equipment.

Desirable

• Contribute to discussion and clinical implementation of department policies and procedures related to role offering proposes changes relative to experience.
• Able to demonstrate leadership potential / specialist expertise.

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

Cross-site

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

SALARIED GP JOB DESCRIPTION

ADDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

We are a GP practice based in New Barnet with 9600 patients. There are 3 partners and 3 salaried GPs.

Responsible to: Partners

Days of Work: to be decided

Hours of Work: up to 6 sessions a week

Location: Addington Medical Centre, 46 Station Road, New Barnet, EN5 1QH

Role Summary: The post-holder will provide general medical services managing a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients

Probation Period: 6 months

Contract type: permeant

Notice Period: 6 weeks

Annual Leave: 6 weeks pro rota

Study Leave: one week pro rota

Main purpose of the role: To support the GP partners, to manage the clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas, assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list and teaching and training.

Clinical responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations and emergencies, telephone consultations and queries, triaging, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, patient test results, patient medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice, referral letters NHS/private, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner;

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation;

Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;

Collecting data for audit purposes;

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities with the Practice:

Teaching and training of doctors and nurses;

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice;

Keep a portfolio;

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

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records;

Attending training, Practice Meetings and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality

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

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

Health & Safety

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

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines;

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills;

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

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

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

Personal/Professional Development

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

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

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

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues, quality and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews

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

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

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

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. He/she will also contribute to the overall team-working of the Practice putting the needs of the Practice first.

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members;

Communicate effectively with patients and carers;

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

Contribution to the planning and implementation of services

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance;

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

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Work with the Partners and Management Team to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.

Contribute towards the development and implementation of new standards, policies and procedures that are/will be required of GP Practices now and in the future .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post graduate qualification in General Practice MRCGP/MRCP
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• EMIS Web

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

Addington Medical Centre

Address

46 Station Road

New Barnet

Barnet

Hertfordshire

EN5 1QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

1. To be a key senior member of the triage team, with responsibilities including

a. Supporting assistant psychologist/students in triage work

b. Attending triage meetings and contributing to key decisions regarding patient referral management, eligibility, assigning priority and allocation to clinicians/pathways.

c. supporting triage delivery where there is biopsychosocial complexity, risk of suicide and vulnerability. This will include direct patient consultation/assessment and formulation, supporting decisions regarding who is best paced to meet clinical need and MDT liaison.

d. Liaison with community services, palliative care, GPs, internal referrals including medical MDTS, CNSs, AHPs, and other GSTT psychology pathways

e. Supporting our admin/support colleagues regarding wait list management, patient queries and operational pathways as needed.

2. To provide specialist psychological assessments of patients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved as necessary.

3. To collaboratively formulate and implement plans for the psychological management of a patients psychological adjustment and mental health problems using a range of approaches, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of their problems, and employing methods based upon available current evidence of efficacy and effectiveness, across the full range of care settings.

4. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

5. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

6. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by creative and flexible psychologically based care plans.

7. To provide specialist psychological advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

8. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.

9. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. You will support triage practices that adopts the principles recommended by Staying Safe from Suicide: Best Practice Guidance for Safety Assessment, Formulation and Mangement (NHSE 2025). It acknowlegdes that suicidal thoughts and behaviours fluctuate and can change quickly. The intention is to keeple people safe from suicide through collaborative engagement with the person, using a trauma informed, personalised and holistic approach.

10. To act as care coordinator of a persons psychological care in cancer, and consulting with internal; and external professionals/agencies to help support a persons mental health needs

11. To communicate in a respectful, considered, timely, and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.

Teaching, training, and supervision

1. To deliver training packages when indicated.

2. To support MDT/ referrers through consultation regarding individual patients care and contribution to learning/training sessions for referrers regarding POST processes and work.

3. To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a senior applied psychologist.

4. To gain any additional highly specialist experience and skills relevant to applied psychology and/or the service (as agreed with the professional psychology manager).

5. To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision and to provide reflective practice or supervision to other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

6. To provide professional and clinical supervision of junior colleagues.

7. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of clinical, health and/or counselling psychology, as appropriate.

8. To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

1. To support the early intervention part of our service: may include
   1. Develop and implement psychoeducation workshops for patients
   2. Support education and training for referrers
   3. Contribute to pathways that support referrers to complete Level 2 psychological assessment and make onward decisions around psychological support
   4. Contribute to resource development and co production of resources to support patients to navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis, treatment decisions and impacts of treatment/surgeries,

2. Support triage SOP/process development and implementation including risk and documentation processes.

3. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

4. To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and developing the psychology service.

Research and service evaluation

1. To contribute to the development of services, both locally and nationally, through initiating, undertaking and supervising complex service evaluation and audit.

2. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

3. To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision.

4. To ensure that comprehensive service evaluation is undertaken including ascertaining the views of service users and referrers to the service along with senior team.

5. To initiate, design and recruit to psychological research studies within the context of the Team and assist with writing up.

6. To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through publications in peer reviewed journals and oral presentations internally and at national and international conferences.

7. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

General

1. To have established an area of specialist clinical or research skills relevant to work within the adult cancer setting through personal development plans agreed with the post-holders manager.

2. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and service managers.

3. To have developed skills in clinical supervision, in selection and recruitment, and in other areas of service development appropriate to the post, through attending relevant courses and through collaboration with more senior colleagues.

4. To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional and clinical supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of applied psychology and related disciplines.

5. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the Health Care Professions Council, British Psychological Society, and Trust policies and procedures.

6. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.

Person Specification

Training & qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in counselling/clinical psychology (or its equivalent) Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Specialist training in ACT, CFT and/or CBT

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Knowledge of how power may be exercised in discriminatory ways within healthcare, and to show skill in addressing acts of discrimination at the level of the individual and organisation.
• Substantial experience of working at the highly specialist level with clients presenting with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
• Experience of highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, (including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient), life course and presenting problems.
• The ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, and behaviours that may appear threatening or unsafe
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care, using formulation and intervention in a thoughtful and timely way, and liaising with the wider medical teams when necessary. .
• Experience of managing a complex and busy caseload and responding to urgent requests for support/help from colleagues.
• Experience of representing psychological therapy within an MDT, showing respect for different approaches and a desire to work to collaboratively and enhance team cohesion and support.

Desirable

• Experience of working in cancer and palliative care/or physical health care setting
• Experience of working with anticipatory grief, mourning and loss in a physical health context of care.
• Experience of developing innovative, creative and inclusive patient resources, including patient inclusion initiatives

Knowledge & skills

Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge of the literature and psychological problems associated with physical health conditions and/or mental health difficulties
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills and knowledge in managing complex safeguarding issues.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and communicate with patients and referrers in a way that is assertive and compassionate regarding difficult decisions around triage outcomes/service provisions.
• Skill to adapt psychological theory and practice flexibly within a cancer and palliative care context.
• Ability to support patients to access healthcare where there is biopsychosocial complexity, risk of suicide and vulnerability. Including direct patient triage/consultation/assessment and formulation.
• Experience of clinical triage and multi agency liaison/consultation to other professional and non-professional groups in general & regarding referral pathways and management

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in relation to those who show chronic and complex inter-personal ways of relating that may make it difficult for them to engage with medical teams/receive medical treatment/care.
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of policy and guidelines within oncology and palliative care that highlight and inform psychological ways of working with both individuals living with cancer/palliative condition and the wider system supporting them (professionals and significant others).
• Ability and skills to set up, and deliver where indicated, group therapy and/or psycho-education programmes.

Other

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Experience of working with people from culturally and ethnically rich and diverse communities.
• Willingness to talk about death and dying using psychologically informed approaches both clinically, in supervision/training of others
• Good self-awareness and ability to reflect with others within a team, in supervision and management, with the aim of developing and learning from others.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in relation to those who show chronic and complex inter-personal ways of relating that may make it difficult for them to engage with medical teams/receive medical treatment/care.

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

Dimbleby cancer care, Guys cancer centre

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

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 22/10/26

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Literate and numerate
• Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge

Desirable

• Good level of general education
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
• Welcome Host Certificate
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the general public

Desirable

• Similar portering experience or some care experience
• Experience of handling difficult or violent persons
• Training in similar portering duties

Other

Essential

• Able to work flexibly as required
• Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles (including Category C1 driving licence) This requirement will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 and reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate

Language skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide an integrated and coordinated approach to the needs of the children and young people.

The post holder will:

Provide support and guidance to health and social care colleagues to ensure access to inclusive primary health care services.

Manage a caseload of Children Looked After as required under statutory and responsible commissioning guidance.

Practice autonomously and demonstrate evidence based clinical decision making.

Work within guidelines to identify and manage risk, reporting any identified risks to the Team Manager and Named Nurse.

Ensure the delivery of quality nursing practice within the designated area incorporating the establishment of systems and processes.

Ensure the wishes, feelings and voice of the child are captured.

Develop systems ensure young people leaving care are provided with individual information on their own health care.

Attend and contribute to meetings as necessary.

Deliver training pertaining to Children Looked after

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be registered on Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register as a children's nurse or mental health nurse/adult nurse with significant experience working with vulnerable children and young people or Part 3as a specialist community health nurse
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Have experience related to caring for babies/children and young people and relevant experience with looked after children and young people
• Evidence of further specialised training, and maintenance of skills specific issues pertaining to young people with complex health needs and challenging behaviour
• Evidence of recent training in Chlamydia/Sexual Health Screening
• Evidence of recent training in administration of immunisations

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience of working at Band 5 with children/young people in a community setting in the NHS
• Working with children/young people with challenging behaviour
• Working with adolescents
• Working within a multi- disciplinary team
• Working within a multi-agency team
• Identifying and working with Safeguarding Children Issues
• Assessment and report writing
• Up to date knowledge of the literature relating to the needs of the Young People and to the agencies supporting them e.g. Looked After Children, Youth Justice Board
• Awareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with public health policy and practice
• Knowledge of Child Protection/Safeguarding issues, policies and procedures

Desirable

• Developing and facilitating training and/or health promotion sessions

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Risk assessment skills
• Ability to adapt to clients, carers, colleagues and partners
• Ability to assess health needs and plan, develop, implement and assess programmes of care for children/ young people.
• Ability to communicate complex information and advice on healthcare to clients, carers and colleagues
• Very high quality written communication skills adaptable for a wide and varying readership
• Ability to use IT skills for report writing, use of databases and ? communication.
• An ability to develop effective working relationships across agencies
• Adaptability to working in a wide variety of settings
• Must be able to transport self around the community
• Ability to organise workload with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Maintenance of skills in administration of immunisations
• Maintenance of skills in Chlamydia/Sexual Health screening

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manor Farm RCPC - First floor

Manor farm Rd

Huyton

L36 0UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of clinical care to a defined population. Supported by senior practitioners, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role.

They will work effectively and collaboratively within the team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide clinical leadership.

Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience in relevant field

Desirable

• Clinical supervision experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of community nursing and service delivery out of hours.

Skills

Essential

• Awareness of Clinical Governance, patient group directions and associated policies
• Understanding of audit process
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Conflict Resolution
• IT Literate
• Work as a member of a team
• Ability to travel to work across boundaries

Desirable

• Understanding of local and national quality initiatives

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Longmoor House

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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