Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the wider Councils objectives, you will be responsible for providing statutory professional social care work as part of a team supporting adults with differing needs to promote independent living and to draw on care and support if required. You will demonstrate a commitment to strengths-based practice and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes ensuring people are as safe as possible and adult safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly. You will be responsible for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing packages of care and support. You will provide advice and support to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy, to know and understand the local community and embed yourself within place-based services. You will manage a caseload and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county.

1. Manage a caseload with supervision and advice from the Level 2 Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's stage of professional development and capability and be accountable for your professional practice.

2. Undertake needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths-based approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for independence and identify solutions.

3. Work with specialist Safeguarding colleagues to contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries which put the person and the outcomes they want to achieve at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC Safeguarding policies and procedures.

4. Identify non eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and offer information and advice and work with partners to address wider needs.

5. Construct value for money care packages in collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in accordance with eligibility criteria and ensuring that risk is minimised and quality of life improved/maintained.

6. Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.

7. Meet identified needs through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

8. Research resources and services available for people in need or at risk, identifying and reporting any gaps in service provision.

9. Operate within the delegated budget support mechanisms as they are developed.

10. Maintain and update cases notes and other records, write reports as required; if required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.

11. Work within and act in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including Lincolnshire's Safeguarding policies and procedures.

12. The post holder may be expected to concentrate on specific areas of work arising from organisational need.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification as a Social Worker.
• Current SWE Social Work Registration.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional
• development.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory
• Adult Care 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.

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

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will currently participate in Saturday working, with a planned transition to a 7-day service in the future.

Current MRI Unit hours are 07:3020:00 Monday to Saturday with plans to extend opening hours to 22:30, 7 days per week.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Person Specification

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Degree level qualification, registration with the Health Professions Council
• Post qualification clinical experience relevant to specialist area of employment plus short specialist courses

Desirable

• Post graduate degree in MRI

Experience and Training

Essential

• Evidence of CPD
• Active participation in audit / governance activities

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable excellent communications skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills
• Able to work without direct clinical supervision
• A sufficiently developed standard of imaging technique resulting in a high level of patient care
• Ability to act as trainer to new/junior staff

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Care Sourcing Team is a business critical function for ACCW and plays a key part in helping the Council meet its adult care statutory obligations and duties within allocated budgets. The Care Sourcing Officer will deliver consistent, high standards of established best practice through their cases, to provide the right advice and source the most appropriate, cost effective, care and support across all care types, at the right time, within agreed costs, for adults with an assessed eligible need. Including identifying options, sourcing, processing, securing and reviewing provision which fulfils the referral requirements and outcomes, where complex care rate negotiation is not required.

1. The Care Sourcing Officer will work under the direction of the Care Sourcing Senior Officers on allocated cases for securing care and support packages which meet the identified requirements and outcomes of adults, with an assessed and eligible need, in a way which enhances choice, promotes independence, meets duties and standards and achieves the best value for money.

2. They will provide excellence in customer service with consistent high standards of delivery, meeting urgency of tight deadlines, and establish and maintain effective relationships through extensive daily liaison with practitioners, providers, partners and individuals. Ensuring a shared understanding, collaborative working practices along with two way professional challenge and support.

3. They will use the teams systems, processes and working practices to provide information and advice to practitioners and individuals about various support options, including market and local provider insights, costs and service quality, which supports informed decision making.

4. Under the supervision of the Care Sourcing Senior Officers, they will source and deliver packages and placements that are proportionate and appropriate, in line with the established ACCW commissioning and contractual arrangements, prioritising the use of existing frameworks and contracts in order to secure the greatest value and benefit in each individual case, securing quality, timely care and support, with prompt and accurate financial arrangements.

5. They will support cost effective delivery through commercially astute brokerage, implementing end-to-end financial processes, checks and monitoring, securing commitments and utilising contractual levers when sourcing from providers who can deliver the care and support which best meets tailored requirements and specified outcomes, enhances choice, promotes independence. They will enable timely provision, achieve the best value for money, along with prompt and accurate payments.

6. They will contribute to monitoring and reviews in a sensitive and caring manner, to ensure appropriate, cost effective, care and support is provided, at the right time, within agreed costs, and that it fulfils the referral requirements and outcomes. With escalation to the Care Sourcing Senior Officers where required.

7. They will assist the Care Souring Senior Officers and Team Leader in identifying risks, safeguarding vulnerable adults, resolving or escalating queries, as well as meeting deadlines and agreed quality standards.

8. They will maintain the Councils databases, case and management information systems ensuring the validity of data with accurate, timely and comprehensive records in all instances for the end-to-end souring process.

9. They will provide data and analysis (for example relating to sourcing performance, usage, quality and finance) to support the production of intelligence and insights which facilitate informed decision making, commissioning plans and continuous service improvements.

10. They will support and implement new ways of thinking and working, contributing to a reflective, learning culture which supports continual improvement in practice, processes and systems.

11. They will support the Locality Care Sourcing Senior Officers and wider Strategic Commissioning Team through assisting with integrated commissioning activities across the full breadth of the commissioning cycle, including but not restricted to: commissioning and procurement contract management, assurance and improvement processes quality assurance, monitoring and review of services and Providers market engagement and shaping activities performance analysis and desktop data analysis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant qualification or working
• towards (at least NVQ3 or equivalent)
• in either business related subjects; the
• adult social, health care profession;
• sourcing or other aspects of
• commissioning. Along with excellent
• literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE
• Grade 5 or above.

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Satisfactory level of secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent (may be working toward this)
• Be able to demonstrate a good standard of English
• To have or be willing to enrol on a specific Peer Support Worker accredited course, eg through LPFT Reccovery College or with an accredited training providerwhen starting in post, complete and pass the training as part of your contract with LPFT
• Willingness to undertake further training to support development of peer support role

Desirable

• Mental Health or Health and Social Care related qualification
• Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or use of similar self-management techniques -Awareness/ability of how to adapt this to make it suitable to share within the work place

Experience

Essential

• Recent Lived experience of mental health issues
• Recent Lived experience of the CJS
• Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
• Experience of operating in an environment that requires confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of accessing specialist services
• Able to relate to a wide range of people across different organisational boundaries

Skills

Essential

• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Ability and confidence to use a computer
• Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner while working within appropriate guidelines
• Able to relate empathically with people
• Ability to assist people to develop their own recovery plans
• Willingness to promote the concept of recovery in all work carried out
• Ability to support people to make the best of local resources including support networks
• Willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback
• Able to manage conflict and support others to do so
• Able to demonstrate a patient, non-judgemental, respectful and compassionate attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi disciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Welton House

Lime Kiln Way

Lincoln

LN2 4WH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.

The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

Your Day-to-Day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence.

• £13.15 Per Hour
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

West Yorkshire

BD4 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.

You'll be working full time 42hours a week,12hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), Nights only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Gotts Park - Yorkshire Supported Living Leeds.

Supported Living in Leeds provides eighteen tenancies, the service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association.

We know how important it is for individuals to have the right support so they can live the life they want to live.

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. This specialist service supports individuals who may have been previously detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement with in the local community.

Your Day-to-Day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence.

An unpaid carer? We recognise that many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

West Yorkshire

LS12 2QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Counselling qualification to Level 5 (minimum)
• Registration and accreditation with a core professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP)

Desirable

• IAPT approved qualification (CfD, DIT, CBT)

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of substantial post qualification experience in conducting psychological therapy
• Knowledge of and commitment to appropriate ethical framework
• Demonstrable evidence of supervised practice
• Knowledge of the application of therapy in mental health practice
• Knowledge of a broad range of psychological therapies including time limited interventions
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Ability to meet agreed/ specified service targets

Desirable

• Delivery of time limited interventions
• Experience of working in a Talking Therapies service

Skills

Essential

• Advanced interpersonal skills
• IT Skills
• A good level of analytical and judgemental skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously with caseload and administration
• Ability to undertake psychological assessments of service users referred to the service. To include identification of the service users problem, comprehensive risk, assessment and identification of goals for therapy.
• Ability to make decisions on suitability of new referrals adhering to referral protocols.
• To be able to deliver group or individual interventions in line with the organisation's requirements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies.
• Understanding of common mental health problems and of current approaches in treatment e.g NICE guidelines.
• Demonstrate an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
• Awareness of adult and child safeguarding requirements
• Good written and communication skills

Desirable

• Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.

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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lincoln Lincolnshire Talking Therapies, The Archway Centre

Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Road

Lincoln

LN2 4WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bank Mammographer York Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part Time | Up to £27.00 per hour depending on experience State-of-the-art equipment and more time to focus on what matters. We're the UK's largest Healthcare Charity and this is the career you've always wanted. We'll ask you to see each patient as an individual, carrying out your role with understanding and empathy. As a Mammographer at our hospital, you'll have a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), be registered with the HCPC, and have a Mammography postgraduate qualification and high levels of technical knowledge. Ideally, you'll have more than 2 years' experience and also have the ability to work accurately and compassionately. As Mammographer, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Mammographer at our hospital, you'll have a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), be registered with the HCPC, and have a Mammography postgraduate qualification.

Experience

Essential

• High levels of technical knowledge. Ideally, you'll have more than 2 years' experience and also have the ability to work accurately and compassionately.

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Haxby Road

York

YO31 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support in the effective procurement of commissioned adult care and community wellbeing services which deliver safe, high-quality, value-for-money outcomes, and are designed to meet Council and end user requirements within allocated budgets.

Working collaboratively with a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders, this role includes responsibility for leading or assisting, subject to risk and complexity as appropriate, in the design, management and delivery of professional, commercially robust and fully compliant tendering processes to ensure fit for purpose service provision, efficiency benefits, quality improvements and financial savings wherever practicable.

1.

Responsible for the provision of guidance and support to Commissioning Leads and key stakeholders (including operational staff and service users) on procurement processes and other commercial and contractual matters, ensuring all commissioning related activity within

designated portfolio of programmes are procured in a legal, ethical and accountable manner in accordance with regulatory requirements. This requires the post holder to:

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Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice.

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Discharge and support the Council's obligations under the Equality Act (including ensuring that Equality Impact Assessments are undertaken where appropriate) and Social Value Act.

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Discharge and support the Council's obligations to carry out such consultation as is legally required during commissioning processes.

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2.

Responsible for the development and preparation of Commissioning, Commercial and tender documentation ensuring that all documentation is developed and handled in a legal, ethical and accountable manner in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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3.

Responsible for the drafting and preparation of effective tender processes ensuring that services and goods are commissioned and procured within the set budget allocation and that value for money efficiency gains are realised wherever possible. This includes responsibility for leading or assisting, subject to risk and complexity as appropriate, in development and delivery of procurement programmes in designated portfolio of services.

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4.

Plan, support and undertake negotiations with providers and other individuals/organisations, as appropriate, linked to applicable tender processes, contract pricing and/or terms, and other conflict and dispute resolution issues.

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5.

Contribute to the stimulation and engagement of the market from an operational aspect, building and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with service users, stakeholders, partners, providers and potential providers.

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6.

Undertake research into service specific markets including benchmarking of services, costs and commercial and contracting approaches. Analyse associated information, write reports and prepare presentations.

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7.

Coordinate and arrange meetings including tender evaluation meetings. Prepare documentation for meetings and attend, support, minute and circulate actions as requested.

8.

Responsible for the recording and correct storage of all commercial and procurement documentation including the analysis and evaluation of tender submissions, as well as maintaining the systems for the monitoring and recording of procurement processes and decisions for reporting.

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9.

Provide information to the Commercial and Procurement Managers and Senior Commercial and Procurement Officers on activity, efficiency gains and service improvements in order to contribute to the Councils performance management framework and to measure achievement against set performance indicators and targets.

10.

Assist with the development and implementation of commissioning strategies and plans for services in designated portfolio, with a particular focus on relevant procurement and commercial issues and considerations, and on the engagement of potential Partners and Providers locally and regionally.

11.

Ensure throughout each stage of a commissioning and procurement process that potential risks are identified and escalated as appropriate.

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12.

Contribute to the stimulation and engagement of the market for services in designated portfolio, building and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with service users, stakeholders, partners, providers and potential providers.

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13.

Take personal responsibility for:

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Ensuring Council resources are optimised and utilised effectively and efficiently,

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Delivering excellent customer service, incorporating the Council's equality and diversity objectives and supporting the council to achieve best practice in all it delivers

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Contributing to organisational transformation and changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both internal and external customers.

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14.

Providing day-to-day personal leadership as appropriate to deliver the agreed priorities within commissioning strategies, working collaboratively with stakeholders and providers (including statutory and non-statutory partners)

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Provide expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise.

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Deliver a personal portfolio of projects where appropriate and/or specific work

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Act as a role model to others helping them to manage uncertainty and to respond positively and creatively to changing expectations

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Coach/mentor teams/colleagues as appropriate to embed new ways of thinking and working.

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Assist with the preparation of skills training documentation and presentations. Assist as appropriate with the delivery and evaluation of skills training.

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15.

There is no direct line management responsibility associated with this post.

The post holder will provide support and coaching to Procurement Support Officers (Grade 6) and deputise for Senior Procurement Officers as appropriate and necessary.

Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Councils values in all aspects of work activities, duties and responsibilities, creating a positive image of the County Council at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post holder will be expected to be a procurement professional and educated to degree level or equivalent such as a Professional Qualification e.g. Diploma in Purchasing & Supply and/or membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or otherwise demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience.
• The post holder may possess a commissioning qualification
• The post holder will be expected to have a minimum of 2years practical experience in commissioning, procurement and/or related discipline

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

This role is 8 hours per week. Ideally, we would like the postholder to be on-site on Wednesdays, but we are happy to be flexible around this.

What you'll be doing:

In this role you will deliver a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy service, managing and prioritising a caseload of patients with highly complex speech, language and communication impairments and swallowing difficulties. Using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, that complement working in a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit.

The post-holder will:

• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
• Manage a small caseload, providing goal-focused, intensive MDT therapy in a person-centred, meaningful way
• Further develop your skills and knowledge working with clients who have complex cognitive-communication, language and speech disorders following brain injury, both 1:1 and in small therapy groups
• Be supported to develop your specialist clinical skills across the spectrum of brain injury presentations. This might include working with patients who have prolonged disorders of consciousness, or require a tracheostomy, AAC or supporting clients to return to work or study
• Continually develop your own clinical and leadership skills through a wide range of supervision, learning and teaching opportunities, both internally and externally
• Receive excellent clinical support and supervision with frequent opportunities for joint working within the Interdisciplinary Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within neurorehabilitation

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

Active Care Group

Address

Sheridan Close

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 4JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.

You'll be working full time 42 hours a week,12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Gotts Park - Yorkshire Supported Living Leeds.

Supported Living in Leeds provides eighteen tenancies, the service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association.

We know how important it is for individuals to have the right support so they can live the life they want to live.

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. This specialist service supports individuals who may have been previously detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement with in the local community.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care

• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support

• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way

• Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs

• Safeguard

• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

• Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays

• Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

• An excellent communicator and a good team player

• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

• Able to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 months

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & peer support

• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Successful candid ates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

West Yorkshire

LS12 2QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

his is an exciting time to join our maternity teams across York and Scarborough. Following our recent CQC inspection, maternity services at both York and Scarborough were ratedGoodacross all five domainsSafe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion and professionalism of our workforce, and our commitment to listening to women, families and colleagues to continually improve the care we provide.

You will be joining a service that has made significant progress and is proud of what has been achieved, while recognising there is still more to do. We are committed to continuous learning, innovation and improvement, building on strong foundations to shape the future of maternity care across our Trust.

This is an opportunity to be part of that journeyjoining a forward-looking team that values collaboration, ambition and the voices of women, families and staff as we continue to develop and strengthen our services for the future.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate robust knowledge and understanding of the maternity quality and safety agenda.
• Knowledge of audit and service improvement
• Working knowledge of the incident process

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing education
• Leadership qualification or relevant leadership experience

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of Complaints management
• Report writing experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to - Communicate complex information effectively, clearly, and accurately in plain simple language, both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.
• Ability to - Deal with, and support team members who face distressing and emotional situations with empathy, sensitivity and diplomacy.

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Inpatients

The inpatient element of this role is based primarily within the Ashby Rehabilitation Unit, which provides 18 specialist rehabilitation beds (15 Level 2a and 3 Level 2b). The unit accepts referrals from major trauma centres and acute hospitals across the region for patients requiring specialist neurorehabilitation following conditions such as traumatic brain injury, brain tumour surgery and disorders of consciousness.

The post holder will review referrals presented through the weekly Specialised Rehabilitation Patient Categorisation (PCAT) meeting and undertake assessments of patients requiring specialist rehabilitation at Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital and Grantham Hospital. They will also contribute to the Rehabilitation Unit on-call rota.

The successful candidate will deliver specialist Neurorehabilitation, Brain Injury and Spasticity clinics across multiple hospital and community locations, including Louth, Gainsborough and Spalding.

The role also includes undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate, ensuring patients with complex needs or mobility challenges can access specialist rehabilitation support.

The post holder will be responsible for managing their clinical and non-clinical workload effectively, providing high-quality, patient-centred care and making informed clinical decisions within a multidisciplinary team environment.

They will maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the Trust, General Practitioners, regional trauma centres and partner organisations to support coordinated patient care. The successful candidate will also contribute to service development, operational policy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the clinical care of patients under their supervision.
• Undertaking associated administrative and service management duties.
• Participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Supporting service evaluation and the ongoing development of rehabilitation services.
• Attending departmental, multidisciplinary and organisational meetings.
• Contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings while helping to shape and develop specialist rehabilitation services across Lincolnshire.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current valid GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric medicine, Neurology or Stroke medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support certificate
• Higher research qualification

Clinical Experience and Management

Essential

• Broad clinical experience in Rehabilitation Medicine, including inpatient, outpatient and community rehabilitation services.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex rehabilitation patients independently and provide senior clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in the assessment and management of patients with acquired brain injury, neurological disabilities and spasticity, including the use of specialist rehabilitation interventions
• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures

Desirable

• Evidence of developing a high quality, high-performance service

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• A record of quality improvement or clinical audit relating to the care of older patients

Teaching, Traning and Research

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines
• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Teaching qualification/ diploma
• Evidence of original research/ peer reviewed publications

Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and be open to new ways of working to provide the highest possible standard of care to patients
• Basic keyboard skills/knowledge of Microsoft packages

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact Kirstie Ward, Wold View Ward Manager to arrange an informal chat or visit.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, due to the part time hours the starting salary for this role would not meet the required salary threshold for this post to be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care (Skilled Worker) visa. Health and Care Worker visa.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only )
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wold View, Foss Park Hospital

Haxby Road

YORK

YO31 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.

What we offer

A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure

10 PA WTE Job Share, flexi-working and remote working will be considered

£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years

Generous recruitment and retention extra three PA payment, pro rata for part-time (to be reviewed after 3 years)

The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.

Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities

90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system

Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme

Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development day

Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice
• Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing
• Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing
• Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• DBS clearance

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Willingness to engage with further training in child psychiatry.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on 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.

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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horizon Centre

Monson Street

Lincoln

LN5 7RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution, your NHS needs you!!!

For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Typing and or Word/Text Processing Skills
• Audio Typing Experience
• GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
• Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent.

Desirable

• 4 GCSE C or equivalent.
• Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in office environment.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels.
• Competent Microsoft Word User.

Desirable

• Ability to operate office equipment, e.g. Fax, Photocopier.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Conscientious in standard of work produced.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team.
• Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Commitment to work towards recognised qualifications as appropriate
• Ability to work from their own initiative

Desirable

• Adaptable to change
• Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues.
• Readiness to try new things

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work with Specialist High Cost Drugs Pharmacists to develop and implement a range of complex cost improvement and transformation projects that will deliver on national and local targets. You will lead the implementation of specific complex therapy switching projects, which will include engagement with relevant clinical, Pharmacy, and governance staff.

You will be a confident communicator - maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders throughout each project. You will be adept at breaking down complex financial data to inform your audience, showing your familiarity with each project. You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects running simultaneously, as well as delivering on deadlines for each project.

You will proactively seek out efficiencies relating to medicines - namely biosimilar and generic medicine switches - formulating a plan for the implementation of these therapies and regularly reporting on the delivery of the plan.

You will work well with others - ensuring key stakeholder engagement throughout each project. You will be able to deliver different types of information to different audiences, for example our Drugs and Therapeutics Committee, Governance meetings, and clinical team meetings.

You will provide specialist clinical services and advice around the use, management, and effective clinical governance regarding high cost drugs and biosimilars. For therapies delivered via Pharmacy Homecare you will support the Senior Homecare Pharmacy Technician in delivering on these switches and in ensuring effective contracting and clinical governance arrangements.

On a more practical day-to-day element you will support the training of new staff on the use of Blueteq, as well as supporting clinical teams with the implementation of commissioning polices that may impact the services they provide.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Society
• Theoretical study (or on the pathway to complete), or portfolio demonstrating equivalent through experience, and relevant short courses equivalent to post-graduate diploma level

Desirable

• PRINCE 2 or formal project management qualification
• Evidence of relevant further educational qualifications e.g. in IT, project management
• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualifications
• Membership of relevant professional groups (e.g. APTUK)

Experience

Essential

• Line management experience
• Significant Pharmacy Technician experience
• Experience of design and leading on audits
• Evidence of training, teaching, and supervising others
• Experience of designing, leading, and delivering on projects related to medicines
• Experience in primary or secondary care environment with awareness of specialist client group needs

Desirable

• Experience of service delivery redesign

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information simply
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to stick to deadlines
• Use of Excel formulas and similar in complex data analysis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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