Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for providing expert care in OT, in accordance with the HCPC codes of professional conduct

To provide expert, autonomous and highly specialist OT clinical practice within a multi-disciplinary Team to include:

Initial assessment and formulation using a range of mental health or other specialist tools

When required to do so making appropriate judgements about own caseload

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in negotiation with service users, carers and other services, considering the needs of a diverse community

Undertaking OT specific assessment and interventions

Apply a range of therapeutic modalities, using evidence-based interventions in accordance with the requirements of care pathways

Contributing to multidisciplinary team decisions at the point of discharge and or transfer of the service user

To participate in and provide a specialist OT perspective to multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or Sports science
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Completed specialist training such as KUF, care certificate or similar

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in mental health
• Experience of using IT and digital tool
• Demonstrating ability to work flexibly
• Experience of undertaking specialist clinical assessment in the acute mental health field
• Experience of running groups and individual session

Desirable

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and support junior staff in effective time management

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to communicate in written form
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Bilingual

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highgate West Mental Health Centre

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To coordinate the workload for the Access Administrators and Call Centre Operatives

Complete daily reviews of theatre utilisation across the specialities identifying where cases need to be added

To identify daily where capacity cannot be utilised and escalate as appropriate.

Provide staffing rotas for Administrators with the support of Elective Access Booking Manager

Ensure that patients appointments for Pre-assesments are booked

Ensure all My Pre-op Links are sent within the Team

Create reports using IT applications using Microsoft Products..

Ensure all patients are verbally accepted and comments reflected in careFlow

Ensure all validation letters for TCIs are sent out in a timely fashion

Ensure all PL2 patients are dated with timeframe prior to breech date

Ensure all attendance and Theatre Actions are completed weekly following on from Theatre Meeting

Ensure all on the day cancellations are dated within 28days

Circulate upcoming procedures for the upcoming 2 weeks to Care Groups and Consultants

Co-ordinating work for Administrators, by monitoring Patient Tracking List (PTL) and long waiter reports to ensure patients are dated and appointed timely and in strict date order under direction of Elective Access Booking Manager

Work with Elective Access Booking Manager to maintain departmental KPIs.

Handling of outgoing post, ensuring that patient appointment letters/TCI letters are posted timely following scheduling or booking of appointment.

Demonstrate own job role tasks to new staff, bank/agency staff and/or students within Easi-book

Contribute to an efficient running of all services related to the job ensuring that confidentiality and data protection adhered to

Have a full working knowledge of the Organisations Patient Management CareFlow, Ultramed, Envoy and skills and knowledge maintained to ensure effective service delivery.

Represent the team for meetings held across the trust, appropriate to banding.

Ensure staff member is allocated to calls daily and calls do not exceed the 10% call abandonment rate

Have an awareness of 18 week RTT and its implications with regards to appointing/cancelling/rescheduling appointment.

Use of email in an effective and professional manner to communicate with departments, clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Ensure that defective equipment is reported to IT Service Desk

Under take other ad-hoc duties as requested in line with grade of the post.

Attend regular team meetings and contribute in the setting of achievable standards to promote improvements in patient care and service development.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good Standard level of education (2 GSCE's or equivalent. 1 of which must be English Language)

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Customer Services or first line management diploma (or equivalent experience)
• NVQ level 3 in Customer Services or first line management diploma (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Essential

• Experience co-ordinating complex routine work/activities, often requiring adjustment
• Experience with dealing with patients or working in a customer focused environment.
• Experience of using Hospital patient management systems (e.g.Medway)
• Experience of speciality working

Desirable

• Experience of updating and maintaining Directory of services and e.RS booking system

Skills

Essential

• Good keyboard, IT and administrative skills
• Working knowledge for Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel)
• Ability to use judgment involving facts and situations to resolve issues within service

Desirable

• Knowledge of RTT 18 weeks pathway

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaise with Temporary Staffing, to ensure appropriate locum cover is available for any absences.Notifyrelated disciplines of any sickness absence of their staff and whether locum cover was required.Ensure arrangements in place to coordinate consultant, middle grade and junior medical staffstudy leave and teaching sessions and ensure locum cover in place for sickness absence whenrequired.Responsible for administration and coordination of all aspects of induction. Arrange for completionof local induction. Checklists for short term locums.Production of Information Packs for all junior doctors rotating into the Directorate six weeks beforearrival at the department.Review working arrangements for STR's, CT1/2/F2s, with a view to New Deal and EuropeanWorking Time Directives compliance.Ensure arrangements are set correctly in place for all our juniors to be monitored, ensure theycomplete the monitoring forms on a daily basis and chase them up and ensure they areforwarded to our Compliance Manager (Medical Education) within the time limit that they wereoriginally given.Polices : Responsible for implenting policies within medical staffing

FinanceStrategically and operationally manage locums effectively and economically and authorise alllocum time sheets and payments. Provide Accountant with up to date information on a monthlybasis regarding the use of locum cover, additional duty hours worked, completing bank staffingpayment sheets and ACAS form for LUHFT staff and Lead Employer staff, matching costs up topanel forms that have been submitted so that no inappropriate charges are made against theDirectorate. Signatory for medical staffing budget including Associate Specialist/STR/CT/F2locum doctors.

RecruitmentAs necessary update Job Descriptions and timetables for junior medical staff.In partnership with Clinical Director and Clinical Director (Surgical Specialties), produce JobDescriptions for new Consultant/Staff Grade/Clinical Fellows posts. Completing Vacancy ControlForms/Change Notices arrange for posts to be advertised and liaise with HR Department forinterview arrangements in role of Recruiting ManagerArrange and manage Observer appointments for students as required, and provide informationpacks for same. Arrange accommodation, if required. HR and Occupational Health Department(to arrange medical screening) and Volunteers Department (to arrange insurance).Responsible to arrange and manage "Honorary Contracts" for junior doctors, consultants and othermedical staff as required including accommodation booking for overseas doctors.To support in the implementation of all medical staffing issues. To communicate across all levels ofSep 2025grades both internally and with external stakeholders on a daily basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CIPD Qualification (Level 5) or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience of working in an office environment at an operational level with some supervision but able to work on own initiative.
• Specialised Medical staffing experience and/or Generalist NHS HR experience
• Experience of using Allocate software for monitoring of Resident Doctor rotas
• Ability to work on own initiative and cope well under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of using HR and Payroll systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of HR policy and best practice and Employment Law
• Excellent knowledge of Resident Doctor Terms and Conditions of Service, in particular 2016 contract and New Deal
• Excellent knowledge of WTD to enable rota work and monitoring compliance

Skills

Essential

• Desire and ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and diplomatic skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with all levels of staff
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Good attention to detail and high accuracy
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple and sometimes conflicting demands

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The specific clinical and managerial responsibilities of the post-holder will be as follows:

To provide advice and support to local GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of the mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practices. This may be done through case discussions, joint consultations and bespoke training, as appropriate.

To provide consultant input and clinical leadership to the local Intensive Outreach pathway within the Core Community Mental Health Teams.

To assist with diagnosis, formulation, medication reviews, Dialog+ care planning, management plans, risk assessments, safety plans (Formerly crisis plans), and self-help plans as required for these patients referred to the team.

As necessary to provide direct clinical assessments of patients and to provide follow-up as appropriate.

To assist in the prioritization (triage) of new referrals to the service.

To maintain effective communication with GPs, primary care staff, patients and their carers.

To work flexibly within timetabled working hours, so that urgent clinical matters can be prioritized.

To carry out Mental Health Act and domiciliary assessments as required.

To play a key role in implementing improved linkage between primary and secondary care services.

To liaise and work closely with local NHS Talking Therapies (Formerly IAPT services for anxiety and depression (also provided by NLFT) and other primary care providers in order to provide a joined up primary care mental health service.

To liaise and work closely with local voluntary services as part of the new model of core community teams

To provide clinical input, where necessary, to multi-disciplinary case conferencing around difficult patients being managed solely in primary care.

To engage with local service user participation models.

To participate in management activities and governance processes related to the Core Teams, including audits and quality improvement projects.

To play an integral role in the performance of the team, the further development of the service, and the development of clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Open Dialogue Training
• Additional clinical qualification

Eligibility

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Information Technology Experience & Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet

Desirable

• Experience in data gathering and management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Springwell Centre

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Receptionist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system

Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments

Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

Signpost patients to the correct service

Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies

Clinically code data on the clinical system

Photocopy documentation as required

Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary

Direct requests for information, i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms appropriately

Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

Carry out system searches as requested

Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards

Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4 (C) or above

Experience

Essential

• Working with the general public
• Experience of administration duties

Desirable

• Working within General 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

Bunbury Medical Practice

Address

Vicarage Lane

Bunbury

Nr Tarporley

Cheshire

CW6 9PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bunburymedicalcentre.gpsurgery.net/# (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care whilst complying with the GMS contract.

Furthermore, the post holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• National Performers List registration,
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU),
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently,
• General understanding of the GMS contract,
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral),
• Strong IT skills,
• Clear, polite telephone manner,
• Effective time management (planning and organising),
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Problem solving and analytical skills,
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure,
• Polite and confident,
• Flexible and cooperative,
• Motivated, forward thinker,
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required,
• High levels of integrity and loyalty,
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations,
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations,
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient,
• Commitment to ongoing professional development,
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort,
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check,
• Occupational Health clearance,

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment,
• Experience of continued professional development,
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit,
• Experience of medicines management,
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook,
• EMIS user skills,
• Experience with clinical risk management,

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• MRCGP

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

Westgate Surgery

Address

60 Westgate Bay Avenue

Westgate-on-sea

Kent

CT8 8SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Following up changes with drug company representatives where necessary.
• Maintaining and updating the patient record, adding new drugs and monitoring patient repeats.
• Liaising with the ICB medicines management team
• Submitting all unsigned prescriptions to the partners.
• Generating nurses prescriptions.
• Sorting post-dated prescriptions.
• Attending meetings at the Surgery as necessary.
• Any other reasonable duties required to support the needs of the Surgery.
• Sign posting patients to appropriate services
• Dealing with queries and repeat prescription requests in person, by telephone and electronically
• Working with the wider pharmacy team to assist with queries, tasks, cost-effective prescribing, QOF compliance and medicines optimisation.
• Ensuring patients have the correct monitoring needed for their medication or conditions
• Helping with drug audits, alerts and reporting

All activities and duties to be carried out to the highest standard and in line with the Surgerys values, standards and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 9 to 4 in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• It is essential that applicants have at least a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths & English

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Prescriptions Clerk is not essential but is desirable.

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

Southend Coastal Surgeries

Address

99 Tyrone Road

Thorpe Bay

Southend-on-Sea

Essex

SS1 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
• Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice:

• Dietary advice
• Blood pressure checks
• Urinalysis
• Health screening
• ECG
• Phlebotomy
• Routine injections
• First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice
• Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary

• Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures

• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs

Safeguarding

• All employees must carry out their responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and adults and to safeguard and promote their welfare in accordance with current legislation, statutory guidance and Trust policies and procedures.

• Employees should undertake safeguarding training and receive Safeguarding supervision appropriate to their role.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Significant experience in a primary care or GP practice setting
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration
• Advanced clinical practice skills, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of conditions
• Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300) Prescriber essential
• Significant experience in a GP practice setting
• Ability to manage patients presenting with minor illness and acute presentations
• Strong clinical decision making skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Up to date knowledge of clinical guidelines and evidence based practice
• Competence in using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS)
• Commitment to high quality patient care and maintaining professional standards
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload

Experience

Essential

• 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.

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

Ansdell Medical Centre

Address

Albany Road

Lytham St. Annes

Ansdell

FY8 4GW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibility

• To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the quadrant MDT, 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 clients, family members and others involved in the clients care
• To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients complex mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings
• To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions including CBT for individuals, carers, families and groups, employed individually and in synthesis, co-working with other team members/disciplines as appropriate, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses
• To make skilled evaluations and 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. This evidence-based approach includes monitoring outcomes, modifying and adapting interventions drawn from a range of theoretical models
• To exercise autonomous professional responsibility within HCPC guidelines for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans, ensuring appropriate assessment, formulation and interventions, communicating with referrers and others involved with the care on a regular basis
• To provide specialist psychological advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan, facilitating the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the teams to the client
• 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
• To provide specialist expertise and psychological support to clients, their carers and staff working with the clients
• 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
• To act as care coordinator, where appropriate, ensuring provision of a care package appropriate for the clients needs, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of the clients care, including the child/adolescent, their family/carers, referring agents and others involved in the network of care
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry and recording
• To maintain and develop skills in the area of professional pre- and post-graduate training and clinical supervision

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Post-graduate doctorate in clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, or fully completed training as a Counselling Psychologist
• Full registration with Health Professions Council under the Clinical or Counselling modality
• Related academic qualifications to masters or doctorate level
• Experience of independent administration and interpretation in cognitive assessment
• Experience of research, service development and audit
• Substantial pre-qualification clinical experience under supervision to enable the post holder to take full clinical responsibility for their caseload

Desirable

• Chartered status with the British Psychological Society
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency collaboration
• Doctoral level knowledge of clinical/counselling psychology including highly developed knowledge of developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, child and adolescent mental
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management with clients with complex problems, including specialised psychological interventions for difficult to treat groups (eg multiple mental health and/or physical health problems)
• Ability to demonstrate an area of special interest/skill and experience in an evidence based therapeutic intervention
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively and well, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HG

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL8 6HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as a Practice Manager, Operations Manager or senior leader within primary care
• Proven experience managing large teams and complex healthcare operations
• A strong understanding of NHS Primary Care contracts, QOF and Enhanced Services
• Strong financial, business and budget management skills
• Experience of CQC inspections and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, leadership and people-management skills
• Experience managing services across multiple sites
• Strong digital skills and a genuine interest in technology and innovation

Desirable

• A recognised management qualification such as ILM, CMI, Diploma or Degree level.
• Experience working within a large GP practice, particularly one serving 15,000+ patients.
• Experience working within a Primary Care Network.
• Experience delivering digital transformation projects.
• Knowledge and experience of EMIS Web, Accurx, eConsult, Anima, Microsoft 365, Heidi AI

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

163 London Road

Apsley

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP3 9SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine

Skills and experience

Essential

• Geriatric Medicine experience

Desirable

• Geriatric Medicine experience within the NHS

Clinical governance

Essential

• Experience in Audit
• Experience in service improvement

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

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a seamless service to support patients recovery and wellbeing plans within the community.

Work collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care teams, and Consultant Psychiatrists to ensure patients are supported within the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Ensure safe clinical practice is maintained at all times, adhering to Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and working in line with the NHS Constitution.

Triage patients effectively and facilitate access to the most appropriate support for their individual needs, ensuring patients are not unnecessarily passed between services.

Deliver effective, safe, and responsive services that support the key principles of clinical and practice governance.

As the Primary Care model continues to develop, the post holder will support the teams ongoing commitment to continuous service improvement, while safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care by creating an environment where excellence can flourish.

Undertake and provide detailed physical health investigations, including BMI monitoring, blood pressure checks, ECG's and requesting blood tests where clinically appropriate.

Be responsible for the completion of full and comprehensive assessments and, where appropriate, provide person-centred care planning for service users requiring physical health-related aspects of care, with the support of the multidisciplinary team.

Ensure assessments and care plans reflect individual needs, promote recovery, and support the delivery of holistic, high-quality care.

Driving is essential due to the demographic area where there is can be limited public transport .

The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Registered Mental Health (RMN)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Mental Health (RMN)
• Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training
• Mentorship Preparation
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
• High standard of education
• Good written and spoken English

Desirable

• Venepuncture trained
• Level 2 accredited Stop Smoking advisor
• Trained to deliver Physical Health screening

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff.

Desirable

• use of System one

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective.
• Ability to identify barriers to change and develop strategies to overcome them
• Self -motivated with the ability to use supervision effectively and be resourceful in a clinical setting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with Mental Health problems
• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Able to ensure that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day
• Ability to work within a Multi -discipliary team

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate
• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Desirable

• Be flexible in the hours that you work which are necessary to meet the changing needs of the service where appropriate

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Essex Primary care Braintree Maldon

Mid Essex Primary care MH Team

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful candidates will enter into a robust and varied training programme, delivered and coordinated by our Practice Development Nurse. You can look forward to daily teaching, simulation training, minors skills development and an individualised personal development plan, supported by the PDN and Band 7 leads.

If you are seeking a new and exciting opportunity or looking for a change in your career this opportunity is for you. Emergency Department experience isnt a requirement but relevant ward/unit based experience is essential and we value all the experience that you have gained in your career.

Candidates without NMC registration and IMEDIATELY available PIN, will not be accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Registered Nurse with the NMC and PIN available

Desirable

• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing
• Awareness of the NHS and Emergency Department various targets

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical effectiveness, governance, research and audit

Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
• Competent with female and male catheterisation
• Immediate Life support

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload (examples)
• Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent
• Basic Life support

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust - Emergency Department

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner

• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls

• Manage appointment bookings and diaries

• Respond to emails and general enquiries

• Maintain reception area cleanliness and organisation

• Handle incoming and outgoing post

• Update and maintain records and databases

• Support administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and data entry

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE -
• Reception experience in health and social care or any exceptional customer service experience in relevant field

Desirable

• GCSE -
• Reception experience in health and social care or any exceptional customer service experience in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Reception experience is desirable in health and social care or any exceptional customer service experience in relevant field

Desirable

• Reception experience in health and social 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.

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

Civic Medical Centre

Address

Civic Medical Centre

18 Bethecar Road

Harrow

Middlesex

HA1 1SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants should have established skills in paediatric intensive care medicine and its related specialties including completion of a cardiac fellowship or be able to demonstrate cardiac experience, including ECMO, above the minimum required for National GRID training in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine. Strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:

What Are the Key Challenges, Opportunities and Priorities for the Next Decade?

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:

Dr Santosh Sundararajan, Clinical Lead 0113 3928458

[email protected]

The successful applicant should possess Membership Examination of the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or Royal College of Anaesthetists (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Click on link to apply for full information

Desirable

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Experience

Essential

• Click on link to apply for full information

Desirable

• Click on link to apply for full information

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The post holder will be part of a team of six neuroradiologists who provide a high end complex diagnostic neuroradiology service for the Trust and the region, and will be expected to have all the skills required to perform the core aspects of this service.

2. The core clinical activity of the post will be the preparation of reports on the neuroradiological examinations performed within the Trust as well as providing second opinions on such cases referred to the Neuroradiology service from outside the Trust. Another key aspect of the service will be covering the intraoperative MRI service.

3. The post holder will be required to work closely with neuroradiological colleagues to provide timely and accurate reports, taking personal responsibility to maximise the diagnostic efficiency and quality of neuroradiological examinations through supervision of neuroimaging, guidance, advice and training of all related medical and non-medical staff. The appointee will be expected to supervise and train the junior medical staff during their DCC sessions.

4. The position will involve CT and MRI Neuro reporting sessions (with a job plan of 8.0 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs and 2.0 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) PAs.

5. There is a system of internal cover which operates in the department and the internal cover sessions will involve the same modalities as the other designated DCC sessions.

6. MDT meetings: A consultant neuroradiologist is required to be present at the meetings and the chairing is rotational and organised through an internal rota system.

7. Although primarily clinical, the appointee is encouraged to pursue research related to service delivery, aligned with Directorate themes and supporting Clinical Division and Trust objectives. The neuroradiology department is affiliated with UCL GOS Institute of Child Health's Developmental Imaging & Biophysics Section

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion challenges with demonstrable contribution to advancing these aspects in the workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
• FRCR or equivalent
• CCT/CCST in Radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for Portfolio Pathway - previously known as CESR)
• Fellowship in Neuroradiology/Paediatric Neuroradiology

Desirable

• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience in Paediatric Neuroradiology
• Experience in multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Experience of clinical leadership or management

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Presentation skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
• Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GOSH

Department of Radiology

London

WC1N3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Lead is responsible for providing visible, compassionate and effective operational leadership across St Michael's Hospice clinical services. The post holder will ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred specialist palliative and end of life care whilst leading clinical governance, workforce development and service improvement.

Working closely with the Clinical Director, the Clinical Lead will translate organisational strategy into operational delivery, supporting clinical teams to continuously improve patient outcomes, staff experience and quality of care.

The post holder will act as a senior clinical leader, role model and ambassador for the Hospice, deputising for the Clinical Director as required.

Clinical Leadership

The Clinical Lead will provide visible, compassionate and professional leadership across all clinical services within St Michael's Hospice, promoting a culture where patients, families and carers consistently receive high-quality, safe and person-centred specialist palliative and end of life care. As a senior clinical leader, the post holder will inspire and support multidisciplinary teams to deliver care that reflects current evidence, national guidance and Hospice values. They will act as an expert clinical resource, supporting complex decision making, modelling exemplary professional practice and providing leadership during periods of clinical escalation. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Director to ensure the delivery of the Hospice's clinical strategy whilst maintaining operational oversight of day-to-day service delivery. They will deputise for the Clinical Director where appropriate and provide professional leadership across the organisation.

Operational Leadership

The Clinical Lead will provide operational leadership to ensure the effective, safe and efficient delivery of clinical services. They will support senior clinical managers in maintaining appropriate staffing levels, responding proactively to operational pressures and ensuring services remain responsive to changing patient needs. The post holder will line manage senior clinical staff, providing regular supervision, appraisal and professional support whilst promoting accountability, professional development and continuous improvement. They will foster collaborative working across all clinical departments, encouraging innovation and ensuring that teams work cohesively to deliver outstanding patient care.

Clinical Governance, Quality and Patient Safety

The Clinical Lead will have a key responsibility for promoting a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement throughout clinical services. They will support the implementation of robust clinical governance systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, CQC regulations, professional standards and Hospice policies. Working alongside the Quality and Governance Team, the post holder will oversee the investigation of incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and serious events, ensuring that learning is embedded into practice and improvements are implemented. They will promote reflective practice, support clinical audit programmes and contribute to organisational assurance through effective risk management and governance processes.

Workforce Development

The Clinical Lead will create an environment where staff are supported to develop professionally and personally, recognising that an engaged, skilled and compassionate workforce is fundamental to delivering excellent patient care. The post holder will identify leadership potential within teams, supporting succession planning, coaching and mentorship whilst ensuring staff have access to education, supervision and opportunities for professional development. They will promote staff wellbeing and psychological safety, encouraging open communication and creating a culture where staff feel valued, listened to and empowered to contribute to service improvement.

Service Development and Improvement

Working in partnership with the Clinical Director, the Clinical Lead will contribute to the ongoing development of Hospice services, ensuring they continue to meet the changing needs of patients and the wider healthcare system. The post holder will lead and support quality improvement initiatives, using patient feedback, clinical outcomes, national guidance and service data to identify opportunities for improvement. They will encourage innovation, challenge existing practice where appropriate and support the implementation of new ways of working that improve patient experience, clinical effectiveness and organisational sustainability.

Partnership Working

The Clinical Lead will develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across health, social care and the voluntary sector to ensure integrated, seamless care for patients and families. They will represent St Michael's Hospice at internal and external meetings, contributing to system-wide developments in specialist palliative and end of life care and promoting the Hospice as a trusted and collaborative partner.

The post holder will work closely with commissioners, acute trusts, community providers, primary care and other hospices to strengthen partnerships that improve access to specialist palliative care and enhance patient outcomes.

Professional Responsibility

The Clinical Lead will maintain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and practise in accordance with the NMC Code, maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development and reflective practice. As a senior leader, the post holder will uphold the values and reputation of St Michael's Hospice, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and compassion in all aspects of their work. They will ensure equality, diversity and inclusion underpin all decision making and contribute to creating an organisational culture where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values, vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager to undertake work, as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations To represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community and public domain, including social media, appropriately.

Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required.

To be conversant with and adhere to all St. Michaels Hospice Policies and Procedures.

Be responsible for upholding and promoting St. Michaels Hospice safeguarding policies, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals, and promptly reporting any concerns or incidents in accordance with established procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time, due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Excellent clinical knowledge of specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Demonstrates visible, compassionate and inclusive leadership.
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions in complex situations.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyse information and use data to improve services.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• IT literate with experience of electronic patient record systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Knowledge of current NHS strategy and policy relating to palliative and end of life care.
• Experience of quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience of project management.
• Experience of presenting reports to senior leadership or Board committees.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1) with current NMC registration.
• Degree in Nursing or relevant healthcare subject.
• Evidence of postgraduate study or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Leadership and management training or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Master's degree or Master's level qualification in a relevant subject.
• Management qualification.
• Coaching, mentoring or teaching qualification.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior clinical experience within specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Experience of leading multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Experience of operational management and workforce leadership.
• Experience of managing change and leading service improvement initiatives.
• Experience of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Experience of incident investigation, safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience of recruitment, appraisal, performance management and staff development.
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries with health and social care partners.

Desirable

• Experience working within the hospice sector.
• Experience supporting or leading CQC inspections.
• Experience of business planning and resource management.
• Experience of implementing digital systems or service transformation programmes.