Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The CYP IAPT Recruit to Train programme involves both academic learning, coursework and supervised clinical practice. Alongside this, the post holder will work with colleagues in a specialist CFHD pathway, building relationships and wider skills in working children and young people with complex emotional and mental health needs in the community. This will include evidence-based assessment and outcome-monitored interventions in conjunction with the training. There will also be opportunities to engage in Participation and service development as well as contributing to service delivery within the team as required.

Post holders will be employees of CFHD on a substantive contract and also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course with Exeter University. It is essential that applicants are able to balance a busy work and study schedule. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level and be prepared to work towards their studies outside of identified study time. Study time and/or teaching days are typically two days a week during term.

As these are training positions initially, please be aware that you must both gain employment in an CFHD SMHP Recruit to Train role and be accepted onto the University Course. You will be interviewed for both in one interview on the date listed. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course.

Please note for this role, the training course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements. Applicants for this training will need to be available to start by January 2027 when the course starts.

If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the CYP IAPT programme at Exeter University and CFHD. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.

Job Description.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

The post holder will undertake academic and clinical practice training in evidence based psychological therapies and is required to attend, complete and pass all elements of the allocated CYP-IAPT training.

The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services.

The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with complex mental health difficulties and their parents/carers in line with NICE guidance.

Collaborative working with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role.

The post holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary approach of the team, providing integrated healthcare for children across Children and Family Health Devon.

Bringing professional expertise, skills and knowledge to multi-disciplinary team work, the post holder will work with, and offer supervision/consultation/advice to others.

With a focus on providing high quality, safe and compassionate care to children/young people the post holder will engage in team and service development including participating in audit, evaluation and review.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
• An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of child development

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
• Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.
• Working within a community CAMHS mental health setting.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Integrated Childrens Services

Fishleigh Road

Roundswell Business Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 3UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Lead Nurse and GPs. Advising and escalating any potential problems, issues, or errors in a timely manner.

Undertake chronic disease management including monitoring progress and response to treatment, identifying where changes to medication may be necessary and seeking senior support to implement, processing referrals where required, working to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, and promoting the preventative aspects of nursing practice. Chronic diseases include but are not limited to:

o Asthma

o Diabetes

o COPD

Once trained and competent work within your scope of practice, undertake womens health management including but not limited to;

o Cervical Cytology

o Contraception including reviews, depo injection, pill checks and coil removal (where the practice is registered to provide this regulated activity).

o HRT reviews

Work to recognise changes in a patients condition and take appropriate action.

Undertake wound and ulcer care including suture/clip removal, dressings, and assessment to include doppler studies.

Undertake diagnostics tests including but not limited to:

o Urinalysis.

o Taking swab samples.

o Request pathology tests, for example urine culture.

o ECG and BP testing including 24hr ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

o Pulse rate and rhythm.

o Venepuncture

o Blood Glucose monitoring.

o Weight management including BMI.

o Height measurement.

o Peak flow readings.

o Spirometry (where ARTP registered).

Administer adult and child immunisations, vaccinations and injections including travel vaccines, under a recognised legal framework.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Chaperone patients to their healthcare appointments when requested.

Assist with minor surgery and invasive procedures when required, this includes but is not limited to:

o Coil insertions

o Joint injections

o Minor surgical procedures

Monitor and maintain stock of vaccinations, emergency drugs and wound dressings, keeping accurate records and ordering low stock items when required.

Ensure appropriate health promotion literature is available.

Maintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensure servicing/calibration is undertaken, updating the calibration records as necessary.

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care in line with infection prevention and control guidance.

Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of equipment, nursing rooms and treatment rooms ensuring room and equipment logs are kept up to date and available for auditing upon request.

Attend and participate in any MDT and practice meetings when required.

Ensure practice fridges are checked daily, temperature recorded, cold chain maintained and reporting any issues where relevant.

Keep up to date with any changes or advances within the Nursing profession, completing annual competency reviews and necessary training.

Communicate effectively, sensitively, and compassionately with colleagues, patients, carers recognising needs for alternative methods of communication.

Liaise and communicate with multi-agency partners and third-party organisations as appropriate, adhering to organisational and national information, sharing guidance at all times.

Administration

Accurately input, update and extract information onto/from the Practice clinical system when required.

Record patient information clearly and concisely, adhering to national and local guidance.

Liaise with and feedback effectively to the nursing team and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Infection Control

Support the Infection, Prevention and Control lead through the following measures:

Follow procedures aimed at reducing the risk of passing on the organisms that can cause infections.

Demonstrate a duty of care in following best practice in adherence to guidelines which is a fundamental requirement in underpinning the management of Infection, Prevention and Control.

Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes:

o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Segregation and disposal of waste materials

o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens

o Universal hand hygiene precautions

Monitor and change sharps bins within the practice when requested or identified.

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting recommended infection control measures and health and safety measures.

Effective cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment/consulting rooms prior to use.

Support the Lead Nurse in the completion of relevant Infection, Prevention and Control audits.

Professional Registration

Work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct ensuring NMC registration is valid.

Ensure you comply with requirements for revalidation and maintain the knowledge and skills you need for safe practice.

Continue professional development (CPD) to supplement existing knowledge to aid further autonomy within the role.

Disseminate updates in current evidence to all in practice, particularly new learning from study.

Recognise and work within the limits of your competence and scope of practice.

Work with the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver services in line with current best evidence, national and local guidelines.

Contribute to the development of policies, protocols and guidelines across the organisation, ensuring compliance.

Work collaboratively within the practice and with professional partners including secondary care, voluntary bodies and multi-agency organisations to streamline care pathways using a patient centred approach.

Safeguarding

The autonomous nature of this role may expose you to situations and circumstance which others do not see. As such it is your responsibility to ensure that all actual and potential safeguarding concerns are identified and acted upon in accordance with local and national guidance.

Miscellaneous

Support in the training and induction of new and junior members of staff at the practice.

Actively participate in educational programmes for whole primary health care team, including medical and nursing students and GP registrar, in relation to areas of clinical and practice nursing expertise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of education including competent levels of numeracy and literacy.
• BSc Adult Nursing.
• Registered first level nurse.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Chaperone training
• Driving Licence and means of transport.

Desirable

• Chronic disease management qualification.
• Cytology screening qualification

Key Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instruction.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Observes good health and safety practices

Desirable

• Knowledge in clinical systems including EMIS and DOCMAN.

Experience

Essential

• Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Knowledge of the needs of patients with long term conditions.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Aware of the accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service.
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
• Good understanding of Infection, Prevention and Control measures.

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP Surgery.
• Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Awareness of local and national health policy.
• Awareness of issues within the wider health economy.

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

Invicta Health CIC

Address

Birchington Medical Centre

Minnis Road

Birchington

Kent

CT7 9HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Dr Andy Ratcliffe Position: Lead Clinician in Adult Critical Care Email: [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 15th September 2026 Interview Date: 24th September 2026

We are inviting applications to fill our Senior Clinical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Adult Critical Care. This post is fixed term for 12 months.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.

Join one of the largest and most forward-thinking Critical Care services in the UK as an ICU Senior Clinical Fellow within the Critical Care Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based across Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and St James’s University Hospital (SJUH). With more than 80 critical care beds, a diverse case mix, and access to nationally recognised specialist services including liver transplantation, major trauma, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and paediatric intensive care, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop advanced intensive care skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

This fellowship is designed around your individual career goals, with bespoke training opportunities, dedicated educational supervision, research and leadership experience, and support towards CESR or advanced specialist competencies. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic doctors who are passionate about high-quality patient care, enjoy working collaboratively, and are eager to develop as senior clinical leaders, educators and researchers in a dynamic and expanding critical care environment.

The Critical Care Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and most diverse critical care services in the UK, delivering care across Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s University Hospital. Our multidisciplinary team includes consultant intensivists, specialty trainees, Clinical Fellows, Advanced Critical Care Practitioners, outreach nurses and an experienced nursing workforce, all working together to provide outstanding care to critically ill patients across a wide range of specialist services. The department has a strong culture of collaboration, learning and innovation, supported by regular teaching, research opportunities and a commitment to professional development.

What makes our team special is the breadth of clinical exposure, flexibility and personalised development opportunities available to our fellows. Whether your goal is advanced intensive care training, CESR, research, leadership or specialist skills such as ultrasound and echocardiography accreditation, we will work with you to create a bespoke training experience. You will join a supportive and inclusive environment where education is prioritised, contributions are valued, and staff are encouraged to develop as future leaders in critical care. If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding and career-enhancing fellowship within a forward-thinking department, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic doctor who can work at a senior level within the intensive care unit, contributing to high-quality patient care as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will bring sound clinical judgement, the ability to support junior medical colleagues and Advanced Critical Care Practitioners, and a commitment to developing your own practice through teaching, training, audit, research and leadership opportunities.

The successful applicant will be keen to gain broad critical care experience across a diverse and complex case mix, with opportunities to develop specialist interests such as neuro-intensive care, cardiac intensive care, anaesthesia, critical care ultrasound, echocardiography, renal replacement therapy, research, management and education. You should be collaborative, patient-centred, accountable and eager to make the most of a flexible, bespoke training programme within a dynamic and supportive department.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

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

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Experience

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

• Undertake comprehensive pre-admission assessments for babies, children and young people with life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health conditions.
• Gather and review relevant clinical information, including diagnoses, current treatment, medication, symptom management, ventilation or respiratory support, nutrition, moving and handling, epilepsy plans, emergency care plans and advance care planning where appropriate.
• Assess whether the hospice can safely meet the child or young persons needs, escalating concerns or gaps in provision to the appropriate clinical lead.
• Work with families to understand routines, preferences, communication needs, cultural and spiritual considerations, play interests and what matters most to the child or young person.
• Prepare clear admission summaries and contribute to individualised care plans, risk assessments and handover information for hospice teams.
• Maintain awareness of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), ensuring concerns are identified, escalated and recorded appropriately in line with organisational policy.
• Use professional judgement and nursing knowledge to identify clinical risk, complexity and suitability for admission.
• Support safe medicines management through accurate reconciliation of medications and transcription of Medication Administration Record charts.
• Contribute to safe staffing and admission decisions by advising on the level of nursing support required.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with organisational policy, professional standards and data protection requirements.
• Engage in clinical supervision to support own personal and professional development.
• Build trusting, compassionate relationships with children, young people, parents, carers and siblings.
• Provide clear information about hospice services, admission processes and what families can expect before, during and after a stay.
• Use sensitive communication skills when discussing complex care, palliative care, end of life care, uncertainty, family concerns and preferences.
• Promote choice, dignity, inclusion and respect for each child, young person and family.
• Identify family support needs and refer appropriately to family support, psychosocial, therapy, spiritual care, bereavement or practical support services.
• Liaise effectively with hospitals, community childrens nursing teams, GPs, consultants, clinical nurse specialists, therapists, social care, education providers and commissioners as required.
• Coordinate information sharing to support safe, seamless transitions into hospice care.
• Advocate for the child, young person and family, ensuring their voice and preferences are reflected in care planning.
• Ensure exemplary communication skills and participate in the MDT planning of childrens care.
• Recognise, respond to and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with hospice policy, local procedures and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to clinical governance by reporting incidents, near misses, risks and concerns appropriately.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement activity, service evaluation and learning from feedback.
• Maintain professional registration, comply with the NMC Code and undertake required mandatory and role-specific training.
• Promote safe, inclusive, evidence-informed and person-centred practice across the hospice service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with CYP with complex needs or life-limiting conditions. Experience in clinical skills such as paediatric palliative care, long-term ventilation, tracheostomy care, epilepsy management and
• medicines management including IV administration.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. 1 year post qualification experience.

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

Southern Hospice Group

Address

Chestnut Tree House

Dover Lane

Arundel

Worthing

West Sussex

BN18 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by
• specialist training or equivalent experience to masters level WITH a relevant core professional training (e.g. Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, etc) and relevant professional registration.
• Training in an evidence-based therapeutic approach.
• Evidence of relevant CPD.

Desirable

• Training in supervision and/or leadership skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers, including using goal-based care and routine outcome measures in practice.
• Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies.
• Experience of working with children and young peoples with Autism and/or a Learning Disability, families and parents/carers, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal abuse.
• Experience of undertaking specialist mental health and/or behavioural assessment and therapeutic interventions for in the area of childrens mental health, with the ability to work with complex needs and undertake risk assessments.
• Experience of safeguarding infants and ensuring the safety of children in partnership with other agencies as appropriate.
• Experience that evidences an ability to tend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice.
• Experience of initiating, attending and contributing to multi-professional and inter-agency meetings.

Desirable

• Experience in providing effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
• Experience of providing professional teaching and training for other professionals.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to child mental health and learning disability.
• High level knowledge of mental health presentations in and children/young people and knowledge of the theory and practice of short term and long term, evidence-based, clinical interventions in the field of perinatal and infant mental health and who may also present with a Learning Disability.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education structures, national policies and frameworks, evidence based practice including NICE guidelines.
• Knowledge of risk management and ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly to ensure safety.

Additional requirement

Essential

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

CFHD

Evergreen

Victoria Park Road

EXETER

EX2 4NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC Registration

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

The Atrium Health Centre

Address

7 Weymouth Avenue

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

You will be registered with the NMC and revalidation will be undertaken in line with NMC requirements

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to monitor care under direct or indirect supervision, using a wide range of skills you have including (but not limited to);

complement the role of the lead nurse, GP and other Health Professionals

make the best use of clinical skills within the practice in order to promote well-being and maximise health gain for patients.

provide a safe, high quality and accessible treatment room service to patients.

As a Practice Nurse you will act within your professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of their care under supervision

You will show safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice, in consultation with the duty GP. You will work with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to support the delivery of policy and procedures and meet the needs of patients.

Supervision and mentoring will be provided by the appropriate senior medical staff - the type of support will depend on the post holders skills and knowledge and determined by our clinical governance arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will work with the nursing team and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring the condition and health needs of patients within their care, contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinicians and in line with the service pathways. You will be expected to support patients in the management of long term conditions (Asthma, Diabetes and COPD), Cervical Cytology, Family planning, Child Health/Immunisations, Wound Management, Travel Immunisations, and all other general treatment room duties.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver high quality, compassionate care with a focus on promoting health, self-care, and independence.

Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a competent standard

Working without direct supervision (where appropriate) within designated parameters of practice of the Practice Nurse role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care

Exercise professional accountability and comply with practice policy in relation to the safe administration of medicines

Use electronic records to record the outcome of assessment and evaluation of care

Assist in the assessment of and management of risk across the environment where care is being administered

Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes

Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice

Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures

Demonstrate a good understanding of the Mental Capacity act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from Registered Nurse or another registered professional as required

Deliver effective care following plans determined by the registered nurse or other registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plan

ADMINISTRATION

Contributes and participates in audits, evaluation, and clinical standard setting within the Practice

Accurate and timely summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data

Complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards

Ensure that all practice policies are fully implemented

Assisting with CQC preparation and compliance.

Assist with clinical stock control and ordering

Work in accordance with all governance and internal systems relating to the management of clinical data and systems

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Practice Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years experience in general practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Practice Nursing Degree
• Post Registration GPN diploma
• Registered on the NMC register
• Cervical sample taker qualification and updates

Desirable

• Contraception qualification
• Experienced in long term conditions 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.

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

Prince of Wales Medical Centre

Address

52 Prince Of Wales Road

London

NW5 3LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately this includes nurse led triage and the assessment of patients with acute symptoms

• To follow infection control procedures, and complete training as required.

• Develop, implement, and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.

• Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice.

• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.

• Request and undertake the collection of pathological specimens. Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required, within scope.

• Maintain chronic disease registers and provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary, specialist, care as required.

• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation.

• Be responsible for the implementation of an effective immunisation programme.

• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge and Skills
• Wound care/removal of sutures and staples.
• ECGs.
• Venepuncture.
• Chaperone procedure.
• Chronic Disease Management.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Understanding the importance of evidence based practice.
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
• Evidence of continuing professional development CPD, commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse.
• Access to own transport.
• Excellent communication skills written and oral.
• Strong IT skills.
• Effective time management Planning & Organising.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure.

Desirable

• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly.
• Immunisations, routine, childhood and GMS Travel.
• Womens health, cervical cytology, contraception, etc.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
• Experience of chronic disease management.
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
• Experience of chronic disease 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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Montgomery Medical Practice

Well Street

MONTGOMERY

Powys

SY15 6PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

So,what is in it for you?

Apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:

• Flexible working:Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.
• Set shift patterns to allow for predictability
• NHS Pension:A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
• Annual Leave: For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum.
• Bank working:The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates.
• Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.

And theres more!!: Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment. Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eyetests. Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education,Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme. Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet. Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and stafflottery.

What should you do next?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 asupportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• PLAB or PLAB exemption
• GMC registered
• ALS/ATLS provider
• At least 4 years' postgraduate training. At least 1 year of which is in anaesthesia & Intensive Care at ST4+ equivalent level or evidence of completion of Stage 1 training. (equivalent to RCOA UK IAC and IAOC)
• Postgraduate qualification in anaesthesia

Desirable

• Currently accredited Life Support instructor of ALS/ATLS.
• Final FRCA

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical anaesthesia, including independent obstetric practice and intensive care

Desirable

• More than 3 years of experience in anaesthesia and intensive care

Evidence of knowledge, skills & apititude

Essential

• Fundamentals of basic science applicable to clinical anaesthesia.
• Fundamentals on clinical anaesthesia practice including equipment and resuscitation.
• Pre-operative assessment, intraoperative management and postoperative care of surgical patients
• Good note keeping ability
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:

Desirable

• Involvement in research, publications in peer reviewed articles.

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and experience and request appropriate support

Desirable

• Management & leadership training and/or experience

Audit

Essential

• Previous involvement in clinical audit and QIP

Teaching & training

Essential

• Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Postgraduate certificate or degree in education

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

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

Clinical

To lead the multidisciplinary team in providing excellent psychiatric care To provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans. Much of the work is providing assessments for new patients, many of whom are people referred for assessment of possible dementia. Patients are then discharged back to G.P. care or are taken into the multi-disciplinary team where they are care co-ordinated by a team member and reviewed by the consultant as required. To lead weekly MDT meetings and ensure prompt reviews of unwell patients To work closely with the CRHTT OP, community teams and liaison services as patients move between these teams To deliver evidence-based treatments To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records using our EPR, SystmOne To partake in providing cross cover for consultant colleagues for annual & study leave to maintain continuous service.

Leadership

• To provide clinical leadership for the Older Peoples Services at a time of considerable transition
• The Trust will support the involvement of the consultant body in regional and national groups subject to discussion and approval with the medical director and, as necessary, the chief executive officer.

Teaching/EducationContribute to the psychiatry post-graduate teaching programme. Contribute to the psychiatry teaching programme for undergraduate medical students Contribute to the training and support of staff in within the wider MDT Contribute to postgraduate teaching as well as to continuing medical education activities. For new consultants mentoring is provided and they are helped to find an appropriate peer group. CPD time is incorporated in to the job plan; in addition, a study leave budget is available to support CPD activities externally. Expectation to remain in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists Friday morning CPD sessions are held via Teams and all consultants are offered a turn to present. Friday afternoon CPD activity include items such journal club, case discussions and management meetings. Consultants are encouraged to undergo the appropriate training and become educational supervisors for trainees.

Administration Work with CPFT to achieve agreed performance targets. Contribute to the collection and monitoring of clinical outcome data for service development and commissioning purposes. Participate in audit Participate in the administration of patient information systems and ensure that data are entered in accordance with service policies and guidance. Work in accordance with Trust and service policies and guidelines.

Management

• Work with the Service Manager and Clinical Director to contribute to the management of Older Peoples Acute Care System
• To contribute to the planning and further development of Older Peoples Mental Health Services and of the wider community service
• To attend meetings, relevant to the interests of the service

Research The post-holder is expected to support the broader CPFT research endeavour where possible. It is anticipated that funding would become available for the right applicant to become involved in research, potentially acting as a principal investigator for clinical trials into dementia and other late life mental health disorders or making use of local opportunities to develop other research interests.

Clinical Governance The post-holder will be aware of, and act within, locally and nationally agreed protocols and actively involved in clinical governance within the service

On-call

• The post holder may opt to take part in the consultant out of hours on call rota. Currently this is approximately 1:25 (Category A)There is support when on call from core and senior trainees. On call is currently remunerated at a rate of 3% subject to current monitoring and possible review. The on-call consultant covers old age and general adult. There is currently a separate CAMHS on call rota.

Other duties

• From time to time, it may be necessary for the post holder to carry out such other duties as may be assigned, with agreement, by the Trust. It is expected that the post holder will not unreasonably withhold agreement to any reasonable proposed changes that the Trust might make.

Accountability The post holder will be accountable to the clinical director in the directorate (currently Dr Anna Forrest). Professional accountability is to the Trust Board through the Trust Executive Medical Director.

Job Planning & Appraisal Consultants are required to take part in the Revalidation and annual appraisal process under the supervision of the Medical Director and Responsible Officer. You shall have access to job planning and appraisal software for online submission.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
• MRCPsych (or equivalent).
• S12/ AC approved
• CCT in relavent specialty. Candidates with a CESR or appropriate experience will be considered equally and are encouraged to apply
• The post holder must have a valid UK driving license and be willing and able to drive

Desirable

• MD or PhD
• Diploma in geriatric medicine
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education

Experience

Essential

• experience of working in a community facing team
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Old Age

Desirable

• Experience of research and service development

Characteristics

Essential

• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the context of the service within the wider context of developments in the NHS. First-hand experience of developing services in a constantly changing environment and to tight budgetary restraints would be an advantage.
• Candidates need to be effective teachers and trainers and be able to guide their own continuing education and training.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Doddington

Benwick Road

March

PE15 0UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience across all core clinical areas
• Respiratory Physiotherapy experience
• Experience of carrying out complex functional assessments and treatments

Desirable

• Experience of supporting students and junior members of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of current evidence based best practice in respiratory Physiotherapy

Desirable

• IT skills including word and email use
• Knowledge of NHS structure

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oversee day to day management of patients on the vascular ward including providing supervision of more junior members of the vascular team. Attendance at vascular out-patient clinics and operating lists. Participation in weekly MDT and monthly morbidity and mortality meetings. On call would provisionally be a 1 in 8 non-resident and includes management of emergency vascular admissions to the Freeman as well as providing cover for the Royal Victoria Infirmary where the Major Trauma Centre is located. There is NO commitment to General Surgery.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• Completion of BST programme or equivalent.
• MRCS or equivalent.

Desirable

• FRCS or equivalent

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• 12 months' experience in Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
• Good history & examination skills.
• Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
• Able to order appropriate investigations.
• Image interpretation relevant to practice.
• Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.

Desirable

• Previous paid employment within the NHS
• 24+ months ST3+ vascular surgery experience

Maintaining clinical competence

Essential

• Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior staff.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in audit projects.

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to Forensic Psychological Services by supporting qualified psychologists in the undertaking and delivery of a range of clinical and research based tasks. There will be opportunities to co-facilitate a range of group therapy programmes, as well as providing support to qualified staff in the planning and development of clinical treatment. There will be a key role in completing service level audit projects as part of quality and developmental initiatives. Responsibilities will also include liaison with allied professionals, contributing to the sharing of psychological knowledge, and case discussion. Remaining time will comprise attending clinical meetings, participating in departmental forums and opportunities to shadow other team members. All work will take place under the direction and management of an experienced Psychologist. There will be a requirement to complete clinically related administration.

Please see the attached job description and person specification documents for further details.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree from a BPS accredited course in psychology (2:1 and above).
• Entitlement to Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health practice and/or research design and analysis

Knowledge

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practical within the clinical fields of psychology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with mental health problems.
• Training in the use of structured professional judgement tools such as the HCR-20.

Skills/Experience

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• Ability to communicate well with people with complex mental health problems.
• Experience using computers for databases or data analysis.
• An ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
• Experience in working in health related setting/s

Desirable

• Experience of working as an assistant psychologist.
• Experience of facilitation/co-facilitation of psychology groups.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Runwell

SS11 7FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide strong and decisive leadership and management of all staff within RCDAS. To manage the staff team and all day-to-day issues of the service. To take the lead role in the induction, team building and retention of staff. To deputise at designated times in the absence of the Borough Lead.2. To ensure regular clinical and line management supervision, appraisal and teaching of staff across the team to ensure high standard of client care. To identify and support opportunities for staff development and training.To facilitate and manage change whilst maintaining a high quality effective service.3. To take responsibility for the management of a defined caseload of clients with complex needs and facilitation of groups or other elements of front line service delivery where required. At times to deliver nurse specific interventions such as vaccinations and where appropriately qualified deliver non-medical prescribing within scope of practice and Trust guidelines for alcohol and drug clients attending the service.4. To ensure service information requirements are met through the production of required statistics and data and ensuring this remains a priority. Ensure timely inputting of information by team members so as to support effective Trust, local commissioning and national reporting requirements.5. Undertaking of regular audits to ensure that all clinical records/ practice is of a high quality and in line with CAG, Trust, CQC standards and national polices/ guidance such as safeguarding adults and children, PHE recommendations and NICE guidance. 6. To organise, attend and facilitate relevant clinical and service development team meetings as well as specific borough and CAG wide meetings.7. To actively promote and encourage service user and carer involvement in the service.8. To draft/ review/ evaluate clinical protocols/ operational procedures as required, to ensure the service is responsive to changes in practice, trends in substance use and legislation.9. To manage human resources issues to optimum effect including being involved in and leading on staff recruitment and selection process, performance management, sickness management etc. as required.10. To have knowledge and awareness of expenditure in relation to budget and prescribing costs, identifying and reporting on cost pressures where appropriate.11. With the Borough Lead's support and direction, identify appropriate areas of development in collaboration with other SLaM/ partnership colleagues. To continually consider how the service could be developed to meet the needs of this client group and review the Service Contract/ emerging strategies as appropriate and make recommendations. To develop and maintain effective links and lines of communication with partnership agencies, Trust departments, commissioners, CCG and other local stakeholders.12. To ensure effective investigation of complaints and serious untoward incidents in consultation with the Borough Lead/ Consultant Psychiatrist/Psychologist and other appropriate SLaM staff, and to identify systems learning as a result of such investigations and implement changes as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (BSc (Hons) in Nursing) with extensive post qualification experience a significant proportion of which has been working with people with substance misuse related problems
• Evidence of post qualification training related to substance use

Desirable

• MSC or Degree level training relevant to care of clients with substance misuse problems
• NMP qualification
• Management qualification or relevant experience at senior level
• Evidence of a certificate in Practice Supervisor Training, Practice Assessor Training, Practice Supervisor or Assessor Training, SSSA-aligned training, or a recognised Mentorship Certificate (or equivalent qualification)

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of taking a lead on specific areas and projects within an addictions team
• oExperience of working with and managing staff within substance misuse and co-morbid mental health/dual diagnosis problems within the community
• oManagement qualification or relevant experience at senior level
• oExperience of assessment and casework which meets the needs of adults with substance misuse problems who require community care and an ability to engage a team to implement this in a systematic way
• oExperience of taking a lead role in multidisciplinary working
• oAbility to both clinically supervise, line manage and appraise staff
• oExperience and skills in delivery of psycho-social therapeutic interventions
• oExperience of recruitment and selection of staff

Desirable

• oExperience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals
• oExperience of staff performance management
• oExperience of project management
• oExperience of having undertaken audit work

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• oWorking knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with care for this client group
• oAn understanding of Recovery-led practice and a willingness to promote social inclusion and recovery principles in clinical practice
• oEvidence of continuing professional development and training related to substance misuse
• oKnowledge and experience of health required and substance misuse specific data reporting and computer literacy
• oAbility to build and maintain high standards of communication with a variety of personnel and agencies at all levels
• oAbility to effectively manage resources within an allocated budget
• oAbility to analyse complex data and use the information to improve performance
• oComputer literacy and experience of use of electronic patient record systems or other health-related recording systems

Desirable

• oProven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
• oAbility to work changeable hours/ location at fairly short notice where there is clear and reasonable service need
• oAdvanced computer skills and use of spread sheets

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WCDAS | St John's Therapy Centre

162 St John's Hill

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for a defined caseload that reflects the priorities of the local population and carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs

Care co-ordinator to service users, participating in the multi-disciplinary assessment of physical, psychological, mental health and social care needs and offering care to individuals with substance use issues living in the community, by providing nursing skill, perspective and expertise, and promoting the recovery model to service users and their carers.

Risk assessment and management plan for service users

To lead the clinical management of a care package to individuals who use our services, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

To co-ordinate and monitor the delivery of person centred healthcare to a designated group of people who use our services, using complex clinical decision making where appropriate and responding to changes in presentation/ situation appropriately. To promote shared decision making with service user/relatives/carers, as appropriate, in terms of involvement in all aspects of their care.

To deliver individual and group therapy utilising CBT skills.

To ensure provision of the necessary physical care to help people who use our services i.e.: personal hygiene, diet and fluid intake, clothing and laundry, personal environment, manual handling, elimination, maintaining rest and sleep and activity, physical observations.

To ensure provision of therapeutic activities, emotional support and stability to clients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.

To ensure prescribed physical observations are undertaken as follows: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height and act upon exceptions appropriately

Supervise junior nurses and other non-qualified staff in the service/team, and participate in the education of pre and post registration nursing, social work, psychology, medical and occupational therapy students.

To lead the development, maintenance and monitoring of service standards, collect and collate data/ information effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance.

To participate in the Consortiums Group Training Program, SLaM mandatory training and the Consortium Duty and Triage rotas as required.

To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, actively supporting the individual to fulfil these, and to adhere to all registration professional standards.

To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) and revised subsequent act Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and SLaM commitments.

Be accountable and responsible for a defined caseload that reflects the priorities of the local population and carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs; under the supervision of the Clinical Lead.

To develop, implement and evaluate evidence based programmes of care; set standards of care and liaise with other agencies.

Take on the role of care co-ordinator to service users, participating in the multi-disciplinary assessment of physical, psychological, mental health and social care needs and offering care to individuals with substance use issues living in the community, by providing nursing skill, perspective and expertise, and promoting the recovery model to service users and their carers.

To ensure compliance by self and staff of the Trusts Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, including taking all reasonable steps to manage and promote a healthy working and diverse working environment.

To participate in clinical governance activities including monitoring standards set within the service.

To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff

If the post-holder is not an NMP, they will be expected to apply for this training within the Trust

The post-holder may be asked to carry out tasks in other sites/services if there are pressures on other parts of the treatment system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse
• oEvidence of continuing professional development and training

Desirable

• oDiploma or degree level qualification in addictions or related area of practice such as CBT, dual diagnosis,
• oMentorship Qualifications and updates

Experience

Essential

• oExperience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations and draft policies for consultation
• oExperience of supervising staff or students
• oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• oExperience of the management of clients with complex needs

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• oA thorough understanding of harm reduction in relation to injecting behaviour as well as safer sexual practices
• oStrong understanding of harm reduction, and relapse prevention in relation to substance misuse and planning recovery
• oEffective assessment and engagement skills

Desirable

• oExperience of supervising/managing junior staff and students

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Drug and Alcohol Team

12-14 Brighton Terrace

Brixton

SW9 8DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC Registration

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

Ripon Spa Surgery

Address

Ripon Spa Surgery

Park Street

Ripon

North Yorkshire

HG4 2BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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