Job description

Job responsibilities

Role overview

Join Our Renal Nursing Team

Calling All NMC Registered Nurses

Ready for an Exciting Nursing Career in Dialysis? Looking for Competitive Pay and Work-Life Balance?

At Diaverum, we're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for nurses to join our North Ormesby Dialysis Unit . As a renal nurse, you'll specialize in a dynamic dialysis environment while building meaningful patient relationships.

Why Choose Diaverum?

We're committed to nurturing your career and providing top-tier training. New nurses at Diaverum embark on an 8-week supernumerary period, guided by our experienced Clinical Leads. This intensive training sets you up for success and growth throughout your career at Diaverum. You'll also have access to a robust senior team structure and a dedicated mentor within the clinic.

At our clinic, you wont find managers tucked away on another floor we work side by side with our teams. With dedicated clinic admins and nurses desks right at the heart of patient care, were set up to support both our staff and our patients every step of the way.

Patient-CentredCare

Our exceptional nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 ensures you have ample time to provide holistic care to your patients. Our clinic is currently open from Monday to Saturday with no nights offering you the flexibility and work-life balance you've been searching for.

Your Responsibilities:

• Developing and overseeing care plans for renal patients.
• Ensuring clinical activities are meticulously documented.
• Preparing and monitoring dialysis machines and systems.
• Reviewing pre and post-hemodialysis care with patients.
• Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements:

• NMC Registered General Nurse.
• Familiarity with the NMC code of professional conduct.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Positive and dynamic approach to delivering safe and effective care.
• Excellent English communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Part-time position (23 hours per week).
• Starting Salary of up to £35,944 pro rata based on dialysis experience.
• Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours.
• Paid breaks.
• Opportunities for internal development and career progression.
• Generous holiday package.
• Holidays on Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Life Assurance, We Care, Company Pension, Blue Light card and Concerts for Carers.
• Referral scheme paying up to £1,000

Please note that clinical experience in a renal setting is preferred but not essential, as we provide comprehensive training.

COME GROW WITH US!

Join our team and embark on a rewarding career in renal nursing. Be part of a healthcare community dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. We encourage you to apply today, as we reserve the right to close this role early upon receiving a sufficient number of applications.

All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as part of our recruitment process.

Diaverum - Where Caring Meets Excellence in Renal Care.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Diaverum

Address

North Ormesby

TS36LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Foster recovery through empowerment of service users and carers by using a strengths-based approach involving the service user and carer in the planning of their care establishing and maintaining consistent supportive relationships, which encourage increased self-determination and responsibility for service users and their care.
• Offer a range of evidence-based interventions and risk management approaches enabling the service user and carers to reduce and manage symptoms and high-risk behaviour in episodes of relapse.
• Be proactive, innovative, and creative in delivering care, enabling the facilitation of service users recovery.
• Engage service users and carers in relapse prevention and risk management /contingency plans, providing interventions that maximize the service users ability to resolve relapse crisis and prevents admission to hospital.
• Liaise with inpatient units to support discharge through appropriate pathways.
• Facilitate early discharge from both inpatients and the CRHT Team by providing regular, formal reviews.
• Deliver a flexible and responsive service through practice that is dictated by service users/carers needs.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with other agencies.
• Deliver high quality care and provide solutions and signposting to service users with severe and enduring mental health problems to support correct pathway access.
• Provide care within the Strength Based Model of practice maintaining service users within their own environment in the community.
• Act as an educator for service users and carers. Advise on issues of mental health to generate a positive approach to health and strengthen the service users capacity to manage illness, symptoms, and relapse.
• Respond swiftly to urgent referrals providing interventions to prevent admission or re-admission.
• Work closely with carers.
• Recognise racial, cultural, sexual preference and address health inequalities.
• Ensure that record keeping/documentation reflects needs.
• Maximize the use of resources within the team and available in the community.
• To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, using evidence-based tools and models of care.
• Work within the MDT framework according to code of practice, for delivery of optimum care.
• Ensure that care plans are reviewed and updated to take into account of the most recent information regarding service users needs. It should reflect the views of the service users and carers.
• Undertake risk assessment/management for service users on the caseload and disseminate the information to their team members and professionals involved.
• Ensure activity/contact is entered promptly on RiO, conforming to the organisations data quality requirements, in line with contract specification Trust and Social Care data quality requirement.
• Provide care plans in accordance with National Guidelines.

• To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the organisation.
• To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally.
• To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict.
• To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the organisation to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
• To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda.
• To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilizing the latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews.
• To challenge and raise concerns around poor or unprofessional practice.
• To participate in the induction of new members of staff as a mentor.
• To participate and review staff performance.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues.

• Have a working knowledge of current appropriate legislations.
• Engage in regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Adhere to and work within the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC professional code of conduct.
• Maintain registration of care profession and membership relevant to professional area; duties in relation to the relevant professional qualification will be required eg: the administration of medicines as stated within agreed policies and procedures.
• Act as a positive clinical role model for colleagues.
• Ensure that full regard is taken of the dignity, individuality and well-being of service users and carers.
• Ensure physical health checks are carried out in full with any relevant follow up arranged, as necessary
• Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
• Advocate and promote self-advocacy for service users/carers.

• Communicate effectively with other members of the MDT pertaining to assessments, care plans, risk factors, relapse signatures, signs of deterioration in service users mental and physical health care.
• Ensure that information of sensitive and contentious content is handled with professionalism and communicated appropriately to clearly identified persons.
• Respond to emergency situations in a clear and supportive manner always showing sensitivity and direction.

• To act as a mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development, and promoting high stands of nursing care.
• Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs.
• To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others.
• To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops.
• To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to organisational strategy.
• To support new staff and their integration within the team.
• To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
• Previous experience of working in a community team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, or registered Occupational Therapist (holding diploma or degree qualification).
• MELPS (Mentoring and Enabling in a clinical setting).

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

Albion Place

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties will include:

• Face-to-face and telephone consultations

• Assessment and management of acute and long-term conditions

• Prescribing and medication reviews

• Reviewing test results and clinical correspondence

• Referrals to secondary care and other services where appropriate

• Participation in QAIF projects and surgery targets

• Home visits when clinically required

• Clinical administration associated with patient care, blood results , clinical letters etc

• Participation in practice meetings, clinical governance and quality improvement

• Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary practice team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We welcome applications from both experienced GPs and newly qualified GPs and offer a supportive environment in which to develop and grow.

Desirable

• We welcome applications from both experienced GPs and newly qualified GPs and offer a supportive environment in which to develop and grow.

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a current licence to practise
• Included on the GMC GP Register
• Included on, or eligible for inclusion on, the NHS Wales Medical Performers List

Desirable

• Primary medical qualification MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a current licence to practise
• Included on the GMC GP Register
• Included on, or eligible for inclusion on, the NHS Wales Medical Performers List

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

Doctors Surgery

Corwen House, Market Place

Penygroes

CAERNARFON

Gwynedd

LL54 6NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with the team lead, the post holder will develop appropriate databases, contribute to reports as necessary, report any issues/concerns that may arise, and make sure that the service meets all targets in the service specification.

Successful candidates will work in partnership with the local Health Visiting teams to ensure seamless care as children progress from early years into school.

Successful candidates will adhere to and work within local and national child safeguarding policies in the prevention and early detection of abuse in all age groups.

Successful candidates will:

- Develop accurate factual reports and attend case conferences, and other multi-professional meetings as required, for identified children and their families.

- Meet with all identified children at least once a term and refer/signpost to other professionals/ services if identified.

- Work in partnership with primary care, ensuring that where appropriate, the relevant GP practice is notified of CYP health concerns, to secure an integrated system of care that safeguards them.

- Work in partnership with other key stakeholders to promote the welfare and safety of children and young people

- Contribute to keeping children and young people safe from the dangers of radicalization and extremism and promoting safe practices and a culture of safety, including e-safety.

- Offer strategic support to schools in order to contribute to reducing the number of children who enter the safeguarding system through preventative work.

- Work in partnership with identified school staff to contribute to the delivery of health improvement, promotion, and preventative approaches through signposting to other healthcare professionals/ services and available resources, and support staff with appropriate training.

- Promote emotional well-being through the school-aged years working alongside children and young people to support those with emotional and mental health difficulties and referring to CAMHS where appropriate.

- Have knowledge of other available resources to support emotional and mental well-being e.g. online, training packages.

- Work in partnership with primary and secondary care colleagues to support children and young people with long-term conditions or complex needs, signposting and referring school staff to appropriate support and facilitating correct management of health conditions to ensure hospital admissions are kept to a minimum.

- Work with the senior management team to develop a comprehensive Action Plan for the school which includes all policies, procedures, and guidelines, as an overview of SEN, safeguarding, and pastoral and medical needs together.

- Ensure that services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner adapting the service provision accordingly to promote equal access to services through the use of interpreters, and flexibility of appointments offered.

- Work to and maintain school nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare, informing the Service Lead when agreed standards cannot be met.

- Develop and maintain professional links with similar services in other areas in order to share information and inform best practices.

- Attend regular team meetings to promote effective communication and team and will lead by example promoting best practices and high standards at all times.

- Work with the Team Leader to ensure that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are monitored and review service delivery to ensure the service meets both national and local requirements.

- Ensure that all incidents are reported appropriately using Bromley Healthcare's Incident reporting system and ensure that the Team Leader is informed of incidents affecting patient safety and experience.

- Support colleagues effectively and compassionately as part of the wider skill-mix team

- Participate in the orientation and induction of new staff, promoting good interpersonal relationships within the team.

- Act as a mentor in the education and training of pre and post-registration students. Act as a preceptor for newly qualified nurses'/ specialist practitioners in the School Nursing Service

- Act as a resource for skill mix staff offering guidance, support, and supervision.

- Identify own learning needs and that of skill mix staff within the team.

- Remain up to date with evidence-based practice, published research, and participate in regular CPD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Degree or Diploma
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Qualification in School Nursing (BSc or PgDip)

Desirable

• Practice Assessor qualification
• Evidence of further professional learning relating to Children's public health nursing

Professional Registration

Essential

• Current NMC registration

Training

Essential

• Experience in delivering Asthma / Anaphylaxis / Basic Life Support training
• Child safeguarding Level 3 training

Desirable

• Leadership course / qualification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with children of all ages
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a multi- agency setting
• Car driver with use of a car for work purposes - clean UK driving license.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing needs
• Excellent organisational skills for self and others
• Presentation skills

Desirable

• Understanding of service performance and outcomes
• Knowledge of managing change

IT Skills

Essential

• Computer Literate
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working within a School Nursing team
• Recent experience of delivering health promotion and its importance in promoting healthy lifestyles
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people
• Sound knowledge of current issues and legislation relating to children

Desirable

• Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, students and working with the clinical governance framework
• Leadership experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to provide a high standard of care
• High professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Car driver with use of a car for work purposes
• Committed to the 6 C's
• Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Caritas House

Tregory road

Orpington

BR6 9XA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. About the Service

Milton Keynes is part of the Luton & Dunstable OMFS hub-and-spoke network, providing OMFS care to the communities of Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable and Stevenage. The postholder is directly employed in Milton Keynes and will contribute to a modern, collaborative, and patientcentred service.

2. Purpose of the Role

To deliver safe, effective, and compassionate OMFS care; to contribute to the daytoday running of the service; and to support continuous improvement, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

3. Main Duties and Responsibilities

3.1 Outpatient Clinics

Assess, investigate, and manage patients with:

o Intraoral hard/soft tissue lesions

o Dentoalveolar pathology

o Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders

o Head and neck lumps

o Salivary gland pathology

o Skin lesions

o Oral and maxillofacial trauma

o Suspected/confirmed head and neck malignancies

Provide clear explanations, shared decisionmaking, safetynetting, and timely documentation.

3.2 Operating Sessions

Undertake outpatient operating lists, primarily minor oral surgery under local anaesthetic (LA).

Participate in IV sedation sessions for suitable cases (training and supervision aligned to competence).

Upskilling opportunities in neonatal tonguetie procedures (for suitable candidates not yet experienced).

Potential to undertake procedures under GA where appropriate.

Introduce and deliver treatment for skin lesions and Botox clinics (training provided as needed).

Organise junior staff on operating lists and ensure efficient, safe list flow.

3.3 Accident & Emergency and Urgent Referrals

Hold the departmental bleep during working hours and respond promptly to emergencies from ED and other specialties.

Provide initial assessment, stabilisation, and onward management plans.

Note: Outofhours service is provided by Luton & Dunstable Hospital; Milton Keynes does not provide local OOH cover.

3.4 DaytoDay Service Management

Share responsibility for the daily running of OMFS clinics, theatres, and urgent pathways.

Prioritise cases, manage waiting lists, and maintain safe patient flow.

Escalate risk appropriately and contribute to rota resilience.

3.5 Governance, Audit, and Service Improvement

Attend regular audit meetings (with normal clinical activity paused to enable full participation).

Contribute to internal/external audit, clinical effectiveness, and risk management.

Lead on selected audits and support the implementation of improvements and service developments.

3.6 Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Working

Participate in MDTs, including the Head & Neck cancer MDT, ensuring timely information sharing and coordinated care.

Collaborate with dental, ENT, oncology, radiology, pathology, anaesthetics, nursing, and AHP colleagues.

3.7 Teaching, Supervision, and Team Development

Supervise and support junior medical staff and other learners in clinics and theatres.

Provide constructive feedback, contribute to teaching sessions, and model safe, evidencebased practice.

3.8 OnCall and Bleep Cover

Share bleep/oncall hours with other middle grades (during service hours as per rota).

• Ensure reliable handover and continuity of patient care.

4. Professional Development

• Take responsibility for selfdevelopment through supervised practice, courses, and reflective learning.
• Engage with the Trust annual appraisal process and personal development planning.
• Access leadership development and targeted upskilling (e.g., neonatal tonguetie, sedation practice, aesthetic procedures).

5. Accountability

• Clinically responsible to, and report to, the Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.
• Work within departmental and Trust policies, clinical governance frameworks, and professional standards.

6. Key Skills and Qualities (Role Essentials)

• Strong clinical judgment and problemsolving in OMFS presentations.
• Excellent communication: clear notes, patientfriendly explanations, effective handovers.
• Teamworking and supervision skills with a supportive approach to juniors.
• Adaptability, organisation, and resilience in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, audit, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to upskill in LA/IV sedation procedures, neonatal tonguetie, and aesthetic clinics as appropriate.

7. Expected Outcomes and Standards

• Safe, timely assessment and treatment across clinics, theatres, and urgent referrals.
• Reliable documentation, coding, and adherence to pathways and guidelines.
• Active participation in audits/MDTs with demonstrable service improvements.
• Effective supervision and positive team culture.
• Consistent engagement in appraisal and development objectives.

8. Working Relationships

• OMFS Consultants, Specialty Doctors, trainees, nursing and AHP teams.
• Emergency Department, ENT, oncology, radiology, pathology, anaesthetics, dental services, and primary care referrers.

9. Additional Information

• The role is funded for 9.5 PAs per week: 7 PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 PAs SPA/Admin supporting clinical activity.
• Duties may be adjusted in line with service needs, competence, and development goals, following appropriate supervision and governance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MRCS
• DOHNS

Registration

Essential

• GMC Registration and license to practice
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards

Experience

Essential

• Previous work in an NHS post

Desirable

• Prior experience of working in an ENT post

Language skills

Essential

• Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Clinical skills

Essential

• Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence with potential for developing strong/complex clinical/diagnostic skills

Desirable

• shows aptitude for practical skills e.g. hand-eye coordination, dexterity, Visiospatial awareness
• Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ALS, ALERTS or equivalent
• Previous experience in ENT

Specialty specific skills related to the post

Essential

• Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, research and evidence-based practise, with potential to contribute to research

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Evidence to contributing to teaching & learning of others
• Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research

Personal Skills

Essential

• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure
• Awareness of own limitations
• Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others
• Demonstrates effective judgement and decisionmaking skills
• Capacity to work effectively in a multi disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands & follow instructions

Skills

Essential

• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent.

Commitment to Speciality

Essential

• Shows realistic insight into surgery and the demands of a surgical lifestyle
• Shows critical & enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition

Desirable

• Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to surgery

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

E.N.T. - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The GP Partner will:

Provide a high standard of evidence-based, patient-centred general practice to registered patients.

Undertake face-to-face, telephone and other appropriate consultations.

Assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.

Provide appropriate clinical management and follow-up of patients.

Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with national and local guidance.

Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and other healthcare professionals.

Provide appropriate home visits and care for housebound patients where required.

Participate in the practice's duty doctor/on-call arrangements.

Support the practice's approach to urgent and same-day care.Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement activity.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Maintain professional standards in accordance with GMC requirements and relevant NHS guidance.

Partners work collaboratively to:

Contribute to Partnership meetings and collective decision-making.

Help shape the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of the practice.

Work closely with the Practice Manager on operational management, workforce planning and business development.

Contribute to financial and business planning.

Support recruitment, workforce development and succession planning.

Identify and develop opportunities for service improvement and innovation.

Maintain high standards of clinical care, professionalism and patient experience.

Support a positive culture across the whole multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Delivers excellent, patient-centered clinical care.
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive Partnership.
• Values continuity of care and building strong, lasting relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Wants to help shape the future of primary care locally.
• Is committed to high professional standards and quality improvement.
• Is enthusiastic about innovation and developing new ways of working.
• Is keen to contribute to the wider leadership and development of the practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Be a fully qualified and GMC-registered GP.
• Hold, or be eligible for, inclusion on the NHS Performers List.

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

Horsley Medical Practice

Address

Kingston Avenue

East Horsley

Surrey

KT24 6QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Foster recovery through empowerment of service users and carers by using a strengths-based approach involving the service user and carer in the planning of their care establishing and maintaining consistent supportive relationships, which encourage increased self-determination and responsibility for service users and their care.
• Offer a range of evidence-based interventions and risk management approaches enabling the service user and carers to reduce and manage symptoms and high-risk behaviour in episodes of relapse.
• Be proactive, innovative, and creative in delivering care, enabling the facilitation of service users recovery.
• Engage service users and carers in relapse prevention and risk management /contingency plans, providing interventions that maximize the service users ability to resolve relapse crisis and prevents admission to hospital.
• Liaise with inpatient units to support discharge through appropriate pathways.
• Facilitate early discharge from both inpatients and the CRHT Team by providing regular, formal reviews.
• Deliver a flexible and responsive service through practice that is dictated by service users/carers needs.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with other agencies.
• Deliver high quality care and provide solutions and signposting to service users with severe and enduring mental health problems to support correct pathway access.
• Provide care within the Strength Based Model of practice maintaining service users within their own environment in the community.
• Act as an educator for service users and carers. Advise on issues of mental health to generate a positive approach to health and strengthen the service users capacity to manage illness, symptoms, and relapse.
• Respond swiftly to urgent referrals providing interventions to prevent admission or re-admission.
• Work closely with carers.
• Recognise racial, cultural, sexual preference and address health inequalities.
• Ensure that record keeping/documentation reflects needs.
• Maximize the use of resources within the team and available in the community.
• To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, using evidence-based tools and models of care.
• Work within the MDT framework according to code of practice, for delivery of optimum care.
• Ensure that care plans are reviewed and updated to take into account of the most recent information regarding service users needs. It should reflect the views of the service users and carers.
• Undertake risk assessment/management for service users on the caseload and disseminate the information to their team members and professionals involved.
• Ensure activity/contact is entered promptly on RiO, conforming to the organisations data quality requirements, in line with contract specification Trust and Social Care data quality requirement.
• Provide care plans in accordance with National Guidelines.

• To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the organisation.
• To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally.
• To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict.
• To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the organisation to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
• To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda.
• To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilizing the latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews.
• To challenge and raise concerns around poor or unprofessional practice.
• To participate in the induction of new members of staff as a mentor.
• To participate and review staff performance.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues.

• Have a working knowledge of current appropriate legislations.
• Engage in regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Adhere to and work within the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC professional code of conduct.
• Maintain registration of care profession and membership relevant to professional area; duties in relation to the relevant professional qualification will be required eg: the administration of medicines as stated within agreed policies and procedures.
• Act as a positive clinical role model for colleagues.
• Ensure that full regard is taken of the dignity, individuality and well-being of service users and carers.
• Ensure physical health checks are carried out in full with any relevant follow up arranged, as necessary
• Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
• Advocate and promote self-advocacy for service users/carers.

• Communicate effectively with other members of the MDT pertaining to assessments, care plans, risk factors, relapse signatures, signs of deterioration in service users mental and physical health care.
• Ensure that information of sensitive and contentious content is handled with professionalism and communicated appropriately to clearly identified persons.
• Respond to emergency situations in a clear and supportive manner always showing sensitivity and direction.

• To act as a mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development, and promoting high stands of nursing care.
• Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs.
• To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others.
• To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops.
• To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to organisational strategy.
• To support new staff and their integration within the team.
• To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
• Previous experience of working in a community team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, or registered Occupational Therapist (holding diploma or degree qualification).
• MELPS (Mentoring and Enabling in a clinical setting).

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

Britton House

Gillingham

Kent

ME7 1AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
• Registered with Health and Care professional Council

Work experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in relevant areas of clinical practice
• Evidence of teaching/student experience
• Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

• Participated in audit and research

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of CPD detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
• Evidence of specialist level of clinical reasoning

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to develop skills with focus on continuing personal development

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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree

Desirable

• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility

Essential

• Specialist Register
• GMC

Desirable

• Approved Clinician

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital

Moorside Road

Davyhulme, Manchester

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

• The post holder will be an experienced Research Nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will deliver high-quality care for patients taking part in Research. The main purpose of the job is to provide support for National Institute for Health Research NIHR portfolio adopted projects and commercial studies adopted by the practice. You will work across a range of studies which include observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions. Under direction of the Research Lead Partner, and working alongside our current Research Team, you will participate in the recruitment and follow up of patients to research studies. The role will involve undertaking study related procedures as appropriate and the assessment, planning and on-going care of research participants throughout the duration of the study.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Nursing
• Current NMC Registration - RGN
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (or willingness to complete)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of obtaining informed consent
• Experience of working directly with patients participating in Research
• Experience of using patient monitoring equipment
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience of wound care, observations, venepuncture

Desirable

• Experience of conducting research in primary care
• Experience of using electronic databases and study management systems
• Experience in early-phase clinical trials

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

Clevedon Medical Centre

Address

Old Street

Clevedon

North Somerset

BS21 6DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the CFT to provide specialist mental health practitioner assessment and care planning.To take a lead role in the care planning process and work within the Care Programme Approach ensuring that CFT and Trust policies are adhered to.To take a lead role and work with those people who have more complex and challenging needs across the caseload. To develop practice within the teams in the assessment of health and well being needs. Working closely with the Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists, act as a central link in the ongoing management of complex cases for the team.To provide specialist knowledge and advice to other agencies for the purposes of public protection, including through MAPPA processes.To provide written reports in respect of Mental Health Tribunals as required. To act as a Social Supervisor for those people who remain subject to mental health act restrictions whilst living out of hospital.Take part in the evaluation of the care of individuals at review meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc.To attend and contribute to team meetings, providing specialist professional advice and support to staff regarding the management of individual service users and their programmes of careWhere professionally appropriate may be responsible for the safe transport and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust policy, legal requirements and NMC guidance, administers intramuscular injections.To provide specialist clinical advice across the Trust as required.To liaise with community services; statutory and non- statutory and inpatient services

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Training relevant to Practice
• Post Graduate Diploma
• Specific training in family work or other psychological approaches.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant previous experience of working with service users with acute psychiatric disorders and complex mental health needs.
• Experience of managing a caseload.
• Experience of supervising staff and providing mentorship.

Desirable

• Experience of working with service users with Forensic histories.
• Experience of working with service users diagnosed with learning disability and or neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Experience of working in assertive outreach, crisis or home treatment services
• Lived experience of mental health challenges.

SKILLS/ ABILITY

Essential

• Ability to undertake assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans.
• Ability to prioritise work demands and be flexible
• Proven skills in undertaking risk assessments and management plans.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy
• An understanding and commitment to the principles of Recovery and social inclusion
• An understanding of the role of health promotion and education with the client group.
• Ability to advocate for the service users who you are supporting.
• The ability to supervise and participate in providing teaching and training to other staff.

Desirable

• In depth knowledge and skill related to a particular therapeutic intervention such as CBT, DBT, family work.
• Experience in group work

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Thorough understanding of care planning and the Care
• Programme Approach (CPA)
• Knowledge of physical healthcare needs.
• Commitment to and understanding of evidence- based practice.
• Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance.
• Understanding of the legislation relating to menta health care including - Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Care Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010.
• Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the role of the MOJ and other criminal justice agencies..

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 7HU

Harper Lane

Radlett

WD7 7HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Responsibilities will include:

Consultation sessions including face to face and telephone

Clinical administration

Attend, educational, multidisciplinary, practice and clinical meetings

Attend training and events organised by the practice and the ICB/Federation

Participate in an annual performance review

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered
• Qualified General Practitioner
• Registered on NHS performer list
• Experience using System One

Desirable

• Good understanding of GMS contract requirements.
• Experience and understanding of QoF and Local Enhanced Services

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

Covent Garden Medical Centre

Address

Covent Garden Medical Centre

47 Shorts Gardens

London

WC2H 9AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan is negotiable but will be based on current joint job plans and departmental requirements. This can be discussed in more detail at the time of appointment. If working part-time hours the job plan would be adjusted accordingly.

For further details please see attached the Job Description.

For enquiries and a tour of the Respiratory areas, please contact the Clinical Lead: Dr Victoria Wells (email: [email protected]).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
• SCE in respiratory medicine
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for both Respiratory and General Internal Medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• MD or other higher postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Satisfactory training in and General Internal Medicine
• Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education

Ability & Knowledge

Essential

• Wide knowledge of Respiratory and General Internal Medicine. Able to give expert opinion

Clinical Skills & Technical Skills

Essential

• Independent Bronchoscopy and pleural skills including ultrasound

Desirable

• EBUS, thoracoscopy and the placement and removal or intra pleural catheters

Motivation

Essential

• Hard working and positive outlook
• Committed to service development

Audit

Essential

• Experience in hospital clinical audit

Desirable

• Publication of audit results

Research

Essential

• An understanding of the Research process

Desirable

• Original publications in Peer Review journals

Management ability

Essential

• Experience of hospital management at Specialist Registrar level

Desirable

• Management training course at regional level

Other Requirements

Essential

• Innovative, committed, hard working

Desirable

• Proficient in both written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to travel and be expected to live within 15 miles or 30 minutes of the Trust

Personality

Essential

• Able to work in a team, is supportive, cheerful and positive.
• Excellent communication 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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform operating department duties under the direction of the Anaesthetics Lead and assist the Consultants and work colleagues in a professional manner to ensure the smooth running, efficiency and high standards of patient care and safety in recovery. To maintain professional and individual accountability

To be responsible and accountable for the management of the recovery element of theatre services in the absence of the Anaesthetics Lead in order to achieve the results required by the hospital; through effective direction and control of staff and the efficient use of the resources allocated.

The post holder will perform and assist in all recovery aspects of surgical procedures to an expert level in line with personal competencies. They will be a point of knowledge for junior team members and act as a mentor to health professionals who wish to gain competencies within the field of surgery. The post holder will work with consultants in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical care after surgery.

The post holder will be required to ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care across all Spencer private Hospital (SPH) sites.

Liaison with staffing agencies, other hospital departments, wards, porters

Theatre Team Recovery for SPH sites mainly covering QEQM, with occasional travel to other sites should the service need

Work in close liaison with the Pre-Assessment staff

Key areas/Tasks: To work within the recognised role and framework as published by the Royal College of Surgeons for Surgical Care Practitioners and adhere to their voluntary code of conduct (RCS The surgical team 2014)

To provide competent, skilled assistance to the operating surgeon during the post-operative period, undertaking advanced practice and highly specialised skills required for a wide spectrum of cases.

To have specialist and expert knowledge of human anatomy/physiology in relation to the surgery being undertaken.

Support and promote the development of clinical capability within your team and its application in delivery of service outputs.

Utilise appropriate tools, routines and behaviours to coach and develop the capability of your team to do a little every day to improve and deliver exceptional care aligned to the Spencer Hospitals strategic priority domains.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining professional standards within the post-operative theatre setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, forward-thinking, experienced recovery practitioner who is ready to be part of a skilled team, with a family atmosphere.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Manual handling of patients and manoeuvring instrumentation and equipment
• Frequent unpleasant working conditions; contact with body fluids, foul linen daily
• Daily contact with substances hazardous to health
• Flexible to the needs of the business

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of research and evidence-based practice
• Catalyst for change
• Teaching and assessing/mentorship
• Knowledge of CQC
• Provide specialised emergency knowledge in a post-op setting
• Checking patients documentation

Desirable

• Demonstrate competency in surgery/recovery/
• Endoscopy

Skills

Essential

• IT skills covering word and spreadsheet documents
• Leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effective oral and written skills
• Ability to work as member of a team and lead accordingly
• Dealing with emergency situations within post operative theatre department
• Post registration theatre experience in NHS/private sector dealing with adults
• Occasional demands and interruptions management skills
• Highly developed physical/clinical skills where accuracy is important

Desirable

• Mentorship or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner with proven experience in an Acute setting
• NMC/HPC Registered
• Proven experience at a senior level

Desirable

• Management qualification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Remain alert and focused for long periods of time
• Long periods of post-operative concentration

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

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Address

Spencer Private Hospitals Limited

Ramsgate Road

Margate

Kent

CT9 4BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Foster recovery through empowerment of service users and carers by using a strengths-based approach involving the service user and carer in the planning of their care establishing and maintaining consistent supportive relationships, which encourage increased self-determination and responsibility for service users and their care.
• Offer a range of evidence-based interventions and risk management approaches enabling the service user and carers to reduce and manage symptoms and high-risk behaviour in episodes of relapse.
• Be proactive, innovative, and creative in delivering care, enabling the facilitation of service users recovery.
• Engage service users and carers in relapse prevention and risk management /contingency plans, providing interventions that maximize the service users ability to resolve relapse crisis and prevents admission to hospital.
• Liaise with inpatient units to support discharge through appropriate pathways.
• Facilitate early discharge from both inpatients and the CRHT Team by providing regular, formal reviews.
• Deliver a flexible and responsive service through practice that is dictated by service users/carers needs.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with other agencies.
• Deliver high quality care and provide solutions and signposting to service users with severe and enduring mental health problems to support correct pathway access.
• Provide care within the Strength Based Model of practice maintaining service users within their own environment in the community.
• Act as an educator for service users and carers. Advise on issues of mental health to generate a positive approach to health and strengthen the service users capacity to manage illness, symptoms, and relapse.
• Respond swiftly to urgent referrals providing interventions to prevent admission or re-admission.
• Work closely with carers.
• Recognise racial, cultural, sexual preference and address health inequalities.
• Ensure that record keeping/documentation reflects needs.
• Maximize the use of resources within the team and available in the community.
• To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, using evidence-based tools and models of care.
• Work within the MDT framework according to code of practice, for delivery of optimum care.
• Ensure that care plans are reviewed and updated to take into account of the most recent information regarding service users needs. It should reflect the views of the service users and carers.
• Undertake risk assessment/management for service users on the caseload and disseminate the information to their team members and professionals involved.
• Ensure activity/contact is entered promptly on RiO, conforming to the organisations data quality requirements, in line with contract specification Trust and Social Care data quality requirement.
• Provide care plans in accordance with National Guidelines.

• To participate in the development of an effective team and the development of productive working relationships throughout the organisation.
• To actively promote integrated health professional working internally and externally.
• To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture by taking responsibility for dealing effectively with potential conflict.
• To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the organisation to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
• To participate in the audit process, linking in with the clinical governance agenda.
• To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilizing the latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews.
• To challenge and raise concerns around poor or unprofessional practice.
• To participate in the induction of new members of staff as a mentor.
• To participate and review staff performance.
• Act as a positive role model for colleagues.

• Have a working knowledge of current appropriate legislations.
• Engage in regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Adhere to and work within the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC professional code of conduct.
• Maintain registration of care profession and membership relevant to professional area; duties in relation to the relevant professional qualification will be required eg: the administration of medicines as stated within agreed policies and procedures.
• Act as a positive clinical role model for colleagues.
• Ensure that full regard is taken of the dignity, individuality and well-being of service users and carers.
• Ensure physical health checks are carried out in full with any relevant follow up arranged, as necessary
• Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
• Advocate and promote self-advocacy for service users/carers.

• Communicate effectively with other members of the MDT pertaining to assessments, care plans, risk factors, relapse signatures, signs of deterioration in service users mental and physical health care.
• Ensure that information of sensitive and contentious content is handled with professionalism and communicated appropriately to clearly identified persons.
• Respond to emergency situations in a clear and supportive manner always showing sensitivity and direction.

• To act as a mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development, and promoting high stands of nursing care.
• Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs.
• To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others.
• To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops.
• To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to organisational strategy.
• To support new staff and their integration within the team.
• To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
• Previous experience of working in a community team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, or registered Occupational Therapist (holding diploma or degree qualification).
• MELPS (Mentoring and Enabling in a clinical setting).

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

Highlands House

10-12 Calverley Park

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN1 2JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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