Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by service needs

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage

To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To assist in the supervision of other healthcare and support staff as directed.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Healthcare Assistant without direct supervision.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction but not direct supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered professional

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication and the means to overcome them.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.

Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care as delegated by a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional

Clean and check of beds, bed spaces and lockers in the patient area following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the house keeper with general house keeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.

To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.

Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 2, willing to work to Level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Desirable

• NVQ /Diploma level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering care in a healthcare or people centred environment
• Experience working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in care skills
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills / tasks

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Passes pre employment checks
• Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nicol Unit

Stratford Hospital , Arden Street

Stratford-upon-Avon

CV37 6NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Good general level of education Maths & English A-C
• Knowledge of administrative systems, clerical/office procedures, data input acquired through on-the-job training
• Computer literate
• Good keyboard skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Desirable

• Knowledge of financial Standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of Health Board systems such as clinical workstation
• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an NHS organisation
• Experience using Microsoft 365
• Customer service experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in Administration function

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Methodical approach to work
• Good numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interact with other disciplines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Desire to learn and develop in the role
• Able to work on own initiative
• Ability to prioritise own tasks
• Team Player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Able to work to timescales
• Commitment to achieving quality standard of work
• Aware of security and confidentiality
• Follow & implement standard operating procedures

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To open all post, except private and confidential items. To distribute to appropriate partner/manager/member of staff. To scan patient specific mail onto the clinical record.
• To enter and accurately read code relevant correspondence into the computer system.
• To summarise patient paper records onto the computer system.
• Check pathology test results have been received from the hospital action normal results as appropriate and distribute to appropriate GPs.
• To provide cover for annual leave/sickness within the administration department and reception
• To be able to run searches on EMIS web and action as required.
• To action requests from Solicitors for copy medical records.
• To manage the call/recall system for patients with Chronic Diseases.
• To complete administrative work for GP contract/enhanced services, including CQRS.
• Ensure that the childhood vaccination and immunisation records are submitted to Cheshire Health Agency on a quarterly basis
• Completion of the monthly FP34 return for the Prescription Pricing Authority.
• Inputting/scanning all patient specific documents into the EMIS computer system and DOCMAN system.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Understanding of and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. This is to be maintained at all times whether in or out of working hours. Patient or practice matters must not be discussed outside the premises.
• Any other duties, appropriate to the grade, as required from time to time, in consultation with the Practice Manager/Partners, to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Previous office experience

Desirable

• Previous experience within a GP practice
• Previous use of EMIS computer system

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

Neston Medical Centre

Address

Liverpool Road

Neston

Cheshire

CH64 3RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively written, face to face and telephone

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer care/patient care environment
• Substantial experience in an NHS Administrative role

Desirable

• Understanding of the Trust's Patient Access Policy and its contents
• Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Advanced level of IT to include Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to plan and delegate within the team and manage day to day workload

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton-on-Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Work with people with mental health problems and/or disabilities

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision and/or experience of working with older people and or people with dementia

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• High level of communications skills written and verbal and ability to work in a setting where the atmosphere may be highly emotive

Desirable

• High standard of report writing

Personal

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• An ability to interact with people with mental health problems and disabilities

Desirable

• A desire to explore a career in professional psychology/and/or mental health

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon Mental Health Centre or The Elms Centre Banbury

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

On-Call Duties

The unit offers a two tier system for junior doctors. The successful applicant will work on the middle grade rota. The job includes nights and weekends on call. There is a regular weekend on-call and approximately three nights monthly.

The Junior Doctor accepts that he / she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Duty Consultant, in conjunction where practicable with his / her colleagues, both senior and junior.

It has been agreed between the professions and the DHSS while junior staffs accept that they will perform such duties, it stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that Junior Staff should not be required to undertake work on this kind for prolonged periods on a regular basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered
• Relevant NHS and overseas experience
• Relevant Clinical knowledge
• MBBS or equivalent, MRCOG Part 1

Desirable

• Relevant ATSM (experience in obstetric ultrasound)
• Relevant training for the post
• MRCOG part 2,3

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in O & G
• More than 5 years as registrar

Desirable

• Training relevant to post

further Training and Knowledge

Essential

• Senior Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Desirable

• Research, other relevant courses

Personality and Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills Team worker

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Diagnostic Laparoscopy
• Manage Labour ward including performing CS, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, interpreting CTG and dealing with obstetric emergencies
• Experience with gynaecology emergencies including managing ectopic pregnancies, miscarriage and the acute abdomen

Desirable

• Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic pregnancy.
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy Manage Labour ward including performing CS, instrumental deliveries, perineal repairs, interpreting CTG and dealing with obstetric emergencies Experience with gynaecology emergencies including managing ectopic pregnancies, miscarriage and the acute abdomen Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic pregnancy. Therapeutic Laparoscopy Gynaecology scanning
• Gynaecology scanning

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to clerk patients who attend under the General Surgery department. This unit manages both acute and elective patients with general surgical complaints. You will manage patients medical illnesses under supervision, request investigations / treatments for patients, take patient histories and carrying out routine patient examinations, communicate with patients, and provide discharge summaries etc. to promote good liaison with General Practitioners, liaise with patients' relatives and provide on-call services as required. You will be supervised by senior colleagues with timely consultant review. You will also participate in the acute on call rota on a 1:12 basis, where you will be part o

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice

Desirable

• 1st class honours for BSc
• Distinction, merits or equivalent throughout undergraduate medical programme
• Peer reviewed publications

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the major principles the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013) including
• Knowledge, skills and performance
• Safety and quality
• Experience working in the UK
• Communication, partnership and team work
• Understanding of the outcomes to be achieved in UK Foundation programme as set out in the GMC's The Trainee Doctor (2011)

Language and Communication Skills

Essential

• Good Listening, reading, writing and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)

Attributes

Essential

• An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
• The ability to prioritise tasks and information and take appropriate decisions
• An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
• Initiative and ability to deal with pressure and/or challenge
• An understanding of equality and diversity
• The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
• Commitment to learning and continued professional development
• Self-awareness and insight into the boundaries of their own abilities

Desirable

• An understanding of the principles of ethical medical research
• An understanding of the importance of effective teaching

Probity

Essential

• The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behavior as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013), i.e.
• Integrity oHonesty oConfidentiality

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Tasks:

1. To ensure that the IPS service delivers an excellent standard of care to patients and their families

2. To lead a team of nurses for a shift (all) and dependent on experience on occasion lead the IPS for a shift in the absence of a more senior nurse

3. To offer timely and individual care based on need, using referral criteria, regular patient review, assessment, re-assessment and discharge criteria as appropriate

4. To provide direct delivery of care to patients

5. To provide symptom control for patients including the administration of medicines in line with Thames Hospice Policy

6. To communicate fully and effectively with patients, their families and professional colleagues to ensure a safe and needs led care pathway, with particular consideration given to discharge

7. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a co-ordinated and defined management plan / plan of care for each patient. To include review and discharge as appropriate and attend MDT meetings as required

8. To maintain accurate healthcare records, written and computer based, liaising with community colleagues and in line with Thames Hospice organisational policy and professional requirements

9. To participate in training, of student nurses and external stakeholders as required.

10. To monitor practice and competence for Bank RNs and Health Care Assistants by regularly working with them as part of a shift (dependent on experience)

11. To support and work with the IPS Team Sisters to develop and maintain effective partnership working with the multidisciplinary team

12. To communicate, when required, with external care agencies, GPs and community teams to facilitate best working practice and service provision

13. To participate in an annual audit of the service, to identify if improvements and / or changes have enabled an improved patient and care experience

14. To report accidents, incidents and complaints in area of responsibility as per procedure, participating in investigations as required

A job description is not a rigid or inflexible document but acts to provide guidelines to the duties expectedwhile in post. It will be reviewed as appropriate with the post holder.

Thames Hospice is committed to being an equal opportunities organisation. It is committed topromoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination. This policy applies to both its servicedelivery and to its own employment practices. You will be willing and able to demonstrate commitmentto Thames Hospice Equal Opportunities Policy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Specialist Knowledge and Experience:
• Knowledge and understanding of current developments in palliative care (Desirable)
• Have or be willing to work towards a credit bearing award in End of Life Care
• Awareness of national Care Quality Commission monitoring requirements
• Recent experience of undertaking nursing assessments and care planning for patients
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about relevant topics with patients and colleagues
• Evidence of post registration nursing experience
• Recent experience of undertaking nursing assessments and care planning for patients including those with complex needs
• Evidence of sound clinical decision making independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Experienced in maintaining effective relationships with colleagues
• Ability to quickly build a rapport and establish professional relationships with others, based on trust and understanding
• Ability to organise own workload and to prioritise care needs of a defined patient caseload
• Ability to organise a small team of nurses
• Experience of communicating effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, both verbally and in writing
• Experience of communicating effectively with patients, carers and families, both face to face and on the telephone
• Experience of using multi-professional records to fully and accurately document patient care and interactions
• Enthusiastic, committed and able to use initiative, ensuring delivery of objectives
• Commitment to ensuring the patient is central to all decisions about, and the provision of, care
• Able to remain calm and in control when under pressure
• Special conditions:
• Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, occupational health assessment and right to work in the UK checks.
• Immunisations for Hepatitis B and MMR (Ideally Tuberculosis and Chicken pox)
• Must be willing and able to work shifts including nights
• The post holder must maintain an active professional portfolio in order to be able to revalidate every 3 years in accordance with the current NMC guidelines
• Must attend all Thames Hospice Mandatory Training as required for role

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health)

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

Thames Hospice

Address

Windsor Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 2DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thameshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative service to consultants and clinical teams.Process clinical correspondence, referrals, reports, clinic outcomes and other documentation accurately and within agreed timescales.Coordinate consultant diaries and ensure approved leave and changes to clinical commitments are communicated and actioned appropriately.Maintain accurate and up to date electronic patient and administrative records and follow up outstanding administrative actions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous medical secretarial or relevant healthcare administrative experience.
• Experience of managing a varied workload and competing priorities.
• Experience of using electronic patient, record-management
• Experience of dealing professionally with patients/service users and colleagues, including sensitive or challenging situations.
• Experience of patient pathways (RTT/Non RTT)
• Experience of theatre or elective booking.
• Experience of supporting or training colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience of improving administrative processes or ways of working.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately with good attention to detail.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...
• Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system)
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT

Bradford

BD9 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

4 Sessions.

Leach Heath Medical Centre is a well-established, forward thinking, friendly, training practice with an expanding list size of 8,500 patients. The practice is a purpose built medical centre located in Rubery on the Birmingham/Worcestershire border, in close proximity to a number of rural villages and with excellent links to Birmingham City Centre. We are part of Our Health Partnership https://ourhealthpartnership.com/ and use EMIS Web. We are also proud to have been rated Good overall by CQC and are a high achievers in QOF.

The team consists of 3 Partners and 3 Salaried GPs working alongside a team of Nurses, HCAs, Receptionists and Admin Staff.

Due to existing Partners reducing their weekly sessions, the retirement of one of our Salaried GPs and an increasing list size, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our team. As a teaching practice, we value shared learning and peer support and we have regular whole team clinical meetings and informal coffee catch ups.

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

• Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Leach Heath Medical Centre

Address

Leach Heath Lane

Rednal

Birmingham

B45 9BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://lhmc.digipractice.org/ (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

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
• Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to working with children
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to treat children
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Special Interest 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).

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

C F H D

7 Oaklands Court, Tiverton Way

Tiverton Business Park

TIVERTON

EX16 6TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-clinical social prescribing services, giving people time to focus on what matters to me and take a holistic approach to an individuals health and wellbeing.

The Neighbourhood Navigators will be key to supporting the delivery of the new East Surrey social prescribing service and the new digital Joy platform. The Joy platform allows health professionals to access preventative care options for patients that will lead to a better, long term health outcomes for people. The service will be aligned and integrated with the five East Surrey neighbourhoods and the local health and wellbeing networks.

Navigators will receive referrals from GPs, nurses, Health and Social Care and from voluntary and community sector organisations. The navigators will use a whole population approach to support people to manage their physical and mental wellbeing, build community resilience and make informed decisions and choices when their health changes. This can improve overall health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce ill health, lessen the impact of long-term conditions and help to reduce the pressure on NHS services.

The new service will be working in partnership with key stakeholders in East Surrey including GP practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), Growing Health together, Local Authorities, Voluntary Community and social Enterprises (VCSE), Ageing well steering group, East Surrey Place, local community providers and Community link workers.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent listening and communication skills, able to adapt communication style and approach to fit the person and individual situation.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of the needs of small, volunteer-led groups and how to support their growth and sustainability
• Commitment to shared decision making when working with individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good IT skills and record keeping
• A team player

Desirable

• Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail in tasks.
• Ability to understand an area and map organisations.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within social prescribing, voluntary sector, primary care, public health or health promotion.
• Experience of working with GPs, and other clinical and non-clinical staff within a referral-based service.
• Working in partnership and build effective relationships with community organisations.
• Outgoing and passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others.

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults in need of support.
• Knowledge of using coaching, brief interventions, motivational interviewing & outcome measures.
• Be committed to supporting individual decision making and a person-centred approach.
• Experience of facilitating group workshops/exercises.
• A good understanding of the importance of building personal and organisational relationships within a community
• An understanding of Safeguarding vulnerable adults and ability to implement relevant procedures.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of health and wellbeing
• issues, health inequalities, wider determinants
• of health and Social Prescribing.
• Understanding of East Surrey Place,
• neighbourhood health and Health and
• Wellbeing networks.
• Good IT and administrative skills e.g.,
• Microsoft Office, databases and web
• platforms.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part
• of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable

• Ability to manage varying workloads and prioritise tasks.
• Flexible, adaptable, and creative.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A Level or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• Health and wellbeing or motivational interviewing qualification

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

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Consort House

5-7 Queensway

REDHILL

RH1 1YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and plan to reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills to satisfy the expectations of the role.
• To strategically innovate, deliver, clinically audit, and evaluate the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include leadership of the Primary Care team, including, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.
• To establish and provide robust expert clinical leadership to the Primary Care team with a sound understanding of models of care and evidence-based practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality, trauma informed, and outcome driven services on a day-to-day basis.
• To ensure monitoring systems are in place, to promote the development of evidence-based practice in this specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the development of and participation in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme for the Primary Care team to ensure all staff receive appropriate supervision, training, and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.
• To implement effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools and a trauma informed model of delivery and integrated services within the establishment.
• The post holder will work as an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and working collaboratively with other Clinical Leads within the service, GPs, psychiatrists, and other clinicians to maintain and review service needs as required.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

• Proof of right to work documentation
• Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
• Proof of address documentation
• Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional (Nurse, Paramedic, AHP)
• Accredited Advanced Clinical Practice program at Masters Level (level 7)
• V300 Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential

• An autonomous practitioner displaying experience of delivering advanced clinical care across a broad scope, including undifferentiated patients
• Previous middle management experience in multi-disciplinary environment delivering Primary Care and services
• Experience of service implementation, development and change management
• Experience of managing staff

Desirable

• Experience of working within prison settings

Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge or keen interest of current issues/ agendas facing prison healthcare
• Knowledge of Models of Care for Primary Care within Secure environments.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Portland

104 Grove Road

Portland

DT5 1DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Prescribing

• Develop trusting, supportive relationships with people, working flexibly across a range of settings including in GP practices, in the community and in people's homes
• Support people using a person-centred, holistic approach, focusing on what matters to them and recognising the wider factors that affect health and wellbeing
• Help people to improve their health, wellbeing and social welfare by connecting them to a wide range of local community services, groups, projects and resources
• Encourage people to increase their active involvement in their local community, helping to strengthen personal and community resilience and reduce health inequalities

Health and Wellbeing Coaching

• Provide one-to-one and group health and wellbeing coaching for people who would benefit from support to improve their health and wellbeing, based on what matters to them
• Support people to build confidence, motivation and skills to better manage their own health and wellbeing and improve their health outcomes
• Use behaviour change approaches, including goal-setting and motivational techniques, to support people to make sustainable changes
• Manage and prioritise a caseload of people, recognising when a person's needs are beyond the scope of the role and referring back to, or on to, appropriate health professionals or services as required

Community Outreach and Service Development

• Deliver PCN projects, programmes and activities within the community, including group-based support, outreach, and engagement initiatives, in line with service priorities - this includes existing or newly developed projects and services in response to local need, and working in partnership with local organisations/services and communities where appropriate
• Represent the PCN at community events, outreach activities and informal settings (for example coffee mornings) to engage people and promote PCN support and projects
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the PCN and wider system to support joined-up, person-centred care
• Attend and contribute to team, GP practice and PCN meetings and events as required
• Make use of regular supervision, reflective practice and continual learning to support safe, effective and person-centred practice.
• Identify gaps in local service provision through conversations with people and communities, working with your line manager, colleagues and community stakeholders to explore and develop potential responses - this may include supporting the development of new community groups or partnership projects

Safeguarding, Governance and Risk

• Recognise potential safeguarding concerns and follow PCN procedures, escalating to Senior SPLW or the appropriate clinician or safeguarding lead as required
• Ensure accurate, timely and confidential record-keeping in line with information governance requirements
• Work within professional boundaries and ethical practice, in line with the duty of candour and PCN policies
• Identify and raise concerns or risks encountered in day-to-day practice, escalating appropriately in line with PCN procedures

ALL POST HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO

• Adhere to West Mendip PCN policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training
• Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training
• Take part in an annual appraisal
• Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018
• Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body should registration be required for the post
• Maintain the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current Infection Control policies and procedures
• Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations
• Perform general administrative duties such as locating of clinical files and working with the administrative team as required
• Document in patient notes in the agreed PCN format
• Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies or injury to senior staff
• Strive to maintain quality within the PCN, and alert other team members to issues of quality and risk, assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other services and organisations to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be updated to reflect evolving service needs, following consultation with the post holder. All duties are to be carried out in accordance with West Mendip PCN policies, procedures and guidelines. Routine operational changes do not require amendment.

UNDERPINNING POLICIES

The post holder is expected to maintain confidentiality, uphold equality and diversity, and comply with safeguarding, health and safety and risk management requirements at all times. They should take part in personal and professional development, contribute to quality improvement, and communicate effectively with colleagues, other organisations and services, and the people they support, in line with PCN standards and legal obligations. The role also requires accurate and secure record keeping in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and other relevant legislation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Supporting people on a one-to-one basis in a health, social care, community or voluntary sector setting
• Working with a person-centred approach to support people to identify goals and make positive changes
• Managing and prioritising a workload or caseload, and recognising when to escalate concerns or seek additional support
• Working with people who may face barriers to health and wellbeing, including social or economic challenges

Desirable

• Experience working within a PCN, primary care or NHS setting
• Delivering group-based support, activities or programmes
• Experience of community-based or outreach work
• Working with people with long-term health conditions
• Experience of working alongside community, voluntary or statutory organisations

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of person-centred and personalised care approaches
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health and how social, economic and environmental factors affect health and wellbeing
• Ability to use behaviour change approaches, such as goalsetting and motivational techniques, to support people to improve their health and wellbeing
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing
• Digital skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office (such as Outlook, Word and Excel) and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to use IT systems to record activity and produce simple reports

Desirable

• Knowledge of local community, voluntary and statutory services
• Awareness of how primary care and Primary Care Networks operate within the NHS
• Understanding of community development approaches that build on the strengths and assets of individuals and communities
• Experience of using clinical or health and wellbeing record systems, such as EMIS

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Actively listens, empathises and build trusting relationships in a non judgemental and supportive way
• Motivates and supports people to identify goals and work towards positive change
• Demonstrates a commitment to reducing health inequalities and
• engaging with people from diverse communities
• Works collaboratively as part of a team, while also using own initiative
• Ability to work flexibly within an evolving service, manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail

Desirable

• Confidence in working in community-based or non-clinical settings

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, or equivalent level of education and literacy
• Relevant qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in a health, social care, community, voluntary or wellbeing related role
• Willingness to undertake role specific training, including health and wellbeing coaching, motivational interviewing, safeguarding, and the use of PCN systems and processes (such as clinical record systems and referral pathways)
• Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development, including engagement with supervision and reflective practice

Desirable

• Formal training or qualification in health and wellbeing coaching, motivational interviewing or behaviour change approaches
• Additional training relevant to community health, social prescribing or personalised care

Other Requirements

Essential

• Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that is insured for business purposes
• Able to work across multiple sites as required
• Willingness to work flexibly to support occasional events or activities outside normal working hours

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

West Mendip Primary Care Network

Address

West Mendip Primary Care Network/Wells City Practice

Priory Health Park

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Professional
• 1st Level Degree
• Evidence of significant professional development with a focus on heart failure
• Evidence of further qualification in Cardiology

Desirable

• Management module
• Master's degree
• Non medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience and achievement in nursing cardiac patients
• Experience of managing a patient case load in an NHS setting
• Experience of managing patients with heart failure
• Experience of clinical audit
• Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience

Desirable

• Research module
• Evidence of developing clinical guidelines and pathways

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Physical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to co-ordinate heart failure pathways
• Good knowledge of cardiac drugs and side effects
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• ILS competent

Desirable

• ALS
• Recent teaching experience at senior level
• Budgetary 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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom & St Helier Hospital - work crosssite

dorking road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, motivated salaried GP for between 5 and 6 sessions per week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality patient consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and online)
• Completing clinical administration and managing patient correspondence
• Participating in multidisciplinary, clinical and practice meetings
• Engaging with training, CPD, and educational opportunities
• Contributing to practice development and service improvement
• Working collaboratively with the wider PCN and ICB where appropriate

We use EMIS clinical system, AccuRx

Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on experience. We offer 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) and support ongoing professional development.

5 days study leave per annum (pro rata for part time)

Indemnity cover for the hours worked

Private medical cover on completion of probation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner
• Fully registered with the GMC with licence to practise

Desirable

• Interest in a clinical specialism or extended role

Experience

Essential

• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Commitment to work a minimum of 4 sessions per week for the health centre

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care
• Familiarity with clinical systems such as EMIS, Docman, AccuRx

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

Haslemere Health Centre

Address

Haslemere Health Centre

Church Lane

Haslemere

Surrey

GU27 2BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

2. JOB PURPOSE

Undertakes clinically supervised assessment and intervention work with clients with varying presentations with autism spectrum condition, people Undertakes work 1:1 with clients, with groups, and with families and professional carers.

Works to support research projects, service evaluations and clinical audits as required

3. DEPARTMENTAL POSITION

4. SCOPE AND RANGE

The development of specific services for people with Autism (who do not have a learning disability) is a new initiative in Plymouth and part of an overhaul of services across the Devon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) footprint. With the with pre-diagnostic and diagnostic services, the Post Diagnostic Autism service will be part of an integrated pathway that provides support to understand the diagnosis and steers people with a diagnosis of Autism to services and support that will help them navigate their way through life, providing coping strategies and connecting people with enduring support networks that will prevent acute episodes of poor mental health and reduce unhelpful and unnecessary hospital admissions. Further, the role will encompass a training element, providing support to other areas of service delivery within and outside of LSW in order that mainstream services are better placed to meet the needs of people with ASC

Context:

The service sits within a developing clinical pathway and part of a hub and spoke design that supports people who potentially have a diagnosis of ASC (Pre-diagnostic service) through a process of diagnosis, post diagnosis support to specialist MDT support for those with particularly complex needs.

5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post

• To overcome a variety of barriers to communication when working with clients who are fearful of others, unable to articulate their problems, or who think within a very different frame of reference, requiring imaginative and sensitive approaches to engagement.
• To carry out a range clinical assessments with adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition using interview skills, standardised tests and informant based measures, including screening assessments, cognitive assessments, and assessments of various emotional and/or behavioural issues. The post holder will work under supervision and undertake selected 1:1 sessions i.e. all work will be supervised but they must be able to undertake assessment and intervention work independently where needed) and group sessions.
• To work within departmental guidelines to provide input into assessments of complex psychological problems including: risk of offending; capacity; the long-term effects of childhood trauma; other complex biopsychosocial presentations.
• Be able to support the delivery of psychological interventions in 1:1 and group settings, and with families and professional carers. The caseload may include clients who have forensic backgrounds, additional physical health needs, underlying physical disability or health needs, behaviours that challenge, mental health needs and associated underlying trauma.
• To undertake joint work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
• To utilise psychological theory and apply it to clinical situations in order to integrate assessment data and begin to develop psychological formulations
• To be able to communicate, by talking and writing, psychological formulations and intervention plans to the client, family members, carers and professional colleagues as appropriate.
• The post holder will be required to both provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. At times this may be in the context of a highly emotive, hostile or antagonistic atmosphere.

The post holder is a community-based member of staff and will be expected to travel around the catchment area in the course of their duties.

To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer.

To maintain clinical resources and databases as required by the team.

6. Policy and Service Development

• To comment on policy and service development documents.
• The post holder will be expected to identify and support areas of service development.

7. Human Resources

• To receive regular clinical supervision from a Registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. To be line managed by a CLDT group manager.
• Required to demonstrate own duties to new staff; train other health care staff in specific tasks/assessments.
• To provide teaching input on a variety of training courses including working with clients attracting a diagnosis of personality disorder, and people with autism.

Research and Development

• To assist with research, evaluation studies and clinical audit that is relevant to Plymouth CLDT. Where required, the postholder should be able to take a lead in designing and conducting such studies.
• To conduct statistical analyses using SPSS and Excel and prepare data tables, graphs, etc.
• To assist with the dissemination of the results to service users, carers, service managers, other professionals and academic audiences.

Information Technology

• To maintain clinical records within the computerised patient information system (System one clinical records).
• To be competent at word processing and the use of Office software, particularly e-mail.
• To conduct literature searches on electronic data-bases.
• To be able to use Excel & SPSS to aid in the management of data used for research purposes.

Professional development

• To undertake Continuing Professional Development in line with that recommended by the Heath & Care Professions Council and the BPS.
• To keep up to date with clinical and research developments within the post-holders areas of expertise.

The post-holder will be expected to adhere to the HCPC code of conduct and the BPS Code of Practice.

The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.

8.1 Risk Management

In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.

8.2 Health and Safety at Work

You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department.

You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities.

You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS).

8.3 Infection Control

Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office).

8.4 Safeguarding Children and Adults

All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Livewell Southwest has specific safeguarding policies and in addition, employees also have a responsibility to practice and work within the multi-agency policy developed by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safeguarding Children Board. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

8.5 Research

For clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation that engagement in research will be part of this role. Therefore, an awareness of the value and relevance of research is expected and the post holder should either support existing research within their specialty area as appropriate or identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities. For clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to actively participate in complex audits using research methodology, or participate as required in clinical trials or equipment testing, and will demonstrate high level involvement in local ongoing research projects.

The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In particular, Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.

Livewell Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL policies for staff, which applies to all posts. Details of the policy are available on request and will be included in the statement of main terms and conditions of service of staff appointed.