Job description

Job responsibilities

Job structure: Permanent, with multiple vacancies available on a full-time or part-time basis

Working hours: Monday to Friday, with typical working patterns of 8am 4pm or 9am 5pm

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6, aligned with AFC: £39,959 £48,117 per annum

Base: Solihull, community-based across six Primary Care Networks

What you will do:

• Deliver specialist palliative care nursing support as part of the Solihull Identification and Support Service across six Primary Care Networks.
• Support earlier identification of people approaching the last year of life through proactive register review, MDT participation and referral pathway development.
• Undertake holistic assessment, care planning, symptom management and evaluation for people with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs.
• Support advance care planning, treatment escalation planning, ReSPECT conversations and recording of preferred place of care and death where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with GP practices, primary care MDTs, community services, acute, hospice and specialist palliative care partners to coordinate safe, integrated care.
• Help reduce avoidable crisis presentations, non-elective admissions and acute bed days where community-based alternatives are clinically appropriate.
• Contribute to mobilisation, pathway development, data collection, benefits tracking and routine performance reporting for the commissioned service.
• Use outcome measures, feedback, audit and quality improvement approaches to demonstrate impact and support continuous service development.

What we are looking for:

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register, with a relevant nursing degree and post-registration qualification at Level 6 or above.
• Experience of working in specialist palliative care, ideally within community, primary care or integrated care settings.
• Strong knowledge of complex symptom management, advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and best practice in palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage a caseload, assess complex needs and influence multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, including confidence in supporting sensitive conversations with patients, families, carers and professionals.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multiple partners and services to improve coordination, equity of access and patient experience.
• A compassionate, values-led and person-centred approach, with a clear commitment to advocating for patients and those important to them.
• A flexible approach to working and the ability to travel across Solihull community locations as required.

Benefits Package:

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply)
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining Marie Curie with no breaks of service)
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes

Why join Marie Curie?

Everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement, and at Marie Curie we believe everyone deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what matters most to them. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: always compassionate, making things happen, leading in our field and putting people at our heart.

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 24 September 2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Interviews: Interviews are planned to take place in person at our West Midlands Hospice during the week commencing 28 September

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)
• Relevant Nursing Degree
• Relevant post-registration qualification (minimum Level 6)

Desirable

• Clinical supervisor
• Mentorship/ Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in specialist palliative care, ideally within community, primary care or integrated care settings

Desirable

• Participating in audit and research

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

Marie Curie

Address

Community Based

Solihull

England

B91 1LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name - Lewis Ransom Position - Patient Services Coordinator Email - [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 28/09/26 Interview Date: W/C 05/10/26

Why you should join our Team

Leeds is a large city with the third largest metropolitan population in the country. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK.

The ENT department is placed in Brotherton Wing, LGI, offering adjacency of clinic, consultant offices, secretaries and management staff, which greatly enhances the working environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no 2 days are the same. You will be part of a team that values professionalism, innovation and continuous improvement, while offering opportunities to develop new skills and gain experience across a wide range of administrative functions. If you are organised, adaptable and enjoy building positive working relationships, you will find this a rewarding role where your contribution has a direct impact on the effective delivery of anaesthetic services across the Trust.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within an administrative setting and a positive, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to provide comprehensive administrative support. The post holder will need to prioritise their workload, be able to work under their own initiative and be proactive in identifying administrative tasks that require completion.

• Work with Consultants and their medical teams
• Scheduling of patients
• Deal with patient enquiries.
• Play a key role in ensuring that patients move systematically through their pathways by ensuring that the next steps are in the pipeline.
• Working with various stakeholders, admin staff, clinicians, nursing teams etc

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

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team by:

Delivering safe and effective patient care under the supervision of practice nurses and GPs.

Conducting basic clinical procedures, such as venepuncture, ECGs, and health checks.

Assisting with the management of chronic disease reviews.

Supporting patients with lifestyle advice and preventative care.

Handling specimens and diagnostic testing as per clinical guidelines.

Maintaining infection control procedures and ensuring all clinical areas are well-stocked.

Accurately documenting clinical data and patient interactions in electronic records.

The role requires a proactive, caring, and professional approach to patient care, ensuring a high standard of service at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in phlebotomy - Essential
• Experience in conducting ECG's
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• IT literacy, with experience using EMIS. Understanding of infection control, confidentiality, and safeguarding protolcols.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification/experience).

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a GP 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Layton Medical Centre

Address

200 Kingscote Drive

Blackpool

FY3 7EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

Pay Band: Band 5, NHS Agenda for Change pay scale

Hours of Work: Monday Friday 37.5 Hours

Base: Whitchurch Hospital Grounds

Duration: Permanent

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Accountable to: Clinically to Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Managerially to Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

The post of Palliative Nurse will be community based and will provide as part of a team, specialist, intermediate and generalist palliative care specific to the needs of patients, their carers and families.

KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

To work as a member of a specialist palliative care team and with members of the primary health care team in the community.

To work closely with and to develop professional relationships with health care professionals and other palliative care teams within hospitals, the community and hospices.

To play an active role in the promotion of holistic day-care in the Hospice centre.

To demonstrate excellent clinical skills.

Clinical Practice

Provide assessment of physical and psychological needs of patient, their families and carers.

Advise and liaise with the primary health care team and secondary care team on treatment and care as appropriate

Maintain effective communication with the team within City Hospice, primary health care teams, hospital teams, hospices and other statutory and voluntary organisations

Adhere to NMC Code of Practice

2. Education/Training

Maintain an effective partnership with members of the primary health care team within the community, encouraging development of clinical skills to improve patient care

Participate in formal and informal training/teaching programmes for students, other health care professionals and volunteers

Participate in continuing personal education and other activities to promote own professional development

First Level Registration

Five years Post Registration

3. Self Management

Support the caseload of a Band 6 CNS

Maintain accurate records, assist in the submission of statistical returns and reports as required

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly.

Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demand

Be aware of, and comply with all policies and procedures within the Charity

Receive appraisals to identify and agree development and training needs and areas of potential improvement in appropriate/adequate service provision.

4. Clinical Governance

Be responsible for identifying potential untoward incidents and act upon appropriately supported by effective documentation

Participate in the development of, revision and monitoring of clinical policies and guidelines

Ensure own professional and clinical supervision needs are identified and negotiated with the CNS Team Lead

To participate in clinical supervision in order to sustain and develop professional practice

5. Research Audit

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demands

6. Health & Safety

To take the required care of your own Health & Safety and that of any other person affected by your acts or omissions in a professional context

To take the required steps to safeguard the welfare, health & safety of all staff, volunteers, patients and visitors according to CH policy.

7. City Hospice Development

Actively promote CH and its activities to patients, their families and carers and others Contribute to fundraising efforts.

8. Freedom to Act

Professional accountability to Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist and Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Work within the guidance of City Hospice policies and procedures

To work within the National Guidelines of NICE and relevant national government policies.

9. Physical Effort

Applies relevant manual handling skills/techniques.

10. Mental Effort

Ability to concentrate and complete tasks despite frequent interruptions.

Ability to respond to constant unpredictable events and interruptions, e.g. patients fluctuating conditions.

11. Emotional Effort

Ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances Imparting bad news

Helping patients and their families to understand the reality of the situation

Ability to deal with distressed and angry relatives

Use of reflection

12.Working Conditions

Working in the community throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Office based work using VDU daily at base in City Hospice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FIRST LEVEL REGISTRATION.
• FIVE YEARS POST REGISTRATION.
• EXPERIENCE OF WORKING AUTONOMOUSLY, AS WELL AS PART OF A TEAM.
• CAR OWNER/DRIVER

Experience

Desirable

• PREVIOUS COMMUNITY OR PALLIATIVE CARE 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

City Hospice

Address

Grounds of Whitchurch Hospital

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

S Glamorgan

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you have the drive to foster a culture of continuous improvement for yourself and others and have the motivation to push pharmacy to the forefront of delivering high quality patient care, then Hywel Dda is the perfect place for you to take the next step in your career.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 13/10/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist with GPhC.
• Post-graduate diploma/MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP)
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Membership of specialist body e.g. UKCPA

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of medicines management systems and processes in an integrated NHS
• Specialist knowledge of own field of practice gained through diploma level training and experience
• Relevant clinical experience and knowledge

Desirable

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in more than one field preferably in primary care
• Practice Research Experience
• Training and education of pharmacy staff and other Health Care Professionals
• Experience of managing change
• Experience of service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Cardigan

SA43 1JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Standard GP role with a mix of telephone and face to face appointments as well as assisting with triaging patient enquiries.

Initial 3 month contract with potential to continue.

Feel free to get in touch with the Practice Manager for an informal chat or to arrange to speak with one of the GP Partners for more information or to answer any questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully UK qualified General Practitioner on the UK 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

Redfern Health Centre

Address

Shadycombe Road

Salcombe

Devon

TQ8 8DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be able to undertake a variety of duties including face to face surgery, telephone and e-consultations, triage calls, medicine management and associated paperwork. Expected to undertake all normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner Up-to-date full GMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice

Desirable

• We welcome applications from experienced GPs as well as those recently qualified.

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

Stuart Crescent Medical Practice

Address

8 Stuart Crescent

London

N22 5NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stuartcrescenthealthcentre.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

• Law Degree (or equivalent) or equivalent CILEX qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an office environment

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate in all formats.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own work
• Ability to recognise own capabilities
• Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.

Desirable

• Evidence of excellent client care skills

Other

Essential

• Welsh language skills are essential for this role. Applicants must have Welsh speaking and listening skills at Level 3 (Intermediate/B1 CEFR). This means being able to communicate confidently in responding to enquiries 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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Companies House

Crown Way

CARDIFF

CF14 3UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with our medical staff. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients lives while working within a supportive and professional environment. The position is paid and requires a commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Supportive GP-led team environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• - MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent qualification)
• - Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (V300)
• - Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• - Competence in history taking, clinical assessment, and decision-making

Desirable

• - Postgraduate modules in minor illness / minor injury management
• - Qualification or training in long-term condition management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)
• - Experience or certification in primary care / GP surgery
• - Teaching, mentoring, or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working within a nursing team
• - Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• - Experience of working in a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Stuart Crescent Medical Practice

Address

8 Stuart Crescent

London

N22 5NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver chronic disease management clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension).
• Undertake cervical screening in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations under PGDs/PSDs.
• Provide wound care, dressings, venepuncture, NHS Health Checks, and other agreed clinical procedures.
• Promote health and wellbeing through patient education and preventative care.
• Maintain accurate patient records using EMIS Web and ensure high standards of clinical documentation.
• Support the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other contractual requirements.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and infection prevention and control activities.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, referring patients appropriately and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development and mandatory training, practising in accordance with the NMC Code, NICE guidance and CQC standards.
• providing advice about contraception
• providing emergency first aid and treatment
• giving advice, education and information about health conditions and ailments, stopping smoking and losing weight
• taking patient samples, swabs and specimens, and checking pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
• writing records and keeping patients notes up to date
• Running and completing clinical audits

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience working as a Registered Nurse within a primary care or community healthcare setting.
• - Experience delivering a range of practice nursing services, including health reviews, vaccinations, cervical screening and wound care.
• - Experience managing patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease.
• - Experience undertaking clinical assessments and recognising when escalation or referral is required.
• - Experience maintaining accurate clinical records and using electronic clinical systems (e.g. EMIS Web).
• - Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• - Experience supporting quality improvement, clinical audits and meeting NHS contractual requirements.
• - Experience promoting health education, prevention and self-management with patients.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Adult Nursing).
• Recognised Practice Nurse qualification or relevant primary care nursing experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Cervical Cytology qualification.
• Immunisation and Vaccination training.

Desirable

• Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification (V300)

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

Stuart Crescent Medical Practice

Address

8 Stuart Crescent

London

N22 5NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met. We are looking for up to full time hours.

Key responsibilities

Clinical practice

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment

Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

Use a structured framework (eg root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery

Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance

Professional Role

Promote evidence based practice through the use of the latest research based guidelines and the development of Practice based research.

Monitor the effectiveness of their own clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review.

Maintain their professional registration.

Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up to date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained.

Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards.

Keep up to date with pertinent health related policy and work with the Practice Team to consider the impact and strategies for implementation.

Work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the Practice.

Pro-actively promote the role of the NP within the Practice, and externally to key stakeholders and agencies.

Leadership personal and people development

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role mode

Utilising personal development reviews for self and nurses in order to improve performance

Support staff development in order to maximise potential

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work

Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services

Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility

Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Market the role of the advanced nurse practitioner in general practice

Team working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence

Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success

Management of risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines

Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Managing information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information

Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases

Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom and Information Act

Learning and development

Undertake mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg courses and conferences)

Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Equality and diversity

Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture

Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice

Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care

Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Undertake any training required in order to meet the needs of the practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing degree or equivalent experience
• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Evidence of immunisation training and assessment of competence in last 2 years
• 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last 2 years
• Immunisations (flu, routine, childhood, B12, travel)
• Wound Care / Treatment of small injuries / Removal of sutures & staples
• Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
• Dressings
• Diabetes review
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular disease primary prevention
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Understanding of Extended brief interventions (NICE guidelines)
• Cytology certificates
• Travel medicine
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• Asthma/COPD
• Spirometry
• Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Desirable

• Mental Health
• New patient medicals
• Chaperone procedure
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Understands the importance of evidence-based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of working in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Woodside Medical Practice

Address

Wensley Green

Woodside

Telford

Shropshire

TF7 5NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.woodside-medical-practice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 14th September 2026

Closing date: 9th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 12th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: 20th October 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS (UK) or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCS (Plast) or equivalent
• Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Status

Desirable

• Member BAPRAS

Knowledge & Experience & Skills

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: oGood clinical care oMaintaining good medical practice oGood relationships and communication with patients oGood working relationships with colleagues oGood teaching and training oProfessional behaviour and probity Delivery of good acute clinical care
• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• Experience in management of skin cancer with special interest in head and neck oncology
• Demonstrates the necessary range, depth, and breadth of competencies suitable for a Skin Cancer or Head and Neck Oncology post
• Evidence the number of independent SNLB's, groin, axilla and neck dissections performed
• In depth knowledge and experience in skin cancer and head & neck surgery.
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
• Capacity to work effectively with others
• Able to work in multi-professional teams
• Able to supervise junior medical staff
• Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Sees patients as people
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload.
• Basic IT skills
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances

Desirable

• Fellowship in Skin Cancer
• Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology
• Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
• Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 3 years relevant to plastic surgery and skin cancer surgery
• Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 3 years

Other

Essential

• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates respect for all.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing.

Active involvement in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health.

Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities.

Implementing the principles of recovery: encouraging and supporting patients/service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions under the guidance of a registered professional.

Advocating for patients/service users needs and rights within Trust policy.

Encouraging and empowering individuals to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Always acting professionally and adhere to Trust policies

Using knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve

problems in the best interests of the people they care for.

Providing care that is person-centred, safe, compassionate and putting people first.

Monitoring the condition and health needs of people within their care on a

continual basis in partnership with people, families and carers.

Demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with professionals from different agencies in interdisciplinary teams.

Working in ways that support shared responsibility within the team: demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues; working in a professional manner and with Trust values always in mind, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users/patients, carers and staff.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications

If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.

Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.

Desirable

• Experience in different clinical care settings

Training & Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
• English and Mathematics basic qualifications (e.g. GCSE at Grade C or above, New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language or evidence of Level 2 in Functional skills for numeracy and literacy).

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, with supervision available but not always present, and acting on own initiative, within protocols, policies and care plans.
• Able to plan and co-ordinate and prioritise own and team work within a shift system.
• Communications skills - receiving and conveying sensitive information, with staff and with service users and able to keep accurate records. Knowing when to escalate concerns and to whom
• Ability to positively engage distressed individuals and de-escalate highly- aroused situations

Desirable

• Vital Signs, Phlebotomy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

To provide training and service for the provision of service to the anaesthetic department which will include flexibility of fixed commitments. In addition, to maintain and develop an environment of clinical and academic excellence.

To participate in a rota which facilitates appropriate consultant leadership and provides on-call cover at night, weekends and during periods of leave.

To assist in the provision of services within the SWSH directorate, demonstrating flexibility and co-operation when required

To participate in the Directorate's clinical meetings.

Clinical Management & Teaching

• To participate in the professional supervision and teaching of anaesthetic and other trainees within the department.

To assist in the organisation of and participate in teaching sessions for under and post-graduate medical staff and other healthcare professionals.

To undertake appropriate mentoring and appraisal of trainees.

To assist in the recruitment of trainee medical staff

Research & Audit

To be actively involved in audit and quality improvement projects and to support the Trusts Clinical Governance programme.

To initiate and participate in agreed research projects, within the post- holders field of specialist expertise.

To implement audit and research findings as appropriate.

To participate / organise journal clubs as appropriate.

Policy & Planning

To contribute to the development of clinical, treatment and organisational protocols.

To review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness.

To assist in the development of the Directorates Annual Service Plan where appropriate.

To participate in strategic planning for the services

Communication & Management

To support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.

To participate in all aspects of the Directorate and Hospitals affairs, including attendance at relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required.

To monitor, with appropriate managers, performance indicators for the service and implement action as necessary.

To provide prompt and effective advice to those within the directorate, and to seek their views on service developments, where appropriate.

To assist in the effective handling of patient complaints.

The on-call commitment will be solely at the Homerton University Hospital NHS Trust, on a 1:16 basis. The timetable is provisional and will be subject to a formal review after 3 months or sooner in the light of the changing needs of the post and local circumstances. The post holder will be expected to be flexible and co-operative in accordance with the requirements of the departments especially in view of the post COVID 19 operating which constrains our hospital.

For full details for the role please refer to the Job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
• FRCA or equivalent post- graduate qualification

Desirable

• Higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD)

Clinical skills

Essential

• Proven excellent clinical skills and experience

Desirable

• Track record of adopting new techniques

Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality

Essential

• Clinical training and experience in all aspects of anaesthesia
• Experience in managing Paediatric emergencies & training course (e.g. APLS, PALS)
• Advanced training in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Advanced airway management skills and experience of managing difficult airways

Leadership and professionalism including quality improvement

Essential

• Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
• A proven track record to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.

Management skills

Essential

• Attendance at management or leadership courses.

Desirable

• Management of team or programme/project

Teaching & training

Essential

• Proven experience of undergraduate and post- graduate teaching

Desirable

• Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course leading to a teaching qualification.
• Innovation in teaching/training

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective meaningful audit, quality improvement and clinical risk management particularly in obstetric anaesthesia

Desirable

• Quality improvement projects in obstetric anaesthesia

Research

Essential

• Understanding of principles and application of clinical research

Desirable

• Relevant research experience
• Publication of peer reviewed papers
• Presentation in Obstetric Anaesthesia at National or International Meetings

Communication skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Workload in clinical duties Outpatients: profiles of between 2-3 new patients, and 3-5 follow-up patients Inpatients: approximately 14 inpatients per ward round General Internal Medicine on-call 1:15 General Medicine 1:15 cover The post holder will be expected to participate in the general medicine rota initially 1:15. Existing consultants undertaking General medicine duty contribute 2 PAs / week. Acute medicine is provided by 15 General physicians. On the take day, the consultant of the day provides leadership on the acute care unit from 8am-8pm, with all other commitments cancelled There is a ward-based admission system, with longer-stay admissions being transferred from the Acute Care Unit to the appropriate speciality ward. Day 2 review is required, with Consultants arranging appropriate restructure of activities e.g Clinic/Endoscopy sessions until 10:30am on Day 2. Teaching and training The post holder will be expected to participate in teaching and training of postgraduate doctors, which is likely to include acting as an Educational and/or Clinical Supervisor to between one and two individuals, providing them with regular appraisal and support. If the postholder is educational supervisor for more than 1 trainee, SPA time will be allocated as above. It is in the mutual interest of the Trust and Barts and The London, Queen Marys School of Medicine and Dentistry to support quality medical education funded via the SIFT contract. The Trust requires consultant staff to support undergraduate teaching activities. Research and Development The Trust is keen to support high quality R&D and innovation. Current R&D funding arrangements in the NHS require that all R&D is recorded and coordinated by the Trusts R&D office. Before starting projects, appropriate steps should be taken to ensure that projects meet prevailing standards of research governance. The R&D office will also advise staff about intellectual property. Audit and Administration The post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the departments on-going clinical audit programme and will carry out all administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. Study leave / Continuing Professional Development Continuing Professional Development is an integral part of the consultant post. The appointee will be expected to undertake continuing professional development in line with guidelines and requirement produced by the Royal College and to develop specialist skills as required for this post. Study leave may be requested in accordance with the Trusts policy for continuing medical education. The postholder will be encouraged to ensure that their full entitlement to CPD/study leave is taken. There is financial support available from the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications& Higher qualifications

Essential

• Fully registered with GMC
• MRCP (or equivalent)
• On specialist register or within 6 months of Geriatric/General Medicine CCT at the time of interview
• Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD)

Clinical Skills and Relevant Experience

Essential

• Ability topractice independentlyin Geriatric and General Medicine.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range geriatric medicine related problems.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent clinical skills

Leadership and professionalism

Essential

• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need
• Evidence of cross craft working and interdisciplinary working which goes beyond usual team working

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Management skills

Essential

• Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates
• Understanding of the importance of good clinical coding
• Knowledge ofrelevantregulatory frameworks e.g. EWTD
• Understanding the principles of quality improvement.

Desirable

• Managementof team or programme or project.
• Experience of using quality improvement methodology and managing change.

Teaching & training

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post- graduate teaching

Desirable

• Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification

Research

Essential

• Understanding of principles and application of clinical research

Desirable

• Relevant research experience. Publication of peer reviewed papers

Personal attributes

Essential

• An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectively. Professional attitude towards work, good record of attendance

Personal attributes

Essential

• An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectively
• Professional attitude towards work, good record of attendance

Patient focused skills

Essential

• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to co- operate, persuade and negotiate within a senior clinical and management team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

We have an excellent full time opportunity atCygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The hospital offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

The vacancy is based on Buttercup Ward, our CAMHS PICU for young people aged 12-18 with severe mental illness.

The service focuses on working with young people to understand their mental health and their risks and support their recovery, enabling them to be successfully discharged to a less restrictive environment. Thus reducing the possibility of relapse and likelihood of requiring a secure service in the future. The service is able to provide robust care and support for young people displaying significant levels of challenging behaviour.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team.

And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You& #39;ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Your role responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Participate in a second on call rota participation

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £178,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Study leave & support with CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
• Medical indemnity cover
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
• Relocation package will also be considered

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR / Portfolio Pathway), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & trea t patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply.

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

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bury

BL8 2BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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