Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description for further details about role, essential and desirable criteria.

The Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP) will develop advanced knowledge and skills to meet the capabilities presented in the multi-professional framework for advanced Clinical Practice in England multi-professionalframeworkforadvancedclinicalpracticeinengland.pdf (hee.nhs.uk)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in advanced clinical practice
• NLS qualification

Desirable

• Leadership experience
• Teaching experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in specialty
• Leadership experience

Desirable

• Audit experience
• Quality improvement 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.

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed, and complex health problems.

• Initiate, evaluate, and review treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies within your scope of practice.

• Manage a range of acute, minor, and long-term conditions independently, referring to or liaising with GPs or secondary care where appropriate.

• Undertake comprehensive physical assessments, using advanced clinical skills and decision-making.

• Perform and interpret relevant investigations, such as blood tests, ECGs, and other diagnostic procedures.

• Promote preventative healthcare and offer patient education, self-care advice, and health promotion.

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care, continuity, and efficiency.

• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, significant event analysis, and the development of local policies and protocols.

• Participate in service development and innovation, supporting quality improvement initiatives across the practice.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.

• Support junior staff and students through mentoring, supervision, and education where applicable.

• Work within local & national policies, procedures and guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Full GMC registration
• Performers List registration

Desirable

• Previous GP Practice 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

Langton Medical Group

Address

Eastern Avenue

Lichfield

Staffs

WS13 7FA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and guidance for the reception and administration team
• Act as the communication link between the management team and reception staff
• Support the Practice Manager, Deputy Practice Managers and Reception Manager with continuous improvement change initiatives.
• Ensure that the reception team receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a caring, courteous and effective way
• Lead the team though positive role-modelling and example
• Ensure the implementation of practice procedures and policies
• Ensure all daily duties are completed before end of day
• Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors
• Assist the practice in achieving target based functions such as Quality and Outcomes Framework or Locally Commissioned Services
• Maintain a safe efficient working environment, have a thorough knowledge of practice procedures and ensure the reception team works in accordance with protocols
• Resolve queries/problems from patients
• Plan the reception rota together with the Reception Manager, ensuring there is adequate cover at all times, including during periods of staff absence and to accommodate lunch and staff breaks
• Quickly resolve any IT issues including issues with printers, EMIS system, calling board and check in machine
• Train new and existing staff to ensure they are able to undertake their role

Services

Maintain effective communication with the Practice Management Team

Develop and assist in the development of protocols, standard procedures and performance standards

General

Deal with general administrative issues

Attend regular and ad hoc staff meetings as required

Undertake other relevant duties assigned by the Practice Management Team from time to time, in order to ensure the smooth running of the practice

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health and Safety

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, as an employee, you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and for other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. The Act also states that you must not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare.

You will assist in promoting and maintaining your own and others health, safety and security as set out in applicable Practice polices and protocols. This will include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace as directed

Identifying risks involved in work activities and managing those risks

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas clean and assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness

Equality and Diversity

The practice is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of the community it serves, through the creation of a work environment where staff are able to do their jobs to the best of their abilities without discrimination or harassment. The post-holder has a responsibility to ensure that they understand the standards we expect and to promote and adhere to the policies and measures adopted by the practice.

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues by:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights and that is consistent with practice policies and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a welcoming manner which is non-judgmental and respects the circumstances, feelings priorities and rights of others

Vulnerable Adults, Children & Young People

All members of staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people in all relevant areas of their work. This will include timely attendance at relevant training events and compliance with practice procedures.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training or development programme implemented by the practice as part of your employment. This will include:

Participating in an annual individual development and performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of your own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for your own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Keeping abreast of legislative changes and guidance relating to your role

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess your own performance and take accountability for your own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on your own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage your own time, workload and resources

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to co-ordinate and lead a team to achieve goals
• Exemplary communication skills with patients
• Clear and professional written communication skills
• Ability to de-escalate situations and manage critical situations
• Ability to train and teach other staff
• Knowledge of internal processes and procedures
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and keep up with change
• Organisational and logistical skills

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience

Essential

• Abiliity to use EMIS
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and keep up with change

Desirable

• Ability to solve IT and technical issues independently

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

Morris House Group Practice

Address

239 Lordship Lane

London

N17 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

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

Clinical Responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. The following outlines the key responsibilities but is not an exhaustive list.

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make them-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, video consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, ward rounds, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.
• Providing advice and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

Other Responsibilities

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health, and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.
• Contributing to teaching where appropriate
• Attending practice team meetings

General Duties

The above responsibilities will be undertaken upholding the following:

To be available to take over the responsibility of patient care from the Out of Hours service at 0800 or where applicable maintain responsibility till the appropriate time when the Out of Hours service takes over care in the evening.

To continue to work until all clinical tasks have been completed. To arrange with others to cover when planning to leave before the end of the session.

At all times to behave in a professional way that encourages quality care and the development of a team spirit. 360-degree feedback is used to assess clinicians and you will be required to participate in this.

Communication and Relationships

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers and recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships will all key stakeholders e.g. Practice team members, PCN colleagues, Federation, Community Nursing Teams, Community Mental Health Care Teams, Social Services, statutory and voluntary services.

Safeguarding

• All members of staff have a responsibility to ensure the Safeguarding of patients
• Ensure knowledge of Safeguarding policies and training is up to date.
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, member practices, staff, and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the organisation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Keep up to date with IG And GDPR legislation.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Participate in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework

Follow the standards of Good Medical Practice

Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance, quality, and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews.

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 agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Participate and contribute to the practice achieving other quality standards such as ISO 9001, Investors in People, RCGP Quality Practice award.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will ensure the promotion and management of their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the organisations Health & Safety policy and the Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Ensuring adherence to individual responsibilities for infection control and health and safety, using a system of observation, audit and check, hazard identification, questioning, reporting and risk management.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of health and safety and infection control statutory and best practice guidelines and ensure implementation of these across all areas.
• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to organisation guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards, and initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by GP Health Connect Limited/R Health PCN as part of this employment, with such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

To undertake any identified training and development related to the post identified in annual review.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Ensure own actions contribute to the maintenance of a quality service provision.

Be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in training and development activities and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post.

Undertake statutory and mandatory training as well as role specific training deemed appropriate.

Contribution to the planning and implementation of services

Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.

Work with the colleagues to achieve standards of quality, performance standards, budgets, and targets without compromising levels of patient healthcare.

Contribute towards the development and implementation of new standards, policies and procedures that are/will be required of GP Practices now and in the future (as directed by NHS/ DoH/ NHS England, Commissioning Clinical Group, new legislation etc.)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
• Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
• Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)

Desirable

• Evidence of independent working in General Practice
• Experience of supporting service change
• Teaching of GP Reg, F2, Medical students, Nursing students
• Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
• Evidence of participation in QOF
• Evidence of participation in Audit.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population.
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Commitment to education and training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care
• Confident in using Word and Excel.
• Confident in using Email and Internet
• Excellent time management
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Excellent patient manner
• Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of services.

Desirable

• Fully conversant with EMIS and/or Blinx clinical IT system
• Able to conduct Minor Operations, Joint injection, Aspirations.
• Strong leadership skills

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on the national performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register.
• DBS Enhanced Disclosure
• Have had an annual NHS appraisal.

Desirable

• Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
• MRCGP
• DCH
• DRCOG
• CGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2
• F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS)
• DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion
• Evidence of CPD activities
• Minor surgery skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

GP Health Connect Limited

Address

Suite J, Axis House

Tudor Road, Manor Park

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 1BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Ward Clerk provides essential administrative and communication support within the ward, acting as a key point of contact for Trust staff, patients and relatives. The post holder will help facilitate effective communication and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring a professional and responsive service at all times.

The role is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all patient admissions and discharges, including Hospital Numbers, follow-up appointments, movement of notes and other patient information. The post holder will also update and maintain patient information on Trust IT systems, ensuring all admission, discharge and patient records are accurate and up to date.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• To update IT systems, including:

  • Admissions
  • Discharges
  • Updating patient details, including correct address, GP details, and next of kin information.

• To ensure that patients are admitted under the correct Consultant.

• To file admission packs for new patients in accordance with admission pack filing procedures.

• To ensure ward trolleys are prepared and ready for Ward Rounds, including ensuring continuation sheets and labels are available for all inpatients.

• To make follow-up appointments for discharged patients.

• To file discharge episodes in accordance with discharge filing procedures.

• In the case of deceased patients, to ensure the correct paperwork is printed for the Bereavement Office and that the GP is contacted.

• To continually monitor IT systems throughout the working day for any changes in patient status.

• To support Ward staff in dealing with telephone enquiries.

• To sort and distribute mail, including re-addressing mail for discharged patients.

• To report any faults, required repairs, or faulty equipment to the Facilities Help Desk and Clinical Engineering Department.

• To order non-stock equipment and stationery from Lyreco/ADB, maintaining minimal stock levels in line with next-day delivery availability.

• To induct and train new members of staff.

• To carry out any reasonable requests made by the Discharge Officer and Ward staff.

The post holder will be expected to undertake all duties in a professional manner, contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the ward and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales
• Experience using IT packages
• Carry out data quality checks
• Working in a customer facing/reception role
• Ability to follow processes and procedures

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Understanding of good customer service

Desirable

• Hospital IT systems such as IPM, Nerve Centre, Mediviewer or equivalent

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good communications skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail

Other

Essential

• Trustworthy, reliable and flexible
• Enthusiastic and self-aware

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception

Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the Practice.

Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.

Using your own judgment and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner, signposting as appropriate.

Explain Practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover and ensure procedures are completed.

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery to intended recipient.

Advise patients of relevant charges for non-General Medical Services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.

Action e-consults and other online forms of communication received from patients daily

Assist with reviewing and processing information received via the Practice dashboard.

Hand out medication and collect prescription charges from patients, ensuring they are recorded.

Assist with checking prescriptions for signature/endorsements and sort for return to the Prescription Pricing Authority, as per standard operating procedure.

Dispensary:

Purchasing and Stock Control

Ordering stock from medication wholesalers.

Checking goods in from wholesaler deliveries and ensuring goods are stored appropriately.

Checking dispensary invoices against orders received, raise queries for any missing / damaged items.

Maintain adequate stocks at the surgeries, ensuring timely stock rotation.

Assist with 3 monthly expiry dates checks, removing out of date stock from shelves and refrigerators and flagging any drugs which are near their expiry date.

Checking and sending daily orders to each wholesaler, chasing up any medications on manufacture delay and returning incorrect goods to the wholesalers.

Annual stock takes in dispensaries.Assist with controlled drug checks.

To take prompt action in response to any drug alerts that may be received.

To ensure that fridge items are stored correctly, logging fridge temperatures daily.

Destruction of Drugs:

Recording and sorting returned medication from patients.

Dealing with uncollected medication.

Disposal of returned unused medications.

Dispensing:

Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient within 4 working days.

Processing prescription repeats via the telephone or online. Liaise with pharmacist / clinician for any medication changes.

Dispensing repeat and acute prescriptions and ordering any medications needed.

Ensure controlled drugs are entered into the CD register, as appropriate.

Checking colleagues dispensing i.e. second signing.

Handing out medication and collecting prescription charges from patients, ensuring they are recorded.

Assist with checking prescriptions for signature/endorsements and sort for return to the Prescription Pricing Authority, as standard operating procedure.

DSQS and CQC compliance.

At all times working in accordance with defined Standard Operating Procedures.

Premises:

Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all necessary preparations to receive patients.

When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.

Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above)
• Good standard of general education

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role
• IT skills and experience using computer systems
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous dispensing experience
• Experience working within a GP dispensing practice
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience using clinical systems such as SystmOne

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

North Rutland Health Partnership

Address

Market Overton Surgery

Thistleton Road

Market Overton

Rutland

LE15 7PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Important Information:

• Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
• Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
• If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
• Interviews will aim to take place in person (reasonable adjustments considered)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent experience

Experience, skills and knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively and efficiently individually and in a team environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of service users with a range of communication needs and/ or cultural backgrounds.
• Able to carry out the core clinical competencies required of the post e.g. wound care, observations
• Able to record succinct and accurate information on the patient record both in writing and electronically

Desirable

• Experience in community and acute settings

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

South Bristol Community Hospital

Hengrove Promenade

Bristol

BS14 0DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, able to communicate in British Sign Language and looking for a fulfilling career where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and be culturally sensitive then join All Saints Hospital as a Healthcare Assistant.

As a Healthcare Assistant at Elysium you’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

We are actively recruiting for those who have experience within a Mental Health setting and are able to communicate in British Sign Launuage.

What you will be doing:

Your day-to-day role will involve supporting individuals with daily living skills, actively engaging in activities meaningful to those you are supporting both in the service and within the community, updating resident records and feeding back relevant information to members of your team, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal care.

The shift pattern is 12 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.

About you:

• You may be d/Deaf yourself
• Have experience working or living with d/Deaf people before
• You can sign in BSL
• Able to Sign BSL to a minimum of Level 2
• You have a strong work ethic and are a team player
• Want to work with d/Deaf people
• Have an interest in helping d/Deaf people with Mental Health problems

All Saints Hospital is a specialist Mental Health service for people who are d/Deaf or have complex communication needs. It is a culturally sensitive service which has been created to provide support and rehabilitation with care and intervention from both deaf and hearing members of staff. You will be working at a multidisciplinary team at All Saints Hospital which have self-contained flats for men over 18 years old, to help them move along their care pathway to more independent living.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Hourly rate of £13.11
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite/free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to Sign BSL to a minimum of Level 2

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Oldham

OL8 4EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Team Leadership & Workforce Development

Lead, supervise and develop the research nursing team, providing line management, workforce planning, staff deployment, mentoring, training and performance support to maintain a skilled, motivated and high-performing workforce.

Clinical Research Delivery

Manage a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies, delivering participant-centred care, undertaking study procedures, ensuring protocol compliance, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting safe, high-quality research delivery across PML sites.

Service Leadership & Operational Delivery

Oversee day-to-day research operations, coordinate study allocation and staffing, support recruitment targets, implement new studies, resolve operational challenges and contribute to service development and research growth.

Governance, Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, research governance, SOPs and regulatory requirements. Support audits, monitoring visits, quality improvement, risk management, incident reporting and data protection standards.

Research Development & Growth

Promote research across PML, support study feasibility and implementation, strengthen partnerships with sponsors and research networks, and help expand research opportunities and participant recruitment.

Education, Training & Professional Development

Maintain professional registration and research knowledge, complete mandatory training, support staff education and share learning to promote continuous professional and service development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within research, primary care or other relevant clinical settings.
• Experience of supervising, supporting, mentoring or coordinating clinical staff.
• Experience of workforce coordination, workload management or operational oversight.
• Prior NHS experience.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional development.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience working in clinical research.
• Awareness of relevant obligatory regulations and legal requirements such as the Mental Capacity and Data Protection Act.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial delivery, ICH-GCP, research governance frameworks and regulatory requirements applicable to research conducted in primary care.

Desirable

• Previous line management experience.
• Significant experience of working in primary care.
• Experience of delivery commercial clinical trials.
• Experience contributing to service improvement, quality improvement or project delivery.
• Laboratory skills.
• Use of EMIS.

Other

Essential

• Self-motivated.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Strong desire to learn and develop self.
• Able to work autonomously whilst supporting collaborative team working.
• Prepared to attend appropriate training and development as required to perform the role.
• Demonstrates professionalism, resilience and a positive approach to leadership and change.
• Strong motivation to work within the field of research.
• Full driving licence/access to car.
• Able to travel independently and attend conferences/training events outside the region.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 registered nurse or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of post-registration learning and development

Desirable

• Postgraduate training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Competency in clinical skills (e.g. vaccine administration, venepuncture, ECG, vital signs).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and workloads.
• Proven IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidence in learning new systems and databases.
• Demonstrable leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and feedback.
• Ability to identify risks, solve problems and escalate issues appropriately.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement, audit and continuous improvement methodologies.

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

Banbury Cross Health Centre

Address

Banbury Cross Health Centre

6 Oxford Road

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Thornford Park Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities.

You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities.

At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an Activities Coordinator you will be:

• Coordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services
• Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests
• Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members
• Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes
• Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Basic risk assessment on a day to day basis to individuals and groups of service users
• Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to
• Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Basic group work skills
• Minimum of 12 months experience within a Mental Health setting (Desirable)
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework
• Initiative and motivation
• Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning
• Solution-focused approach to problem-solving
• Good organisational skills
• Awareness of gender-specific needs
• Awareness of the cultural needs of service users
• Full UK Drivers License

Where you will be working:

Location: Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

Thornford Park is a 141 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex Mental Health needs, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism—often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,565
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic group work skills, minimum 12 months experience in Mental Health setting, effective communication, initiative, problem-solving skills, organisational skills, awareness of Mental Health and cultural needs, full UK Drivers License

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this job can be found under the supporting document section.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
• Evidence of a wide experience in Ophthalmology and UK experience
• Ability to run independent cataract lists
• Experience of supervision of Ophthalmology trainees

Desirable

• Evidence of logical thinking and an ability to make clear and balanced decisions
• Demonstrate an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Organisational and leadership skills
• Clinical governance understanding
• Be caring and diplomatic
• Basic keyboard skills
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Knowledge and experience in application of IT in Ophthalmology

Desirable

• To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure
• Show ability to learn from experience
• Demonstrate insight into managing a busy caseload
• Knowledge of Openeyes

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• On the specialist register, or within 6 months of CSST at the time of interview.

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree.
• Appropriate relevant Fellowship.

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of experience of and commitment to medical audit.
• Completion of at least one audit project

Desirable

• Willingness to organise relevant audit activities and support the juniors in audit projects

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice and experience within an acute hospital setting.

Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review.

To have achieved a recognised teaching & assessing qualification.

Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department

Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.

Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.

Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.

Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.

Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.

Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment, and products for clinical care.

Organise and participate in the delivery of high standard, evidence-based nursing care.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, with current live NMC registration / Student awaiting pin
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)

Work Experience

Essential

• Completion of training for extended roles required by the ward / department. i.e. IV drug administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and Epidural training
• At least 12 months recent experience as a Registered Nurse in either an acute hospital setting, surgical setting, admission/ emergency setting OR a qualifying student who has completed a placement within surgery or an admissions unit

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Gate 26B

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care. Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient. Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas Active member of the emergency response team. Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty) Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment. Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives. Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager. Ensure accurate and contemporaneous documentation of care and adhering to local policy. Ensure accurate patient documentation of peri-operative care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Recognised post graduate Critical Care qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience within the Critical Care environment
• Experience within the Theatre Recovery Room environment
• Competence in delivering a high level of critical care
• Competence in delivering a high level of post anaesthetic care
• Good computer and numeracy skills
• Ability to analyse and put into practice evidence based practice
• A high level of communication skills within all disciplines
• Flexibility in response to needs of the department
• Ability to deliver a high level of customer service to patients and Consultants
• Good Team working skills
• Ability to exercise rational judgement when escalating issues

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

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 2 :1 or 1st class degree in psychology

Experience

Essential

• Good communication and organisational skills
• Good writing, numerical and verbal skills
• Computer literate ( Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint)

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Time management and caseload management skills.
• An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary 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.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L7F9 L9508 EIS East Lancs (MH)

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Adjusts and refines psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
• Evaluates and makes decisions about treatment options, taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
• Assesses, diagnoses and makes clinical judgements involving a range of highly complex factors in the context of inadequate or unavailable information, equivocal research/evidence or where expert opinion differs (e.g. conflict between medical and psychological models).
• The post holder may be required to work in locations other than those specified in the job description as required by service need.
• To provide individual supervision for clinical psychologists and psychological therapists (from trainee to 8b level) across Community Directorate teams.
• Organises own workload on a day-to-day basis, prioritising work as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
• Clear ongoing commitment to specialist area of expertise through post-doctoral study and experience.

Desirable

• Registration with BPS

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups including adult, with a range of clinical severity across care settings.
• Experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs.
• Experience of taking full clinical responsibility for clients with risk issues and range of complex psychological problems
• Liaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies
• Teaching, training, clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses.
• Experienced in delivering supervision to psychology and non-psychology staff.
• Experience in providing consultation to non-psychology staff including medical professionals.
• Lead in quality and service improvement initiatives.
• Lead and development of research projects

Desirable

• Project Management
• Experience of management of professional staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of Evidence-based practice relevant to the role
• Highly developed knowledge and skills in the care of difficult to treat groups e.g. dual diagnoses, additional disabilities or severely challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical 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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

The Lyme Brook Centre

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of working with people who have a learning disability, and their families/carers
• Keyboard skills sufficient to enter data/write reports
• Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration responding and participating as required.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

College House

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 1NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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