Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of conditions, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical and social needs.

To be responsible for reassessing patients care as treatment progress and alter treatment programme as appropriate.

To undertake highly specialist assessment and treatment of patients who may present with long term multiple conditions or with complex presentations of fatigue, brain fog, low mood.

To be able to prioritise on needs-based care approach.

To demonstrate excellent communication within MDT and other stakeholders.

To participate in local and cross borough Inservice training, deliver training and promote the service

To keep accurate up-to-date records on patient care and equipment provision, which comply with quality standards of Trust/Professional/Service policies, meet legal requirements and that can be shared with colleagues and carers when appropriate.

To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice.

Please see attached Job description for full details of duties and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Health Care Professionals Council Registration

Desirable

• Membership of special interest group
• MSc post graduate training

Experience

Essential

• NHS Experience in acute and community in core areas of rotation eg medical, surgical, orthopaedic, neurology, care of elderly
• Experience of leading Audit
• Experience of supervision / teaching
• Understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Clinical triage and managing long term complex conditions
• Sound assessment skills with advanced clinical reasoning and analytical ability especially with multipathology, fatigue management, vocational rehabilitation and brain fog
• Ability to critically appraise information/journal articles
• Keyboard skills and ability to access information via the internet
• Evidence of self-directed learning and reflective practice
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload and pressures
• A sound theoretical knowledge of manual dexterity skills and therapeutic manual handling techniques
• Presentation skills and the ability to pass these skills and knowledge to others
• Knowledge of developments within NHS community and occupational therapy profession
• Good understanding of role of the Occupational Therapist in rehabilitation as well as the role of other professionals in MDT
• Knowledge & understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies

Desirable

• Experience of complex vocational rehabilitation intervention/ report writing and fit note
• An understanding of NHS Referral pathways
• Excellent IT skills for audits, electronic notes, digital apps including Outlook, Word, Excel, databases etc

Personal attributes

Essential

• Excellent time management and prioritisation
• Able to work flexibly and travel across sites to meet service needs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Good problem solving abilities
• An understanding of providing services in a diverse patient population community

Desirable

• Car User

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clinic site in Ealing and Hillingdon ( Beaufort House )

Ealing Day Treatment Centre Britten Drive London

Southall

UB1 2SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues, service leads and the Associate Director of Therapies to develop and continuously review the strategy for the delivery of afull range of psychological services and the development of psychological mindedness across allservices.
• To lead and/or contribute to service improvements, change programmes and business developments as required.
• To plan and deliver expert clinical interventions, consultation and training.

See attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees
• Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Additional academic clinical qualification relevant to area of work
• Additional leadership/management study

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification clinical experience in relevant clinical setting
• Extensive experience of leading in clinical practice, service development or project work and contributing to strategic initiatives
• Extensive experience of implementing change following audit and service evaluation
• Demonstrable experience of developing complex formulations drawing on multiple psychological models
• Experience of advising senior managers on complex psychological issues and risk

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leatherhead

18 Mole Business Park, off Ronson Way

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage the Multi-professional therapy and Physiotherapy input to the Acute Stroke Unit Service and Neuro-Outlier service at NMUH and alongside the NMUH Physiotherapy Manager for inpatients engage in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service, participating in the design and implementation of physiotherapy and multidisciplinary research, audit and policy. You will also be responsible for the initiation and development of physiotherapy and multi-professional Acute Stroke practice within NMUH and across the Trust.

To engage in the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the acute stroke/ neurology service, participating in the design and implementation of physiotherapy/multidisciplinary research, audit and policy.

To be responsible for the initiation and development of physiotherapy and multi-professional Acute Stroke practice within ASU and the wider NMUH Trust.

To perform expert physiotherapy assessment and design management programmes for patients presenting with highly complex acute and chronic neurological and neuromuscular disease, performing the role to the highest degree of autonomy.

To act as a source of expertise on the physiotherapy management of neurological and neuromuscular disease, providing advice to consultant physicians, patients, carers, all grades of physiotherapists, other health care professionals, general practitioners, and social services.

To provide specialist support and advice to physiotherapy colleagues across the NCL sector regarding neuro-rehabilitative management as well as influencing national theory and practice through your involvement in research and other postgraduate work.

To initiate specialist practice, for example, outpatient clinics / spasticity management clinics, or interventions normally performed by medical personnel once appropriate protocols or training has been agreed.

To educate and train Senior and Junior grade physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians, Assistants, undergraduate and adaptation students, other healthcare professionals in the physiotherapy management of acute stroke patients.

As part of your extended role, you will be a non-medical prescriber for the Neuro rehabilitation service of the North Middlesex University Hospital. As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the Acute Stroke and Neurology services, you will use advanced assessment skills, knowledge and complex decision-making processes to manage patients presenting with neuropathic pain and spasticity management.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• oRegistration with the Health Professions Council
• oUndertaking higher degree relevant to the area of practice.

Desirable

• oMember of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• oMember of relevant Clinical Interest Group.

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years post registration experience, 2 years at band 7 level in Neurology including extensive Junior and band 6 rotations
• Evidence of dedicated clinical practice and professional development in the area of stroke care / neurology.
• Extensive experience of organising, writing and delivering in-service training programmes.
• Extensive experience of supervising Junior and non-qualified staff, including participation in personal development reviews.
• Experience of clinical governance initiatives

Desirable

• Experience across a range of NHS sectors e.g. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Community Services
• Experience of being involved in research

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across external organisations
• Skilled in leading, motivating and influencing a team of physiotherapists across grades as well as Consultants, service managers and the wider MDT
• Highly developed problem-solving skills for highly complex situations which may include clinical or organizational issues
• Highly developed clinical reasoning skills for complex neurology patients
• Able to assimilate and analyse complex information
• Highly skills ability and competency in using arrange of therapeutic skills including, but not limited to various manual handling techniques, exercise therapy, respiratory therapy and equipment (IPPB, cough assist), splinting and personal hygiene

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Compassionate and Caring nature
• Motivated and able to motivate others
• Able to work efficiently under pressure

Others

Essential

• Willingness to work on any site as service requirements dictate.
• Dedication to staff development and the promotion and progression of the Physiotherapy profession
• Dedicated to holistic patient management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

A. Leadership

1. To support the development of well functioning integrated teams by modelling effective team working and communication skills, and by supporting change within the service.

2. To ensure that individuals within the teams are aware of and work within the Trust policies and procedures. To ensure the maintenance of up to date, accurate records that comply with local and national standards.

3. To develop and maintain effective and appropriate communication systems with staff and colleagues within Whittington Health, Childrens Centres, Schools and GP Practices.

4. To take every reasonable step to see that the working environment is safe, healthy and hazard free for staff and users, including ensuring that infection control procedures are in place.

5. To facilitate the use of information technology and ensure that relevant and up to date information on clinical and service developments are provided to agreed timescales.

6. To participate in audit, research projects and/or innovations following agreed policy and protocol.

7. To participate in the induction of newly appointed team members and support with students on placement within the team.

B. Clinical

1. To work closely with colleagues in the Health Visiting team in the planning and delivery of health promotion activities and public health initiatives in a variety of settings.

2. To work closely with colleagues in the Health Visiting team to meet the specific health needs of individual children and families, including carrying out programmes of work in the home.

3. To provide and promote access to information and other services, to refer as appropriate. To liaise and work in partnership with statutory and non-statutory agencies, and other health services colleagues.

4. To work in partnership with local Childrens Centres to involve parents with the programme and to have an input in the planning and delivery of services.

5. To participate in multi-agency working and develop links with local nurseries and other community groups. Under the supervision of the Health Visitor, work with families with complex medical/developmental needs and attend Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings where appropriate.

6. To work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to promote healthy lifestyles and healthy schools through health promoting activities. To provide health promotion/education in a range of settings and with groups and individuals.

7. To carry out ASQs/health reviews on children at 1 and 2 years of age and review/refer as appropriate. To regularly monitor children with identified needs.

8. Manage a caseload of children with SEND, under the supervision of the Health Visitor. Liaising with the multiagency network to ensure the childrens identified health needs are addressed.

9. To undertake Transfer In Visits for universal families, as directed by the Health Visitor.

10. To undertake bloodspot sampling, following appropriate training.

11. To work with the team to support children, young people and families who are vulnerable or at risk. Under the supervision of the Health Visitor, undertake identified pieces of work with Universal Plus (UP) and Partnership Plus (UPP) families. To adhere to current Local Safeguarding Board and London Child Protection Procedures and attend child protection supervision.

12. Work with the Health Visitors and School Nurses on the transition of children into reception in primary school.

13. To undertake mandatory training, and service specific training as required to maintain skills and competencies.

14. To support with managing well baby clinics and to lead, where appropriate.

1. To support opportunities for ongoing involvement of children, young people, parents and carers in development of services and quality assurance.

D. Quality Assurance

1. To adhere to Clinical Governance mechanisms and monitoring systems that assures the quality of the service.

2. To comply with Whittington Health infection control standards and policies, and attendance at infection control training.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• One of the following-NNEB, Diploma in Childcare and Education, Level 3 BTEC in Early years, NVQ Level 3 in Early years and Education
• Experience working in the community and/or with children and families
• Experience working within a Health Visiting team

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a Health Visiting team

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Essential

• Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral
• Willingness to support management of change.
• Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance.
• Ability to apply research to practice.
• Understanding of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures, clinical governance arrangements and the ability to make decisions in these areas.
• Ability to set personal objectives, and manage time, priorities and stressful situationsA/I
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Commitment to the development of excellent services, which focus on improved outcomes for children.
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity
• Knowledge of infection control standards.

Desirable

• High levels of clinical skills, with the ability to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs.
• Ability to delegate work appropriately and safely.

Ability to travel

Essential

• Able to travel to homes and clinics across Barnet

Desirable

• Car driver with full 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.

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Edgware Community Hospital

Barnet

HA8 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Provide structured medication reviews for patients with complex medication needs, polypharmacy, long-term conditions, frailty or other identified clinical risks.

Support medicines optimisation across the PCN, helping patients to understand and use their medicines safely and effectively.

Provide medication advice to patients, carers, clinicians and wider practice teams.

Support chronic disease management through clinical reviews, medicines adjustment, monitoring and prescribing support, within scope of practice.

Contribute to safer prescribing initiatives, including audits, searches, high-risk drug monitoring, prescribing safety alerts and quality improvement work.

Support achievement of QOF, IIF, CRM and PCN DES and other contractual or local enhanced service requirements.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, care coordinators, social prescribers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Review hospital discharge letters, clinic letters and medication changes where appropriate, supporting accurate and safe medicines reconciliation.

Help reduce medicines waste, inappropriate prescribing and unnecessary medication burden for patients.

Support repeat prescribing processes, medicines queries and prescribing governance across PCN practices.

Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all work is appropriately coded and documented within the clinical system.

Work within professional, legal and ethical boundaries, escalating clinical concerns appropriately.

Engage in continuing professional development and, where not already qualified, work towards becoming an Independent Prescriber if agreed as part of the role development plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy registration

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

Health Alliance PCN

Address

Belmont Health Centre

516 Kenton Lane

Harrow

Middlesex

HA3 7LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a management position with primary responsibility for the operational and financial delivery of commercial and non commercial research across two Primary Care settings.

You will:

1. Ensure the delivery and continued growth of a reputable and efficient research function, maintaining the highest standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all regulatory requirements.

2. Responsible for the operational and financial management of the research function on a day to day basis, ensuring that the team delivers its roles and responsibilities for all elements of research governance, quality and assurance.

3. Provide expert research management and governance advice across the partnerships and external teams.

4. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Research Team.

5. Be responsible for ensuring the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process for the relevant specialty is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner.

6. Be responsible for ensuring that the approval of new studies are rapidly achieved and acted upon by the Research Team.

7. Oversee the setting up, organisation and running of a clinical trial within the practices to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines within the Research Governance framework and adhering to other related regulations/SOPs maintaining effective communication with study sponsors and ensuring standards and KPIs are met at all times escalating to the Principal Investigators as appropriate.

8. Responsible for the establishment and agreement of study contracts with Sponsors and Third Party Contractors for studies as appropriate.

9. Responsible for the necessary infrastructure and training personnel to ensure efficient study set up and management of all studies across both sites.

10. Responsible for the review and management of all systems and processes within the Research team to ensure the team is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible to maximise the study pipeline.

11. Responsible for the financial governance arrangements across both sites ensuring appropriate systems are in place to monitor income and expenditure, identify opportunities for securing potential income via bid opportunities and collaboration.

12. Be responsible for resource implications in delivering and facilitating clinical research, working with the Principal Investigators to identify and resolve.

13. Oversee recruitment processes for new and ongoing clinical trials, ensuring patients are

identified and approached in line with study protocols, eligibility criteria and consent

requirements, recruitment targets are monitored, and risks to recruitment are identified

and mitigated.

14. Ensure the appropriate reporting and recording of any adverse events and serious

adverse events that occur whilst the patient is being treated on a clinical trial.

15. Ensure all research activity is accurately recorded to maintain clear and contemporaneous

study documentation, including adverse event and serious adverse event reporting in line

with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

16. Ensure study close down is undertaken following the appropriate regulations.

17. Ensure that the Research Team actively promotes its research activities through

presentation as posters, abstracts, papers or scientific presentations.

18. Responsible for line management of the Research Team, including setting objectives,

clarifying roles and responsibilities, reviewing workload and supporting effective team

performance.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Interim Research Manager may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

d. To take responsibility for own development and education

e. To participate in annual appraisal process with your line manager

f. Work with staff from other practices to deliver research objectives

g. Undertake all mandatory training and take part in personal development reviews.

19. Liaise with local, regional and national research partners to support integrated research delivery, share learning and develop appropriate joint research initiatives. 20. Compile complex reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring information is accurate, timely and appropriate for the intended audience. 21. Represent the Research Team at internal and external meetings and events as required, promote the roles and services of the Research Team, considering improvements and developments at all times. 22. Escalate issues where appropriate particularly around issues of quality, safety and GCP to the Principal Investigators. 23. Lead on performance metrics on behalf of the Principal Investigators. 24. Support the Research Team by ensuring studies are appropriately resourced, staff training requirements are identified and addressed, and workload is reviewed with the Principal Investigators where additional capacity or support is required. 25. Maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of research policy and landscape through attendance at workshops and meetings and assimilation of information from a range of sources and ensure dissemination of key developments. 26. Collaborate with the Regional Research Delivery Network to identify research opportunities, support study delivery and maintain effective links across the wider research system.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately
• and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of others
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of financial and contract management
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing new
• systems and processes
• Experience of HR processes, workforce planning and development
• Experience of performance management including appraisals
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• NHS, primary care or general practice experience, including understanding of how research is delivered within a practice environment.
• Understanding of research ethics and regulatory frameworks
• Experience of using EMIS, SystmOne, Vision or another primary care
• clinical system.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in healthcare, business or a related subject,
• or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Leadership and / or management qualification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to lead a team, work effectively as a team member and work
• autonomously when required.
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance

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

Ashfields Primary Care Centre

Address

Middlewich Road

Sandbach

Cheshire

CW11 1EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

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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.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Information and Change Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and operational development of the PCN. The postholder will ensure that high-quality information and intelligence are available to support decision-making, performance monitoring, service redesign and population health management.

Working closely with practice teams, clinicians, system partners and commissioning organisations, you will lead change programmes and drive continuous improvement through effective use of data and digital technologies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent experience in management, healthcare management, business intelligence or a related field

Experience

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in information management, healthcare management, business intelligence or a related field.
• Experience of analysing and presenting complex data.
• Proven experience leading change or service improvement projects.
• Strong project and general management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data reporting skills.
• Understanding of information governance, GDPR and healthcare data management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS, primary care, PCNs or integrated healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of NHS performance frameworks and commissioning processes.
• Experience with population health management and healthcare analytics.
• PRINCE2, Agile, Lean or change management qualification.
• Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.

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

Norton Medical Centre

Address

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning, implementing, evaluating care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable with the support of senior nurse nurse specialist caseload holder

To Co-ordinate the delivery of care, application of clinical judgement in day-to-day changes in patients' needs and circumstances external to the individual, determining when to seek advice from senior clinical or management staff. This includes response to immediate crisis.

To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for their role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients are met.

To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives.

To provide clinical supervision to other staff and students.

Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health promotion.

Depending on role you will be required to work within a defined geographical area undertaking specific clinical nursing duties to patients in a variety of settings such as their own homes, care homes, other community locations or clinic set

Provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the absence of the team leader.

To work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice. Moving across the organisation should the need arise, for example, in a pandemic situation.

Your role may require you to be a non-medical prescriber Nurse Prescriber taking responsibility for prescribing in line with Nurse Prescribing formulary and Plymouth Area Joint Formulary.

To work within Livewell Southwest policies.

Within the role you will be expected to work with more complex patients providing holistic evidence-based care, assessing, planning, implementing the treatment requirements of the practice population.

To work collaboratively and maintain key working relationships with managers, service heads and leads.

Establish and uphold proactive connections with stakeholders, including ICBs, NHS

Organisations, CHC, PCNs, Plymouth City Council, as well as private/voluntary sector St. Lukes.

Lead and participate in the management of enhanced assessments, rehabilitation programmes

Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, Maximise independence.

Share knowledge and skills and empower others.

Support the audit of patient outcomes.

Some services may need extra training to administer certain medications, such as intravenous medication, oxygen, or medicines under patient group directives.

Prevent hospital admission.

You may be required to undertake 7 days working, including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set out in your contract of employment.

Be responsible for the planning, implementing, development, delivery and evaluation of care across community nursing teams/clinics.

To manage and prioritise a defined caseload and delegate where appropriate to the skill mix of the team.

As part of your role there may be a requirement / opportunity to undertake Treatment Escalation Plan (TEP) discussion, to achieve this you will be required to be competent in advanced communication, care planning and attended appropriate training to support competence.

To act as a role model for other staff and students demonstrating high standards of specialist practice and professional conduct.

Be responsible for providing and maintaining a learning environment and maximise opportunities for educational and development in the clinical area to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery of high standards. Acting as expert resource and assist in teaching knowledge and clinical skills for other health care professionals.

Take part in the process of clinical supervision and support clinical supervision and reflective practice for team members.

To develop strategies for continued professional development as Non-Medical Prescriber if relevant for role

Support recruitment and selection of new staff, which may include being part of an interview panel.

Act as mentor for new staff and students, including leading on a structured induction and training program for new members of staff.

Support the coordination of study leave, annual leave, and rotas to ensure the service is operationally covered. Where difficulties are identified in maintaining service provision that this is escalated to senior managers of the service in team managers absence.

Support the team manager in the supervision, line management, appraisals, mandatory training, standards and staff performance to work within the teams and supporting and investigating staff performance and absence.

Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with the role.

Within your job role there will be clinical specific competencies which you may need to undertake to enhance your knowledge and skills in practice.

Integrate theory into practice.

Support staff to complete documentation within the agreed organisational timeframes.

In the absence of the service manager, be responsible for the day-to-day management (without direct supervision) of the team and patient care provided to the agreed local and professional standards.

To maintain effective verbal and written communication with the clinical team and to keep staff informed of changes to prescribing intervention or treatment provided to service-users.

To work in partnership with medical staff and service-users in the development and implementation of clinical management plans related to an individuals treatment and prescribing needs.

To establish and maintain good liaison with key stakeholders in the individuals care e.g. GP practices and other services in the area, including sharing prescribing information and rationale.

To demonstrate awareness of resources, providing cost effective and quality-controlled usage of products.

To have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory funding and the legislation guidance that underpins these funding streams, ensuring service users meet the eligibility criteria when advocating for/ utilising services on the service users behalf e.g. Care Act eligibility, Housing legislation etc

Be authorised signatory and signing off the supplies and expenses. These include off duty, staff overtime, annual leave, bank nurses and the procurement of supplies for the team.

Exercise a duty of care in relation to the use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner.

To be responsible for overseeing and monitoring and authorising of equipment and ensuring maintenance and repair.

Track stock levels and ensure the supply levels are sufficient to meet the demands of the service.

Maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary team and deliver a cost-effective quality service to patient/carers within a defined geographical area.

To contribute to resource governance through knowledge and appropriate prescribing decisions.

The post holder may be required to use a computer, mobile phone or lone working device and will be required to adhere to Livewell Southwest policies regards their use.

Compliance will be monitored through observation, spot checks and through incident management in line with the Organisations Incident reporting and Investigation policy.

The post holder will be expected to oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members.

Support the team manager in the recording of accurate clinical activity data.

To be responsible for maintaining lone working information for identified staff group and monitoring staff adherence to lone working policy and use of devices.

Ensure accurate records of FP10 prescription use maintained in accordance with organisational Medicines Policy.

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Good time management
• Autonomous practitioner with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work alongside clinicians to support and enhance quality of patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in Leadership, co-ordination and management skills.
• Delegation skills.
• IT Literate.
• Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
• Ability to act as a champion for patients and carers and their
• interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Desirable

• Flexible/Adaptable
• /Team player
• Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Nurse Registration
• (degree or diploma)
• NMC Registration
• Current Registered Nurse with a relevant registered experience.
• Experience of mentoring.

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification mentorship or equivalent.
• Leadership experience/qualifications
• NMP prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake.
• DNSPQ Qualification
• Specialist Nurse
• modules

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current practice within the area specified in job purpose
• Knowledge of national and local frameworks and strategies
• Ability to translate best practice evidence and national policies in practice.
• Background and development knowledge of Government Policies and changes in Primary Care.
• Understanding of NICE guidance.
• The post holder will have experience undertaking Incident Investigations.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued recent academic and
• clinical development
• Knowledge of service development
• Previous primary care / community experience.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Familiar and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
• Ability to work flexibly, demonstrating commitment to partnership working.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Desirable

• Values and diversity difference.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registered experience
• Able to demonstrate Clinical Management skills appropriate to the role.
• Proven relevant experience of Leadership.
• Experience in leading and development of new pathways of care and delivering best practice
• Experience in managing sensitive issues and overcoming obstacles in communication.

Desirable

• Experience and working knowledge of community setting desirable.
• Management/Leadership
• qualification
• Experience of influencing change in the workplace.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Comprehensive Hernia Centre at North Devon District Hospital offers advanced management of complex abdominal wall hernias and receives over 100 tertiary referrals a year from across the South West of England and nationally. Our service provides a weekly abdominal wall MDT, bespoke patient pathways and pre-optimisation for complex hernias, and advanced techniques including robotic surgery, anterior and posterior component separation, peritoneal flap hernioplasty, and pre-operative chemical component separation with botulinum toxin therapy. We also provide a dedicated multidisciplinary chronic groin pain service, and an active research program. The abdominal wall service is provided by three consultant abdominal wall surgeons and two Advanced Clinical Practitioners in Abdominal Wall Surgery, who provide specialist nursing input and pre-optimisation pathways and rehabilitation for patients.

North Devon provides a beautiful environment in which to live and work, with a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities and excellent local schools. With National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the doorstep, the area offers an excellent quality of life.

Applicants must have completed specialist training in General Surgery (Colorectal, Upper GI, General Surgery or equivalent). Attainment of FRCS (or equivalent) is required. The applicant must also be registered with the GMC and have completed ST8 competency (or equivalent)

Working Pattern: Full time

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Dave Sanders (Lead Clinician) on [email protected] or 01271) 370241, Keeley Cooper (Senior Operations Manager) on [email protected] or 5771

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 19th July 2028

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Dovegate

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
• Entry into the specialist register

Desirable

• Other relevant medical and non medical training/degree
• Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas.
• Management training
• Instructor status in either APLS/ALS

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• High Level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy
• Excellent communication skills with patient, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• A special interest to complement that of the existing postholders in particular obstetrics and labour ward management
• Experience in Postnatal Pelvic Health Management
• Knowledge in advanced Antenatal care
• Maternal Medicine
• Experience in Uro-dynamics & OPH

Desirable

• Experience in outpatient hysteroscopy
• Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training
• Membership of relevant learned societies.
• Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development
• Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning
• Proven track record in undertaking research projects
• Formal training in medical education.
• Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level
• Hold an ATSM or equivalent experience

Management and Administrative

Essential

• Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service
• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Communication Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Empathetic and Sensitive approach to patient needs
• Approachable and effective multi disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Team Loyalty
• Positive Approach to lesson learnt
• confident approach without being arrogant
• IT skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills - presentations of audit and research papers

Cotinued Professional Personal Development

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
• Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
• participation in appropriate peer review processes

Desirable

• Continued Professional / Personal Development

Management and Administrative

Essential

• Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Teaching

Essential

• Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
• Recognised educational supervisor

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
• Experience of research and Clinical Governance.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Participation in on call and emergency cover
• Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

• Click apply to view job description and person specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Eastwood Park

Wotton-under-edge

Gloucestershire

GL12 8DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Developmental post Band 5 Mental health practitioner initially.

The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people - early intervention. Enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the community.

This developmental post will involve competencies which will need to be completed within 2 years dependent on current experience and will be assessed through various methods including feedback, self-directed assessment, direct observation and throughout line management. If not achieved within the specified timeframe will not be able to progress onto the band 6.

The post holder will work as the named Early Help liaison practitioner within the locality. The postholder will directly link with other services, families, professionals and schools supporting with potential requests for involvement into CAMHS promoting emotional, health and wellbeing as part of the whole school approach.

The post holder will offer consultation about identified young people to the referrer, network or directly to the child, young person and their family. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of further assessment, targeted intervention or group that would meet the needs of the child or young person.

The post holder will co-ordinate training to community professionals and schools to meet the specific needs of each setting or school and co-facilitate training when appropriate.

2) Briefly describe the main duties of the role -Key responsibilities and tasks

To work as the identified Early Help Liaison practitioner to deliver consultation, advice and signposting to community services and schools working with children and young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties.

Co-ordination and implementation of evidence based targeted interventions in a timely manner, in collaboration with the other clinicians in the early help pathway.

To ensure that children and young people access timely assessments and the appropriate targeted interventions.

Organisation and delivery of groups based within the school and community setting on a needs led approach. To support the delivery of evidence based programmes for children and young people with mental health issues.

Take a lead in representing CAMHS in multi-agency meetings such as EHAT, SEND meetings or child protection meetings to co-ordinate and have oversight of mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child.

To function as a member of the locality facing CAMHS early help pathway taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team.

Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)

Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools and community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training

Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources.

To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff.

To liaise effectively with the other CAMHS community teams across the city.

To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory.

To maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times.

Communicate clearly with children and young people, their families and all other health professional groups about their health problems.

Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development.

Ensure that children and young people are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and how they can access specific interventions. This is to promote person-centred planning.

Contribute to the provision of the advice line, providing advice, support, signposting and resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing / Social Worker / Psychology with experience of working with children & young people in mental health.
• Appropriate Registration relevant to professional qualification i.e. NMC, HCPC

Desirable

• Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health.
• Clinical supervisor & assessor training to support students on placements or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health presentations and evidenced based interventions to support this.
• Confidentiality
• Safeguarding Children

Desirable

• Team work
• Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
• System one trained

Skills

Essential

• Mental Health and Risk assessment, , evaluation and intervention skills
• Good organizational skills and be able to prioritise caseload in a timely manner.
• Well developed communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to use IT effectively
• Commitment to anti-oppressive practice
• Ability to work in partnership and in collaboration with others, both in and out of own agency/professional background.
• Commitment to own learning and professional development.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills with children and young people
• Team Work Skills
• Administration Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Supervision of Junior Staff
• Responsible and self motivated
• Able to manage own stress
• Flexible & reliable
• Empathetic

Desirable

• Group Interaction Skills
• Change Management Skills
• Ability to recognise and support stress in others
• Mentorship or equivalent

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and with other colleagues in LSW and with partner agencies.
• Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of post-registration working with children/young people who have experienced mental health and psychological well-being difficulties.
• Knowledge and understanding of difficulties that can impact their own mental health i.e attachment, trauma, parental mental health
• Awareness and knowledge of undertaken assessments along with the processes involved including risk management.
• Maintaining own safety in Community settings by working within relevant policy and be willing to complete training necessary for their role.
• Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge/Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems e.g. child protection conferences, child in need meetings
• Be able to manage your own caseload and time management effectively.

Desirable

• Experience in wide range of settings
• Post registration experience
• Evidence of working with children and young people delivering interventions.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is offered on a whole-time basis of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), comprising Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). A formal Job Plan will be agreed with the successful candidate on appointment and reviewed annually in line with the Trust's job planning and appraisal processes.

The Job Plan will:

• Set out the consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the year ahead.
• Cover all aspects of professional practice, including clinical care, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, as appropriate.
• Provide a clear schedule of agreed commitments, both internal and external.
• Include personal objectives aligned with wider service and organisational priorities, together with the support required to achieve these objectives.

All consultants are expected to participate in annual appraisal and revalidation, comply with the Trust's policies and terms and conditions of service, and ensure that all statutory and mandatory training remains current and compliant.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

Desirable

• On Specialist Register/Accreditation
• Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad experience in the management of ENT elective surgery and emergency care
• Experience with speciality interest in Rhinology
• Evidence of clinical audit

Desirable

• Special interest that complements the Department

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate research. Participate in and implement audits. Be actively involved with Risk Management strategies
• Ability to work in a team
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)