Job description

Job responsibilities

As Podiatrist (Senior) Offender Health, you will be required to undertake assessment and treatment of patients within HMP settings. This includes but is not limited to; determining a clinical diagnosis, agreeing with the patient the podiatric treatment plan, and maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner.

This contract is for 6.46Hrs per week

Your Day to Day

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage own clinical caseload including the management of any waiting lists in partnership with the HMP site
• To maintain professional standards
• To comply with all PPH standards, policies and procedures

Clinical:

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
• To deliver a wide range of podiatric treatments including nail surgery, MSK/biomechanics, wound care, diabetes care and routine care based on the patients needs and agreed management plan.
• To provide advice and instruction to patients to facilitate and encourage appropriate self-care as appropriate
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of the condition.
• To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT as required.

Professional:

• To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping up to date with any new trends and developments, incorporating them as necessary into your work.
• To be an active member of the CPD training programme by the attendance and delivering presentations and training sessions and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice. Exclusion from the CPD programme will be determined in discussion with the Clinical Services Manager.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated service.
• To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP).
• To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and / outcome measures.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation.
• To represent PHL Group externally (locally, regionally and nationally) regarding the podiatry service provided to patients.
• To promote understanding of the aims of PHL Group to relatives and carers as appropriate.
• To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Senior Operations Manager.

Organisational:

• To be responsible for your area of work, as agreed with the Senior Operations Manager and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patients management and use of time.
• To decide priorities for patient management and ensure that these remain in accordance with best clinical practice.
• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out podiatric duties, and to adhere to company policy, including competence to use equipment.
• To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and company requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate bodies in the form of reports and letters.
• To be actively involved in the monthly collection of appropriate data and statistics including audits, and outcome measures
• To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of accidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment use is safe.
• To comply with company policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the Royal College of Podiatry, the Health and Care Professions Council and Department of Health.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Work experience within the NHS Experience of lone working 3 years minimum post graduate experience

Experience

Essential

• Work experience within the NHS Experience of lone working 3 years minimum post graduate experience

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC and SOCAP registered Evidence of relevant experience within podiatry Experience with more advanced podiatry such as nail surgery and biomechanics

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications HMP clearance level relevant to post Experience of working with HMP or HMP related environment Management of junior members of staff

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

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

H M Prison

North Lane

Haverigg

Millom

Cumbria

LA18 4NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job Title:Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

Service Line: Neurocognitive services (Male)

Professionally Accountable to:Regional Medical Director for Neuropsychiatry

Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Neuropsychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Afon Las and provide senior medical cover within our neurocognitive service for men

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service scheduled to open in early 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, the hospital will provide a 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, delivering specialist care and support for individuals with complex needs. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neurorehabilitation services, offering a clear pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

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

And youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, youll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Cygnet Afon Las
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? We ll offer you

• Salary up to £170,000 per year (Depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

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

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

As a national care provider, with a network of professional and high quality services across England, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, CCGs and local authorities to provide the services they need including emergency and planned admissions. Alongside this we are able to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting.

Our nationwide network of specialist services has grown, and the services we offer are now aligned to 11 distinct service lines:

• Secure services
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Acute and PICU
• Neuropsychiatric Services
• Mental Health Rehabilitation
• Older Adults
• Personality Disorder
• Eating Disorder
• CAMHS
• Deafness and Mental Health
• Learning Disability

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

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply or [email protected] with any questions!

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £32,074 per annum NHS AFC Band 5 Location: Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham with travel to Darlington (some hybrid working available) Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an IAPT Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our established Talking Therapies service. Talking Therapies is an experienced Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, supporting people experiencing common mental health problems and helping individuals achieve improved mental and physical wellbeing. As an IAPT Qualified PWP, you will play a key role in providing high-volume, low-intensity assessments and evidence-based interventions to people experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will accept referrals into the service, undertake telephone and face-to-face screening and assessments, and support people to self-manage their recovery. You will work collaboratively with service users to identify their goals and support them to make positive changes. Your role will include delivering a range of evidence-based low-intensity interventions, including guided self-help, courses and computerised CBT, alongside providing information and support regarding psychological and pharmacological treatments where appropriate. You will work closely with colleagues across the service to ensure appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place, maintaining an effective stepped-care approach. The role will also involve managing your own caseload, maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to service improvement and participating in audit, research and quality improvement activities. You will receive regular clinical supervision and will be expected to maintain your professional development and accreditation, keeping up to date with developments in low-intensity psychological interventions. About you To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting. You will have:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting.
• You will have:
• A PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited PWP programme or apprenticeship.
• If qualifying through an apprenticeship route, successful completion of the apprenticeship end-point assessment.
• Accreditation with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP, or be working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying.
• Experience of delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions.
• Experience of screening and assessing people with a range of mental health difficulties at Step 2.
• Experience of working with and managing risk.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to Step 2 interventions.
• An understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they can present in primary care.
• An understanding of the importance of evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• The ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of enthusiasm, motivation and self-awareness.
• The ability to use your own initiative and make appropriate decisions independently.
• A commitment to continual professional and personal development and to responding positively to supervision and feedback.
• A commitment to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Experience of partnership working, drug and alcohol management, working within services with agreed targets and demonstrating clinical outcomes would be desirable.
• You will also need to be able to travel independently in accordance with service requirements.

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting.
• You will have:
• A PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited PWP programme or apprenticeship.
• If qualifying through an apprenticeship route, successful completion of the apprenticeship end-point assessment.
• Accreditation with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP, or be working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying.
• Experience of delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions.
• Experience of screening and assessing people with a range of mental health difficulties at Step 2.
• Experience of working with and managing risk.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to Step 2 interventions.
• An understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they can present in primary care.
• An understanding of the importance of evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• The ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of enthusiasm, motivation and self-awareness.
• The ability to use your own initiative and make appropriate decisions independently.
• A commitment to continual professional and personal development and to responding positively to supervision and feedback.
• A commitment to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Experience of partnership working, drug and alcohol management, working within services with agreed targets and demonstrating clinical outcomes would be desirable.
• You will also need to be able to travel independently in accordance with service requirements.

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

Craglea, Lanchester Road Hospital, Co Durham, DH1 5RD

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife currently eligible to practice
• Educated to Midwifery Degree level or evidence of significant clinical experience
• Evidence of further professional development
• ENB 997/Mentorship or equivalent
• Evidence of a secondary qualification in diabetes

Desirable

• Registered nurse

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in the role of diabetes midwife at Band 6 or band 7
• Advanced clinical midwifery skills in diabetes
• Demonstrate awareness of current health care legislation and innovations
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of teaching and mentoring

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

Essential

• Computer Skills
• Effective organisational, time management and prioritisation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park & Central Middlesex hospitals

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

TRAINEE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER 2 positions available. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £28,392 per annum (NHS AFC Band 4) Location: Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham (some hybrid working available) Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our established Talking Therapies service in County Durham and Darlington. Talking Therapies is a well-established Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service that has been providing psychological interventions to people across County Durham and Darlington since 2010. The service is delivered in partnership by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service. As a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work within the Talking Therapies service whilst undertaking a programme of university-based training. You will progressively develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver low-intensity psychological interventions at high volume to people experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will split your time between university attendance and working within the service, conducting assessments and providing face-to-face and remote low-intensity psychological interventions. The role will also involve extending psychological intervention support to adults with an intellectual/learning disability who are experiencing concurrent common mental health problems. You will receive excellent support throughout your training, including extensive clinical and caseload supervision, as well as opportunities for ongoing professional development. It is an expectation of the role that successful candidates seek BABCP accreditation following six months of relevant patient contact. About you To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs. You will have:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs.
• You will have:
• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Excellent motivational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and effective therapeutic relationships.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including confidence using the telephone.
• High standards of written communication.
• An understanding of working with people with a range of complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, physical health and substance misuse.
• Knowledge and experience of working within a community-based service.
• The ability to apply and develop the skills and knowledge gained through training.
• A willingness to learn, develop and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• It is essential that you hold a health-related degree. Training or experience in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychological therapies would be desirable.

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs.
• You will have:
• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Excellent motivational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and effective therapeutic relationships.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including confidence using the telephone.
• High standards of written communication.
• An understanding of working with people with a range of complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, physical health and substance misuse.
• Knowledge and experience of working within a community-based service.
• The ability to apply and develop the skills and knowledge gained through training.
• A willingness to learn, develop and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• It is essential that you hold a health-related degree. Training or experience in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychological therapies would be desirable.

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

Craglea, Lanchester Road Hospital, Co Durham, DH1 5RD

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job DescriptionJob title

Senior Practice Administrator

PCN Manager

The Senior Practice Administrator will provide high-level administrative and coordination support to the PCN Manager and the wider Primary Care Network team.

The postholder will help coordinate day-to-day administrative activities, support the delivery of agreed targets and improvement plans, undertake non-clinical audits, assist with staff rotas and organise PCN events.

The role requires someone who is highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and confident in taking responsibility for delegated areas of work. The postholder will be expected to work independently within agreed boundaries, identify issues requiring attention and provide practical administrative support to help PCN services run effectively.

The postholder will not have responsibility for clinical decision-making and must refer clinical queries to an appropriate healthcare professional.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the PCN Manager and wider PCN team.
• Take responsibility for delegated administrative tasks and ensure that they are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Act as a point of contact for routine administrative and operational queries, referring complex, sensitive or higher-level matters to the PCN Manager.
• Help coordinate day-to-day administrative activities and respond appropriately to changing priorities.
• Provide continuity for delegated administrative functions during periods when the PCN Manager is unavailable.
• Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, meeting papers and other documents as required.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records, ensuring that information is appropriately filed and accessible.
• Monitor shared inboxes and respond to or redirect correspondence as appropriate.
• Support the review and maintenance of policies, protocols, standard operating procedures and administrative guidance.
• Assist with the collection of information required for complaints, incidents, service reviews and other investigations, under the direction of the PCN Manager.
• Maintain action logs, compliance trackers and other administrative monitoring systems.

• Support the PCN Manager and relevant clinical or PCN leads in formulating practical plans to achieve agreed PCN, local and national targets.
• Help translate agreed objectives into clear actions, responsibilities and timescales.
• Maintain trackers showing progress against targets and agreed improvement plans.
• Gather and collate non-clinical information required to monitor performance.
• Identify areas where progress is delayed or where further action may be required and bring these to the attention of the PCN Manager.
• Arrange meetings or discussions to support the completion of outstanding actions.
• Assist with patient communications, invitations, recalls and administrative follow-up relating to agreed improvement programmes.
• Support the preparation and organisation of evidence required to demonstrate delivery against agreed standards or targets.
• Contribute ideas for improving administrative processes, patient access and the efficient use of PCN resources.

• Undertake and coordinate non-clinical audits as requested by the PCN Manager or relevant PCN lead.
• Assist in establishing the purpose, scope and method of each audit.
• Collect, check and organise audit information accurately.
• Produce clear summaries of findings for review by the appropriate lead.
• Help formulate and maintain action plans arising from audits.
• Monitor completion of agreed audit actions and arrange repeat audits where required.
• Support audits relating to areas such as administrative processes, patient access, appointment use, record completeness, staff training, complaints, policies and compliance.
• Ensure that audit information is handled confidentially and stored securely.
• Support the implementation of administrative improvements identified through audits, feedback, complaints or incident reviews.

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of staff rotas.
• Record planned annual leave, training, meetings and other known absences when preparing rotas.
• Monitor rota changes and help identify potential gaps in service cover.
• Communicate agreed rota arrangements and changes clearly to relevant staff.
• Help arrange appropriate cover where authorised to do so.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date rota records.
• Bring unresolved staffing or rota concerns to the attention of the PCN Manager.
• Support the fair and consistent operation of agreed rota arrangements.
• Assist with coordinating rotas for specific services, clinics, extended access arrangements and PCN events where required.

• Support the planning and delivery of health-promotion events, patient-engagement activities and other PCN events.
• Liaise with PCN staff, member practices, community organisations and external providers when arranging events.
• Assist with identifying suitable venues, dates, staffing requirements and administrative resources.
• Prepare invitations, promotional materials, attendance lists and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate bookings, equipment, room arrangements and other practical requirements.
• Support patient communications before and after events.
• Attend events where required and provide administrative assistance.
• Collect attendance information and feedback and prepare a short summary following each event.
• Help identify actions or learning arising from events and monitor their completion.

• Support agreed care-coordination projects and patient-service initiatives.
• Contact patients, carers or representatives for administrative purposes in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Help patients navigate appropriate PCN, community and healthcare services without providing clinical advice.
• Support the coordination of appointments, referrals and follow-up actions where these fall within the postholders responsibilities.
• Liaise with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to help ensure that agreed actions are completed.
• Support multidisciplinary team meetings by preparing information, recording actions and following up administrative outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of patient contacts and actions on the appropriate clinical or administrative system.
• Refer clinical, safeguarding or complex patient concerns promptly to an appropriate senior or clinical colleague.

• Arrange meetings, including booking rooms or virtual meeting facilities and coordinating attendance.
• Prepare and circulate agendas, supporting papers and other relevant information.
• Take clear and accurate minutes when required.
• Maintain action logs and follow up agreed actions with the relevant individuals.
• Communicate professionally with patients, colleagues, member practices and external organisations.
• Ensure that sensitive or confidential matters are communicated only to appropriate authorised individuals.
• Build positive working relationships across the PCN.
• Promote clear communication and collaborative working between administrative and clinical teams.

• Provide day-to-day administrative guidance and support to colleagues within the limits of the role.
• Help new staff understand relevant administrative procedures and systems.
• Support the induction and administrative training of new team members when requested.
• Share information about changes to procedures, rotas or working arrangements.
• Encourage consistent use of agreed administrative processes.
• Identify training or support needs and bring these to the attention of the PCN Manager.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful and supportive working environment.
• Escalate performance, conduct or employment-related concerns to the PCN Manager rather than attempting to manage these independently.

• Use clinical and administrative systems appropriately and in accordance with organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate, complete and contemporaneous records.
• Protect the confidentiality of patients, staff and the organisation at all times.
• Comply with UK data-protection legislation, information-governance requirements and local policies.
• Ensure that confidential information is not disclosed to unauthorised individuals.
• Report suspected data breaches, information-security concerns or inappropriate access promptly.
• Complete all required information-governance and confidentiality training.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Work in accordance with Health Alliance PCN policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct, communication and confidentiality.
• Treat patients, carers, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of work.
• Comply with safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
• Follow health and safety, infection prevention and risk-management requirements.
• Complete mandatory training and participate in relevant professional development.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and performance reviews as required.
• Take responsibility for organising and prioritising their own workload.
• Work flexibly to meet the reasonable needs of the PCN.
• Undertake other reasonable administrative duties consistent with the level and purpose of the post.

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the principal responsibilities of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be reviewed and amended following discussion with the postholder to reflect changing organisational and service requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Primary care experience

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

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including:

Face to face and telephone consultations and queries,

Visiting patients at home and in nursing homes

Checking and authorising prescriptions

Reviewing clinical results 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

Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols

Providing counselling and health education

Recording clear consultation notes to agreed standards

Recording health data correctly to meet QOF and enhanced service specifications

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing acute and repeat prescriptions.

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a salaried GP working within primary care.

Working with GP clinical system e.g. EMIS, AccuRx and DOCMAN

Clinical audit

Working within a team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with EMIS Web, Accurx and Docman

Qualifications

Essential

• Current GMC registration
• A recognised GP training scheme completed

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

Hodnet Medical Centre

Address

18 Drayton Road

Hodnet

Shropshire

TF9 3NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job Title: Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist Learning Disabilities

Service & location: Cygnet Manor (Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire) & Cygnet Views (Matlock, Derbyshire)

Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Manor & Cygnet Views and provide senior medical cover on our high dependency complex care services for men and women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

Cygnet Manor is our 20 bed service for men based in Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire and Cygnet views is our 10 bed service for women in Matlock, Derbyshire

This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialt y Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

As a Medical Director you will:

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
• Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance
• Supervision of all consultants and ensuring consultants are supervising SDs and ASs
• Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team
• Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
• Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care
• Coach, mentor & train colleagues
• Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff
• Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service
• Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance
• Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9
• Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings
• Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Cygnet Manor and Cygne t Views
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £175,000 per year (Depending on Experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity t o lead and part icipate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

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

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

As a national care provider, with a network of professional and high quality services across England, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, CCGs and local authorities to provide the services they need including emergency and planned admissions. Alongs ide this we are ab le to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting.

Our nationwide network of specialist services has grown, and the services we offer are now aligned to 11 distinct service lines:

• Secure services
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Acute and PICU
• Neuropsychiatric Services
• Mental Health Rehabilitation
• Older Adults
• Personality Disorder
• Eating Disorder
• CAMHS
• Deafness and Mental Health
• Learning Disability

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

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Shirebrook

NG20 8BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First medical degree
• Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP, MRCS etc.

Desirable

• Higher specialty qualifications
• Distinctions/Honours/Prizes

Skills

Essential

• Sound basic clinical skills
• Competent in management of emergencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in delivery of teaching and education. Faculty on local or national courses
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Keyboard skills and computer literacy
• Experience of setting up courses

Experience/Achievements

Essential

• At least 12 months working in the NHS
• Audit experience

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional attitude
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and administrative staff.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with members of the team
• Ability to function effectively under pressure
• Interest in learning, development, and service improvement.
• Commitment to continuing personal development

Desirable

• Initiative
• Academic excellence
• Not afraid to seek help when necessary

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice
• FRCS or equivalent
• Name on the specialist register or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical experience

Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner covering the breadth of benign and malignant breast disease including implant-based reconstruction and chest wall perforator flaps
• Training within, and successful completion of, a National (Breast) Oncoplastic Training Interface Group (TIG) Fellowship, or recognised equivalent will be an advantage.

Desirable

• Recent and substantial commitment to the development and delivery of breast services
• Demonstration of innovation in breast surgery

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Relevant publications in Peer reviewed journals

Teaching and training

Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and resident doctors at all levels

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical governance and audit

Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good time management skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Works autonomously and accountable for own professional actions.

Undertake clinical practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary health care services.

Assess, diagnose and treat patients attending primary health care services with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions.

Assess, diagnose and treat patients in surgery or own home who require acute medical attention and refer to appropriate agency.

Admit patients to secondary care hospital in acute medical need.

Refer patients to other medical specialities for assessment if deemed appropriate.

Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the multidisciplinary team, secondary care and to other statutory and voluntary organisations including referral for x-ray.

Interpret a range of diagnostic tests and routine clinical procedures.

Make decisions where precedents do not exist, where appropriate without recourse to others e.g. direct referral of patients to Hospital Consultants without prior reference to other medical colleagues.

Advise and support others where standard protocols do not apply.

Work within professional guidelines and codes of conduct.

Work within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines e.g. infection control, chaperoning, risk management.

Extended and supplementary prescriber within scope of expertise

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

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

Follow up own test results (training provided)

Record health data correctly to meet QOF and enhanced service specifications

Support and participate in shared learning and clinical meetings across the practice

Monitor and respond to safety alerts

Person Specification

About you

Essential

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• An experienced and autonomous clinician with advanced practice skills
• Registered with the NMC and appropriately qualified in advanced practice
• An independent prescriber
• Confident in assessing, diagnosing and managing patients
• Committed to high standards of patient-centred care
• A strong communicator and effective team player
• Passionate about continuous professional development and service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hodnet Medical Centre

Address

18 Drayton Road

Hodnet

Shropshire

TF9 3NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities

• Daily delivery and pick up of referral letters to consultant offices
• Create waiting list entries for services that encounter appointment slot issues.
• Have an excellent telephone manner to ensure clear and concise information is exchanged to patients and staff.
• Assist in training and supporting new members of staff
• Report any problems with faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Be responsive and helpful at all times to support the smooth running of the service.
• Daily delivery and pick up of referral letters to consultant offices
• Distribute referral letters to designated place in clinic clerks office.
• Register referrals onto IPM system ensuring all data is accurate at all times.
• Liaise with GP practices to maintain data quality of referrals entered onto IPM.
• Scan referrals directly into Mediviewer
• Manage referrals for review Work List on a daily basis ensuring that electronic referral attachments from GP practices are printed, dispatched and processed by individual Consultants, within 5 working days to raise any concerns with Supervisor.
• To provide high quality administrative services managing own workload.
• Ensure Data Quality standards are met and confidentiality is maintained at all times. Ensure the telephone is answered promptly and efficiently so that all calls are dealt with in a courteous and timely manner.
• To be proficient in the use of the Trusts Information Systems including any national systems.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good basic education

Experience

Essential

• Substantial clerical experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good telephone skills

Desirable

• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
• Computer literate and familiar with Windows package

Desirable

• Knowledge of iPM
• Knowledge of E-Referral Service

Personal Skills

Essential

• Flexible / adaptable
• Accurate data input skills
• Works well under pressure
• Good organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Flexible in approach to service needs
• Reliable
• Confident communicator
• Evidence of a good team player

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

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

Within High Risk Obstetrics

Establish and lead a dedicated antenatal clinic for multiple pregnancies, with the support of our sonography and fetal medicine teams who will provide scanning. The aim of this service should be to achieve accreditation with The Twins Trust.

Provide a weekly elective caesarean section list, as part of the dedicated elective caesarean section team.

To provide leadership and training as a cross county Fetal Monitoring Lead, working with the multidisciplinary team to provide this in dedicated sessions at both sites.

Educational Supervision

Consultants are required to supervise the education of doctors in training and doctors in post graduate roles. The post holder will be involved with teaching and training of doctors and should help with both their professional and personal development. Consultants must ensure that junior doctors in their care are not overwhelmed by clinical commitments or overburdened by responsibilities inappropriate to the experience required. Consultants are also responsible for the assessment and appraisal of trainees under their supervision and must keep the Clinical and / or College Tutor aware of problems that may arise. There is dedicated SPA to support the role of being an educational supervisor.

Teaching

There is an active teaching programme in the hospital. We have a dedicated faculty session every Wednesday afternoon. In addition, there are monthly cross site quality and audit learning forums held off site.

Junior staff are encouraged to obtain higher qualifications; their training is a vital part of the work of the department, the appointee (in common with other senior members of the trust), will be expected to supervise the doctors in training to participate in teaching and be involved with the postgraduate programme generally.

Research

Research is encouraged, particularly when this is appropriate to the professional development of the successful candidate and to the service development of the department. Opportunities are available within the Trust with applications for funding coordinated by the Trust's Medical Director.

Clinical Audit

The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit, initiating and supervising audit projects related to sub-specialty interest and will liaise with the Obstetric and Gynaecology governance lead consultants. All audit projects, including Trust directed audit are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee. Participation in national audit is encouraged and the appointee will be expected to participate in the Twins Trust audit. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and reporting of Clinical Quality Standards.

Clinical Governance

All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the GMC and Royal Colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. Each Consultant is job planned 1.5 PA to support these activities.

Administration / Budgetary Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.

Appraisal, Job Planning and Mandatory Annual Training

The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in the annual appraisal and job planning process. In addition, they will be expected to be up to date with Trust and departmental specific training.

Revalidation

The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal Colleges to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports all consultants going through the revalidation process.

Mentoring

The Trust is committed to setting up a mentor for all newly qualified Consultants. Full support and guidance comes from the Clinical Director during the first six months. Our Responsible Officer coordinates a mentor from six months of joining Musgrove Park Hospital.

Management Arrangements

Accountability

Managerially accountable to the Associate Medical Director.

Conditions of Service

The appointee will be required to maintain General Medical Council (GMC) full and specialist registration with a licence to practice and revalidation, and should follow the GMC's Code of Good Medical Practice.

The successful applicant will be employed under the Terms and Conditions for Consultants (England) 2003 and will receive a salary detailed in the national pay circular for medical and dental staff. The details of the Terms and Conditions for Consultants can be found on the NHS Employers website: www.nhsemployers.org

The salary and incremental increases are subject to annual review and in accordance with the National NHS Terms and Conditions of Service for Consultants in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree and Royal College membership or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of interview. Candidates applying via the Portfolio Pathway must already be on the Specialist Register.
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of interview).
• Advance training in high-risk antenatal services or maternal medicine (ATSM / SITM or equivalent).

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree of qualification (MD, PHD or equivalent).
• MSC or equivalent higher qualification.
• Educational supervision qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Depth and breadth of clinical experience in managing high risk obstetrics.
• Experience in elective and emergency general obstetrics.
• Experience in the management of general gynaecology, including outpatient and day-case activity.
• Competent to work without direct supervision, including providing non-resident on-call.
• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
• Evidence of leadership, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and teaching experience.

Desirable

• Experience in an obstetric leadership role.
• Experience in setting up or developing an obstetric clinical service.
• Experience in the management of multiple pregnancy and / or development of a multiple pregnancy service

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Driving licence or ability to travel between sites.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Important Information:

• Please read attached Job description and person specification.You can find this in the attachments section of this advert.
• Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed TermWe are currently recruiting to a number of fixed-term posts, with anticipated contract lengths of approximately 6 months and 912 months. This can be discussed further at interview.
• 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.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as an MSK Physiotherapist
• Demonstrable people management skills
• A high level of effective communication and an ability to develop relationships with patients, carers and staff in other teams and organisations
• Highly competent clinical documentation skills

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD related to MSK physiotherapy
• To be able to travel independently between sites
• Previous NHS clinical experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/ degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• M level modules or MSc in related subject
• Member of relevant specialist interest group.

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Sirona Care & Health roles in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bristol

North Somerset Community Hospital, Old Street, Clevedon, Avon,

North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire

BS21 6BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of all Roles and Responsibilities.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continued role development
• Coaching or teaching qualification
• Psychology or counselling qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant health or social care experience
• Agenda for Change Band 3 or equivalent
• Experience of multiprofessional working
• Experience of the use of data management
• Evidence of good communications skills
• Experience of coach/teaching patients and carers
• Understanding of person-centred care
• Experience in coordinating a patient workload

Desirable

• Charity sector experience
• Knowledge of IT systems including Somerset Cancer Registry-RMS
• Knowledge of cancer treatments, interventions & language

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult and emotionally charged conversations
• Effective organisation skills and prioritisation
• IT Skills
• Verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Teamworking
• Accurate written communication
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to retrieve and collate information from multiple resources
• Physical qualities such as to meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Ability to use initiative
• Observational skills
• Ability to ask sensitively about needs
• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values

Desirable

• Communication training - e.g. Sage and Thyme

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Opportunities to work in another speciality of your choice will be available. There will be ample opportunity to develop new care pathways and work across organisational boundaries to support more integrated models of care. Close working with other services within the division and hospital will also be necessary. Areas of subspecialty interest that would be considered are Same Day Emergency Care, sepsis, management of the deteriorating patient and other areas aligned to Acute Care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Acute Medicine and general internal medicine or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by GMC or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree e.g. PhD, MD, MSc
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff

Desirable

• Development and commissioning of services
• Experience of research in geriatric medicine/general internal medicine

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together") Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Understands information systems and technology
• Clinical skills in general and geriatric medicine

Desirable

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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