Job description

Job responsibilities

The Extended Access Practice Nurse & Clinical Lead is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care across the Black Country GP Hub, serving the populations of Citrus Health PCN and Newcomen PCN. The post holder will combine direct patient care responsibilities with clinical leadership duties, supporting the delivery of extended access services across evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

As the Clinical Lead Nurse, the post holder will be the first point of contact for Practice Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) working within the Extended Access Service. They will work closely with the Hub Management Team, GP Clinical Leads, and PCN leadership teams to ensure contractual requirements, quality standards, governance arrangements, and patient outcomes are consistently achieved.

The role requires a highly motivated, experienced Primary Care Nurse with strong clinical, leadership, and organisational skills who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and supporting workforce development.

Clinical Practice

The post holder will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to promote health and wellbeing.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions in line with national and local guidance.
• Manage and review patients with long-term conditions, supporting self-management and personalised care planning.
• Identify patients at risk of developing long-term conditions and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Provide health promotion, screening and preventative care to improve patient outcomes.
• Undertake opportunistic health promotion during patient consultations.
• Deliver cervical cytology screening and women's health services.
• Offer family planning advice and support.
• Assess, manage and treat uncomplicated wounds.
• Deliver childhood and adult immunisation programmes.
• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriate.
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health concerns.
• Provide advice regarding prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant clinical records.
• Work within professional competence and NMC standards at all times.

Clinical Leadership

The post holder will:

• Provide visible clinical leadership and professional support to Practice Nurses, ANPs, and HCAs working within the Extended Access Service.
• Act as the first point of escalation for clinical and operational nursing queries.
• Lead by example, promoting high standards of patient-centred care.
• Support workforce planning and service development initiatives.
• Ensure nursing staff work within professional standards, clinical policies and evidence-based practice.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and shared learning.
• Contribute to service planning and the achievement of contractual performance targets.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision and retention of nursing staff.
• Facilitate team development and encourage collaborative multidisciplinary working.

Clinical Governance & Quality

The post holder will:

• Ensure all clinical activity is delivered in accordance with NMC standards, NICE guidance, local policies, and national frameworks.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory updates and implement changes where required.
• Review and update clinical protocols and operating procedures.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor service performance and support action planning where improvements are identified.
• Contribute to the investigation of complaints, incidents, significant events and near misses.
• Undertake root cause analysis and support implementation of learning outcomes.
• Promote patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and continuous quality improvement.
• Support safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults.
• Work within organisational policies relating to domestic abuse, substance misuse, and vulnerable groups.

Infection Prevention & Control

The post holder will:

• Ensure compliance with all Infection Prevention and Control policies.
• Identify infection control risks and implement corrective actions where required.
• Promote safe infection prevention practices across all Extended Access clinics.
• Support monitoring and audit of infection prevention standards.

Communication & Patient Engagement

The post holder will:

• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Support patients receiving difficult or sensitive information.
• Adapt communication methods to meet individual needs and overcome barriers.
• Promote patient understanding, shared decision-making and informed consent.
• Act as an advocate for patients where appropriate.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Workforce Development & Education

The post holder will:

• Support training, mentoring and development of nursing staff, HCAs and students.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory and role-specific training requirements.
• Identify learning needs and facilitate professional development opportunities.
• Share learning and best practice across the service.
• Maintain own professional development and NMC revalidation requirements.
• Support competency assessments where appropriately qualified.

Information Management

The post holder will:

• Utilise clinical systems effectively to support patient care, monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure accurate clinical coding and record management.
• Collate, analyse and present relevant clinical data to support service improvement.
• Maintain compliance with Information Governance and Freedom of Information requirements.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The post holder will:

• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care delivery.
• Support patients to access services fairly and without discrimination.
• Act as a role model for inclusive practice.
• Respect patients' rights, choices and cultural differences.
• Support compliance with organisational equality and diversity policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Significant experience within Primary Care or General Practice Nursing.
• Experience managing patients with long-term conditions.
• Experience undertaking cervical cytology.
• Experience delivering immunisation and vaccination programmes.
• Demonstrable leadership or supervisory experience within a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement processes.
• Understanding of safeguarding and patient safety requirements.
• Ability to work flexibly across extended access hours.

Desirable

• Experience leading or managing a small clinical team.
• Mentorship, teaching or assessor qualification.
• Experience working within PCN, Hub, or Extended Access services.
• Experience undertaking clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Experience in managing long term conditions.
• Qualifications in diabetes, respiratory disease, travel health, women's health or other long-term condition management.
• Strong interest in service development and clinical governance.

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

Portway Family Practice

Address

Portway Lifestyle Centre

Newbury Lane

Oldbury

West Midlands

B69 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications are open to home Trust nursing students due to qualify in September 2026.

We are currently recruiting experienced Band 5 Staff Nurses to the following areas.

Please indicate in your application which area you would like to work.

Critical Care TeamsAre you a registered nurse with previous experience caring for acutely unwell patients?

We are seeking experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Critical Care teams. We have exciting opportunities available across the highly specialised critical care areas: Neuro/Major Trauma Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Critical Care and General Critical Care which specialises in Major Burns and Maternal medicine. These units provide exceptional care to some of the most complex and critically ill patients, offering nurses the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while supporting patients and their families through every stage of their critical care journey. Whether caring for patients with life-changing neurological injuries and major trauma or supporting those with complex medical conditions and severe burn injuries, you will play a vital role in making a difference every day. We are committed to supporting your professional development through comprehensive induction programmes, clinical education, mentorship and opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to build a rewarding career within a leading Critical Care service, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that we are unable to offer alternative interview dates so candidates should make every effort to be available for the interview date shown on the current advert.

Please be advised we can only support face to face interviews at this time.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

• Meets All Essential Criteria

Desirable

• Meets All Desirable Criteria

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:- Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner- Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls- Provide accurate information to callers and direct them to the appropriate person or department- Maintain a tidy and organised reception area- Receive and sort daily mail and deliveries- Schedule appointments and maintain appointment calendars- Perform basic clerical tasks such as photocopying, filing, and faxing- Assist with data entry and record keeping- Manage inventory of office supplies and place orders when necessary- Assist with other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:- Proven work experience as a receptionist or in a similar role- Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively- Strong phone etiquette and customer service skills- Ability to type accurately and efficiently- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills- Professional appearance and demeanor

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience working in a healthcare, primary care, social care or administrative environment.
• Good understanding of the needs of patients with long-term conditions, complex needs, older people and/or vulnerable patients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems and databases.
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date patient records.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience and a non-judgemental approach when supporting patients.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and treating patients with dignity and respect.

Desirable

• Desirable
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, Business Administration, Care or a related subject.
• Experience working within a GP practice, NHS, community healthcare or social care setting.
• Knowledge of local health, social care and voluntary-sector services.
• Experience of care planning, social prescribing, signposting or coordinating support for patients.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of EMIS Web, SystmOne or other primary-care clinical systems.
• Experience supporting patients with multiple or complex needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and referral pathways.
• Personal Attributes
• Caring, approachable and patient-focused.
• Reliable, professional and well organised.
• Proactive with a positive attitude.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Confident speaking with patients from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop within the role.

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

The Maybury Surgery

Address

The Maybury Surgery

Alpha Road

Woking

Surrey

GU22 8HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expert Practice

• Undertake nurse led clinics in line with identified protocols and clinical guidance.
• To maintain competence administering intravenous chemotherapy at least one day per month, working across all clinical areas.
• Prescribe medications appropriate to the role including the use of PGDs.
• Demonstrate flexibility as daily work load will be unpredictable.
• You will promote innovative solutions, identifying pathways of care that move across boundaries and strategies to prevent further complications, with the aim of maintaining trust and dignity.
• You will be responsible for the development and dissemination of specialist polices guidelines and protocols for the chemotherapy service.
• You will provide expert advice, support and information to other professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate referral to the acute Trust.
• You will provide support for patients and carers to ensure that advice and information is accessible to them and to promote empowerment and informed choice.
• You will support staff within the trust to provide care appropriate to patient need and support staff to develop required skills and knowledge.
• Participate in regular regional and national specialist meetings of chemotherapy to maintain and advance current practice.
• You will ensure that the Trusts hospital infection prevention and control (HIC) policies and procedures to protect patients, staff and visitors from healthcare-associated infections are adhered to. Ensuring you perform the correct hand hygiene procedures (as described in HIC 14), when carrying out clinical duties. Using aseptic technique and personal protective equipment in accordance with Trust policies.
• All staff must challenge non-compliance with infection, prevention and control policies immediately and feedback through the appropriate line managers if required.
• Preventing infections by adhering to HIC 12 MRSA, HIC20 preventing central venous catheter associated infections, HIC 36 insertion and care of peripheral venous cannula and HIC 23 Clostridium difficile.

Professional leadership

The post holder will be a recognised expert in chemotherapy and provide professional leadership, which will support and inspire colleagues and enhance the development of clinical practice.

Have advanced leadership skills to enhance the development of patient pathways to meet national standards and guidelines.

Participate in the development of the organisations mission, vision and values and promote a culture of excellence.

Identify and develop systems to motivate, support and recognise the contributions of others.

Develop mechanisms for involving empowering and inspiring colleagues.

Implement and monitor standards of nursing practice and promote continuous improvement.

Generate and implement new solutions that will best suit the needs of patients, through thinking laterally about practice.

Initiate and implement structures for Clinical Governance and promote best practice.

Act as a positive role model and provide specialist advice and support for multidisciplinary colleagues including colleagues working in the Acute Trust, Primary Care setting and other key stakeholders external to the Trust.

Provide leadership for Divisional Specialist nurses, in all aspects of development including educational, clinical skills, audit and research, publications and service development.

Provide information and analysis of this information to support service development

Acts as a professional mentor for appropriate specialist nurses within the trust including advice on maintaining their NMC registration and also including their SDR process

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) on the NMC register.
• First degree in a relevant health/nursing subject or equivalent level of advanced knowledge.
• Post-graduate specialist qualification in cancer/oncology nursing.
• Recognized SACT competency/administration course and physical assessment/non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Independent nurse prescriber
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) at an advanced level

Desirable

• Masters degree or working towards postgraduate/Master's level award.
• Formal leadership, management, or teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience in oncology, cancer care, and acute SACT delivery.
• Proven experience at Band 7 (or equivalent senior clinical role) leading a team or specialized service.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national cancer agendas, SACT safety standards, and UKONS (United Kingdom Oncology Nursing Society) guidelines.
• Experience in audit, clinical governance, risk management, and service development

Desirable

• Experience in managing budgets or complex rotas/workforce planning.
• Involvement in regional or national cancer networks/peer groups

Specials Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical decision-making and autonomous practice for complex oncology patients.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills across multi-disciplinary teams (MDT).
• Ability to lead change management, design care pathways, and deliver staff education/training.
• Competence in analysing complex data and writing clinical policies or operational guidelines.

Desirable

• Budget 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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

County Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Deliver evidence-based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist practice in a range of clinical settings appropriate to the speciality. Care will be responsive to individual patient needs and reflect current local protocols and national guidelines.

Utilise highly developed clinical knowledge and advanced level physical examination skills as indicated by the patients condition to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting to the specialty with undifferentiated and complex presentations.

Requests and interprets appropriate investigations such as laboratory tests, electrocardiograms (ECGs), ultrasound scans, and radiological investigations in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and local policies.

Analyses multiple sources of data including patient history, physical examination and investigation findings when making diagnoses, clinical judgements and evaluating care provided.

Manage their own caseload of patients including comprehensive review of patients, requesting diagnostics, reviewing results and creating and implementing management plans within the speciality and prioritise workload to meet patient and service need.

Prescribes and reviews medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework. This may not apply to selected ACP roles where prescribing is considered optional and the individual ACP is from an allied health profession that is legally unable to undertake an independent non-medical prescribing qualification.

Performs clinical procedures requiring highly developed skills and precision that are relevant to the speciality and appropriate to the history and physical examination of the patient.

Refer directly to senior medical colleagues, other health care professionals and specialities as required, to ensure optimal efficiency and quality of care with individual scope of practice.

Support development and implementation of personalised care pathways for the speciality through holistic needs assessment, planning, evaluation and a coordinated approach to care.

Act as a patient advocate to facilitate the process of shared decision-making in respect to health, choice of treatment and care. Use interpersonal and communication skills where there may be significant barriers in order to build confidence. Ensure that patients individual needs are expressed and valued and individual management plans are understood.

Empower patients to self-manage their condition, undertaking risk stratification to determine those who can self-manage following education, those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will need ongoing face-to-face support.

Act as a resource, providing clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across service boundaries to ensure optimum liaison and co-ordination of care.

Utilise a professional portfolio and relevant speciality credentialling (where appropriate) to evidence achievement and maintenance of clinical competencies and skills relevant to the speciality.

LEADERSHIP (AND MANAGEMENT)

Provide clinical advice and leadership to others across the organisation, acting as a role-model and demonstrating high standards of holistic care.

Support trainee practitioners including responsibility for annual appraisal where applicable.

Contribute to budget planning and management as required.

Contribute to the clinical governance agenda including risk assessment and audit.

Works in partnership with clinical and non-clinical teams in the department to drive service improvement and lead delegated projects, monitoring progress in terms of milestones and key measures of performance. Develops and contributes to local SOPs, policies and guidelines, interpreting and adapting national protocols and standards to enhance patient care and safety.

EDUCATION

Support the development of trainee ACPs within own speciality and provide development opportunities for trainee ACPs in other specialities to ensure their access to a wide variety of clinical presentations throughout their training.

Act as a clinical supervisor in line with local, national or course specific guidance for supervisors as required. Develop own skills and knolwedge relevant to multiprofessional supervision and evidence this in professional e-portfolio.

Deliver formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trusts education strategy as agreed with the appropriate senior staff to ensure practice development, staff empowerment and improved care for patients.

Identify and use educational strategies to deliver complex information to patients and carers and support self-management and health promotion.

Influence the development of other professionals and promote a culture of learning by leading or contributing to relevant education and training locally or regionally.

Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision and appraisal. Actively engage with learning and development opportunities needed to work as an ACP and take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met and evidence in a professional portfolio e.g. trust e-portfolio.

Contribute to the Trust-wide advanced practice education agenda

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered professional, NMC, GPC or HPC registered
• Master's Level (MSc) Degree in Advanced Practice. An MSc in another relevant subject combined with a Post Graduate Certificate (PG cert) in Advanced Practice or credentialed portfolio is an acceptable alternative.
• Recognised level 7 History taking and clinical examination/Health assessment module
• Independent Prescriber
• Evidence of continued professional development within relevant clinical speciality equivalent to local e-portfolio curriculum/capabilities in practice (CiP)

Desirable

• Recognised Teaching Qualification
• Leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously within relevant medical speciality.
• Experience of trainee supervision and teaching
• Experience in patient advocacy
• Experience in contributing to research, audit and evidence-based care
• Able to work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Proven leadership skills
• Experience of delivering service improvement

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical and procedural skills relevant to the speciality and willingness to expand further to meet service needs.
• Advanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management options within the speciality area
• Evidence of planning and organisational skills
• Proven listening and counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
• Ability to clinically lead and influence others
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to manage own caseload
• Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to conduct and evaluate own projects successfully
• Demonstrate an understanding of the current national issues relevant to medical specialities
• Knowledge of quality standards and relevant NICE guidelines, CQUINs etc
• Knowledge and use of governance and risk assessment to improve quality and service development
• Ability to carry out and evaluate audit and research

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Problem solver
• Team player
• Creative thinker
• Able to perform under pressure
• Diplomatic
• Highly self-motivated to develop across 4 pillars

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work weekends and evenings
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Able to work across the whole health economy
• Maintain trust e-portfolio to demonstrate ongoing CPD and clinical competence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin road

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found athttps://cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw14/jgkpM/w0DMG/original/BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post-CCT or towards end of specialist training in gastroenterology
• Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
• Independent endoscopist OGD or colonoscopy (colonoscopy sign off anticipated by start of post)

Desirable

• JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
• independent in colonoscopy

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or recognised equivalent
• Current GMC registration with a Full Licence to Practise

Desirable

• MRCP completed

Skills

Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Research and interests relevant to specialty
• Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Computing 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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Please only apply if you will be qualified, HCPC registered and ready to start employment by January 2026.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Health and Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist

Experience

Essential

• Undergraduate or post graduate experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Experience of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural society.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of models of OT practice and practical application.
• Knowledge of the occupational therapy process and its application in clinical practice.
• Awareness of evidence based practice.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Able to carry out culturally sensitive assessments using a range of appropriate assessment tools and models of practice.
• Able to formulate treatment goals/rehabilitation programmes for clients.
• Able to manage caseload and prioritise under pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Clear, concise reporting skills.
• Able to work within a MDT.

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCR
• Registered with GMC
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date at time of interview
• Subspeciality training in breast imaging

Desirable

• MRCP
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
• Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leadership
• Organisational ability
• Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
• Able to get on with other members of the multi disciplinary team
• Credibility and integrity
• A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
• Ability to establish good professional relationships with others

Desirable

• Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Skills

Essential

• An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
• Punctuality, reliability, enthusiasm
• Initiative
• Evidence of leadership

Desirable

• Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course
• An understanding of corporacy in the NHS
• Demonstrate CPD to enhance quality of work

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

OPERATING CONTEXT

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Wye Valley NHS Trust and Worcester Acute Hospital NHS Trust have established a Foundation Group through the creation of a Committee in Common (the Group Strategy Committee). The purpose of the Group is to support the ongoing sustainability of the Trusts and to facilitate the rapid development of integrated care in their localities.

The Chief Nursing Officer will report to the Managing Director and will lead a portfolio associated with the Trusts nursing, midwifery and Allied Health Professional workforce and associated functions. The role is central in ensuring the organisations are clinically led, and engagement with the workforce is a key responsibility.

The Chief Nursing Officer is a voting member of the Trusts Board of Directors and will ensure that there is constant and visible Trust wide clinical leadership.

Providing effective leadership, acting as a role model for our people and ensuring the development of a culture and core values for the Trusts to continuously improve and innovate are fundamental responsibilities.

As a lead provider in Warwickshire, a key part of the role is supporting integration through the continued development of excellent working relationships with System and Place partners, in particular Primary Care.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Board of Directors

Trusts Executive Team and Senior Managers

ICB, NHS England (and successor), Care Quality Commission, Health and Wellbeing Board, Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Local Authority and other local providers including Primary Care, Mental Health and Social Services

Local Voluntary and Representative Groups

KEY RESULT AREAS

Professional Leadership & Operational Responsibilities

Provide professional leadership to the following groups of staff:

- Nurses

- Midwives

- Allied Health Professionals

Develop and implement strategies to maximise the contribution which Nurses, Midwives and AHPs bring to the Trusts in line with our over-arching Trusts Strategies including promoting a culture of innovation and improvement.

Focus professional groups on the delivery of excellent patient care, with the needs of patients and families at its centre, to the highest professional standards, acting always in the best interests of patients.

Support and develop Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs to work effectively within the Trusts Triumvirate arrangements and promote collaborative approaches to partnerships working inside and outside the Trusts.

Provide the highest standard of professional advice on all matters Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional related.

Ensure that high standards of care and service are delivered by Nurses, Midwives and AHPs in line with current best practice, quality governance standards and Trust policies and procedures.

Act as the Lead Executive for volunteering and the key point of contact for the Patient Forum.

Workforce

Develop and deliver a workforce plan for the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP workforce, including supporting the development of the current workforce and identifying and supporting current and future leaders.

Promote and develop a blended clinical workforce that embraces new roles, extends the scope of professional practice and allows individuals to work at the top of their licence.

Work with local higher education establishments to provide training opportunities for students preparing for professional roles and develop this as a recruitment pipeline.

Ensure that arrangements are in place to monitor professional registration and ensure compliance with the requirements of the NMC and HCPC are adhered to.

Work with education partners to ensure post-registration professional development is delivered in the interests of the development of specialist roles and specific expertise.

Governance

Develop and deliver the Trusts approach to Integrated Governance to provide compliance and assurance from Ward to Board and back.

Act as the Lead Executive on all matters relating to quality governance and ensure that governance processes are taken into account in Trust Management Board and Trust Board decision making.

Act as the nominated individual and relationship manager with the CQC and lead the Trusts responses to inspections.

Work with the Managing Director to lead the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, approach and policy and support in preparation and delivery of the Trusts Board Assurance Frameworks (BAFs)

Act as Executive Lead for preparation of the Annual Governance statements and work with the Chief Executive to agree sign off.

Quality Safety and Patient Experience

In partnership with the Chief Medical Officer lead the quality and patient safety strategy for the Trusts, and continuously improve quality governance processes to maximise safety, and compliance with clinical standards.

Ensure that processes are in place to determine compliance with external service/clinical standards from organisations such as NHS England, NICE and the Royal Colleges (not an exhaustive list).

Ensure that suitable arrangements are in place to receive feedback and complaints from patients/members of the public and to provide appropriate compassionate responses in line with our values and behaviours. Ensure provision of a high quality agile and responsive Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and use of tools such as the Friends and Family Test (FFT)

Lead on patient experience and patient engagement ensuring that the patient and public voice is heard across the organisation.

Lead the development and use of the Ward Accreditation programme.

Work across the Foundation Group to identify and share best practice innovating and developing in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Act as Executive Lead and champion for Maternity and Neonatal safety work programme.

System Leadership and Partnership Working

Develop strong and resilient professional relationships with leaders from partner organisations, collaborating to deliver the best outcomes for our patients and populations.

Participate and, where appropriate, lead on the development of Place and System workstreams, working across providers and other partners and ensuring that we actively participate in the development of Neighbourhood Health.

Support system-wide changes and support the Trusts to ensure they play their part in tackling healthcare inequalities across the populations we serve.

Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Act as Executive Lead for the Infection Prevention and Control Strategy, line managing the IPC teams and ensuring that policies are in place to manage and mitigate infection control risks, providing regular updates at Board and sub-committees.

Ensure that the Trusts are compliant with all statutory, and regulatory requirements and operating to standards of clinical best practice and promote the highest standards of hygiene amongst staff, patients, visitors and members of the public.

Take command responsibility for outbreak management and control as appropriate.

Safeguarding

Lead Executive for safeguarding adults and children (a delegated responsibility from the Chief Executive) and for the delivery of the National PREVENT programme.

Act as the responsible Executive for safeguarding at Trust Board, providing regular reports to Trust Board and its Sub-Committees.

Ensure that the Trusts are compliant with all statutory and regulatory requirements and operating standards of clinical best practice.

On Call

To participate in the Trusts Executive on call rota and provide leadership, advice and guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent appropriate education and experience
• Registered Nurse with current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Evidence of sustained personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

• A proven track record of nursing, midwifery, and AHP leadership experience at a senior level
• Experience operating at or close to Board level or equivalent within a complex healthcare organisation or system
• Experience of providing senior professional leadership to nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals
• Experience of managing a corporate budget, with strong financial awareness and understanding
• Demonstrable experience of leading quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance programmes
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries and with partners within integrated care systems
• Experience leading healthcare services in both hospital and community settings
• Experience of working collaboratively with clinical, operational, and corporate leaders to deliver organisational strategy
• Experience of leading safeguarding and infection prevention and control frameworks.
• Experience of working with regulatory frameworks and inspection processes including those of the Care Quality Commission
• Experience of public relations and dealing with the media

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the NHS national priorities and able to translate these into a strategic vision for nursing services in the Trust
• Able to link the impact of the vision for services across the whole health economy into broader medium and longer term objectives for the Trusts
• Able to engage and influence both within the Trust and beyond
• Has excellent written, oral and presentational skills
• Able to drive change, delivering tangible results
• Able to recount examples of learning from experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates energy and commitment to deliver
• Realistic about what can be achieved
• An effective corporate team player
• Decisive and action oriented
• Honest, fair and demonstrates integrity
• Role models the Trusts' values with a strong commitment to inclusive behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finance - Financial Management

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Deliver evidence-based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist practice in a range of clinical settings appropriate to the speciality. Care will be responsive to individual patient needs and reflect current local protocols and national guidelines.

Utilise highly developed clinical knowledge and advanced level physical examination skills as indicated by the patients condition to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting to the specialty with undifferentiated and complex presentations.

Requests and interprets appropriate investigations such as laboratory tests, electrocardiograms (ECGs), ultrasound scans, and radiological investigations in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and local policies.

Analyses multiple sources of data including patient history, physical examination and investigation findings when making diagnoses, clinical judgements and evaluating care provided.

Manage their own caseload of patients including comprehensive review of patients, requesting diagnostics, reviewing results and creating and implementing management plans within the speciality and prioritise workload to meet patient and service need.

Prescribes and reviews medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework. This may not apply to selected ACP roles where prescribing is considered optional and the individual ACP is from an allied health profession that is legally unable to undertake an independent non-medical prescribing qualification.

Performs clinical procedures requiring highly developed skills and precision that are relevant to the speciality and appropriate to the history and physical examination of the patient.

Refer directly to senior medical colleagues, other health care professionals and specialities as required, to ensure optimal efficiency and quality of care with individual scope of practice.

Support development and implementation of personalised care pathways for the speciality through holistic needs assessment, planning, evaluation and a coordinated approach to care.

Act as a patient advocate to facilitate the process of shared decision-making in respect to health, choice of treatment and care. Use interpersonal and communication skills where there may be significant barriers in order to build confidence. Ensure that patients individual needs are expressed and valued and individual management plans are understood.

Empower patients to self-manage their condition, undertaking risk stratification to determine those who can self-manage following education, those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will need ongoing face-to-face support.

Act as a resource, providing clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across service boundaries to ensure optimum liaison and co-ordination of care.

Utilise a professional portfolio and relevant speciality credentialling (where appropriate) to evidence achievement and maintenance of clinical competencies and skills relevant to the speciality.

LEADERSHIP (AND MANAGEMENT)

Provide clinical advice and leadership to others across the organisation, acting as a role-model and demonstrating high standards of holistic care.

Support trainee practitioners including responsibility for annual appraisal where applicable.

Contribute to budget planning and management as required.

Contribute to the clinical governance agenda including risk assessment and audit.

Works in partnership with clinical and non-clinical teams in the department to drive service improvement and lead delegated projects, monitoring progress in terms of milestones and key measures of performance. Develops and contributes to local SOPs, policies and guidelines, interpreting and adapting national protocols and standards to enhance patient care and safety.

EDUCATION

Support the development of trainee ACPs within own speciality and provide development opportunities for trainee ACPs in other specialities to ensure their access to a wide variety of clinical presentations throughout their training.

Act as a clinical supervisor in line with local, national or course specific guidance for supervisors as required. Develop own skills and knolwedge relevant to multiprofessional supervision and evidence this in professional e-portfolio.

Deliver formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trusts education strategy as agreed with the appropriate senior staff to ensure practice development, staff empowerment and improved care for patients.

Identify and use educational strategies to deliver complex information to patients and carers and support self-management and health promotion.

Influence the development of other professionals and promote a culture of learning by leading or contributing to relevant education and training locally or regionally.

Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision and appraisal. Actively engage with learning and development opportunities needed to work as an ACP and take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met and evidence in a professional portfolio e.g. trust e-portfolio.

Contribute to the Trust-wide advanced practice education agenda

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered professional, NMC, GPC or HPC registered
• Master's Level (MSc) Degree in Advanced Practice. An MSc in another relevant subject combined with a Post Graduate Certificate (PG cert) in Advanced Practice or credentialed portfolio is an acceptable alternative.
• Recognised level 7 History taking and clinical examination/Health assessment module
• Independent Prescriber
• Evidence of continued professional development within relevant clinical speciality equivalent to local e-portfolio curriculum/capabilities in practice (CiP)

Desirable

• Recognised Teaching Qualification
• Leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously within relevant medical speciality.
• Experience of trainee supervision and teaching
• Experience in patient advocacy
• Experience in contributing to research, audit and evidence-based care
• Able to work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Proven leadership skills
• Experience of delivering service improvement

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical and procedural skills relevant to the speciality and willingness to expand further to meet service needs.
• Advanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management options within the speciality area
• Evidence of planning and organisational skills
• Proven listening and counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
• Ability to clinically lead and influence others
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to manage own caseload
• Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to conduct and evaluate own projects successfully
• Demonstrate an understanding of the current national issues relevant to medical specialities
• Knowledge of quality standards and relevant NICE guidelines, CQUINs etc
• Knowledge and use of governance and risk assessment to improve quality and service development
• Ability to carry out and evaluate audit and research

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Problem solver
• Team player
• Creative thinker
• Able to perform under pressure
• Diplomatic
• Highly self-motivated to develop across 4 pillars

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work weekends and evenings
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Able to work across the whole health economy
• Maintain trust e-portfolio to demonstrate ongoing CPD and clinical competence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin road

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oFull GMC Registration
• oMBChB or equivalent
• oMRCPH/FRCEM or equivalent oOn GMC Specialist Register with CCT in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview oPaediatric candidates should have evidence of Grid or equivalent training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine oEmergency Medicine Candidates should have Paediatric subspecialty training
• oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR): you may apply if your CESR application has been submitted and you will be on Specialist Register by the interview date. If not on Specialist Register by the date of interview you won't meet the essential criteria and therefore can't be interviewed for the substantive role

Desirable

• oHigher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)

Experience

Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oExperience in clinical teaching
• oLevel 3 Child Protection training
• oBy the time of appointment, has attended a recent Training the Trainers course
• oMinimum 8 years postgraduate experience

CLINICAL SKILLS

Essential

• oAPLS/EPALS provider & ATLS/ETC provider

Desirable

• oAPLS/EPALS instructor
• oATLS/ETC instructor
• oEMSB Instructor

Professional Development

Essential

• oCommitment to continuing professional development

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with registration
• Educated to Degree level in relevant field, or equivalent professional training qualification

Knowledge and Nature of Experience

Essential

• Significant experience operating as a Band 7 or above
• Health related degree or equivalent
• Experience of collaborative working in CAMHS across organisational boundaries
• Extensive Experience of working in CAMHS Mental Health in a lead role
• Experience of team management and performance management skills.
• Experience of leading on planning and delivery of service development in CAMHS
• Experience of delivery in CAMHS NHS context
• Previous experience in project and/or programme delivery
• Experience of delivery of transformation projects in CAMHS
• Experience of service transformation
• Understanding of CAMHS Tier 4 mental services, urgent care and community clinical pathways, and outcomes. including processes to support the management of patient flow

Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Proven ability to provide clear clinical leadership and management skills, including clear objectives and motivate staff to achieve them
• Self-motivated and able to work independently using initiative
• Able to contribute supportively and confidently as part of a senior management team and across organisations
• Effective communicator with a range of stakeholders (including service users, carers, and staff) - able to negotiate and persuade in complex and difficult situations
• Lead changes in culture and working practices.
• Proven ability to write clear and concise reports in a range of contexts, for a range of audiences, to a high standard within set timeframes and challenging deadlines
• Knowledge of legislation, specifications, good practice, and policy guidance relating to CAMHS Tier 4 and commissioning.
• Capacity to develop and implement policies/procedures/standards.
• Ability to supervise registered staff as required, including staff appraisal and development, performance management skills and PDR process

Desirable

• Understanding of commissioning and contract management processes and ability to work in partnership with finance, contracting and NHS England colleagues.

Personal Skills/Abilities/Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Committed to a values-based approach to service delivery, reflecting the core values of BWC, including promoting inclusiveness and value diversity.
• Driving license and car owner.
• Ability to travel and work between sites and across a wide geography.

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Printing House Office

1 Printing House Street

Birmingham

B4 6DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent Full registration
• Eligible for full registration with GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year previous experience in a substantive medical post

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Sound basic clinical skills including history taking, clinical examination and appropriate investigation.
• Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high quality clinical record.
• Basic personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily.
• Manipulative skills to enable practical procedures

Desirable

• Experience of teaching
• Ability to carry out research

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity to all hospital staff and patients

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
• Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
• Reliable work record.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Use appropriate language and skills when dealing with all patients.
• Ability to use language line or have access to BSL when needed.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• This position has no on call commitment or flexible hours due to patient safety and ward cover.

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree in Psychology (2.i or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
• To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment

Desirable

• Advanced keyboard skills
• Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• The ability to communicate complex / sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. For example, instances requiring empathy and reassurance
• The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options. Also skills for assessing clients in one-to-one sessions, group dynamics or who are participating in research
• The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing. Also, the ability to plan and prioritises own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc
• Working to Professional Guidelines
• Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision / direction
• Previous experience of working with clients with Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma
• Must be familiar with MS teams and/or Accru Fleming online platforms

Desirable

• Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet / database software (Excel, Access, etc.)
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and / or books
• Experience of co-facilitating therapy groups.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have complex mental health problems / learning disabilities risk patterns and challenging behaviour

Desirable

• Relevant work experience of people with learning disabilities / mental health problems
• Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Delamere Resource Centre

45 Delamere Street

Crewe

CW1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient facing Long-term condition reviews - Take responsibility for the care management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required. E.g., COPD, asthma.

Patient facing clinical medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.

Management of repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.

To have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider health care teams (community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload. The role has the potential to significantly improve the quality of care and safety for patients.

Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system.

Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists, community pharmacists and anticoagulation.

Complete medication safety audits- MHRA and local.

Improvement of processes related to prescribing within practices

3) Knowledge, skills and experience required

Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Minimum of 1 years experience as a pharmacist.

May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.

Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.

Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer as appropriate.

Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct.

Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

4) Leadership and management

The post holder is managed and will supervise him/herself by making decisions regarding meeting targets independently, producing reports highlighting performance information.

Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace

Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision

Demonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of service

Review last years progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others

Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service

Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation

Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice

Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol

Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

Demonstrate the ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team

5) Education, Training, development and research

Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service

Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process

Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from a more experienced colleague

Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity

Participates in the delivery of formal education programmes

Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice

Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature

Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice

Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentation at local level

Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance

Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team

6) Confidentiality:

• As per both Government legislation and Practice policies ensure that all confidentiality, data protection and information governance policies and guidelines are followed and strictly adhered to, reporting any infringements to the PCN Clinical Director or Manager.

7) Health & Safety:

• The post-holder will assist Connexus PCN H&S lead in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Connexus PCN Health & Safety Policy and related Risk Assessments.

8) Equality and Diversity:

• The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues in line with Connexus PCN Policies.

9) Professional Development:

• Maintain continued education by attendance of courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development and Connexus PCN needs.
• Attend annual mandatory courses.

10) IT:

Use of SystmOne.

Commitment to the use of IT, data entry, read coding and targets.

Extraction of data and use of spreadsheets to analyse and present information to determine trends or highlight potential problem, as required by the Connexus PCN.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist involved in direct patient care and medication management. Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage medication therapy including reviews, dispensing, and monitoring of drug interactions.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong clinical pharmacology knowledge, with the ability to apply this practically in patient care settings.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other pharmaceutical software, essential for effective medication management and patient documentation.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
• Thorough understanding of pharmacy regulatory standards and compliance requirements, including GDPR, medication safety protocols, and clinical governance.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively discussing treatment plans and medication information with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to convey complex medication-related information clearly and succinctly to ensure patient understanding and compliance.

Desirable

• Patient Care Focus:
• Strong focus on patient-centred care, with the ability to assess patient needs, preferences, and individual responses to therapies.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient interactions, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.
• Analytical Skills:
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial for evaluating patient information, diagnosing issues, and proposing effective treatment solutions.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes to ensure efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy regimens.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. Capable of building strong relationships with medical and paramedical staff to enhance collaborative care.
• Proactive in addressing issues and confident in making informed clinical decisions in conjunction with the healthcare team.
• Professional Development:
• Committed to continual professional development through further education, training, and keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and innovations in pharmacotherapy.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• CPPE
• Independent Prescriber or working towards.

Desirable

• Familiar with SystmOne
• Medicines Management Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Greenwell PCN

Address

71-73 Mansell Road

Greenford

Middlesex

UB6 9EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://greenwellpcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)