Job description

Job responsibilities

• Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the Rio system.
• Ordering of stationary and other necessary items for the team.
• Maintain efficient and effective electronic filings systems and extract information when needed.
• Copying and scanning.
• Planning of own workload to ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks are met, while shifting priorities in response to the competing demands of daily duties.
• Provide non-clinical advice to services in contact with NBT Mental Health Liaison, directing any clinical queries to the appropriate professional/s as required.
• Other tasks which are commensurate with the broad purpose and banding of the post.

The role also includes liaison with a range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including: Medical Staff. Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient). Services Users and Carers. Health and Social Care teams. Third sector/voluntary agencies. Community groups and local authority provision. Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc. Providing Secretarial support to named Medical Staff/management team.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or similar relevant qualification or Equivalent competence acquired by experience and willingness to undertake NVQ 3 Business Administration qualification under the Trust Apprenticeship Scheme

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working within a team. Able to organise and maintain a busy office/admin team. Experience of administrative systems and office procedures. Experience of working within the NHS for a minimum of 2 years

Desirable

• Experience of administration in a clinical setting. Experience in activities such as answering queries, progress chasing, task-related problem solving, acquired through experience and training to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent. Experience of supporting senior staff such as Medical Consultants.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good IT Skills - competent in Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Dexterity co-ordination for keyboard skills or equivalent Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to take and convey clear messages Ability to work under some pressure Ability to work without direct supervision Plan and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Diary management

Other

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

Desirable

• Experience of coping with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Donal Early House, Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our care navigators:

Support the GPs and team. Signpost patients to appropriate services or clinician, by triaging non-clinically. Book and cancel appointments. Work with outside agencies to support the patient. Deal with requests from patients for private income letters. Meet and greet patients on front desk, and book in patients from othe rpractices who are accessing appointments with midwife, DVT, Urology and other services. Manage e-consultations in a timely fashion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A-C in English
• Computer skills (basic spreadsheets)
• Experience in working with people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Other languages
• Ability to work by themselves as well as within a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Trees Health Centre

Address

100A Fishponds Road

Bristol

Avon

BS5 6SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work within our evidence-based pathways to deliver clinically effective, young person focused services.

Successful applicants will receive excellent support and opportunities for continuing professional development, training and therapeutic model accreditation, in line with service objectives.

Clinical supervision is available on an individual basis as well as some group-based model supervision for those delivering specific interventions within the service (eg EMDR, CBT). Clinical leadership opportunities are actively encouraged and supported.

We are looking for motivated and committed psychologists for these posts.

There is extensive development within the psychological professionals workforce and involvement of psychological professionals in service development.

We would love for you to join us in this journey!

To successful candidates we can also offer :-

Regular management supervision and appraisal

Flexible working patterns and hours, which will include some virtual working

Participation in reflective practice and complex case discussion groups

Friendly experienced MDT settings

Opportunities to contribute to service transformation and innovation.

Involvement in the development of the local DClinPsy training programme as well as opportunity to teach on the course

Development of leadership skills through in-service experience and training .

Please see attached job descriptions for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the HCPC

Knowledge

Essential

• Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
• Ability to analyse and manage complex multi-factorial information from a range of sources integrating it into a formulation using a variety of psychological perspectives
• Ability to work within two or more therapeutic models.
• Ability to use initiative and work autonomously, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines independently
• Ability to provide consultation and advice to colleagues on the psychological aspects of their practice
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology including complex multivariate date analysis as practised with the clinical fields of psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups across the whole life span and with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
• Experience of collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Working knowledge of models of psychotherapy and the evidence of their use. Detailed knowledge of two or more therapeutic models
• Knowledge of psychometric test construction, development and interpretation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of the Care Programme Approach

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Orchard House and Stratford Healthcare Centre

Radford Road and Arden Street

Leamington Spa and Stratford upon Avon

CV31 1JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the main responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Psychology Degree giving GBC status with the British Psychological Society, Grade 2:1 or above.

knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills
• Competent in a range of IT skills appropriate to the post

Experience

Essential

• Experience relevant to the post e.g. in Mental health

other

Essential

• Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

St Marys Lodge

12 St Marys Road

leamington

CV31 1JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality Improvement:

To lead and support quality improvement projects within clinical teams

To support the develop of and maintain the audit and quality improvement plan

To undertake clinical audits

To present findings of audits undertaken at identified groups and directorate meetings

To ensure all quality improvement projects and audits are correctly registered with the audit department

Work closely with the audit department to ensure audit tools are robust and include explicit criteria relevant to each audit

To analyse the audit data and develop recommendations

To understand all national initiatives and assist in the implementation in order to influence patient care and service delivery

To be aware of and support local research projects as applicable

Develop and maintain up to date IT systems and databases relevant to your role

Clinical Effectiveness:

Maintain accurate, up to date records of all maternity guidelines

Co-ordinate the development and updating of all guidelines and patient information leaflets within the maternity footprint

Ensure policies are in the correct format and follow the appropriate approval process

Identify any gaps of non-compliance to the maternity guidelines from national standards

Where agreed recommendations are made from clinical audit relevant guidance is updated and changes in practice are implemented

To provide clinical and educational support for all levels of staff in the department

Help deliver a varied and interesting mandatory training programme

Understand national drivers influencing maternity education and how they apply to the SWFT maternity education programme

Participate in the programme of cascade training to help foster a learning culture within the workplace and embed into practice

Provide educational and project support in the clinical environment to all registered clinicians to help increase education of CTGs and peer reviewing

Provide a resource for support for the Band 5 midwifery preceptor programme

Support planning, developing and delivering the programme of work relating to the Maternity Information System throughout the Maternity Service

To ensure and facilitate in meeting the training needs of student midwives by providing a suitable learning environment and by engaging in clinical teaching where appropriate

Train staff in the use of relevant technologies as required and coach staff in the use of technology with clients/ parents

Develop and update MIS lesson plans for all users alongside the training team

Develop crib sheets for MIS users

Identify any clinical benefits and financial saving opportunities that arise from MIS

Manage user accounts ensuring the correct permissions are given

Liaise with the IT department and infrastructure engineer

Prepare draft reports and action plans for trust and local level committees as required

To provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the maternity unit to whom staff, patients and their families can turn to for assistance, advice and support

To develop good working relationships with other ward / departments / agencies within and outside the Trust, ensuring that all stakeholders understand, respect and recognise the Trusts philosophy and operational policies

Attend all meetings relevant to the post relating to governance Ensure and facilitate robust methods of evidence collection for CQC requirements

Complete clinical midwifery shifts in all areas of maternity service when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Register Midwife with significant clinical experience

Desirable

• Recognised Teaching and Assessor Qualification
• Evidence of Quality Improvement working or training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience
• Experience of providing education or training sessions

Desirable

• Quality improvement experience

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of national initiatives within maternity
• Research / audit awareness
• Communication skills within MDT
• Able to work on own initiative and within team

Desirable

• Experience of working with clinical guidelines

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Personal and professional maturity
• Good time management and able to prioritise work load.
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service.

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

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To exercise full responsibility for a designated caseload of Pre-school children.

To use highly developed interpersonal skills to:

• facilitate communication so that the needs of the child and family are central to the clinical process
• play a pivotal role in ensuring effective joint working for children with communication difficulties and their families

To prioritise own caseload and manage own workload effectively and efficiently.

To assess and analyse complex information related to childrens speech, language and communication using specialist knowledge to select appropriate formal and informal assessments including standardised psychometric tests.

To formulate a diagnosis based upon assessment, case history information and information from family and other professionals.

To evaluate and make decisions about therapy options taking into account the childs educational attainments, learning style and curriculum requirements.

To formulate a detailed individual management plan based upon relevant research and best practice.

To agree options in collaboration with all those involved in order to implement the individual management plan, which may include any combination of the following:

• therapeutic intervention with children individually or in groups (in school or clinic)
• programmes jointly planned and implemented with teaching staff
• Supporting others to implement programmes according to individual needs
• Providing advice on curriculum differentiation through Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Providing advice on specific strategies to employ in the classroom and/or at home.
• Advising referral to other professionals where indicated

To provide demonstration / training on how to maximise communication opportunities for the individual.

To provide individualised packages of care for children with a range of complex needs

To plan and deliver high quality training to enable settings to provide the optimum language learning environment

To manage childrens behaviour and motivate them to achieve positive therapy outcomes including those who have severe/complex difficulties or who may be challenging.

To recognise potential conflict or breakdown in the above process and use negotiation and problem-solving skills to reach agreement.

To communicate complex and specialist information to others by way of written reports and face-to-face discussions, adapting own communication style and content to the needs of the situation.

To form productive relationships with families, recognising the need for and ensuring sensitivity and care where:

There may be emotional stress

Difficult or potentially distressing news to be given

There are potential barriers to communication

To contribute to Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) including providing:

Assessment and support at the Targeted and Specialist level as set out in the Warwickshire SEND Provision Matrix

Specified and quantified advice for Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) as required by the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and Children & Families Act (2014)

To attend Annual Reviews and termly reviews of targets as required

To liaise with other professionals and teams in a consultative capacity in relation to management of individual children and attend and contribute to meetings involving parents and other professionals (e.g. case conferences, Annual Review of EHCP, etc.)

To supervise and support SLTAs in undertaking programmes for individual children on caseload.

To work with other members of the local and countywide teams and members of other teams to achieve seamless, co-ordinated service provision.

To support the team in the development and provision of training / teaching packages for LA staff

To collaborate with LA support service teachers / early years teachers in the provision of training / teaching packages, as required

To undertake workshop sessions for parents as required.

To work collaboratively with a range of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professionals to provide high quality SLT services for children with speech, language and communication difficulties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Registered member of HCPC
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to early intervention
• Evidence of PCI / ACI training
• Post graduate training e.g. teaching qualification
• driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience of working with paediatrics and families
• Significant experience of working in a variety of educational settings
• Significant Experience of developing and delivering training to other professionals
• Experience of delivering parent / adult based interventions
• Experience of developing new initiatives
• Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary multiagency team
• Experience of working with specialist client groups e.g. Cleft Palate, Learning Disability, Stammering, Autism
• Experience of supervising less experienced SLT colleagues
• Experience of supervising SLTA's and teaching assistants

Desirable

• Significant experience of running groups for children

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate highly developed visual and auditory discrimination skills to undertake phonetic transcription
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret information holistically in order to build up a picture of the child and family
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental and medical conditions which may occur in the client group and the effect on communication
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret the complex information from assessment in the light of the child's other strengths and weaknesses, home environment and educational setting in order to devise a management plan
• Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and frameworks relating to young children

Desirable

• Demonstrate well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group(s) including: - Linguistic transcription and analysis - Phonetic transcription and analysis - Pragmatic assessment and analysis - Language processing and verbal reasoning
• Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning styles
• Demonstrate knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions related to the client group e.g. parent-based intervention, ACITM sign & symbol systems, Derbyshire Language Schemes
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrate well-developed communication skills and an ability to match communication style and content to the needs of the situation
• Demonstrate aptitude and proven ability in team and collaborative working
• Demonstrate good concentration skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities - observation, listening, diplomacy, sensitivity
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Demonstrate innovative problem solving and negotiation abilities, taking into account of other perspectives and expectations
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Demonstrates a realistic sense of own limitations and professional development needs
• Able to motivate others
• Demonstrate flexibility/adaptability
• Committed to cross-agency working

Other

Essential

• Pass Occupational Health Check
• Able to move and carry equipment and adapt to a range of physical demands

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

Speech and language therapy centre

Fusilier Louis Carter Drive

Nuneaton

CV11 5TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Processing of Birth notifications via the Batch processing and automatic email functionalities within the CHIS

Process data via the following systems / uploads:-

NHS Digital uploads

Demographic links facility within CHIS

Education Extracts via secure file from Local Authorities

Neonatal infant physical examination system (NIPE Smart)

Neonatal Hearing screening system (SMART4HEARING)

Newborn Bloodspot Failsafe system (NBBS Failsafe)

Hepatitis B Failsafe system (HepB Failsafe)

CarePlus electronic record transfer ( Facility within CHIS to transfer computerised copy of CHIS record nationally to other CHD)

National Spine Summary Care Record (SCR)

Health Intelligence Immunisation extracts / data Uploads

Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource system (FHIR)

Provide a failsafe assurance role for the Hep B, Newborn bloodspot & Childhood Immunisation programmes. Escalating missed screens, late immunisations & noncompliance to Public Health England Screening & Immunisation Teams.

Produce and disseminate data quality reports from Child Health System to agreed departmental standards.

Liaise with Universal Nursing Teams, GP Practices and individuals to chase and correct data deficiencies highlighted in data quality reports on a daily basis.

Validate weekly reports concerning missing NHS numbers, duplicates, incomplete demographic details and other discrepancies.

Access the population registers of relevant NHS organisations and NHS strategic tracing services to check current patient demographic details.

Provide analysis support to Data Quality / Failsafe Team Leader by utilising appropriate query tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Access and other data sources for monitoring, forecasting and audit purposes.

Produce, distribute and follow up of following documentation to GP Practice, Health Visitors and other agencies.

Scheduling,

Queue lists,

Fail to Attend,

Out of circulation

Outstanding clinical session sheets.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• NVQ Business and Administration 3 or RSA 3.
• GCSEs in Math's and English

Desirable

• ECDL / MOST.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant office / administrative experience.
• Customer care experience
• Relevant experience of collecting, collating data, and creating reports
• Previous experience of a job requiring numeracy.
• Previous experience of working within the NHS.
• Previous experience of NHS Patient Administration System or Child Health System
• Proven experience of MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Excel

Desirable

• Relevant experience of using National Strategic tracing Service (NSTS).
• Relevant experience of working within a busy environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of recent NHS modernisation policies and strategies.
• Knowledge of NHS data standards.
• Knowledge of data analysis
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Evidence of excellent analytical and judgment skills
• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures and understanding of Data Protection Act 1998 and patient confidentiality.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver against short timescales
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workloads.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Ability to work under own initiative, and work to tight deadlines
• Accurate and methodical
• Ability to project a professional, courteous image at all times.

Desirable

• Ability to work flexible hours if required.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• 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.

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cygnet Court

56 Timothy's Bridge Road

Stratford Upon Avon

CV37 9NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Results Areas:

Responsibility for supporting the team lead in managing and coordinating the service in the locality

Responsibility for providing supervision to other Speech and Language Therapists working in the locality

Liaising with other agencies and professionals working with school age children with SLCN to provide effective and efficient coordinated support

Work with other locality coordinators and the Team Lead to develop the strategy for service improvement

Provision of training for other professionals and carers

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To use highly developed interpersonal skills to:

Facilitate communication so that the needs of the young person are central to the process

Play a pivotal role in ensuring effective joint working for young people with communication difficulties.

To prioritise own work and manage own complex workload efficiently and effectively

To assess and analyse the communication environments within schools and use clinical knowledge to provide appropriate advice and training to school staff.

To assess and analyse speech, language, communication disorders in children with a range of needs, using specialist knowledge to select appropriate formal and/or informal assessments, including standardised psychometric tests and skilled observations.To negotiate with parents/carers and education staff to agree appropriate management for students which may include any combination of the following:Therapeutic intervention with children either individually or in groupsGroups run jointly with Teachers and Teaching Assistants (TAs)Programmes jointly planned and implemented with Teaching staffDirecting and supporting others in carrying out individual programmes (e.g. Parents, TAs, Speech & Language Therapy Assistants (SALTA) where appropriate)Providing advice on curriculum differentiation through liaison with TeachersProviding advice on specific strategies to employ in the classroomAdvising referral to other professionals where indicated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Health Professionals Council Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development since qualification, including successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's Degree level.
• Trained in Makaton Signing Vocabulary
• Trained in SCERT
• Trained in Intensive Interaction
• Trained in Colourful Semantics
• Trained in SULP or COGS or similar
• Trained in Derbyshire Language Programme or similar.
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups.

Desirable

• MSc in Human Communication or equivalent
• Trained in personnel support functions e.g. recruitment, appraisal etc.
• Trained in leadership skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant experience post registration including collaborative practice working in Schools.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in working with school age client group.
• Experience of working with specialised clinical groups e.g. Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Cleft palate, Hearing Impairment, other complex medical conditions and syndromes, in a mainstream setting
• Experience of giving and receiving clinical supervision.
• Experience of developing and using prioritisation systems.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience in developing and delivering training.
• Experience of leadership and supervising less experience staff

Desirable

• Experience in providing second opinions.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate well-established knowledge of a range of specific formal and informal assessment tools relevant to the client group.
• Demonstrate highly developed skills in the analysis of receptive, expressive and pragmatic language skills, motor skills, memory, fluency, intelligibility, functional communication, psychosocial development, and eating and drinking difficulties.
• Demonstrate highly development auditory discrimination skills, in order to carry out phonetic transcription and analysis.
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret the complex information from assessment in light of the client's other strengths and needs, the context and the environmental demands in order to generate viable options for management
• Demonstrate knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions related to the client group
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to apply a range of AAC (Augmentative, Alternative Communication) systems and devices.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of national policies, procedures, legislation and frameworks relevant to this client group.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills, verbal, written and audio-visual, including computer generated materials e.g. Power Point.
• Demonstrate well developed communication skills and an ability to match communication style and content to the needs of the situation.
• Demonstrate ability to support others using a coaching approach staff
• Demonstrate the attributes needed for team and collaborative working.
• Demonstrate good time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate effective prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrate highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate ability to manage conflict / dissipate anger
• Demonstrate ability to motivate others.
• Demonstrate ability to assume leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrate ability to translate ideas into actions and to lead on small project work.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities - observation, listening, diplomacy, sensitivity and empathy.
• Demonstrate problem solving and negotiation abilities taking account of others perspectives and expectations.
• Demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary group
• Demonstrate skills to lead and organise training for other professionals.
• Demonstrate a realistic sense of own limitations and professional development needs.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate children with communication and / or eating and drinking difficulties.
• Able to work flexibly and adaptably
• Able to work autonomously / independently.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation and a good sense of humour.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Car driver and current licence holder
• DBS check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Able to adapt to a range of physical environments and demands.

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

Post will be located at one of the SALT community clinics

Nuneaton

CV11 5TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To exercise full responsibility for a designated caseload of school-aged children.

To use highly developed interpersonal skills to:

facilitate communication so that the needs of the child and family are central to the clinical process

play a pivotal role in ensuring effective joint working for children with communication difficulties and their families

To prioritise own caseload and manage own workload effectively and efficiently.

To assess and analyse complex information related to childrens speech, language and communication using specialist knowledge to select appropriate formal and informal assessments including standardised psychometric tests.

To formulate a diagnosis based upon assessment, case history information and information from family and other professionals.

To evaluate and make decisions about therapy options taking into account the childs educational attainments, learning style and curriculum requirements.

To formulate a detailed individual management plan based upon relevant research and best practice.

To agree options in collaboration with all those involved in order to implement the individual management plan, which may include any combination of the following:

therapeutic intervention with children individually or in groups (in school or clinic)

programmes jointly planned and implemented with teaching staff

Supporting others to implement programmes according to individual needs

Providing advice on curriculum differentiation through Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Providing advice on specific strategies to employ in the classroom and/or at home.

Advising referral to other professionals where indicated

To provide demonstration / training on how to maximise communication opportunities for the individual.

To provide individualised packages of care for children with a range of complex needs

To plan and deliver high quality training to enable settings to provide the optimum language learning environment

To manage childrens behaviour and motivate them to achieve positive therapy outcomes including those who have severe/complex difficulties or who may be challenging.

To recognise potential conflict or breakdown in the above process and use negotiation and problem-solving skills to reach agreement.

To communicate complex and specialist information to others by way of written reports and face-to-face discussions, adapting own communication style and content to the needs of the situation.

To form productive relationships with families, recognising the need for and ensuring sensitivity and care where:

There may be emotional stress

Difficult or potentially distressing news to be given

There are potential barriers to communication

To contribute to Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) including providing:

Assessment and support at the Targeted and Specialist level as set out in the Warwickshire SEND Provision Matrix

Specified and quantified advice for Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) as required by the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and Children & Families Act (2014)

To attend Annual Reviews and termly reviews of targets as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Registered member of HCPC
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Evidence of successful completion of short courses related to early intervention
• Evidence of PCI / ACI training
• Post graduate training e.g. teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience of working with paediatrics and families
• Significant experience of working in a variety of educational settings
• Significant Experience of developing and delivering training to other professionals
• Experience of delivering parent / adult based interventions
• Experience of developing new initiatives
• Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary multiagency team
• Experience of working with specialist client groups e.g. Cleft Palate, Learning Disability, Stammering, Autism
• Experience of supervising less experienced SLT colleagues
• Experience of supervising SLTA's and teaching assistants

Desirable

• Significant experience of running groups for children

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate highly developed visual and auditory discrimination skills to undertake phonetic transcription
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret information holistically in order to build up a picture of the child and family
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental and medical conditions which may occur in the client group and the effect on communication
• Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret the complex information from assessment in the light of the child's other strengths and weaknesses, home environment and educational setting in order to devise a management plan
• Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and frameworks relating to young children

Desirable

• Demonstrate well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group(s) including: - Linguistic transcription and analysis - Phonetic transcription and analysis - Pragmatic assessment and analysis - Language processing and verbal reasoning
• Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning styles
• Demonstrate knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions related to the client group e.g. parent-based intervention, ACITM sign & symbol systems, Derbyshire Language Schemes
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrate well-developed communication skills and an ability to match communication style and content to the needs of the situation
• Demonstrate aptitude and proven ability in team and collaborative working
• Demonstrate good concentration skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities - observation, listening, diplomacy, sensitivity
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Demonstrate innovative problem solving and negotiation abilities, taking into account of other perspectives and expectations
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Demonstrates a realistic sense of own limitations and professional development needs
• Able to motivate others
• Demonstrate flexibility/adaptability
• Committed to cross-agency working

Other

Essential

• Pass Occupational Health Check
• Able to move and carry equipment and adapt to a range of physical demands

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

The Orchard Centre

Rugby

Warwickshire

CV21 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To plan and prioritize own workload support nursing teams, management team and administration colleagues undertaking word processing of letters, reports and other documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

To use own initiative when dealing with enquiries from colleagues internally and externally, and other health care professionals and direct as appropriate.

To support teams with patient referrals and visit schedules using EMIS. Provide caseload reports and support with caseload maintenance and problem solving.

To develop, implement and maintain administrative systems, including effective and up to date filing, data tracking and data gathering.

To be responsible for the ordering of stores and non-clinical items such as uniforms, medical equipment and stationery, demonstrating an awareness of cost efficiency and effectiveness.

To liaise with external organizations to arrange meetings and training sessions as required.

To update staff training compliance using established systems.

To collate data to assist with the reporting of team quality and performance indicators as required by Professional Leads and Locality Managers to produce CQUIN / KPI reports

To actively promote patient feedback survey by supporting teams with data collection and submitting results in timely manner.

To be responsible for researching uploading relevant content to OOHCC Rugby social media sites.

To organize meetings by arranging room bookings, meeting agendas and taking minutes. Follow up actions as required.

To be responsible for the storage and recording of confidential patient and staff filing to meet requirements of Information Governance policy and procedures.

Support the Management team with the implementation of new initiatives as required.

To update OOHCC Action Plan as instructed by Team / Professional Lead and Locality Manager, as required

To participate and support Management team to promote staff wellbeing activities.

Receive supervision from team / Professional Lead. This may be face to face or by telephone or email

Participate in the Management of Change, making constructive suggestions to how the service can be improved

Make constructive suggestions on the appropriate use of resources

Demonstrate a commitment to abide by Trust Policies and Procedures and comply with Health & Safety legislation

The post holder will have in depth working knowledge of the relevant systems used within the team setting

Communications and Working Relationships:

To work in conjunction with and communicate effectively with external agencies as part of Rugby Place based team network to support patients with care navigation and social prescribing, ensuring dissemination of information which is of a highly sensitive nature pertaining to vulnerable adults.

To demonstrate effective and appropriate communication when dealing with, and providing information to, anxious or distressed patients and family members relaying messages, as required, depending on their urgency, to appropriate member of staff.

To work in partnership with services across South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

To provide IT support and training to individuals on established systems using skills and knowledge in maintenance of caseload information and problem solving.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ/BTEC certificate in Business / Business administration or equivalent
• GCSE A-C Maths and English or equivalent
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email packages to level 3 standard
• Experience of EMIS / electronic patient records

Experience

Essential

• Proven office experience of at least 1 year preferably in NHS environment
• Proven experience of delivery of administrative systems
• Experience of dealing with internal and external clients both face to face and via telephone
• Experience of using own initiative and prioritising workload

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate good communication skills in person, on telephone and email
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work undertaken
• Must be able to deal with enquiries and identify those which can be dealt with and those which require escalation
• Must be methodical and able to develop, organise and accurately maintain effective administration systems
• Must be able to manage resources effectively
• Must be able to respond appropriately to varying workloads and prioritize work effectively
• Must be able to deal with interruptions and resume task in hand without loss of efficiency.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team in a friendly and enthusiastic manner
• Able to work on own initiative and seek support and guidance when necessary
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of work
• To be able to adapt to change
• Must be proactive, flexible and able to demonstrate good organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure and understand the importance of meeting deadlines
• Be willing to attend and participate in meetings as and when required

Other

Essential

• Must be a non-smoker whilst on duty
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be willing to undertake Criminal Records Disclosure at enhanced level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Must be able to use general office equipment
• Must be able to work both from home and the office and travel across the county.
• Able to travel to other areas for meetings and training purposes

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heathcote House, Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital (This is negotiable)

Heathcote Lane

Royal Leamington Spa

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Scope & Range

• To be responsible and accountable for own practice, working within limits of competence, standard operating procedures, policies and within professional boundaries raising concerns when indicated.
• Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively deliver person-centered care for an allocated group of individuals.
• Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others. Sharing ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation.
• The post may involve [inpatient/community-based] work with external trips and visits to service users in the community or their homes or day services. An ability to travel is essential.
• To demonstrate and support the service user with daily living skills e.g. laundry, making food, snacks, drinks, cleaning etc.

2. Clinical Practice

• Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going delivery, assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
• To keep the patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision-making and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
• Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.
• Understanding of principles of the Mental Capacity Act / Best interest process / Mental Health Act /
• Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required. Understanding of informed consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures. Ensuring all relevant documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• As directed, respond to the needs of service users quickly and effectively, as outlined in care plan / risk assessment / positive behaviour support plan etc and as per trust policy and procedures.
• Assist with promoting independence and empowerment with individuals to enable them to make their own informed health care decisions. Ensuring patients are supported to reach their optimum level of independence.
• Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times and that the needs and wishes of the individual are documented.
• As trained, assess, perform, inform registered practitioners and record clinical physical observations e.g. blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, food & fluid intake, bodily functions.
• Monitor, record and inform registered practitioners around observations as trained for example changes in mood and mental state and/or behaviours that challenge using tools such as ABC charts, sleep monitoring, frequency charts etc.
• Assist in the assessment of risk and contribute to the production of risk management plans.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle through undertaking health education and promotion with service users, family members and/or carers. This will involve using accessible information.
• Escorting or accompanying service users for planned periods of leave on hospital grounds and in the community to promote social inclusion and normalization.
• To accompany service user during hospital admissions and outpatient appointments as risk assessed.
• To identify and escalate safeguarding issues of vulnerable children and adults reporting in a timely manner to registered colleagues/management when required.
• To follow and be accountable for own responsibilities in regard to safety e.g. key holding requirements, visitors management, infection control etc

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Empathy
• Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate both face to face, via email and by telephone.
• Experience of supporting other workers
• Knowledge of the types of stigma / prejudice experienced by people with Learning Disabilities, and possible ways of challenging this.
• Team-working skills and ability to function effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience or understanding of adult, children's, mental health or learning disability setting
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate compassionate, focused care that values diversity and equality
• Possession of, or ability and willingness to undertake, an appropriate Level 3 vocational qualification (e.g. Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship)

Desirable

• Training around understanding of behaviours that challenge.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

The Kingfisher, Blackberry Hill Hospital

Manor road

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As this role involves travel to training venues and meetings at other service bases, it is essential that you have access to a car and can travel around the county as required (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

You are required to hold a Psychology Degree giving GBR status with the British Psychological Society, Grade 2:1 or above.

Please note: It is mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to be registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Psychology Degree

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of mental health and the impact it can have on individual's lifeloyment systems
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, relating to complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Some knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
• Some knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with people who encounter mental health difficulties

OTHER

Essential

• Car driver / owner

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Stratford healthcare building

Stratford Upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by service needs

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage

To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To assist in the supervision of other healthcare and support staff as directed.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Healthcare Assistant without direct supervision.

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction but not direct supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered professional

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication and the means to overcome them.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.

Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care as delegated by a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional

Clean and check of beds, bed spaces and lockers in the patient area following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the house keeper with general house keeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.

To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.

Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent
• Minimum NVQ/Diploma Level 2, willing to work to Level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Desirable

• NVQ /Diploma level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering care in a healthcare or people centred environment
• Experience working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of competence in care skills
• Able to delegate work appropriately
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Desirable

• Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills / tasks

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Passes pre employment checks
• Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nicol Unit

Stratford Hospital , Arden Street

Stratford-upon-Avon

CV37 6NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualification and Registrations

Essential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview *Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
• FRCS (Gen) or equivalent
• Training/experience in oncoplastic breast surgery

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• Oncoplastic breast fellowship

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in breast disease management with a validated surgical logbook of index breast procedures
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Experience in independent oncoplastic breast surgery
• Trained to perform NHSBSP operative cases
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of breast problems, both elective and emergency

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
• Specialist oncoplastic breast fellowship
• Experience in breast ultrasound
• Experience in mammographic interpretation

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed

Resarch

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Looking for a way to make the most of your communication, organisation and administration skills? Join the team supporting our Out Of service and youll get a flexible choice of hours, plus the chance to develop your career.

As the largest independent provider of NHS services, Practice Plus Group is delivering a new model of Integrated Urgent Care that reduces pressures on services and staff. By bringing together NHS 111 call centres, clinical assessment and other urgent care services, we enable patients to access the right care, when they need it.

Our Warwickshire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

As a Bank Coordinator at our OOH service, youll be a single point of contact and liaison for all members of this multidisciplinary team, as well as other internal and external services. Youll provide coordination and support to ensure the smooth running of shifts and respond swiftly and efficiently if theres any breakdown in the service. This could include making comfort/safety calls to patients when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to 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

Practice Plus Group

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please also refer to the attached detailed Job Description.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the All Age Continuing Care (AACC) across the organisational footprint. Working within the remit of The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care (FNC), the post holder will deliver an effective and competent level of service and consistently delivering a client-focused service. The post holder will undertake a range of tasks within workstreams including Duty, Care Coordination, reviews and assessments and the reporting and analysis of information to support delivery of the AACC service.

Key accountabilities:

Undertake CHC, FNC and other AACC assessments in line with the National Together across NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, NHS Dorset and NHS Somerset Framework.

Complete reviews, including 3month and annual reviews, ensuring decisions remain appropriate.

Gather and analyse clinical and social care information to support robust eligibility recommendations.

Contribute to Decision Support Tools (DSTs) and provide clear, evidencebased rationales.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.

Key working relationships:

The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including NHS colleagues, local authority staff, care providers and individuals, their families and representatives.

Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services, and initiatives to provide, information and analytical advice to strategic leads.

Work with members of the team to develop and implement recording and data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data.

Communicate information and issues, including briefings and reports, to line manager/operational lead as appropriate.

Work with internal/external partners to ensure a quality and timely service is delivered.

We work as a team of teams, recognising that improving health and care depends on strong collaboration across traditional boundaries. In this role, you will work flexibly beyond your immediate team, building relationships, sharing knowledge and connecting people and priorities to support joined-up working. This includes being proactive in reaching across organisational and team boundaries, contributing to shared goals, and taking a wider system view of your work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Professional registration.
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
• Basic knowledge of project principles.
• Previously worked in similar position within the public sector.

Experience

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
• Knowledge of AACC/Care Commissioning/Assessment.
• Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
• Experience of supporting project management.
• Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
• Skills for manipulating information.
• Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.

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

NHS Dorset

Address

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

NHS Dorset - County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please also refer to the attached detailed Job Description.

• To provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, communicating unwelcome decisions to members of the public and using interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to acceptance where there may be hostility and antagonism.
• To review and reassess at agreed intervals the progress being made by the individual alongside the MDT, the individual and their representatives.
• To have consideration for the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and to work within them.
• To review any service and care, commissioned in regards to quality and appropriateness to the individuals need, to ensure that the provider is delivering the requirements of the contract.
• Sign posting to relevant teams and organizations.
• Responsible for oversight /assurance of commissioned equipment that may be required by the cohort.
• To plan with the MDT an appropriate exit from the funding stream including the completion of CHC checklist where this is appropriate.
• To ensure that person centred quality care and support is at the forefront.
• Work with system partners ensuring best practice is adhered to in respect of all commissioned services that support the needs of the complex/ABI/neurorehabilitation caseload.
• Support and provide recommendations for funding arrangements for individuals, working with multi-disciplinary teams and relevant panels as necessary.
• Be a link between key stakeholders to promote collaborative working and provide a seamless service for patients.
• Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including acute hospitals, care providers, community health providers, voluntary sector organisations and local authorities.
• Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services, and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive, political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams.
• Work with members of the team to develop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data.
• Communicate information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports to teams and a range of internal and external colleagues.
• We work as a team of teams, recognising that improving health and care depends on strong collaboration across traditional boundaries. In this role, you will work flexibly beyond your immediate team, building relationships, sharing knowledge and connecting people and priorities to support joined-up working. This includes being proactive in reaching across organisational and team boundaries, contributing to shared goals, and taking a wider system view of your work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Relevant professional registration.
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development.
• Workforce development knowledge and experience.
• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.

Experience

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
• Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.
• Previous experience in project management and planning.
• Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
• Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
• Previous experience in similar role in public sector.

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

NHS Dorset

Address

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please also refer to the attached detailed Job Description.

The purpose of the role is to undertake Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments and reviews on patients who may be eligible or who may already be in receipt of funding this will include those in receipt of fast track funding at end of life and those in receipt of a Personal Health Budget. This will also include the assessment and review of individuals who are in receipt of joint funding (a package of care funded by both health and social care) having previously undergone a CHC assessment whereby health needs were identified that were above the lawful limits of the local authority to provide.

To undertake Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) assessments and reviews for individuals who may be eligible or who may already be in receipt of funding this will include those in receipt of fast track and joint funding at end of life and those in receipt of a Personal Health Budget.

To provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, communicating unwelcome financial decisions to members of the public and using interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to acceptance where there may be hostility and antagonism.

To case manage individuals in receipt of NHS funded care and support, reviewing and reassessing needs, the service provision and support required, this will include those in receipt of a Personal Health Budget.

To review and reassess individuals eligibility for NHS CHC, FNC and any other NHS funded placements.

To undertake required assessments in support of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) ,this may form a key part of the role.

To review any service, and care, commissioned in regards to quality and appropriateness to the individuals need, to ensure that the provider is delivering the requirements of the contract.

To complete retrospective reviews as required and directed by team manager.

To represent the organization at NHE England IRP.

Sign posting to relevant teams and organizations.

Responsible for oversight /assurance of commissioned equipment.

Undertake assessments for retrospective and PUPoC cases.

Contribute to cases that are appealed or disputed.

Commission safe packages of care that meet an individuals assessed care needs in line with delegated financial limit.

Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services, and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive, political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams.

Use data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data e.g. Care Track/IEG4/Other collection tools agreed by leadership colleagues.

Communicate information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports to teams and a range of internal and external colleagues.

We work as a team of teams, recognising that improving health and care depends on strong collaboration across traditional boundaries. In this role, you will work flexibly beyond your immediate team, building relationships, sharing knowledge and connecting people and priorities to support joined-up working. This includes being proactive in reaching across organisational and team boundaries, contributing to shared goals, and taking a wider system view of your work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development.
• Workforce development knowledge and experience.
• A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
• Relevant professional registration.

Experience

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support.
• Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.
• Previous experience in project management and planning.
• Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
• Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
• Previous experience in similar role in public sector.

Skills, abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Please also see attached Person Specification.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Strategic thinking ability to anticipate.
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
• Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a few courses of action.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
• Used to working in a busy environment.
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Professional calm and efficient manner.
• Effective organiser.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.

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

NHS Dorset

Address

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board

NHS Dorset - County Hall

Colliton Park

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you take pride in helping people with their fitness? If you want to make a positive influence on the health of some of the most vulnerable in society, then this job is for you.

Join the team at Wellesley Hospital as a Gym Instructor, where you will work 37.5 hours between Monday to Friday and be a part of meaningful change. You will join the Occupational Therapy team, where you will facilitate all fitness-based activities within the Occupational Therapy timetable. You'll enjoy support from the OT team, which consist of Registered Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants.

As a part of the programme, you'll explore and promote different elements of a healthy lifestyle, covering key topics each week such as the importance of exercise, food groups and lifestyle choices. You'll provide individual and group sessions within different locations, including a fully equipped gym and sports halls.

A range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.

As a Gym Instructor you will be:

• Competently, preparing, designing, delivering, managing, and evaluating personal training programmes, group fitness and hospital-wide exercise sessions.
• Completing PARQ (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) assessments and risk assessments.
• Demonstrating a clear understanding and be able to educate others on the anatomy and physiology and its relation to exercise and health.
• Educating service users on nutrition and physical activity and health.
• Carrying out audits and service maintenance on the gym and fitness equipment.
• Working collaboratively with members of the OT department and other disciplines.

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

• Previous fitness instruction experience
• Knowledge of mental health
• Completion of the relevant ‘Personal trainer education’
• Previous experience in designing and delivering personal training programmes
• Some knowledge of nutrition/healthy eating
• Experience of working in a mental health setting is not essential
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and how they can impact motivation is crucial

What You’ll Get

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

• Annual base salary of £26,825
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.

About your next employer:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous fitness instruction experience, knowledge of mental health, completion of relevant 'Personal trainer education', experience in designing personal training programs, some knowledge of nutrition.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

Our Warwickshire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prepare labels using the pharmacy computer system Wellsky and correctly assemble outpatient, private and oral chemotherapy prescriptions, ensuring each item is accurately dispensed and in the correct packaging, according to standard operating procedures (SOP).

Dispense and prepare TTO medicines to ensure patients are discharged safely and efficiently.

Stock management to include ordering, receiving and checking off stock. Loading the robot with stock and querying and working with procurement team to resolve stock queries and discrepancies.

Remove expired, unwanted and overstocked drugs and inform a senior member of staff.

Empty the returned patient/ or unwanted medication and sort drugs for destruction or recycling whilst following COSHH regulations and SOP.

Handing out medicines, over the counter sales of medicines and relevant stock procurement duties to maintain and improve retail sales.

Minimise waiting times whilst maintaining professional standards.

Strives to achieve and maintain best professional best practice and works towards achieving business KPI targets

Assures service quality and patient safety, by following SOPs and Health and Safety policy

Offers suggestions to improve the way we work utilising best practices.

Maintains excellent working relationships and good communications with patients and Trust employees. Contributes to the teamwork ethic so enabling the best possible service and care to patients.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Engender a customer first culture across the organisation ensuring high standards of professional customer service are delivered at all times within the pharmacy.

To respond to telephone and face-to-face queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature from patients or their representatives and to refer queries to the pharmacist when appropriate.

Receive prescription fees from outpatients (NHS and private), or complete exemption declaration forms and assist outpatients to determine their prescription charge exemption.

To respond to symptoms described by customers by following agreed protocols and using own knowledge and judgement.

To select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
• GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths and English
• UK Pharmacy dispensing accreditation

Experience

Essential

• Previous outpatient pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience

Skills

Desirable

• Healthcare assistant course - sales of over-the-counter medicines.
• Dispensing of hospital prescriptions.

Other

Essential

• Able to work well in a team
• Able to work well under pressure
• Patient focused
• Confident and articulate
• Able to communicate well with other colleagues within hospital setting and patients
• Commitment to the long-term improvement of the pharmacy service

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

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Address

Outpatient Pharmacy Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Healthcare Support Worker on Ashdown PICU, you will support the delivery of high-quality care to service users experiencing acute mental ill health. Working alongside nurses, doctors, occupational therapists and other professionals, you will help create a safe, therapeutic and recovery-focused environment.

You will support service users with their emotional wellbeing, physical healthcare needs, daily living skills and engagement in therapeutic activities. The role includes contributing to care planning, risk management, observations, clinical documentation and promoting recovery and social inclusion.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to identify changes in presentation, support positive risk management and ensure service users receive compassionate, person-centred care. Training will be provided, including de-escalation and Reducing Restrictive Interventions (RRI), enabling you to respond confidently to challenging situations.

This is a 24-hour service and successful applicants will be expected to work a range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Person Specification

Experience and skills

Essential

• An understanding of how mental health issues can affect the lives of individuals, their families and their community, and experience of using a range of evidence-based approaches to reduce the impact of such issues.
• Experience of working in a busy team, and an ability to use initiative at times of pressure.

Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 3 vocational qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health or Health and Social Care)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, whilst also taking direction from senior colleagues.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English to a high standard, and basic numeracy 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fountain Way Hospital

Wilton Road

Salisbury

SP2 7FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A key focus of the role will be leading the scoping and coordination of NICErecommended psychological therapies for people with serious mental illness and complex mental health needs across the BNSSG footprint. Working in close partnership with senior leaders in the third sector, IAPT services and wider system partners, you will support the development of a more standardised, equitable and sustainable model of provision, including the expansion of supervision and training capacity.

The postholder will also lead on the coordination of NHSEfunded psychological therapy training programmes across BNSSG, including demand scoping, allocation of training places and alignment with strategic workforce priorities.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

To lead the scoping of the provision of NICE recommended psychological therapies and psychologically informed interventions across the BNSSG division (community and inpatient) for people with serious mental health problems.

To work with partners in the VCSE sector and local IAPT services to develop a model to improve access to evidence based psychological interventions/ therapies for people with serious mental illness and complex mental health needs across BNSSG.

To work collaboratively with system partners to develop a more standardised and equitable model of care for the provision of psychological therapies/ interventions, including expansion of supervision capacity. In particular you will focus on AWP provision across the BNSSG division.

To provide professional leadership to the Divisional Therapies Services, ensuring that everyone receives support, supervision, annual appraisals and a development plan which ensures on-going service development that fits the needs and priorities of each sector. To work with the Clinical Director, locality Clinical Leads and Heads of Therapy to ensure good governance of these services.

To strategically lead the planning and development of BNSSG Therapy Services working with other senior managers and Clinicians to ensure that these services meet the ambitions of the 10 year plan.

To work with system partners to ensure a whole system approach to the provision of therapeutic interventions, training, supervision, clinical outcomes and service evaluation.

To liaise with the Clinical Director, Division and Locality Managers/ Leads to ensure that an appropriate range of services and interventions are provided by psychological therapists within community teams and inpatient services, including IAPT.

To take a lead role in service/business development and performance and clinical outcome monitoring of therapy services across BSNSSG. This includes horizon scanning for new service development opportunities which support the Divisional Business Plan, especially those working with system partners and Primary Care.

To identify gaps in service provision and also to seek opportunities for the development of Therapy Services in the BNSSG Division within defined frameworks.

To lead the redesign of therapy services across BNSSG division and work with the locality managers and leaders to redesign services promoting the development of services in line with national guidance. This includes ensuring that therapy services are integrated across care pathways so that interventions can be provided where the person is in their care.

To be a source of clinical expertise to managers, professional colleagues and leaders within the Trust and across the BNSSG system on both public and internal matters.

To deal with complaints and disciplinary matters in liaison with other managers and professional leads both within and outside of Therapies, especially those of a particularly complex nature.

To support the negotiation of innovative, integrated ways of working with system partners to ensure service developments in the area of therapies are driven by population need.

To convene and chair regular therapy meetings in the Division and across the BNSSG System to improve integration, monitor performance and outcome measures, share learning from experience and coordinate integrated approaches to quality improvement.

To establish a framework for effective management of therapy staff in the Division.

To ensure that Trust Health and Safety Regulations are adopted within the Therapy Services.

To identify appropriate staffing levels and skill mix for Psychological Therapies, drawing on advice from relevant colleagues as required and promoting innovation.

To promote the Trust in professional networks and to ensure that other Therapy staff do likewise in specific situations relevant to their posts and responsibilities.

To manage senior clinical staff in divisional roles.

To participate in the Senior Out of Hours on call Rota.

CLINICAL (Note therapy covers Psychology, CBT/ IAPT, Arts Psychotherapy , Psychotherapy, Family Therapy Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics )

To provide a highly developed, evidence based clinical care comprising assessment, formulation and therapy, consultation and teaching and supervision.

To formulate plans for the treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.

To be responsible for implementing a range of therapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To be responsible for ensuring that all members of the therapy services have access to a psychologically based framework for the understanding and care of clients of the service, through the provision of advice and consultation and the dissemination of expert knowledge, research and theory.

To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, complex information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care to clients, carers, relatives and other staff and respond appropriately in situations where there is hostility or a highly charged emotional atmosphere.

To receive appropriate Clinical and Caseload supervision for all aspects of clinical work.

To fully implement the Integrated Care Programme Approach in all aspects of clinical work.

To carry a small highly complex caseload.

PROFESSIONAL

To fully observe relevant Professional Practice Guidelines.

To work with Professional Leads to maintain and further develop high standards of practice, through co-operative work and peer supervision with other Therapy staff within and outside the Trust.

To be aware of and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.

CLINICAL AND PRACTICE GOVERNANCE

To support the AWP Head of Psychological Therapies/ the AHP Lead in the development and implementation of effective Clinical Governance across the Therapy Services.

To participate in Quality and Clinical Governance processes in the Division and across the Trust.

To lead and assure on the delivery of effective, evidence-based therapy and therapeutic interventions (e.g. as recommended by NICE) across services in the division and across the BSW system.

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

To provide advanced training for specialist practitioners within the Trust and to related agencies where agreed.

To promote the Trust by developing a specialist profile through publications, national and international conference presentations and the provision of specialist training to various groups nationally.

With the, Professional leads, Managers and the Learning & Development Team, to ensure a training plan is in place to meet the needs of Therapy staff and others including system partners.

To work with the professional lead to ensure that all psychological therapists in the Area have an on-going training plan with annual appraisals based on the KSF.

To agree a plan for personal development with the SBU Head of Psychological Therapies and professional lead and participate in an Annual Review.

To support the development of training and supervision mechanisms to train a range of other professional groups in the delivery of psychological interventions as dictated by the SBU redesign project.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

To support, facilitate and supervise R&D activities by Therapy staff.

To undertake research in topic areas relevant to the work of the service and to initiate and implement project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within and across the service to help develop and improve services to service users and their families.

To work with the R&D department to promote opportunities for participation in research activities on behalf of the Division.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES

To use IT equipment to delivery services, prepare reports, for teaching presentations, to record activity data and for the analysis of data from research and audit.

To maintain skills in IT, updating where necessary, in order to carry out the tasks in 2 above effectively.

COMMUNICATIONS AND KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

To be responsible for establishing good working relationships and communications with Therapy staff, staff from other professions, and other agencies.

To establish effective working relationships in the Area and across the Division

Divisional Directors and the Operations Directorate

Locality Managers, Clinical Leads and Therapy Managers

All relevant partners in the BNSSG ICA/ICSs and Local Authorities

Users/Carers Representatives

Police, Probation Service

Corporate Trust Services: NQD, Medical Directorate, HR, Finance, etc

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification for UKCP registered Psychotherapy
• Registration with the Health Care Professions' Council as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or UKCP as a Psychotherapist.
• Evidence of CPD through specialist training or a combination of specialist short courses, and an evidenced portfolio of extensive supervised clinical practice.

Desirable

• Formal training in leadership skills and/or management.
• PhD or equivalent Research Doctorate in a clinically related area

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Significant experience of leading a Psychological Service at a senior level
• Current Board/Sub Board level leadership in a health care environment in a Clinical Directorate.
• Experience of leading and implementing significant strategic change projects at corporate levels including across organisations
• Experience and involvement in clinical research, experience of leading and initiating research programmes.
• Significant record of publishing original research and/or service evaluation in peer reviewed journals and/or contributing to national/professional policy development.
• Significant supervised clinical experience working as a highly specialist clinical psychologist.
• Experience of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists and/or multi-professional management within a relevant specialty.
• Extensive experience of working with AHP colleagues and an awareness of key strategic and clinical issues for them
• Demonstrated ability to attain grants for service development and/or research
• Able to negotiate and influence at organisational level and externally with a range of stakeholders.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of the wider professional, legal, service and political context as relevant to clinical practice, professional management and workforce development

Desirable

• Experience in the education agenda for Clinical Psychologists, IAPT staff and non medical psychotherapists
• Experience of the application of psychological therapies in different context

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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