Job description

Job responsibilities

KeyResponsibilities

To oversee clinical services focusing on people with complex needs, to ensure personalised care planning and quality outcomes.

To directly manage and develop multi-disciplinary team working within the localities through a programme of leadership, teaching and assessment.

To assist in the re-design of care services, engaging the appropriate stakeholders, which encompasses the principles of Productive Community Working.

To ensure that resources are managed effectively and efficiently within the span of control, in order to provide the highest possible standards of care for patients.

To develop and maintain joint working initiatives with other team members and voluntary and statutory agencies to enhance the services provided.

To ensure that performance indicators and activity targets are achieved.

To take lead responsibility in the facilitation and development of corporate working, clinical leadership, standards and competencies, audit and future direction of services within the Clinical Governance framework.

Clinical Role

To be responsible for maintaining own professional knowledge and clinical practice as per NMC Guidelines:

450 hours of registered practice in the previous three years and 35 hours of learning activity (Continuing Professional Development) in the previous three years.

The practice standard can be met through administrative, supervisory, teaching, research and managerial roles as well as providing direct patient care.

Overseeing complex cases, assisting the Team when short staffed due to staff shortages. Assist with difficult discharges from the caseload, review discharge data, proactively manage scheduling. Advise on opportunities of self-management.

Initiate and participate in clinical audit, influencing changes in practice where indicated.

To support and participate in research programmes and the development of research-based practice.

To support and facilitate the development of evidence-based practice in line with best practice guidelines and national initiatives.

Manage mentorship and preceptorship Programmes within multi-disciplinary team working.

To ensure that appropriate specialist advice and clinical supervision is accessed on Child/Vulnerable Adults Protection.

To facilitate timely caseload reviews within teams in accordance with Trust/Operational policies.

Empower patients to influence and participate in their own care.

Management Role

To ensure effectiveness and efficiency in the use of resources, supporting the monitoring of local budgets within the localities, to be an authorised signatory and adhering to the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.

To manage Health Safety and Security and risks within the workplace, ensuring that the teams comply with Trust policies and procedures.

To monitor, report and manage clinical incidents within the workplace.

Assist in workforce planning and development including the recruitment and retention of staff and the development of new roles.

To actively manage sickness and absence in line with Trust policies working with Human Resources to ensure that targets are met.

To support the investigation, response and remedial action required to deal effectively with complaints and incidents as they arise.

To ensure that all staff are held to account for conduct and performance.

To deputise for the Locality Manger in their absence.

To undertake annual Performance Development Reviews with staff in line with KSFs, facilitating staff development within an agreed Personal Development Plan.

Manage development and implementation of local induction processes for staff ensuring that robust monitoring systems are in place for statutory and mandatory training and other clinical governance and professional training.

Review Scheduling Tool.

Communication and Leadership

Encourage collaborative working to enhance professional development and meet Community Services objectives.

To provide clear information on identified operational performance targets (national and local).

Lead on pieces of work as delegated by locality manager.

Organise and facilitate integrated team meetings.

Ensure that wider networking is undertaken across the wider health community.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Maintain appropriate records and documentation in line with Trusts policies and procedures and in line with service specifications.

Freedom to Act

Manage own workload within overall delegated priorities.

The post holder is guided by principles and has a significant amount of discretion to work within detailed parameters and guidance provided by peers or external stakeholders.

Organisational Responsibilities

Information Security and Confidentiality

During the course of your employment you may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and you are required not to disclose such information, particularly relating to patients or staff. All person identifiable information must be held in the strictest confidence and should be disclosed only to authorised people in accordance with NHS Confidentiality Guidelines and the Data Protection Act 1998 unless explicit written consent has been give by the person identified, or where information sharing protocols exist.

Essential Standards of Quality and Safety

Essential Standards of Quality and Safety works as a framework for continuous improvement in quality of the care that people receive. As an employee you will be expected to work within this framework and assist with the process of ensuring that the Trust offers effective and high quality services.

Equality & Diversity Aims

As a member of staff at SWFT, you have a personal responsibility to ensure you do not discriminate, harass or bully or contribute to the discrimination, harassment or bullying of any colleague(s), patients, carers or visitors or condone discrimination, harassment or bullying by others.

Standards of Business Conduct & Conflict of Interest

The NHS Code of Conduct and Standards of Business conduct for NHS Staff require all employees to declare all situations where you or a close relative or associate has a controlling interest in a business [such as a private company, public organisation or other NHS or voluntary organisation] or in any activity which may compete for any NHS contracts to supply goods or services to SWFT. All such interests must be declared in the Trusts register of interests either on appointment or when such interests are gained.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered in Health or Social Care Professional Qualification
• 1st level Degree or equivalent
• Recent CPD
• EDCL 1 or equivalent experience
• Post graduate knowledge in specialist area i.e. paediatrics, health visiting, public health
• Management qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience at team leader or equivalent in health or social care
• Significant community experience at band 6 level of 1 year at band 7

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead projects, design & implement project plans
• Able to influence and negotiate
• Ability to interpret data to make recommendations about service delivery & take appropriate action
• Ability to contribute to business specifications e.g. SLA's, tenders and take the lead where appropriate
• Ability to manage budgets
• Ability to translate the national and local agenda to staff and take action to shape and implement the vision for the future development of service
• Set meaningful goals with staff and stakeholders in response to identified opportunities for growth and development
• Ability to think creatively supporting staff to use innovative approaches in service delivery
• Ability to influence and overcome barriers to change, recognising limitations of self and others and taking appropriate action
• Ability to deliver results in a complex environment
• Ability to implement strategic change whilst involving patients, public, staff and stakeholders
• Ability to hold others to account for agreed targets and to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering a high-quality service
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities consistently and develop these in others
• Ability to work with stakeholders and influence a range of diverse groups to implement and where appropriate lead service redesign
• Ability to use skills required to lead service and pathway redesign

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to understand own abilities and potential to use this to overcome obstacles to build teams, secure best outcomes for service improvements
• Ability to understand own limitations, style and emotions and those of others and be clear about the impact of such behaviours in diverse and complex situations
• Ability to exhibit a motivation to improve performance in the health service

Other

Essential

• Driver and own transport
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Non-smoker on Trust premises

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

Leamington Rehabilitation Hospital

Leamington Spa Hospital

Warwick

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swft.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

CRT South - Stratford Base

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

Main Functions

Named responsibility and professional accountability for the management of a defined caseload including the delegation of tasks to other members of the team.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for visible leadership which ensures an equitable evidence-based service, which is underpinned by the pillars of clinical governance.

Prescribe within their individual scope of practice in line with V300 qualification and ensure that nurse prescribing is undertaken in a safe, cost effective manner.

Develop a caseload profile, identifying those groups with specific health needs and implement and evaluate programmes of care to target groups taking a case management approach.

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Trust guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults.

Act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Contribute towards ensuring the trust objectives are implemented and to support the Professional Lead in influencing change.

Provide appropriate nursing care to patients on the defined caseloads.

Provide specialist advice appropriate to health and social care to patients, carers, relatives and other agencies.

Participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students/medical students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes.

To provide assistance with the resolution of complaints within the clinical speciality, or sphere of responsibility.

To attend meetings and deputise for the Specialist District Nurse and/or Professional Lead as required and ensure that information is disseminated within the nursing team.

Assist with the delivery of a comprehensive induction programme for new staff members.

Communication

Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills in situations which may be complex, highly sensitive and emotive. All communication will be underpinned by the principles of data protection, dignity and confidentiality.

Adopt and promote the highest level of verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic communication skills. Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of the profession as directed by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC, 2015).

Take responsibility for initiating and/or engaging in open discussion with statutory and voluntary agencies and all members of the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate

Ensure effective communication to support continuity of care on transfer between hospital, community, residential and nursing care settings and vice versa.

Analysis and Judgement

Critically evaluate team leadership, operational and project management in the context of observing national and local policy

Promotes and maintains accurate record keeping and conforms to NMC policy and data protection legislation.

Uses resources effectively and being aware of budgetary constraints including ordering of equipment.

Will participate in research and development projects within the clinical field, embracing opportunities to develop knowledge by undertaking further study whilst sharing initiatives with others.

Responsible for communicating and receiving sensitive, complex, and sometimes contentious information, dealing effectively with staff, relatives, and carers whilst ensuring confidentiality. Will use developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating skills, where agreement and cooperation is required. There may be barriers to understanding.

Supporting the Specialist District Nurse, Professional Lead and Quality Matron in the development of audit systems within SWFT to ensure continuing evaluation of clinical practice by facilitating clinical audit programmes and research in line with clinical governance priorities

Planning and Organisational Skills

Supervise and direct work undertaken by other members of the skill mix team on a daily basis.

Direct responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and performance of the district nursing team.

To input statistical information by electronically recording daily activity on EMIS, ensuring each contact/activity is recorded in real time.

Responsible for ensuring that staff are supported in accessing Clinical Supervision

Demonstrate and contribute to a positive team culture which promotes an effective learning environment, facilitation of shared leadership, preceptorship, mentorship, clinical supervision, openness and candour, and provision of an educational environment.

Responsibility for Patient Care

Critically assess, plan, and evaluate evidenced based care interventions to meet contemporary need and improve health to prevent disease in individuals and populations

Take responsibility for the complex and holistic assessment or delegation of planning, implementation and evaluation of care on an individual basis, utilising recognised models and tools, e.g. end of life care and long term conditions.

Diagnostic assessment, routinely utilising patient head to toe examinations in order to diagnose, implement treatment plan, including prescribing, and/or escalating when clinically required and appropriate.

As a District Nurse there will be a need for a varied clinical skill set, including, but not limited to:

End of Life Care - Syringe Drivers and symptom control

Intravenous Therapy

Management of Plural Drains

Wound Care Including complex e.g. Vacuum assisted therapy

Leg Ulcers Including compressions therapy

Continence Management Catheters, Bowel Management

Patient education and training of self-management techniques

Multi Comorbidities and prevention of deterioration management e.g. Heart Failure, Diabetes, Respiratory, Frailty, Dementia

Social prescribing

Named responsibility for the management of a defined caseload and population.

Focuses on the needs of the defined patient groups population, and continues to hold up to date knowledge of public health

Acts as patients advocate where appropriate.

Be proactive in offering health promotion and participate in health promotion activities for a defined caseload.

Utilise health needs assessment for the local population.

The District Nurse will recognise triggers of deterioration/increased need of patients and initiate the Continuing Healthcare/NHS Funded Nursing Care assessment process

To work with the Specialist District Nurse / Professional Lead to ensure performance indicators are achieved, avoiding patient harms and supporting preferred place of care.

Ensuring excellent working relationships and communication links with all stakeholders including acute hospital staff, Local Authorities, Social Care teams and voluntary services as appropriate for patient care.

Policy and Service Development

To take a lead on quality initiatives, including but not limited to Community care Indicators, Hand Hygiene, Saving Lives and IWGC.

Understanding of District Nursing national frameworks, policy and guidance with the ability to interpret and implement at service level

Participate in and contribute to service redesign and policy development to benefit patient care with support of seniors.

Source patients/relatives/carers views and feedback on their experience of SWFT OOHCC services in order to influence and inform future service provision.

To contribute to the implementation and audit of policies, guidelines and procedures ensuring practice is evidence-based and patient centred.

Will undertake Personal Development Reviews (PDR) and relevant development plans for members of the team. Assist in the identification of individual training requirements in line with NMC Revalidation and Pay Progression requirements.

Responsibility for Human Resources

Responsible for the day to day management of band 5 nurses to support the Professional lead direct line management, which includes the following:

To identify workforce planning issues and actively participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of clinical staff.

Ensuring that team members are supported with returning to work following a period of sick leave and ensuring that the sickness management policy is followed at all times, seeking senior support when required

Ensure team members are up to date with mandatory and statutory training

Responsible for Performance Development Reviews for staff within the team.

Contributing to the promotion of team morale and management of conflict within the team by adopting an open and honest approach in order to seek resolve

Supporting and promoting team and self-wellbeing

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines

Promote and participate in clinical supervision

Maintain clinical and professional proficiencies, capabilities, behaviours and values in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services

Responsibility for Research & Development

Demonstrate a critical approach to identifying, applying, and disseminating research findings relating to community specialist practice.

Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice

Keep abreast of current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice

Critique and use research to inform practice

Complete regular clinical audits and support the Specialist District Nurse / Professional Lead with evaluation and improvement.

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across the Trust and to other agencies

The post holder will be unavoidably exposed to challenging working conditions such as travelling during extreme and inclement weather including snow, icy conditions and excess heat.

The Trust endorses the principle of whether people smoke or not is a matter of personal choice but where they smoke is a matter of public concern. The policy on smoking and health protects non-smokers and requires that all Trust premises are smoke free.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (1st Level)
• First level degree in related subject
• Evidence of Continuous professional Development relevant to the field of practice
• Evidence of leadership or management training
• Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation (PEAP) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification or working towards it
• Coaching CPD

Experience

Essential

• Significant Post registration community experience
• Post registration experience of caseload management
• Evidence of Personalised Care planning and complex patient management
• Ability to take appropriate action to assess and manage risk
• Experience of empowering a positive learning culture for interdisciplinary and interagency teams
• Proven experience of working autonomously in challenging situations

Desirable

• Experience in managing complaints
• Experience in service improvement

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management.
• Advanced clinical decision-making skills to support patient centred care
• Advanced clinical skills to include a variety of patient conditions and comorbidities
• In-depth understanding of community nursing and long-term condition management.
• Must have excellent prioritisation and time keeping skills
• IT Literate
• Ability to supervise, support, and mentor junior staff
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges
• Practise autonomously, proactively and innovatively, demonstrating selfawareness, emotional intelligence and openness
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel across the district.
• Excellent role model demonstrating compassion and a patient-centred approach
• Showcases trust values at all times

Other

Essential

• Must have means of own transport and able to drive in variable weather conditions
• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake Criminal records Bureau Disclosure to Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country

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

Acorn House

Station Approach, Coventry Road

Warwick

CV34 4RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Functions

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children.

Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implemented across the Integrated Health Team.

To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning, implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans.

In the absence of the Senior Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workload appropriately to other team members.

To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management

To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice

To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures

To participate in the development, training and mentorship of preregistration students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes

To provide skilled clinical nursing practices

Communication

Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations

To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform to NMC policy and Data protection

Responsibility for patient care

To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordance to the service referral criteria

To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and education activities with patients and carers

Act as a patients advocate where appropriate

Policy and Service Development

Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level

Responsibility for Human Resources

Direct supervision of junior members of staff

Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative in order to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines

Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team development goals

Able to organise staff in the absence of the Senior Nurse (Band 6) reporting to a senior member of staff any anomalies

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines

Participate in clinical supervision

Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services

To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities

Responsibility for Research & Development

Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice

Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice

Use research to inform practice

Participate in audits as appropriate

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies

Physical and Mental Effort

The post holder will undertake people moving and handling on a daily basis. The handling of equipment e.g. hoists, is integral to the post and may be required to be undertaken in confined spaces within patients homes.

The post holder will be required to operate as a lone worker in accordance with WCH policies and procedures

The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids including urine and faeces and exudate from wounds e.g. blood and pus

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Mentor and Assessing Qualification or similar

Experience

Essential

• Experience of adult general nursing.
• Experience of working in a team environment

Desirable

• Experience of current developments in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all aspects of the role
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work autonomously within the framework of a team
• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Ability to be an effective communicator
• Excellent role model

Desirable

• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to be self-motivated

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Must be a non-smoker during working hours
• Must be willing to undertake a DBS to Enhanced / Standard level
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Must be car owner/driver with full current driving licence with independent access to transport for work purposes
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including Bank Holidays and weekends and be able to participate in the cover of the evening service if required
• Must be willing to travel across SWFT

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

Acorn House

Station Avenue

Warwick

CV34 4RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Medicines Information and patient helpline rotation
• Responsible Pharmacist duties within the dispensary
• Embarking on further training to support progression i.e., clinical diploma, independent prescribing
• Maintaining a personal portfolio of evidence
• Following the band 6 7 transitional programme and completing relevant tasks associated

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Member of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Willingness to undertake further training to further professional development
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Attending relevant local and national training events/courses, keeping professionally up to date

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPS)
• Post graduate clinical certificate, primary care pathway qualification or equivalent
• Independent Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of medicines supply process within NHS hospital
• Evidence of participating in audit and quality improvement
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable knowledge of pharmacology and ability to apply to patient care
• Evidence of using clinical reasoning and appropriate judgement to make decisions / problem solve
• Ability to prioritise own work and manage time appropriately to meet deadlines
• Experience organising and motivating oneself and others

Desirable

• Experience as a hospital pharmacist
• Experience mentoring and/or supervising others
• Experience of recognising opportunities for change, innovation and quality improvement
• Experience of delivering training

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details and information.

Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• The Care Certificate (Cavendish Certificate of Fundamental Care) or equivalent
• 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)
• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, Level 2 Functional Skills (e.g. GCSE Mathematics and English Language Grade C/4 or above)

Experience

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.
• Experience within Mental Health
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at time

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

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane, Brislington

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take management and leadership responsibility for the operational delivery of services within the designated service area.

To manage the capacity of the service using established tools and techniques including entry and exit criteria and highlight underlying issues to the CAMHS Head of Operations and Clinical Lead.

To work closely with acute care colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of the pathway of services within the local area, addressing bottlenecks and working collaboratively to find solutions which improve patient flow and experience.

To represent the Trust professionally and positively at all times, with staff, local partners, service users and carers.

To contribute to the Integrated Business Plan for the Area and Local Delivery Unit (LDU)as part of the LDU delivery strategy and the Trusts overarching Integrated Business Plan.

To deliver operational services in line with national, Trust and LDU strategic objectives and policies.

To liaise with service users, carers, staff and partners in both statutory and non-statutory fields, ensuring that there is shared understanding of service provision and commitments.

To ensure involvement of the team managers in service area planning, delivery, choice, and governance including the maintenance of links with key groups/networks.

To contribute towards the management of identified projects within the service area.

To contribute to the maintenance of the Trust estate from which LDU services are delivered; engaging with hotel services management structures to ensure facilities management, building maintenance, transport, medical devices and waste management objectives at Area and Service area levels are achieved.

To join the CAMHS Management on-call rota and provide out of hours support to clinicians on management issues that require urgent escalation.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Relevant professional registration, education to degree level or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of managing CAMHS service

Competence

Essential

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the operational and strategic issues involved in managing services, budgets and people
• Significant experience of managing health and/or managing health and/or social care and services
• Experience of effective budget systems, control and management
• Highly developed people management skills
• Experience in the use of cause and effect analysis
• Knowledge of and good experience of practical application of good practice in relation to equalities and diversity
• Experience of successfully managing change

Desirable

• Experience gained in a similar role in both health and social care
• Experience of developing new ways of working and working practices

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

Weston General Hospital Site - Rowan.

Grange Road

Weston Super Mare

BS23 4TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In a wide range of situations and locations, undertake the full range of activities required to deliver comprehensive mental health assessment, for service users, who may be distressed and in crisis. This will include:

• The use of standardised assessment tools.
• Identification of history, strengths and aspirations.
• Assessment of mental state.
• Identification of impact of culture and diversity.
• Assessment of functional needs.
• Identification and assessment of the needs of family and carer.
• Identification and evaluation of risk.
• Consideration and assessment of physical health.
• Identification of complicating factors.
• Identifying and ensuring specialist involvement where required.
• Identifying the interventions and treatments required to enable positive change.
• Identify Social Care needs.
• Identify Safeguarding and public protection needs.
• Assessment of mental capacity under the Mental Capacity A.

To be responsible for developing delivering and reviewing comprehensive and complex treatment programmes using appropriate frameworks in line with evidencebased practice, including strategies to manage risk for service users with complex needs and carers, bringing in other resources as required.

To plan, deliver and evaluate defined, specialist therapeutic interventions as indicated in the assessment process, in line with personal plans, including to service users who maybe on other caseloads. This might include:

• Individual or group therapeutic intervention.
• Psychosocial interventions.
• Motivational and coping enhancement strategies.
• Medication management.
• Interventions under the Mental Health Act.

To deliver a range of defined activities/interventions to improve the carers ability to support the service user and to enable them in their relationship with the service user.

To develop and maintain good partnership working with other services throughout all treatment episodes, including regular liaison within Primary Health Care Team, inpatient and intensive services, day services, voluntary sector and with nominated carers/advocates.

In collaboration with service users and carers, to be responsible for facilitating the development of comprehensive crisis plans, rapid access plans, advance statements etc, involving other agencies such as primary care etc where appropriate.

To personally build and lead others to build, hope inspiring relationships with service users, which acknowledge the personal journey of each person, and focus on strengths and aspirations to allow the creation of meaningful personal plans.

To be responsible for maintaining own workload, as well as planning the workload of others, on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that time is prioritised effectively, utilising electronic resources such as diaries/scheduling.

To be responsible for the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, including working with others in the planning development and review of protection plans.

Coordinating and undertaking protective interventions which may be required in the protection of others, as outline in the protection plan, taking individual action where indicated.

Personally leading others to collaboratively and sensitively work with individuals, with a range of mental health needs to develop skills to manage their own health, in accordance with their personal plan, by actively promoting and using approaches which are affirming, build on strengths, identify past positive experience and success, and use small steps to move towards the person's goal.

Undertake active clinical leadership and supervision within the team, covering for the manager and colleagues as required.

To maintain the single health and social care record, ensuring both paper and electronic records are kept up to date in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

Report and record within agreed timeframes, all activity relating to information reporting and performance requirements.

To participate in management, caseload and clinical supervision in accordance with trust policy.

To provide mentoring/ training for others in relevant practice areas, according to professional requirements, taking a collaborative approach to practice development and evidence-based care. Specifically this means providing a safe and effective learning environment for the mentoring and supervising of students, participating in their learning objectives and assessments.

Demonstrate responsibility for developing own practice in line with professional qualifications and for contributing to the development of others, by making use of and providing, effective feedback, supervision, coaching and appraisal.

To adhere to professional codes of conduct ensuring required skills and competencies required are maintained.

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, undertaking assessments and taking appropriate action where required. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of others, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identify appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities.

Lead, maintain and participate in practices which enable effective team working.

To participate in local arrangements where required to manage unexpected staff absences.

This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with AWP trust policy all newly qualified social workers (NQSW) will be recruited initially at Band 5 level, regardless of advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within 2 years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case it may be extended for a further 2 years.

If you have been appointed to an advertised Band 6 role this will be an automatic progression, following confirmation of your successful ASYE completion. If you have been appointed to a Band 5 post you will then be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy upon successful ASYE completion.

Please see attached Job Description file for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Eduction and Registration. Experience.

Essential

• Education and Registration. Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, e.g., RMN, OT, Social Worker.
• Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD.

Desirable

• Experience Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of frontline settings.
• Able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, Psychosocial.
• Demonstrates a developed understanding of the recovery principles, and of the role of secondary Mental Health services in the delivery of care.
• Experience of and commitment towards working with carers
• Demonstrates substantial experience of, and relevant professional practice qualification in mentoring/assessing Students and learners.
• Experience of working with service users with a diagnosis of dementia, older adults and/or crisis services.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Post qualifying or student placement experience in the community

Desirable

• Has managed a community caseload

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Windmill House

Windmill Road

Clevedon, North Somerset

BS21 6UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To contribute to the full range of activities required to deliver ongoing comprehensive mental health assessment for service users with severe and enduring mental health needs living in the community and in a range of settings.

2. To contribute to planning, delivering and reviewing treatment programmes using appropriate frameworks in line with evidencebased practice, including strategies to manage risk for service users with complex needs and carers, bringing in other resources as required.

3. To act as keyworker for identified service users, also providing defined interventions to individuals on other workers caseloads.

4. To contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of defined, therapeutic interventions as identified, in line with personal recovery plans, including to service users who maybe on other caseloads.5. To deliver a range of activities/defined interventions to improve thefriends/relatives/carers (carers) ability to support the service user and to enable them in their relationship with the service user.

6. To develop and maintain good partnership working with other services is maintained throughout all treatment episodes, including regular liaison within Primary Health Care Team, inpatient services, day services, voluntary sector and with nominated carers/advocates.

7. In collaboration with service users and carers, to be responsible for facilitating the development of comprehensive crisis plans, rapid access plans, advance statements etc, involving other agencies such as primary care etc where appropriate.

8. To personally build, hope inspiring relationships with service users, whichacknowledge the personal journey of each person, and focus on strengths and aspirations to allow the creation of meaningful personal recovery plans.

9. To be responsible for maintaining own workload, on a day to day basis, ensuring that time is prioritised effectively, making full use of electronic resources such as diaries/scheduling.

10. To be responsible for the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, by contributing with others to the plans to protect people at risk, ensuring the appropriate sharing of information.

11. To facilitate access for service users and carers to appropriate community services and interventions outside secondary mental health services and across the complete recovery pathway.

12. Personally working collaboratively and sensitively with individuals with a range of mental health needs to develop skills to manage their own health, in accordance with their personal recovery plan, by actively promoting and using approaches which are affirming, build on strengths, identify past positive experience and success, and use small steps to move towards the persons goal.

13. To maintain the single health and social care record, ensuring both paper and electronic records are kept up to date in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

14. Report and record within agreed timeframes, all activity relating to information reporting and performance requirements.

15. To proactively participate in management, workload and clinical supervision in accordance with trust policy, taking personal responsibility for making appropriate arrangements.

16. To provide mentoring/ training for others in relevant practice areas, according to professional requirements, taking a collaborative approach to practice development and evidence-based care. Specifically this means providing a safe and effective learning environment for the mentoring and supervising of students, participating in their learning objectives and assessments.

17. Demonstrate responsibility for developing own practice in line with professional qualifications and for contributing to the development of others, by making use of effective feedback, supervision, coaching and appraisal, and by providing appropriate information to help others.

18. To adhere to professional codes of conduct ensuring required skills andcompetencies required are maintained.

19. To participate in local arrangements in order to ensure consistent care to service users across the local geography.

20. To show willingness to support practices which foster and maintain team working.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Essential knowledge, skills and experience
• Diploma / Degree and registration with the NMC
• Demonstrates a good understanding of recovery principles and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care
• Able to articulate a sound understanding of the relevant legal frameworks/legislation including CPA process, Mental Health Act , Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding.
• Demonstrates significant experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies
• Demonstrates post-registration experience gained working in front-line mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions.

Desirable

• Demonstrates experience of supervising others, monitoring their performance and ensuring delivery of activity.
• Ability to prioritise, particularly when working under pressure
• Well developed verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels including when a more assertive approach is needed.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.

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

The Elms

26 Gloucester Road

Thornbury

BS35 1DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of responsibilities attached to the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• An honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or 1st)
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Introductory training in a psychological therapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a previous Assistant Psychologist post, or equivalent health professional role.
• Audit or research experience.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with and value diversity
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff

Other requirements

Essential

• Experience with/empathy for individuals who have experienced acute mental health problems and ability to cope 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

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work to NMC levels of conduct.

Maintain care to expectations of the trust and CQC.

Manage shifts.

Manage staff.

Act as keyworker to allocated patients.

Person Specification

RMN qualification

Essential

• RMN qualification
• Experience working on wards

Desirable

• Interest in working with adult male patients

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
• Able to manage 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.

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

Lime Unit, Callington road

Callington Road

Bristol

BS45BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children, and SWFT guidelines/policy to protect vulnerable adults and children.

Contribute towards ensuring AHP & Nursing Strategy is implemented across the Integrated Health Team.

To undertake the first contact assessment, including planning, implementation, evaluation and reassessments of the care plans.

In the absence of the District Nurse, to take responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing workload, delegating the workload appropriately to other team members.

To establish priorities of care in accordance with caseload management

To take responsibility for updating and developing professional knowledge and skills which relate to clinical practice

To act within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures

To participate in the development, training and mentorship of pre-registration students and staff as required including induction and preceptorship programmes

To provide skilled clinical nursing practices

Communication

Develop and maintain effective communication networks, with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary organisations

To promote and maintain accurate record keeping in order to conform to NMC policy and Data protection

Responsibility for patient care

To action referrals appropriately according to risk and need in accordance to the service referral criteria

To undertake planned and opportunistic health promotion and education activities with patients and carers

Act as a patients advocate where appropriate

Policy and Service Development

Understanding national policy and guidance and the ability to interpret and implement at service level

Responsibility for Human Resources

Direct supervision of junior members of staff

Act independently on a range of delegated tasks and use own initiative in order to manage own workload within appropriate professional guidelines

Participate in the PDR process to identify personal and team development goals

Able to organise staff in the absence of the District Nurse (Band 6) reporting to a senior member of staff any anomalies

Professional Responsibilities and Freedom to Act

Interpret national guidance on NMC guidelines

Participate in clinical supervision

Maintain clinical and professional competencies in accordance with relevant statutory legislation and guidance relevant to health professionals and their services

To participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements and keep a record of all training and other developmental activities

Responsibility for Research & Development

Ensure standards, protocols and policies are evidence based and applied to practice

Keep updated with current clinical issues thus always promoting best practice

Use research to inform practice

Participate in audits as appropriate

General

The post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across SWFT and to other agencies

Physical and Mental Effort

The post holder will undertake people moving and handling on a daily basis. The handling of equipment e.g. hoists, is integral to the post and may be required to be undertaken in confined spaces within patients homes.

The post holder will be required to operate as a lone worker in accordance with WCH policies and procedures

The post holder may come into contact with bodily fluids including urine and faeces and exudate from wounds e.g. blood and pus

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RGN
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Non-medical prescriber
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Desirable

• Acute nursing
• Care of the elderly

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
• Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
• Able to manage time effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other

Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
• Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Must be willing to travel across localities.

Desirable

• Able to change duties at short notice
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

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

Bank Nursing SWFT

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Important Information:

• Please read attached Job description and person specification.You can find this in the attachments section of this advert.
• Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed TermWe are currently recruiting to a number of fixed-term posts, with anticipated contract lengths of approximately 6 months and 912 months. This can be discussed further at interview.
• If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/ degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

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

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

North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire

BS21 6BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About us

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of general office work
• Experience of operating a cash handling system
• Experience of Health and Safety practice
• Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities

Desirable

• Previous experience of Dental reception work
• Previous experience of working with Dental IT systems

Education

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent training

Desirable

• RSA intermediate or equivalent
• Knowledge of the NHS Dental rules and regualations

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

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury Central Health Clinic

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full description of the jobs duties, including the AWP PRIDE values.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• An honors degree in Psychology (2:1 or 1st)
• Eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Introductory training in a psychological therapy or talking therapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a previous Assistant Psychologist post or equivalent health professional role.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute or inpatient mental health setting
• Experience of developing and delivering training
• Audit or research experience.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
• Ability to work and value diversity

Other requirement

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope 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

Beechleydene Ward, Fountain Way

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

1. Contribute to delivering and co-developing the primary care mental health service model. This includes care pathways for the provision of integrated physical and mental health care in a designated Primary Care Network within the Division.