Job description

Job responsibilities

Produces numerous patient flow reports using a variety of complex systems and data collection tools and formulae, ensuring the quality and accuracy of the information included.

To be a pivotal link in the delivery and coordination of the functions of the Single Point of Access on behalf of the Resettlement Coordinators and Clinical Lead Nurse.

To take the lead in the provision of patient flow information data, graphs and reports from a range of systems, including Datix, analyser pivot reports, spread sheets, Lorenzo, patient pathway and other systems as appropriate.

Producing, weekly, monthly, annual and adhoc reports as required.

Review, analyse and respond to enquiries relating to patient flow (referral to discharge).

Create spreadsheets for numerical data to support existing database systems.

Responsible for ensuring reports are received and distributed to appropriate persons within agreed deadlines.

Provide patient flow information data, graphs and reports to Trust Board, Governance, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Director, General Manager and Matrons, Freedom of Information and any adhoc report requests.

To take the lead on data quality and systems integrity and consistency across the patient flow systems, analysing, reviewing and working with system providers/Data Analyst within the team to manage and modify appropriately.

Coordinates appropriate patient flow meetings on behalf of the patient flow team.

To manage the progression of the action plans from complex discharge or other relevant patient flow analysis reports, collating evidence and liaising with Governance, senior managers and other staff within agreed timescales.

Supporting the patient flow team in managing patient flow projects, incidents and investigations.

Responsible for delivering Datix reports relating to patient flow to Resettlement Lead.

Responsible for uploading data and generating reports to the Pathway data base or relevant data and generating reports

Works independently to develop quality measures, such as audit, quality checking tools and analysing data.

Leads with the development of audit forms and plans on an adhoc basis for individual ward areas to meet their requirements.

Develops and undertakes audits, for all routine aspects of the Patient Flow/Resettlement service, for inclusion in Quality reports at Board level.

Coordinates MDT and Patient Flow/Resettlement meetings, prepare agendas, and transcribes formal minutes, circulating and supporting papers in line with agreed protocols.

Independently manages own workload in line with the team, requiring frequent adjustment of plans and ensuring that agreed deadlines are adhered to.

Plans and organises Patient Flow/Resettlement team diary.

Responsible for organising study days, coordinating agendas with external speakers and room bookings.

Assists with the development of Patient Flow/Resettlement documentation, including protocols and policies and Acute Trust Care records, producing it accurately and professionally in line with corporate style. Checking and editing documents as required, ensuring accuracy.

Responsible for managing appropriate stock levels for both clinical supplies and office stationary items.

Manages the information contained on the CERU website relating to admissions and discharge, patient flow/resettlement to maintain the integrity, accuracy and relevance of the information included in line with corporate style.

Ensures that adequate levels of teaching materials are available when required including teaching packs when needed.

Maintains records of training held, attendance, feedback and dissemination to appropriate departments.

Gives advice and support to colleagues re data and administration issues.

Works alongside the Patient Flow/Resettlement team in a clinical environment assisting with admissions and patient flow/resettlement.

Evaluates own area of work and proposes improvements

Assists in basic training and education at ward level

Communications and Working Relationships:

To work as part of a team to support the delivery of the service

To work closely with Data Analyst in Patient Flow/Resettlement team

First point of contact for staff, outside agencies and service users giving non clinical advice, responding to queries and advising further points of contact using verbal and written communication

Be involved in conversations with patients and carers that may sometimes be emotional, difficult and sensitive.

Assists with the development and publication of team newsletters and promotional materials.

Communicates with Patient Flow/Resettlement team giving advice and guidance on systems and reports relating to the Datix database and report writing.

Liaises with SPA, senior team with regard to queries on reports and data.

Communicates with senior staff disseminating complex information, reports and outcomes of meetings.

Communicates with Clinical Lead Nurse, Ward Managers and staff to maintain and manage key contact list with referring hospitals and establishments as well as Local Authorities, CCGs and advocates.

Communicates appointment and admission information in relation to patients/clinics

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (4 GCSE's or equivalent), including maths and English
• Diploma in administration practice or business management or equivalent knowledge
• Foundation degree in Health and social care or equivalent higher apprenticeship
• Specialist medical terminology qualification / knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a senior administrative role
• Previous experience of taking and transcribing formal minutes
• Experience working as part of a team
• Previous experience working with referrals, discharge & bed management

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Previous healthcare experience
• Previous experience in managing information and delivering reports supporting patient flow in a busy ward environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse data accurately and determine its inclusion
• Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including pivot tables
• Accurate and advanced touch-typing keyboard skills
• Excellent written, verbal and nonverbal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to cope within a stressful environment and with emotional patients of clients
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own workload
• Effective decision-making skills
• Excellent command of the English Language
• Able to work autonomously
• Able to present information written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Able to write accurate and legibly in patient notes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Organised, professional and punctual
• Adaptable, flexible and reliable
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to concentrate despite frequent interruptions and unpredictable and changing workload
• High degree of discretion and initiative

Other

Essential

• Smart personal appearance
• Passes occupational health requirements

Desirable

• Car driver

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

CERU Leamington Rehabilitation Hospital

Heathcote Lane

Warwick

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Sirona Adult Learning Disability Health (ALDH) Service is a centre of excellence for specialist learning disability health needs. We cover 3 localities where multidisciplinary teams enable our service users to access health services through direct care, liaison with other services and offering support and training on how to work with people who have a learning disability and how to make reasonable adjustments. The service prides itself on delivering high quality support to service users with a variety of physical and mental health issues alongside their Learning Disability. All staff are required to use a range of communication and listening skills to work effectively with our service users. Where necessary you will be required to work at other bases or work remotely from home.

This post represents a key opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the Mental Health Nurse role within the Learning Disability service. The role is evolving to meet the complex and changing needs of individuals with learning disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Person Specification

Education/Experience/Skills

Essential

• Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker
• Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of front-line adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions
• Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD.
• Demonstrates a developed understanding of the recovery principles, and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care
• Demonstrates substantial experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies

Desirable

• Experience gained in a wide variety of settings
• Relevant post-registration qualifications, such as Thorn, Non Medical Prescribing, CBT, AMHP, Brief Interventions etc

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

New Friends Hall

Heath House Lane

Stapleton, Bristol

BS16 1EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (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

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

Hartshill Health Centre

Sidhu Close

Nuneaton

CV10 0GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

To assist the Unit Manager in leading a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care

To manage specialist care for both inpatient, outpatient and day case

patients including the management of patients receiving chemotherapy and those who present with complications for example neutropenic sepsis

To participate in the acute oncology nurse rota

To undertake clinical duties including venesection, management of central venous access devices, peripheral cannulation and systemic anticancer drugs (including chemotherapy) administration

To participate in patient chemotherapy clinics including nurse led telephone assessment, holistic assessment and end of chemotherapy reviews

To audit care against agreed standards

To identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of care and

develop action plans to address weaknesses

To implement information strategies ensuring that patients and carers are given as much information relating to their investigations and their disease as they need

To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/carers with cancer and support other staff in undertaking this role.

To base own practice on current best evidence

To lead on an agreed area of day unit/chemotherapy practice

To lead in the evaluation of current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on unit

To lead on identified clinical audit projects

To maintain services to meet contract and quality standards, take corrective action and inform the Unit Manager of unresolved problems.

To review the standard of care and documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines and other national and local targets.

To promote patient involvement in care. Implements communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at required intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.

To investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Supports the Unit Manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.

To contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of unit resources, assisting the Unit Manager to keep expenditures within budgets.

To assist the Unit Manager to optimise nursing resources by even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload. Manage People Main Duties

To contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to complement team.

To contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance. Facilitate staff development to achieve ward objectives using the principles of IPR and PDP. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the Unit Manager at regular intervals

To contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses (and nurses new to specialty), monitoring of the practice of Band 5 and Band 2/3 staff and mentorship for student nurses on ward/ department placements. To ensure the ward is staff appropriately and within budget at all times.

To create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within and outside the ward/department by minimising unproductive conflicts and promoting positive team working. Informs the Unit Manager of unresolved and potential problems.

To promote staff compliance of Trust policies and procedures. Undertake counselling as appropriate and report difficult cases to the Unit manager for further action.

To provide information and advice for action towards organisational objectives. Attends divisional and other meetings (on behalf of Unit Manager as necessary) in order to disseminate information up and down the Directorate line management structure.

To assist the Unit Manager to collect and organise information for incorporation into the Divisional service plans

To keep abreast of new health care related developments, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.

To be responsible for own personal and professional development and assist the Unit Manager in the development of junior staff as required.

To be responsible for own professional registration and assist the Unit

Manager in ensuring that all qualified nurses have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RN
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Diploma/Degree in haematology/oncology
• Recognised chemotherapy qualification
• Moving and handling, basic CPR IT Skills, intravenous drug administration
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months experience at band 5 in haematology/oncology with evidence of continued professional development in this area.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent experience in chemotherapy administration

Skills

Essential

• Able initiate and deliver high quality nursing care
• Can plan, delegate and supervise others
• Able to manage clinical area effectively
• Demonstrates ability to initiate the implementation of evidence-based practice
• Able to lead in clinical audit
• Able to assist to manage resources within a budget
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Desirable

• Health assessor

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to lead and develop an effective team
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Initiates change
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other Job requirements

Essential

• Flexible working and able to change duties at short notice

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 Aylesford Unit

South Warwickshire NHS Trust

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To assist the Unit Manager in leading a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care.

To manage specialist care for both inpatient, outpatient and day case,patients including the management of patients receiving chemotherapy and those who present with complications for example neutropenic sepsis.

To participate in the acute oncology nurse rota.

To undertake clinical duties including venesection, management of central venous access devices, peripheral cannulation and systemic anticancer drugs (including chemotherapy) administration.

To participate in patient chemotherapy clinics including nurse led telephone assessment, holistic assessment and end of chemotherapy reviews.

To audit care against agreed standards.

To identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of care and develop action plans to address weaknesses.

To implement information strategies ensuring that patients and carers are given as much information relating to their investigations and their disease as they need.

To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/carers with cancer and support other staff in undertaking this role.

To base own practice on current best evidence.

To lead on an agreed area of day unit/chemotherapy practice.

To lead in the evaluation of current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on unit.

To lead on identified clinical audit projects.

Services

To maintain services to meet contract and quality standards, take corrective action and inform the Unit Manager of unresolved problems.

To review the standard of care and documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines and other national and local targets.

To promote patient involvement in care. Implements communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at required intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.

To investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Supports the Unit Manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.

Finance

To contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of unit resources, assisting the Unit Manager to keep expenditures within budgets.

To assist the Unit Manager to optimise nursing resources by even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.

People

To contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to complement team.

To contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance. Facilitate staff development to achieve ward objectives using the principles of IPR and PDP. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the Unit Manager at regular intervals.

To contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses (and nurses new to specialty), monitoring of the practice of Band 5 and Band 2/3 staff and mentorship for student nurses on ward/ department placements. To ensure the ward is staff appropriately and within budget at all times.

To create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within and outside the ward/department by minimising unproductive conflicts and promoting positive team working. Informs the Unit Manager of unresolved and potential problems.

To promote staff compliance of Trust policies and procedures. Undertake counselling as appropriate and report difficult cases to the Unit manager for further action.

Information

To provide information and advice for action towards organisational objectives. Attends divisional and other meetings (on behalf of Unit Manager as necessary) in order to disseminate information up and down the Directorate line management structure.

To assist the Unit Manager to collect and organise information for incorporation into the Divisional service plans.

Professional

To keep abreast of new health care related developments, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.

To be responsible for own personal and professional development and assist the Unit Manager in the development of junior staff as required.

To be responsible for own professional registration and assist the Unit.

Manager in ensuring that all qualified nurses have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RN
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Diploma/Degree in haematology/oncology
• Recognised chemotherapy qualification
• Moving and handling, basic CPR IT Skills, intravenous drug administration
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months experience at band 5 in haematology/oncology with evidence of continued professional development in this area
• Evidence of recent experience in chemotherapy administration

Skills

Essential

• Able initiate and deliver high quality nursing care
• Can plan, delegate and supervise others
• Able to manage clinical area effectively
• Demonstrates ability to initiate the implementation of evidence-based practice
• Able to lead in clinical audit
• Able to assist to manage resources within a budget
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to lead and develop an effective team
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Initiates change
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other

Essential

• Flexible working and able to change duties at short notice

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

Aylesford Unit

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key result areas -NursingTo lead a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care to a group of patientsTo be a named nurse/key worker for patientsTo undertake specialist care for patients including the management of patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy and including the management of neutropenic sepsisTo undertake venepuncture, peripheral cannulation, intravenous drug and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy administrationTo participate in venesections and other procedure clinicsTo ensure that a high standard of care is maintainedTo identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of careTo ensure that documentation is appropriate and up to dateTo ensure that all relevant data is collectedCommunicationTo maintain good communication with the multi-disciplinary teamTo maintain good communication with patients and their relatives ensuring they are given as much information relating to their investigations and their diseaseTo communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/carers with cancer.EducationTo be a role model and perform the role of Mentor to Student Nurses & Preceptor to newly qualified staffTo develop opportunities for the training and development of staffTo participate in the induction programmes of new staffTo evaluate the outcome of learning experiencesTo participate in the patient education processManagementTo provide support to peers and junior staffTo participate in the management of off duty rotasTo participate in promoting innovative practice within the unit

To monitor the safe and effective use of suppliesTo comply with and ensure that all staff are working in accordance with Trust policies and procedures e.g. patients property, cardiac arrest, fire policy, health and safety, discipline and grievance procedures, major emergency, infection control and that the NMC guidance and Code of Professional Conduct is followedTo attend professional meetings and keep abreast of current developmentsResearchTo base own practice on current researchTo evaluate current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on the wardTo participate in clinical audit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RN, 12 months experience within acute environment
• Moving and handling, basic CPR IT Skills, intravenous drug administration
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Degree/Diploma in health related subject
• Recognised chemotherapy qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Haematology/oncology experience
• Chemotherapy administration

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of patient care needs
• Able to efficiently plan, delegate and supervise others
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Desirable

• Able to manage clinical area effectively in absence of senior staff
• Demonstrates ability to implement evidence based practice
• Able to participate in clinical audit

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to lead a team and work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Responsive to change
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexible and able to change duties at short notice

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

Aylesford Unit Warwick Hospital

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.

Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.

To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.

In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department.

Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required.

Communication

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.

Professionalism

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.

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

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.

Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Desirable

• Acute nursing
• Care of older people

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 Job Requirements

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

Mary Ward

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

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.
• Must be a car driver with access to a car for work 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

Hartshill Health Centre

Sidhu Close

Nuneaton

CV10 0GQ

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 support the urgent response team to meet the 2 hour visit target.

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 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

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

Stratford Hospital or Leamington RLSRH

Ceru, Leamington Spa, CV34 6SR

Leamington Spa & Stratford Upon Avon

CV376SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To offer assessment and referral advice, informed by knowledge of service provision, the spectrum of mental health needs and presenting risk factors.
• Provide low-intensity interventions e.g. psychoeducational courses/workshops, computerised CBT and one-to-one guided self-help using telephone, video conferencing and face-to-face formats.
• To maintain the relevant Professional Registration required for the post.
• Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to a broad range of patients who are experiencing mild to moderate common mental health problems, who are over 16 years of age and registered with a GP Practice/Health Centre in the Wiltshire area.
• To provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability.
• To support GPs and other Health Care Professionals to make decisions regarding appropriateness of patients for primary care Talking Therapies interventions and in carrying out the mental health aspects of their own roles.
• To make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors and redirect patients to others sources of appropriate support within the local community as required.
• To develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particular in relation to mental health issues.
• To educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying Low Intensity CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
• To liaise as appropriate with secondary care mental health services and social service departments.
• To conduct risk assessments, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated.
• To be flexible in terms of clinical hours, enabling at least one clinic to be run outside of normal working hours.
• To participate in the services Duty system offering support and guidance to practitioners, administrators, other professionals and to clients and their families as required.
• To take a lead on the development, planning and promotion of courses/workshops, teaching new and existing staff members in facilitating these courses/workshops as required.
• To take a lead on the computerised CBT offering within the service ensuring patients are being referred to and entering this therapy in a timely manner, supporting and training practitioners in the effective delivery of digitally enabled therapy.
• To take a lead in the recruitment, induction, planning, ongoing supervision and management of Trainee PWPs, supporting trainees as they progress through their training enabling them to gain their qualification, and as they transition into Qualified PWP positions.
• To work proactively with Senior PWP colleagues towards shared objectives, ensuring the constant effective functioning of CBT and group interventions, and the supervision and training of practitioners

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Talking Therapies Low Intensity CBT Therapies Practice/Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification
• Recognised training in Low Intensity Supervision

Desirable

• Recognised training in adapting Low Intensity interventions to those with Long-Term Health Conditions or Medically Unexplained Symptoms.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of how common mental health problems may present in primary care
• Knowledge and understanding of the Stepped-Care model and evidence-based brief psychological intervention

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Talking Therapies Positive Practice Guides and ability to adapt care to meet diverse need
• Knowledge of national strategies and priorities for Talking Therapies, the NHS and mental health care

Skills

Essential

• Able to work under pressure, manage competing demands, deal effectively with a high volume caseload and recognise the limitations of the role
• Possess high levels of enthusiasm, motivation and a strong desire to contribute to service improvement

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of significant, consolidated, reflective and supervised post-qualifying experience working with people with common mental health problems
• Experience of developing, updating and facilitating CBT-based psycho-educational courses and computerised interventions

Desirable

• Experience working in a service with agreed targets in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes

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

Green Lane Hospital/Fountain Way Hospital

Devizes or Salisbury

SN10 5DS

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 undertake the role of peer support worker for an allocated caseload of service users organising and participating in the ongoing assessment, planning, delivering and review of care to meet identified physical and mental health social and well being needs. This will include:

• Explaining the role of peer support worker.
• Organising and participating in defined assessment methods/activities.
• Contributing to Personal Wellbeing plans, identifying and organising other resources as appropriate.
• Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the peer support worker role.

Developing, planning and undertaking defined interventions to enable the individual to meet and develop their ongoing daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed personal recovery plans. This might include:

• Preparing for and delivering defined self-help groups.
• Therapeutic activities to improve and individuals coping skills e.g. mindfulness and relaxation.
• Co-facilitating therapeutic group work.

Planning and undertaking activities to enable the individual to meet and develop their daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed personal recovery plans. This might include helping individuals to:

• Complete forms or letter e.g. housing benefits.
• Contact employment advisors or education facilities.

Or it might include providing any of the following:

• Emotional support to individual focusing on motivation and encouragement.
• Information and advice to maintain good physical health.
• Information on rights under the mental health act.

Effectively build hope, inspiring relationships which acknowledge the personal journey of each person, and focus on strengths and aspirations to allow the creation of meaningful personal recovery plan

Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in order to build and sustain effective, and positive relationships with individuals, and carers, team members and other agencies. This may include accessing translation and interpreting services.

To work collaboratively with service users and their carers to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their personal recovery plan and relapse prevention strategies.

To work within the AWP peer support practice values model and AWP PSWLXP Code of conduct.

To undertake specific activities and interventions in the support of carers including engagement and involvement, assessment and provision of support or services.

Participate in the development of risk assessments and crisis management plans, rapid access plans, within the appropriate framework, ensuring that when trigger points are reached, these are reported appropriately to a registered practitioner, and that immediate or direct action is taken in line with these, or in the event of a crisis.

Respond to the needs of individual with sensitivity with regard to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship.

Promote the rights of individual by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action.

Work collaboratively and sensitively with individuals, 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.

Promoting independence and increasing confidence by providing appropriate self-help materials, information about available resources/services, facilitating identified group work and educational workshops and peer support groups.

To be responsible for maintaining own caseload on a day to day basis, ensuring that time is prioritised effectively.

Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, by recognising and reporting any signs that may indicate an individual is at risk of neglecting or harming themselves, or at risk from others, and by participating in processes with other agencies to keep the individual safe.

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.

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, taking appropriate action where required.

Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, writing reports and letters, utilising electronic record and other systems available within the organisation.

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

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

See attached job description for more details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
• Health Education England Peer Support Worker training - willingness to undertake
• NVQ Level 3 completed in Health and Social Care, or able to demonstrate an equivalent and relevant level of knowledge and experience
• Any relevant training/qualifications completed in, and relevant to working in a mental health setting

Desirable

• NHS Care Certificate
• Trained in an allied field such as counselling, mediation or advocacy

Experience and knowlege

Essential

• Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination
• Lived experience of a diagnosis of and ongoing recovery from a personality disorder (complex emotional needs) and of being supported by mental health services, giving a deep and emphatic understanding of the condition.
• To have experience of recovering a meaningful life
• Relevant experience of working in any health, social care, or any related voluntary organisation setting.
• Able to demonstrate some awareness of theories underpinning health care
• Able to articulate a clear knowledge of policy and legislative frameworks within which mental health services are delivered including a persons rights under the MHA, CPA Mental Capacity Act
• Demonstrates a good understanding of recovery principles and the role of secondary and specialised mental health services in the delivery of care
• The ability to form and sustain a working relationship with service users and carers, demonstrating an understanding of when a different approach might be needed
• Demonstrate an ability to deliver a range of specific therapeutic interventions with agreed outcomes within a prescribed framework
• Is able to describe how supervision supports safe working practices
• Demonstrates ability to use initiative appropriately, making decisions within the guidelines set
• Able to demonstrate a general understanding of mental health issues with a positive, non-judgemental approach towards people requiring mental health services and an understanding of the principles of recovery
• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the concept of confidentiality
• Willingness to take part in activities which support team working
• Able to demonstrate an appreciation of equal opportunities/diversity issues
• Ability to share personal stories of recovery in a positive and safe way
• Ability to assist people to develop recovery plans
• Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback
• Ability to work in an enabling and creative way
• Willingness to support people with a range of needs to meet their recovery goals
• Understanding and practical knowledge of recovery
• Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health service users
• Knowledge and commitment to service users rights

Desirable

• Experience/knowledge of service user involvement
• Experience of secondary mental health services, as a user, carer, volunteer or worker
• Experience of teaching/training individuals or groups
• Experience of working in a customer care environment, e.g. an Advice Centre, telephone Helpline or Advocacy Service

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Able to travel freely and flexibly across the local area in order to work effectively with service users
• Demonstrate well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills, such as being able to engage appropriately with service users, carers, colleagues, statutory and voluntary agencies, both face to face and by telephone
• Demonstrate well developed written communication skills, with the ability to produce letters, written reports, maintain accurate records and record required statistical information
• Demonstrates a willingness to embrace new technology and processes
• Well developed IT skills including competent use of Microsoft Office, and the use of electronic record keeping systems
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• To communicate effectively with a range of service users, carers, professionals and agencies
• Receiving highly complex and sensitive information
• Ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to use the Trust IT systems
• Professional in appearance and behaviour
• Able to manage conflict and to help others to do so
• Good team-working skills
• High level of self-awareness - ability to critically appraise own performance
• Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries
• Problem solving skills
• Able to organise and plan own work activities
• To take leadership and direction from registered staff
• Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload
• Ability to carry out practical tasks
• Ability to maintain a healthy home/work life balance
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Desirable

• 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

Speedwell Centre

Whitefield Rd

Speedwell

BS14 9BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be from patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver occupational therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional HCPC, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy staff as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies required to fulfil the role.

Communication

• To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

• To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

• To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical/education staff as required.

Other

• To order general stores articles and equipment required by the department and maintain adequate stocks of such equipment, liaising with manager for authorisation.

• To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, coordinate clinical appointment, typing, scanning documents, provide telephone cover etc.

• To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

• To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Physical & Mental Effort

Physical Effort The post holder will be required to use moderate physical effort throughout the day, such as moving patients and equipment.

Mental Effort The working pattern will be unpredictable and there will be a requirement for frequent concentration with patients.

Emotional Effort There will be frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances with some occasional exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Willingness to work towards the Care Certificate

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training
• Level 3 training or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working with Children
• Experience of working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Problem solving
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Other

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks.
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of transport

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Saltisford Office Park, Warwick

Ansell Way

Warwick

CV34 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be from patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver occupational therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional HCPC, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy staff as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies required to fulfil the role.

Communication

• To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

• To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

• To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical/education staff as required.

Other

• To order general stores articles and equipment required by the department and maintain adequate stocks of such equipment, liaising with manager for authorisation.

• To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, coordinate clinical appointment, typing, scanning documents, provide telephone cover etc.

• To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

• To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Physical & Mental Effort

Physical Effort The post holder will be required to use moderate physical effort throughout the day, such as moving patients and equipment.

Mental Effort The working pattern will be unpredictable and there will be a requirement for frequent concentration with patients.

Emotional Effort There will be frequent exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances with some occasional exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Willingness to work towards the Care Certificate

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training
• Level 3 training or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working with Children
• Experience of working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Problem solving
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks.
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of 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