Job description

Job responsibilities

1.1. To adopt and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary agency approach to care, ensuring that all aspects of the patients needs are met.

1.2. To set professional standards of care and to monitor, measure and audit the effectiveness of care given.

1.3. To ensure an effective communication mechanism is in place, particularly with regard to patients care and progress, to include patients and relatives.

1.4. To deploy, supervise and support other members of the nursing team in the provision of a professional nursing service.

1.5. The utilisation of available resources and services within the community setting, identifying any inadequacies and taking appropriate action to enhance the quality of care available within their client group.

Person Specification

NMC - RMN Registration

Essential

• Higher qualification at least to degree level in a relevant subject

Desirable

• or equivalent

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Steps to Health

Showell Circus

Low Hill, Wolverhampton

WV109TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description detailing the main responsibilities for this role. The document provides further information about the key duties, day-to-day activities, and expectations of the position, as well as the skills, knowledge, and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA II/OCR or other computing qualification or equivalent experience
• GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• NVQ3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when dealing as first point of contact with all levels of staff in person, on the telephone and in written correspondence
• Effective handling of highly confidential information ensuring high level of discretion at all times
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Ability to be adaptive and flexible in response to additional workload
• Able to work to tight deadlines whilst ensuring work is of a high standard
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent word processing skills including accurate and speedy typing and audio typing
• Ability to work on own initiative

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing administration support to a team of staff including senior managers or dedicated support to a senior member of staff
• Experience of co-ordinating complex meetings involving staff from other departments/organisations
• Experience of maintaining information systems e.g. databases
• Demonstrable commitment and understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity e.g. awareness of potential considerations when booking venues and inviting delegates to meetings

Desirable

• Understanding of key service area processes

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gem Centre

Wolverhampton

WV11 3PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties/Responsibilities

To work effectively as a member of the community team as an autonomous practitioner in providing a range of therapy interventions (individual and group) using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals, in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members

To manage a clinical caseload of adults with mental health needs requiring occupational assessment and treatment interventions with clients in the community as well as within their home environment.

To undertake occupational therapy assessments/treatment interventionsbased on the model of human occupation, with designated service users, utilising investigative and analytical skills to formulate individualised treatment plans.

To work collaboratively with service users to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall recovery care plan.

To utilise standardised and non-standardised occupational therapyassessment tools as part of the assessment process.

To actively engage and motivate service users in the occupations of self-care, productivity and leisure.

To establish effective communication with service users, carers, and other health workers and agencies both internally and externally.To ensure that electronic records are maintained in accordance with trust and professional standards and provide specialist OT reports

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress to ensure effective intervention.

To work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members providingoccupational therapy specific contributions to the care and treatment process of patients.

To utilise clinical reasoning skills, demonstrating critical thinking, reflection and analysis from which to inform practice.

To apply an experiential understanding of the effects of functional, cognitive and physical impairment related to mental health needs in the therapeutic process of treatment planning and intervention

To be responsible for the planning and delivery of occupational therapyinterventions in a variety of environments, according to service user need.

To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with theresponsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality occupational therapy service.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate effective clinical knowledge and skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health with adults with complex needs

Skills / Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to improving the experience of service users and their carers
• Commitment to person centred care

Trust Behaviours

Essential

• Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone

Essential

Essential

• Qualified Occupational Therapist
• 1 year experience
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Experience of occupational therapy assessments and interventions with adults with mental health needs
• Experienced use of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
• Supervision giving and receiving

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Everyone who lives in the Black Country, with their individual needs and experiences, will have fair access to mental health services that are sensitive to the needs of our Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton communities. When service users need help there will be one simple way to access mental health services (single point of access). This will be the same for anyone you go to for help (your doctor, hospital or care staff, community, carers and more). Service users will have a named mental health worker who will remain your key contact and who will help you access the right services and support for you (health, care and voluntary support). Service users will receive personalised care and support from people who have a range of skills and experience. Although they may belong to different health, care and voluntary organisations they will work together as one team to support them.

Person Specification

RMN

Essential

• RMN
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with staff at all levels both, internal and external , patients , carers, external agencies
• Specialist skills in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans for adults with mental health difficulties
• Ability to use own initiative and work without supervision
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Effective IT skills and administrative skills to support accurate record keeping
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Excellent risk assessment and management skills
• Ability to deal with challenging situations
• Post registration experience of working in multidisciplinary community mental health services
• Knowledge of government directives and current policies
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation including MHA 1983
• Knowledge of the safe storage, administration and monitoring the effectiveness of psychotropic medications
• Experience of organising own workload and managing competing demands
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines including adult and children safeguarding legislation
• Understanding of psychosocial interventions
• Organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility of working hours
• Personal Integrity
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Demonstrates a belief in working within person centre care approach
• Ability to lead and motivate projects and people
• Promotes recovery and social inclusion
• Ability to commute to meet the post requirements
• Good general standard of health
• An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A problem solving approach to professional practice
• Demonstrate Trust behaviours

Desirable

• community experience
• degree or posExperience of using a range of therapeutic interventions in a mental health context e.g. CBT, SFTt graduate study

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pond Lane

Wolverhampton

WV2 1HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Transport Department provides a trust wide services across various in-patient and community sites in and around Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall. Transport outside of these areas is required on a regular basis.

The post holder will be required to undertake duties, on a daily basis, such as delivery of furniture to all Trust sites, loading and unloading of goods from cages to vehicles and to their final destination on Trust property and the moving and lifting of heavy goods.

The jobholder will be required to be flexible, reactive and proactive to the ever-changing departmental needs and customer requirements and adapt accordingly.

Candidates should have a full cleaning driving license, work on their own initiative, work on their own or part of a team and have a flexible approach to work is essential. Previous experience of manual handling, of dealing with other staff groups and being able to follow written procedure is essential. Previous experience of working in the NHS as a driver of porter is desirable.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Show willingness to be trained to a level of competency
• Full clean driving licence
• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• Manual handling Certificate, experience or knowledge
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Food and hygiene certificate

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient level of competence dealing with Admin staff, Medical staff , Nurses etc

Desirable

• Worked in NHS environment
• Experience of working as a porter/driver

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to follow written procedures

Desirable

• A good understanding of NHS terms and conditions

skills/personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supoervison
• Flexible approach in all aspects of work
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to follow written procedures

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penn Hospital / Pear tree lane

Penn Road

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Housekeeper role is classified under Band 2 and is part of the Facilities Department. The primary purpose of this role is to support clinical colleagues by ensuring that the housekeeping service meets national standards and promotes the health and well-being of service users

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the environment is cleaned to national standards.

Deliver meal services.

Make beds and clean medical/hard equipment.

Manage linen quality and report maintenance issues.

Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment.

Uphold all infection prevention and control measures.

Ensure that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.

Undertake ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities Supervisor - Housekeeping or nursing staff

The role is critical to providing a safe, efficient, and quality environment that enhances the patients experience by ensuring the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way that maximizes the patients sense of comfort, safety, and well-being

Person Specification

Food Handling

Essential

• Basic knowledge of allergens Must have excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene and temperature control

Desirable

• Basic food hygiene knowledge or qualification

Communication Skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. This involves being able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and being able to listen actively and respond appropriately.

Desirable

• Achieving effective communication skills is often a result of years of experience in the field, allowing individuals to navigate complex interactions with ease and confidence.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorothy Pattison Hospital

Alumwell Close

Walsall

WS2 9XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Housekeeper role is classified under Band 2 and is part of the Facilities Department. The primary purpose of this role is to support clinical colleagues by ensuring that the housekeeping service meets national standards and promotes the health and well-being of service users

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the environment is cleaned to national standards.

Deliver meal services.

Make beds and clean medical/hard equipment.

Manage linen quality and report maintenance issues.

Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment.

Uphold all infection prevention and control measures.

Ensure that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.

Undertake ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities Supervisor - Housekeeping or nursing staff

The role is critical to providing a safe, efficient, and quality environment that enhances the patients experience by ensuring the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way that maximizes the patients sense of comfort, safety, and well-being

Person Specification

Food Handling

Essential

• Basic knowledge of allergens Must have excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene and temperature control

Desirable

• Basic food hygiene knowledge or qualification

Communication Skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. This involves being able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and being able to listen actively and respond appropriately.

Desirable

• Achieving effective communication skills is often a result of years of experience in the field, allowing individuals to navigate complex interactions with ease and confidence.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorothy Pattison Hospital

Alumwell Close

Walsall

WS2 9XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Housekeeper role is classified under Band 2 and is part of the Facilities Department. The primary purpose of this role is to support clinical colleagues by ensuring that the housekeeping service meets national standards and promotes the health and well-being of service users

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the environment is cleaned to national standards.

Deliver meal services.

Make beds and clean medical/hard equipment.

Manage linen quality and report maintenance issues.

Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment.

Uphold all infection prevention and control measures.

Ensure that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.

Undertake ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities Supervisor - Housekeeping or nursing staff

The role is critical to providing a safe, efficient, and quality environment that enhances the patients experience by ensuring the clinical environment is presented and maintained in a way that maximizes the patients sense of comfort, safety, and well-being

Person Specification

Food Handling

Essential

• Basic knowledge of allergens Must have excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene and temperature control

Desirable

• Basic food hygiene knowledge or qualification

Communication Skills

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. This involves being able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and being able to listen actively and respond appropriately.

Desirable

• Achieving effective communication skills is often a result of years of experience in the field, allowing individuals to navigate complex interactions with ease and confidence.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorothy Pattison Hospital

Alumwell Close

Walsall

WS2 9XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification in the documents section of this vacancy.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Essential criteria Maximum score 8 Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice HCPC registration as An Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees Evidence of continuing professional development Working as a qualified applied psychologist within a Mental Health service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings Knowledge of evidence based practice relevant to the role of working with people's complex mental health difficulties Risk assessment and risk management

Desirable

• Registration with BPS

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

trust wide

Black Country

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated Medical Secretary, who can provide an efficient secretarial support service to a Consultant Psychiatrist and their respective team in Psychiatry. This role will be covering a General Adult Psychiatric Team and will be based from Dorothy Pattison Hospital in Walsall .

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, be extremely organised and have exemplary secretarial/administrative skills. This role is very busy and demanding, with competing demands and deadlines to meet. We require an individual who is able to work on their own initiative and also as part of a wider team, who is all wiling to work flexibly across various teams as and when needed.

The post holder will be required to have the AMSPAR Diploma together with medical secretarial experience, or be able to demonstrate significant experience in a similar role. Experience and understanding of patient information systems would be advantageous. MS Office experience is essential as you may be required to use all packages within the role.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• GCSE English Grade C or above
• RSA Level 2/3 typing qualification or equivalent
• AMSPAR

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment with secretarial experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to deal with distressed patients over the telephone

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to organise, prioritise workload and meet deadlines

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dororthy Pattison Hospital

Alumwell Close

Walsall

WS2 9XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide both direct and indirect intervention with guidance, direction and supervision from a qualified clinician.To carry out interventions (individual or group) using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To refer to a qualified Occupational Therapist/Speech and Language Therapist who will oversee the monitoring, evaluation and modification of treatment in order to measure progress and to ensure effective interventionTo screen and monitor risks associated with swallowing disorders as directed by the relevant clinician always escalating risks immediately to a qualified clinician for action.Work with clients/families/other agencies as required independently following appropriate guidance, procedures and following preparation from a qualified clinician.Liaise with significant others involved in the management of the client, within and outside the NHS, to ensure the clients needs are met effectively and efficiently.To support and deliver training and therapeutic groups under guidance of qualified cliniciansUnder the guidance of qualified clinicians, have responsibility for organising his/her own clinical administration, achieving key performance targets and ensuring a cost-effective quality service.Responsibility for maintaining accurate and contemporaneous client records (within 24 hours), overseen by a qualified member of clinician, in order to ensure compliance with departmental, professional and legal requirements.Carry out clinical administrative activity associated with client care, to support the clinical team, including making and cancelling appointments, making and receiving telephone calls, and any other client related administration.Undertakes the development and provision of therapy materials to support clinical intervention under the direction of the qualified clinicians.Contribute to service development, quality initiatives and the collection of statistical information, as appropriate, to ensure whole-staff ownership and implementation of quality care.Adhere to the clinical and quality standards in place within the clinical team.The post-holder is subject to annual appraisal and regular supervision so that work targets are set and competencies and development needs can be achieved.To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality forensic community team service.

Person Specification

knowledge skills and experience

Essential

• educational qualifications/experience in working with people with learning disabilities

Desirable

• understanding of assessment and treatment / experience of working in the community

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forensic Community Team Jack Judge House Halesowen Street Oldbury B69 2AJ

Jack Judge House Halesowen Street

Oldbury

B69 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description detailing the main responsibilities for this role. The document provides further information about the key duties, day-to-day activities, and expectations of the position, as well as the skills, knowledge, and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA II/OCR or other computing qualification or equivalent experience
• GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• NVQ3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when dealing as first point of contact with all levels of staff in person, on the telephone and in written correspondence
• Effective handling of highly confidential information ensuring high level of discretion at all times
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Ability to be adaptive and flexible in response to additional workload
• Able to work to tight deadlines whilst ensuring work is of a high standard
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Excellent word processing skills including accurate and speedy typing and audio typing
• Ability to work on own initiative

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing administration support to a team of staff including senior managers or dedicated support to a senior member of staff
• Experience of co-ordinating complex meetings involving staff from other departments/organisations
• Experience of maintaining information systems e.g. databases
• Demonstrable commitment and understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity e.g. awareness of potential considerations when booking venues and inviting delegates to meetings

Desirable

• Understanding of key service area processes

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ridge Hill Centre

Dudley

DY8 5ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the documents attached for a detailed Job Description and Person Specification for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education / 5 GCSE's or equivalent qualification
• Word processing / typing at RSA/OCR Level II (or equivalent)

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CAMHS SPA

Abbotts Street

Walsall

WS3 3AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and Person specification are currently with the Royal College for approval. A draft copy of the Job Description is available attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GMC Registration

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust sites

Edward Street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GMC Registration

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Street Hospital

Edward Street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

To assist Applied Psychologists in the delivery of specialist psychological assessments and interventions to young people with learning disabilities and complex mental health conditions which may include challenging behaviours. All work will be completed under the close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To assist in clinically related administration, conduct audits, collect data, develop audit and/or research projects.

To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology that allows Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership with the BPS
• Experience of working with people with learning disability and/ or challenging behaviour
• Must have experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing effectively, to a wide range of people
• Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in challenging circumstances
• Able to use own initiative and know when to come for supervision
• Self-aware and committed to personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
• oAct with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Elms Health Centre

Slade Road

Halesowen

B63 2UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Delivery of psychological therapy to people who have an eating disorder. Support the service psychology provision including training to the team. The psychological element to our service is essential in supporting both our team and patients and their families.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• psychologist doctorate
• eating disorders experience
• passion for eating disorders
• skills relevant for role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

across the black Country

black country

WS10 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supervisory/Professional Responsibility

2.1. Clinical supervision of Trainee Applied Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.

2.2. Clinical supervision of Band 7 Applied Psychologists working within immediate area, under the guidance of Consultant Applied Psychologist

2.3. Will hold responsibility and accountability for their own actions, ensuring appropriate support and supervision is sought when required.

2.4. To keep abreast of current developments in this field through reading, attendance at appropriate training courses, and a range of other CPD activities, and to ensure that a log is kept of this in line with HCPC requirements.

2.5. To contribute, as appropriate, to the teaching offered on the local Applied Psychology training courses.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• HCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees

Experience

Essential

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for additional information regarding the assistant psychologist role.

Person Specification

Essential and desireable

Essential

• Have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology that allows Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership with the BPS
• Must have experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent
• Experience of working with Adults with Learning disability

Desirable

• Registration with BPS
• Evidence of ongoing study and development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jack Judge House

Halesowen Street

Oldbury

B69 9EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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