Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• The successful candidate will be working predominantly within Police custodies and courts across the county offering vulnerability screens to individuals who become involved in the criminal pathway.
• They will also help with support and advise partners that the team work closely with in the management of risk while in custody.
• The aim is to assess and then signpost to appropriate services and divert out of the criminal justice system where there are no public protection issues.
• The role also includes teaching and awareness sessions to all key partners and to ensure that there is robust partnership working at all times.

Person Specification

Education /Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Diploma or degree qualification
• NMC Professional Registration
• Post registration training relevant to the service area
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Completion of mentorship course or professional equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience of working in mental health settings as well as working with service users will a range of vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol, homelessness and physical health issues
• Experience of partnership working across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of supervising junior staff

Desirable

• Understanding of mental health challenges
• Experience of working within the criminal justice systems such as custody and courts

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment and enthusiasm for working with an all age service
• Able to assess people with complex vulnerabilities
• Able to record information clearly and accurately
• Clear communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to work autonomously and have the confidence to make clinical decisions
• Able to manage conflict and change
• Able to manage pressure of working in an intensive environment
• Able to undertake/seek out supervision as required
• Able to liaise with and establish close links with range of people and professionals
• Computer / IT skills
• An awareness of the criminal justice systems and the National programme for Liaison and diversion
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983 / 2007) ? Knowledge of relevant professional Standards ? Working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Children Act (1989)
• Knowledge of the role and purpose of clinical supervision
• Working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding

Desirable

• A working Knowledge of Nationally approved assessment and screening tools for all age groups with mental health and other vulnerabilities such as homelessness, physical health, drug and alcohol misuse
• A good working knowledge of youth and criminal justice systems

Other

Essential

• Routine and regular use of computer
• Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly and within the rota of a service which delivers an 8-8 service seven days a week.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

53 Thorpe Road/Parkside

Peterborough/Cambridge

PE3 6AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• Apply competency based treatment techniques/care to patients with a range of conditions under the supervision of a registered practitioner, following a prescribed treatment/care plan.
• To carry out delegated initial assessments and report back to a registered professional
• To adhere to risk assessments and health and safety assessments, including making an evaluation of a patient conditions and reporting any changes. Newly identified risks.
• To adhere to risk assessments and health and safety assessments, including making an evaluation of a patient conditions and reporting any changes/newly identified risks.
• To provide a high standard of care.
• To plan and provide own delegated workload.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet Strict deadlines.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent of knowledge and experience,
• Good general education up to GCSE equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework

Desirable

• Chair Based and Strength and Balance exercise training, or willingness to undertake
• NVQ Level 3 Care Award (certificate & portfolio)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment

Desirable

• Experience of caring for adults and older people with physical and/or mental health conditions, a particular interest in this age group and their welfare/rehabilitation.
• Experience of supporting people to be independent
• Knowledge of the role of registered professional OT and/or Physiotherapist
• Use of adaptive equipment

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to record messages and information in an accurate and concise way
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Ability to work well within a team as well as individually.
• Ability to manage self and prioritise own workload
• Basic computer skills Understanding that this post supports different health systems

Desirable

• Experience of using Systm One or a similar patient record system

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Professional attitude
• Caring, approachable and courteous manner
• Punctual and reliable
• Maintains confidentiality
• Honest
• Team player

Physical Requirements

Essential

• The ability to: kneel and bend and work in cramped environments
• Move and manoeuvre people and equipment
• Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids

Other

Essential

• Positive approach to patients/service users
• Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
• Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cambridge Rehabilitation Unit, Brookfields Hospital, Davidson House

351 Mill Road

Cambridge

CB1 3DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• The provision and co-ordination of meaningful group and activity sessions for service users.
• The development of activities with individuals and the provision of support to enable people to engage in activity.
• To offer group based sessions with a focus on skill development/social inclusion/communication/education and recovery.
• Working alongside the Nursing and Occupational Therapy team.
• Providing support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain confidence in their skills and abilities to enable a successful re integration into the community.
• Inspiring hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
• Within a relationship of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
• Promotion of their role within the ward and wider care setting.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good level of secondary education to GCSE level
• Level of educational attainment to NVQ 3 / AS Level or equivalent
• Understanding of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or whole life plan

Desirable

• Related Health or Social Care qualification
• Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of recovery worker role

Experience

Essential

• Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
• Experience of working in a team or a group environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in the public sector
• Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others
• Experience of working across different organisational boundaries

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Able to relate to a wide range of people
• Able to manage conflict and to help others to do so
• Critical thinker
• Ability to assist people to develop recovery plans
• Ability to work in an enabling and creative way
• Willingness to support people with a range of needs to meet their recovery goals
• Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Computer literate in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express etc.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to transport / accompany individuals to appropriate appointments
• A willingness to work flexibly through prior arrangement, as the needs of the job dictate, including unsocial hours and weekends between 07.00 and 21.00.

Other

Essential

• Emotional Maturity/ range of life experience
• Flexibility and Reliability
• Sense of humour
• Energy/drive, enthusiasm

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acute Assessment Unit, Cavell Centre

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of the general duties/responsibilities:1. Be an active participant and leader of the team, contributing to and developing the operational and clinical function of the service (with a focus on the management and treatment of complex , high-risk patients)2. Ensure clinical audit of the service and implementation of appropriate assessment tools and outcome measures as an integrated part of the service and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.3. Participate and engage with service development and wider Trust development initiatives.4. Provide evidence-based interventions for patients under their care, and support management of the service according to Trust policies and NICE standards.5. Liaise promptly with patients, carers, other psychiatry colleagues, general practitioners, and voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure high quality well-co-ordinated care.6. Complete administrative tasks associated with the care of patients in a timely manner. This will include recording clinical activity accurately, comprehensively, and promptly. It also includes ensuring that relevant KPIs, clustering and CQUIN requirements are fulfilled within their service.7. The post holder will share responsibility for and will actively participate in the provision of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with consultant colleagues in the Trust, and will also contribute to teaching, supervision, and training of staff of other disciplines.8. The post holder will provide clinical supervision to junior doctors as necessary.9. Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Approved Clinician/ Mental health Act Section 12 (2) approval and to abide by professional codes of conduct.10. Comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the clinical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.11. Offer supervision to other members, both medical and non-medical.12. Ability to travel between Trust sites, patient contacts and community clinical work where required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration and licence to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Approved Clinician Status or eligible to attend training

Desirable

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of good working relationships
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of teaching and supervision of doctors in training.

Desirable

• Publications in the field of psychiatry

Entry Criteria for the grade:

Essential

• Specialty Registration in specialty CCT in relevant specialty or within 6 months of attainment of Higher Training CCT at time of interview.
• Shall have equivalent experience and competencies recognised by GMC

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Management skills.
• Ability to take a clinical lead.
• Able and willing to represent department at Trust wide meetings.
• Ability to travel

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Able to demonstrate reflective practice.
• Approachable and flexible
• Reliable
• Ability to demonstrate/develop and understanding of service within the wider context of NHS Mental Health Services and PCTs.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities.

Desirable

• Experience of developing services in a constantly changing environment within tight budgetary restraints

Equality

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Cavell Centre

506 Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

To be responsible for advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of new and existing patients with a wide range of clinical needs Care will be provided in a range of primary and secondary care settings, including Hospital Clinics, Ward Rounds, Health Centres as well as Residential Homes for the Elderly and Patients Homes

To use decision making processes to identify patients who require the intervention of other professionals and/or departmental specialist areas, following agreed departmental referral processes e.g. Consultant Diabetologist, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Biomechanics and Orthotics Departments.

To provide emergency access during working hours for both inpatients and outpatients and to identify those who require medical or surgical intervention or admission to hospital.

To make direct referrals to diagnostic services, using results to identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals and/or departmental specialists, following agreed referral pathways e.g. acute wound-care, biomechanical evaluation or surgical intervention.

To receive and provide complex, sensitive information and communicate effectively with patients and carers to gain informed consent.

To follow departmental clinical guidelines but have the discretion to interpret and make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries and using evidence-based practice.

To support implementation and organisation of foot health education programmes for patients, relatives and carers. To provide foot health training where appropriate for Primary Care, Secondary and Social Services Staff.

To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.

To communicate and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered podiatrist
• Podiatry diploma/ degree
• Local anaesthetics certificate
• Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant area
• An MSc in relevant field or willingness to work towards one
• Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards one
• Ability to demonstrate working at 7 levels in line with the Podiatry Skill competency framework for a Band 7 Podiatrist

Desirable

• Accredited post registration training in relevant areas
• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working and liaising in an MDT environment
• Broad based experience working in isolation and as a team member including the treatment and management of very high-risk patients on a regular basis
• Experience of managing staff
• Evidence based approach to wound management

Desirable

• Experience in the development of departmental protocols
• Experience working in consultant led clinics
• Able to supervise and teach on a formal/ informal basis
• Experience of Quality Improvement

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent advanced clinical skills, utilising evidence-based practice
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skill
• Ability to interpret diagnostic imaging (i.e. x-ray)
• Ability to interpret relevant blood results

Desirable

• Able to participate in standard setting and audit
• Skills in reflective practice

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
• Is up to date with legislation and current events
• Accepts responsibility for own work and can define the responsibilities of others

Other

Essential

• Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
• Ability to travel across the County sometimes at short notice
• Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
• Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working
• Flexibility in attitude and approach
• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oak Tree Centre

1 Oak Drvie

Huntingdon

PE29 7HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and clinical formulation using complex neuropsychological and psychological data.

• Administer and interpret specialist psychometric tests; supervise others in test administration.

• Develop and implement neuropsychological rehabilitation plans within an appropriate theoretical framework and with the multidisciplinary team.

• Evaluate treatment options using theoretical and therapeutic models, considering complex developmental and historical factors.

• Offer specialised neuropsychological advice and consultation to professionals; support parents, teachers and others in neurorehabilitation strategies.

• Conduct risk assessments and advise colleagues on psychological aspects of risk management.

• Communicate assessment findings, formulations and treatment plans sensitively; monitor and evaluate progress across care pathways.

• Take autonomous responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge within psychologically based care plans.

• Act as care coordinator, ensuring appropriate care packages, organising reviews and maintaining communication with families and professionals.

• Use theory and evidence-based literature to support clinical practice and multidisciplinary work.

• Undertake research and provide research advice and supervision to service staff and Trust colleagues.

• Lead project management tasks, including audit and service evaluation, to support service development.

• Lead research projects and disseminate findings through presentations and publications.

• Provide supervision for doctoral trainees and assistant psychologists.

• Follow Trust policies for clinical record keeping; maintain standardised records of test results.

• Create databases for clinical or research purposes.

• Use specialist software for statistical and psychometric analysis.

• Provide and receive regular clinical supervision in line with Trust policy.

• Train and develop staff; complete annual appraisals and development plans.

• Supervise CCPNR psychologists and paediatric psychology staff.

• Lead and manage recruitment within CCPNR.

• Work with the Paediatric Neuropsychology Lead to develop services and identify service needs and funding opportunities.

• Participate in supervision, annual appraisal and mandatory training.

• Provide supervision and placements for trainee psychologists, ensuring development of required competencies.

• Deliver CPD and professional supervision to recently qualified psychologists.

• Offer advice, consultation, training and supervision to team members delivering psychological interventions.

• Provide pre and postqualification teaching as appropriate.

• Maintain and develop skills in training and clinical supervision.

• Provide training and consultation to staff across agencies working with the patient group.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Implement NICE and other relevant bestpractice guidelines.

• Prevent and control infection in line with Trust policy.

• Report incidents and near misses, ensuring actions are taken to reduce recurrence.

• Contribute to risk identification, management and reduction.

• Ensure high standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience.

• Monitor quality and compliance with standards within the service.

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

• Maintain uptodate knowledge of legislation, policies and issues relevant to the client group and mental health.

• Comply with professional codes of conduct and Trust policies, including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Confidentiality.

• Ensure all duties meet current quality standards and initiatives.

• Adhere to Information Governance policies, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of all data created.

*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical/educational psychology as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and developmental psychology.
• Postdoctoral level training in paediatric neuropsychology as recognised by the BPS
• Registered with the Health and Care professions Council

Desirable

• Member of the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation to children, teenagers and their families.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' neuropsychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
• Experience of producing research publications in good quality peer reviewed scientific journals.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Formal training in supervision of other neuropsychologists.
• Dexterity in the administration of complex assessment procedures requiring precise manual skills and carrying heavy test equipment. Well-honed visual and auditory skills for assessing movement disorders and subtle linguistic irregularities.
• Ability to manage distressing and emotional circumstances, dealing with child illness and breaking bad news.

Desirable

• Ability to champion the needs of people with acquired brain injury with organisations.
• Ability to train (trainee) psychologists, medics and allied health professionals in the needs of children with ABI.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of clinical/educational psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.
• Post doctoral knowledge of clinical neuropsychology and in particular highly complex models of developmental brain behaviour relationships including differential effects at age of injury, type of injury location of injury for plasticity and degeneration of neural systems and associated cognitive behavioural sequelae.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS

Desirable

• Familiarity with the service specifications for children with acquired brain injuries (including the use of categorisation tools and funding pathways)
• Post- doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of neuropsychology and systems neuroscience.

Physical requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brookside Child & Family Clinic

Cambridge

CB2 8AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated multi-professional team, neighbourhood teams.
• To be responsible for own caseload and undertake an assessment of patients with complex and multiple pathologies using specialist clinical reasoning skills.
• To be accountable for assessing, interpreting, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment to patients within professional guidelines, with the support of the multidisciplinary team.
• To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
• Provide support and education to peers, new staff non-registered staff and students.
• To supervise junior staff and students overseeing patient intervention and ensure that a high standard of care is delivered and staff achieve set competencies.
• To be accountable for a delegated caseload
• To priorities, all referrals according to clinical lead and allocate or signpost appropriately
• To provide a high standard of nursing intervention within patients own homes this includes lone working, with access to Specialist and Advanced Practitioners when required.
• To identify patient needs, agree on goals and provide appropriate holistic nursing interventions, to refer to other services and provide or order equipment.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own and delegated work.
• To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• To undertake a holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of clinical reasoning skills.
• To use evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
• To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
• Organise and manage own time, delegating work appropriately.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety assessments and including immediately reporting any changes/newly identified risks.
• To demonstrate the importance of gaining patient and carer consent in all interventions.
• To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g. hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems and pain.
• To contribute to and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives of the Neighbourhood Teams and the new model of care.
• To work effectively within the neighbourhood team structure and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies by attending MDT meetings, case reviews.
• To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and NMC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.
• To inform/update all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient.
• To support the Community nursing team with day to day planning and delivery of high-quality care.
• To support the neighbourhood team with a case management model.
• To support, educate and advise formal and informal carers with the nursing care which they can provide.
• To act as a patient advocate, providing information, health education and support to facilitate patient choice with regard to nursing care, promoting independence.
• To ensure that medications are stored and recorded according to the rules relating to the drugs policy of CPFT.
• To administer immunisations and vaccinations to adults in accordance with agreed protocols for patients on the current caseload.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RGN level 1 educated to degree level.
• Post-registration qualification relevant to district nursing
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent.

Desirable

• Management of leg ulcer qualification
• Prescriber or willing to undertake
• Wound care qualification

Experience

Essential

• Multidisciplinary working experience
• Management experience
• Relevant and proven experience post registration in a variety of settings
• Nursing in both acute and community settings

Desirable

• Demonstrate application of clinical governance and experience of clinical supervision
• Experience in delivering training

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• The ability to respond to changing situations
• Ability to develop effective working relationships
• Ability to exercise initiative
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to innovate

Desirable

• Extensive understanding of clinical supervision

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health and social care and how these impact on local services
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings.
• Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Manoeuvre patients using safe techniques in accordance with care plan.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Knowledge Centre

Wyboston Lakes

Wyboston

MK44 3BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• Management and coordination of inbound and outbound communications and correspondence across multiple formats and channels.
• Responsible for the efficient coordination of appointment scheduling and proactive management of waiting lists to ensure timely access and optimal service delivery.
• Inputting and updating service user information and service user/team activity on computerised information systems, creating service user notes where necessary and according to policy.
• Maintain filing in both paper and electronic records, ensuring that it is kept up to date at all times. In accordance with Trust procedures, track and receive notes in a timely manner.
• Process and triage referrals across multiple pathways, applying specialist knowledge to ensure accurate prioritisation and appropriate allocation in line with service protocols.
• Effectively manage a high volume of incoming calls while navigating multiple systems and applying specialist knowledge to deliver a professional, responsive, and solution-focused service.
• Utilise both internal and external partner systems to efficiently manage workload, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, collaboratively, and in line with service standards.
• Handle telephone-based electronic payments and banking transactions with accuracy and security, ensuring compliance with financial procedures while delivering a professional and customer-focused service.
• Collect patient feedback to support continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services.
• Manage and process incoming and outgoing mail in accordance with various established postal protocols and organisational procedures, ensuring secure and timely handling of all correspondence.
• Provide operational support, supervision, training, mentorship and cover to/of colleagues as directed by line manager.
• Providing a high level of administrative support to our clinical teams, building good professional relationships whilst setting & ensuring remit boundaries.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard at 4-9 or A-C grade including English.
• High level of written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy and fast paced environment
• Working with multiple people of various roles.
• Experience of planning and organising own workload
• Experience of administration duties & tasks

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment preferably an NHS office environment.
• Experience in using computer programmes including health care IT systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Good computer/IT literacy skills (Microsoft Office)
• Effective communicator with the ability to adopt an appropriate style & method of communication.
• Attention to detail & accuracy of work.
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work under occasional pressure/stress.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huntingdon

Kingfisher House Kingfisher Way

Huntingdon

PE29 6FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your own and delegated work.
• To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of clinical reasoning skills.
• To use evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
• To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
• Organise and manage own time, delegating work appropriately.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety assessments and including immediately reporting any changes/newly identified risks.
• To demonstrate the importance of gaining patient and carer consent in allinterventions.
• To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and HCPC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Demonstrate empathy for the concerns of others
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
• Have a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress; can recognise when to use them and does so

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc, MSc or Diploma entry level qualification into the OT professions.
• Current HCPC registration
• Documented evidence of own continuing professional development

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings.
• Clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Community experience
• Equipment provision

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
• Understands the principle of confidentiality
• Demonstrate professional responsibility

Desirable

• SystmOne

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Able to assess, plan and implement care

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical supervision

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Botolph Bridge Community Health Centre

Valley Park Centre, Sugar Way

Peterborough

PE2 9QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

• To assess for, plan and implement therapy interventions, such as exercise programmes (group or individual), provision of mobility aids, measuring and fitting adaptive equipment, minor and major adaptations
• To evaluate therapy interventions and prepare discharge summary for supervised patient discharge
• To identify when patients need interventions from other services and initiate timely onward referral as indicated
• To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication eg. Hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems and pain
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals
• Be responsible for ensuing equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately
• To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
• To attend relevant external and internal courses to extend knowledge or gain relevant skills to improve clinical practice as identified as part of the Appraisal process
• Will be occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies
• To work effectively within the team structure and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies by attending MDT meetings, case reviews
• To inform/update all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient
• To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.

*DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience, plus knowledge of specific patient conditions, forms of therapy acquired through training and experience
• Good general education up to GCSE equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant short course and in-service training.

Desirable

• Chair based and OTAGO exercise training, or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in a rehabilitation/reablement or a therapy environment

Desirable

• Community experience
• Equipment provision

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Time Management and prioritisation skills
• Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word
• Able to assess plan and implement care
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical supervision

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterton Medical Centre

35 Union Lane

Cambridge

CB4 1PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your own and delegated work.
• To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of clinical reasoning skills.
• To use evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
• To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety assessments and including immediately reporting any changes/newly identified risks.
• To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g., hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, and pain.
• To work effectively within the team structure and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies by attending MDT meetings, case reviews.
• To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and NMC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1, RGN level 2
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Community Experience

Skills and abilites

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care & service provision
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good documentation skills
• Computer/ IT skills
• Able to assess plan and implement care and formulate care plans.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with the client group

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Flexibility to work over seven days per week

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sawston Medical Practice

London Road, Sawston

Cambridge

CB22 3HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To independently assess, differentially diagnose and develop and implement programmes of care for patients with speech, language and/or swallowing needs

To make onward referral as appropriate

To undertake a clinical caseload providing care to patients with both communication and swallowing difficulties.

To liaise and work closely with patients, carer and families to establish agreed goals for therapy /management

To liaise and work in partnership with other professionals and as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a well-co-ordinated care plan

To participate in the departments clinical governance initiatives, including computerised data collection

The post holder must adhere to infection control procedures and policies

To provide patients, families, carers and other professionals with information about the patients condition, taking account of information governance policies

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• Portfolio of own CPD
• Registered Member of HPC

Desirable

• Post Graduate dysphagia Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of neurological disorders including stroke, MS, PD and MND

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with communication aids
• Experience of working with an SLT assistant

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Sound assessment and treatment skills based on knowledge and experience
• Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brookfields Hospital

351 Mill Road

Cambridge

CB1 3DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

1. Produce high-quality word-processed correspondence, reports, and summaries required by the team.2. Undertake diary management for clinicians and/or managers as required.3. Organise clinics and coordinate all associated appointments, using appropriate brought-forward systems to manage workload effectively.4. Provide operational support to colleagues and supervise Band 2 administrative staff when required, as directed by the Line Manager.5. Input and update service-user information and activity on computerised systems, ensuring accurate creation and maintenance of service-user notes in accordance with policy.6. Maintain up-to-date filing systemsboth electronic and paperensuring notes are tracked, received, and stored in line with Trust procedures.7. Deliver excellent customer service by providing a professional and effective telephone service, taking accurate messages, and offering appropriate information and signposting.8. Support the training and induction of new staff as directed by the Line Manager and/or other managers.9. Provide cover for other members of the admin team during periods of absence and assist with their workload as required, undertaking any reasonable duties commensurate with the role.10.Monitor and maintain stock levels of stationery and other resources, acting as an authorised requisitioner to ensure timely replenishment

Please note for this role you will need the ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict time deadlines.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCE/GCSE standard.
• RSA Stage II/NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent.
• Good command of written English.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy and demanding office/customer facing environment.
• Experience of supporting a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS Office environment.
• Experience in using computer programmes including health care IT systems.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent customer care skills.
• Excellent standard of typing/audio skills (50wpm)
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work under occasional pressure/stress.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good listening skills.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining confidentiality for patients.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology

Other

Desirable

• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to meet strict 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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Union House

37 Union Lane

Cambridge

CB4 1PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To assist the Senior Psychologists with assessments, the development of formulations and the planning and delivery of psychological interventions.

To provide direct psychological interventions to service users under the supervision of the Senior Psychologists.

To review and audit notes, summarising essential information.

To contribute to gathering information, as part of risk assessments undertaken within the service in line with Trust and inter-agency policies/procedures

To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, CPA reviews and ward rounds, including team meetings, team supervisions.

To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed.

To assist and develop research and service evaluations of a continuously developing service.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Person Specification

Education / Quailifications

Essential

• An upper second-class honours degree or higher in psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with serious mental disorders, learning disability and complex presentations/ challenging behaviours.
• Experience of completing specialised psychological assessments.
• Previous experience of an assistant psychologist post or equivalent.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with forensic histories.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team in a community setting.
• Experience of Psychological Structured Professional (SPJ) Judgement or Psychometric assessment tools.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• Competent in the use of software programmes such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience of developing and maintaining databases for the purposes of data-analysis e.g., use of Excel or SPSS for Windows.
• Good organisational and time managements skills.
• Ability to recognise limits of competence and seek support and supervision when needed.

Desirable

• Experience of working with structured risk assessment tools such as the HCR20/SAPROF
• A clear understanding of the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to risk management within forensic services.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Ability to work from home as required.

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community

CAMBRIDGE / PETERBOROUGH

CB21 5EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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