Job description

Job responsibilities

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (EEC/The Trust), deliver iCaSH services across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Milton Keynes, Peterborough and Norfolk. Our iCaSH services were inspected by the CQC on 30th August 2019, and rated as OUTSTANDING.

iCaSH Cambridgeshire deliver Level 3 Contraception and GU services, along with an Outreach service.

Our clinic is located in Wisbech, and we work closely with our sister clinics in Huntingdon and Cambridge , serving a community from a wide range of backgrounds. The team work closely together to respond to the variety of needs our clients present with.

The successful applicant will be able:

To independently assess, plan, treat and evaluate complex programmes of care, with the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs), or a non-medical prescribing (NMP), qualification.

To practice as a prescriber, if the post-holder has a non-medical prescribing qualification.

To communicate, describe and explain clinical, testing and treatment processes, in language to suit the patient group/audience.

To perform SRH examinations and procedures as clinically indicated/required.

To interpret and deliver test results, providing advice, appropriate treatment, signposting, and follow-up as required.

To ensure patients understand the importance on any medical treatment and follow up requirements.

To provide effective partner notification supporting the attendance, testing and treatment of partners at risk, in line with local and national guidance and policy documents.

To record appropriate partner notification data to enable audit, evaluation, and planning of services.

To deliver an effective and appropriate results management process, in line with local guidance.

To perform phlebotomy as required in accordance with Trust and service guidelines.

To administer vaccines and injections when clinically appropriate.

To assess patients and provide appropriate contraceptive advice, consultation, and choice of method in a timely manner, inclusive of people with complex needs.

To provide Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), pre-assessment consultations and appointments in a timely manner.

To fit and remove LARC when appropriately trained, or undertake training where required.

To support patients in identifying and reducing any risks taken within their sexual behaviours.

To provide assessment and a safe, non-judgemental environment, enabling patients to ask questions and discuss any concerns, providing appropriate signposting and/or referral.

To record interventions accurately, concisely, and contemporaneously in patient clinical records, in line with both local and national guidance and policies.

To be competent in the management of young people and vulnerable adults, working within Fraser Guidelines and mental capacity legislation, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, CCS, and local safeguarding teams/services as appropriate.

Communication

Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.

Key working relationships

The general public including patients and their families if appropriate. Head of iCaSH Services iCaSH Service Manager Service Support Lead Clinical Nurse Manager Administration Lead iCaSH Locality Team iCaSH Clinical Team iCaSH Medical Team Other EEC employees iCaSH/EEC Sub Contracted Services External/Third party organisations

Adapt communication and language to suit patient group/audience. Working with partner agencies and utilising a wide range of platforms, methods and tools to include face to face, telephone and video consultation.

To establish good working relationships with colleagues and all key stakeholders.

To liaise with and exchange information with other Sexual Health Services, professionals, and partner agencies, as relevant for the management of patients.

Work collaboratively with all EEC iCaSH Services to ensure a standardised approach.

Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to promote efficient patient care.

Contribute to effective communication, data, and information management within the team.

Support the correct storage of patients records as per the Trust Records Management Policy.

Liaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.

Ensure that exposure to sensitive, confidential information, is dealt with in line with organisational information governance policies and procedures.

Maintain databases as required by the role, for example the patient electronic record system.

Work under direction to support the process of audit and the improvement of information quality in relation to electronic records held within the department.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards. Support timely and accurate data entry and audit for performance and quality reporting.

Maintain a thorough knowledge of and adherence to the full range of policies / procedures and guidelines relevant to iCaSH and the Trust.

Welcome visitors and patients, providing assistance, support and information where required.

Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.

Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.

Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account.

Budgetary Responsibility

Authorised signatory where required.

Contribute to the financial delivery and sustainability of the department objectives.

Support with stock control and ordering as required.

People Management

Responsible for day-to-day supervision, line management and development of identified staff within the iCaSH service as directed.

Maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and supervision process.

Participate in clinical audit, service development and appropriate research projects.

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), requirements.

Any data that is taken/shared must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance (IG) Strategy and Framework and Information Security policy.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to Trust Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration and any supplementary registrations.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

Participate in clinical/management supervision on a regular basis.

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• FSRH Diploma Or STIF Intermediate Course
• LoC IUT or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in sexual health (Contraception, GUM or equivalent)
• Able to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
• Able to work autonomously

Desirable

• Cervical Cytology Sample Taker

Skill

Essential

• Competent in phlebotomy (or a willingness to undertake training)
• Specialist clinical knowledge in sexual health and/or related specialties.

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Parkside Clinic, Wisbech

North Cambs Hospital, St Augustines Road

Wisbech

PE13 3AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The GP will provide high-quality, patient-centred General Medical Services to the registered patients of Ystwyth Medical Group. The successful candidate will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective healthcare, whilst supporting the practice's commitment to continuity of care, medical education and service development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Undertake routine and urgent GP consultations, appointments including home visits and an on call requirement

Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions

Prescribe safely and appropriately in line with local and national guidance

Make referrals to secondary care and community services where appropriate

Review pathology, radiology and other investigation results

Undertake home visits where clinically required

Provide advice and support to patients and carers

Participate in safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS

Administrative Responsibilities

Complete referrals, reports, correspondence and associated clinical administration

Review laboratory and diagnostic results

Action workflow tasks within agreed timescales

Complete medical reports and documentation as required

Quality and Governance

Participate in clinical governance activities

Contribute to quality improvement and audits

Comply with GMC standards and professional requirements

Maintain up to date mandatory training and appraisal requirements

Participate in Significant Event Analysis and learning activities

Participate in Practice, LHB and Cluster PT4L sessions

Teaching and Training

As a teaching practice, opportunities are available to:

Support undergraduate medical students

Contribute to and support Foundation Doctor training

Contribute to and support postgraduate GP training

Participate in educational activities and mentoring where appropriate

Team Working

Work collaboratively with GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, HCSWs, Advanced Clinical Pharmacists and Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team

Contribute positively to team development and service improvement

Promote a supportive and respectful working environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified General Practitioner
• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
• Included on the NHS Wales Performers List or eligible for inclusion
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to high-quality patient care

Desirable

• Interest in medical education and training
• Experience of EMIS
• Interest in developing specialist clinical areas
• Previous experience working within UK General Practice

Experience

Essential

• n/a

Desirable

• n/a

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Ystwyth Medical Group

Parc Y Llyn Retail Park

Llanbadarn Fawr

ABERYSTWYTH

Dyfed

SY23 3TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
• course.
• Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
• and Preventative Strategy.
• Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
• policies.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Health Visitor
• Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
• Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
• group setting.
• Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
• delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
• prioritise workload.
• Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
• nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
• Report writing knowledge and skills.
• IT Competent.
• Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
• Audit and research skills. E
• Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
• Immigration Act (2016). E
• Working Conditions
• Working Arrangements
• Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
• Corporate Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
• codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset County Council

Address

Somerset County Council

Highbridge Children's Centre

7 Coronation Road

Highbridge

Somerset

TA9 3JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for a full list of a main list of the main responsibilities for this role. Thank you for taking the time for applying for a role within Provide.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Clean driving licence & access to a car with the ability to travel, with required resources, across the county, working flexibly including working out of hours (evenings and weekends) when required

Qualifications

Desirable

• To hold a relevant teaching qualification, or accredited RSHE qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering education / training packages to professionals and/or community groups. To have a good understanding of the challenges that young people may face growing up, and how to talk to young people in an age-appropriate way.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to communicate at a range of different levels, build & manage relationships with a range of stakeholders Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and communicate to support/gain support from a wider team. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and database entry skills Good standards of accuracy, numeracy and literacy; ability to input data onto clinical and client databases

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working directly with young people on a 1:1 basis

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledgeable about HIV prevention, sexual health, contraception and other health needs of communities at risk of poor sexual health and HIV in the UK

Knowledge

Desirable

• A good level of knowledge about key national and local sexual health and HIV issues.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of delivering and evaluating health promotion interventions to communities that experience health inequalities including young people

Knowledge

Desirable

• To have a good understanding of the local area

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

Provide CIC

Address

Provide Community

Number One, The Stow

Harlow

CM20 3AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for managing the senior receptionist and their team and seeking support when necessary from the Minor Injury and Urgent Care Management team.

To provide a full range of administrative support and duties to the Health Care providers within MIU/UTC.

To ensure performance data is produced and sent as required.

To manage reports, medical notes and documentation in line with information governance and trust framework.

To work with finance on income generation tasks

For further information regarding this vacancy please see the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to lead, motivate, train & supervise a team of staff
• Able to work as part of a team and ensure that senior managers or clinical leaders are well-supported and not required to frequently get involved in administrative matters
• Able to write clear, concise procedures, guidance notes and meeting minutes or notes
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills / telephone manner
• Great attention to detail & ability to follow through relational databases & procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
• Understanding of personnel and employment rules and regulations

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC or equivalent qualification or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience
• School leaving qualification (GCSE or equivalent) in Maths and English language
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experienced team leader and/or admin supervisor
• Stock control and ordering supplies
• Developing or contributing to the development of administrative or office procedures
• Communicating effectively with a diverse range of people
• Arranging meetings and events, including co-ordinating complex diaries, booking venues, preparing papers and directions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crawley Hospital - Urgent Treatment Centre

West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Working Hours: 3 days

Reports to: Practice Manager & HR / Prescribing Lead Partner

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting the partners in implementing effective medicine management within the practices, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating and managing change.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage a medicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined by practice policy and local and national guidance.

Lead the prescribing teams in best prescribing practice for long term condition management with a view to improving the quality of patient care with cost effective solutions.

Patient / clinical services

Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

Provide long term condition management services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, in line with care and support planning principles.

Assist partners with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets.

Help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.

Responsibility for administration

To provide regular support and feedback to practice on prescribing action plans

To produce quarterly reports on practice progress to the lead GP for medicines management

To update and maintain accurate patient medication records on the practices clinical computer systems, including advice given and action taken.

To advise the primary health care team on the safe and secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuring compliance with medicines legislation.

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Use and monitoring of the correct use of Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning and infection control

Responsible for correct hand hygiene of self and others

Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols within the team

Active observation of current working practices across the team in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.

Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage and disposal

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards

Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Spillage control procedures, management and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Maintenance of sterile environments

Correct cleaning of equipment used for near patient testing, such as blood glucose monitoring equipment and smokelysers, using the manufacturers instructions as appropriate

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will have a named mentor at each practice. The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Pharmacist registered with the GPhC
• Experience working in primary care or general practice
• Dispensing experience and willingness to support dispensary operations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Experience using EMIS clinical system
• Experience in dispensing GP practice

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nettlebed Surgery

Address

Wanbourne Lane

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 5AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safeguarding:The William Henry Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The foundation has effective child and adult protection policies which provide clear directions to staff and others about expected codes of behaviour in dealing with safeguarding issues. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check, this is a position working in regulated activity. The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025. The Foundation is also committed to promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of both students and staff and reflects life in Modern Britain.

Overview of the Role:

The Educational Psychologist will play a central role within the Health, Therapies and Families Service, supporting children and young people aged 525 with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health, SEMH needs, SEND, developmental trauma and neurodiversity. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, the postholder will use psychological theory and evidence-based practice to promote learning, emotional wellbeing, inclusion and positive outcomes.

Through assessment, consultation, formulation and intervention, the role will support children, families and professionals to develop a shared understanding of strengths and needs, ensuring coordinated and holistic support across education and residential settings. The Educational Psychologist will contribute to embedding psychologically informed, trauma-aware and relational approaches across the Foundation.

In addition, the role will support statutory processes, partnership working and service development, while providing professional leadership and contributing to staff development. Overall, the postholder will help ensure that psychological knowledge is effectively translated into meaningful improvements in the experiences and outcomes of children, young people and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Educational Psychology services within the Foundation and as part of an external services offer.
• Provide professional leadership to the Health, Therapies and Families Service under the direction of the Head of Therapeutic Practice and Health.
• Provide psychological, educational and practical support to children, young people, families, staff teams and other professionals working both within and external to the Foundation.
• Plan and deliver psychological assessment, consultation and intervention, offering advice to support learning, behaviour and well-being.
• Offer psychological support to children, young people, families and staff systems through onsite, offsite and remote delivery e.g., Zoom, Teams.
• Contribute to the multidisciplinary team, providing psychological and educational input and supporting team development.
• Contribute to preparation for adulthood supporting transition into post 16 education, employment training and independent living for young people.
• Liaise with Foundation staff to enhance their understanding of children and young peoples learning, behaviour and emotional needs.
• Represent the Foundation professionally when working with external agencies to advocate for children, young people and families.
• Support the Smith Foundation within the arena of SEN and Disability tribunals and other court hearings as appropriate, and as relevant to their role of providing professional advice.
• Uphold the Foundations Quality of Life, psychologically informed and Positive Behaviour Support ethos in all interactions.
• Model reflective practice, self-care and positive wellbeing in line with the Foundations ethos.
• Promote diversity, collaboration, equality and inclusion across the organisation.

Leadership

• Offer professional support and oversight to the Health, Therapies and Families Team HTFTs through consultation, training, supervision and reflective practice.
• Plan and supervise the work of assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists and students, supporting their development and placements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policy and service improvements relating to Educational Psychology and psychologically informed practice.
• Work with clinical and operational leads to support the planning, organisation, audit and development of service delivery.
• Provide supervision to MDT colleagues where appropriate.
• Deliver training and professional development to staff teams.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and research activity.
• Lead on the development and delivery of psychologically informed, trauma-aware and inclusive practice across the Foundation.
• Undertake psychological and educational assessments and contribute to complex multidisciplinary formulations.
• Deliver and oversee individual, group and systemic interventions.
• Provide specialist consultation on learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and inclusion
• Contribute to recruitment processes, including shortlisting and interviewing where appropriate.

• Undertake project management, including audit, research and service evaluation, to support service development.
• Prepare and present findings from audits, evaluation and research to internal and external audiences.
• Support the ongoing development of the Health, Therapies and Families Service to ensure high-quality provision.

Professional

• Adhere to professional and regulatory body standards e.g., HCPC, BPS.
• Engage in regular professional supervision in line with HCPC and BPS guidance.
• Undertake continuing professional development CPD and share learning across the organisation.
• Contribute to research, evaluation and publication activity where appropriate.
• Use psychological theory and evidence-based practice to inform work.
• Contribute to the development and review of Foundation policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of Educational Psychology practice through networking and collaboration.
• Participate in line management supervision and performance development processes.
• Keep up to date with legislation, policy and guidance e.g., SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding frameworks.

Assessment, Collaborative Planning and Evaluation

• Conduct psychological and educational assessments with children, young people and families.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of intervention plans aligned with individual and family goals.
• Contribute to EHCPs, IEPs and personalised learning plans, ensuring psychological and educational recommendations support access to learning.
• Reflect on progress with colleagues to develop effective strategies.
• Communicate complex assessment findings clearly to families, young people and professionals.
• Support the implementation of PBS and psychologically informed approaches, ensuring dignity, inclusion and rights.
• Develop and implement outcome measures for individuals and the wider service.

Collaboration and Advocacy

• Work collaboratively with children, families, education staff, health professionals and social care teams to develop effective, evidence-based interventions.
• Liaise with external agencies to support access to appropriate services and resources.
• Support the Foundation to develop and extend its offer within and beyond the organisation.
• Provide guidance and support in complex or crisis situations, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Maintain a child-centred and systemic approach, considering the wider context and relationships.

Documentation, Communication and Reporting

• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with safeguarding, GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Complete psychological reports in line with education legislation and professional standards.
• Contribute to the evaluation and refinement of interventions.
• Communicate sensitively and effectively when sharing complex information.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Stay informed about current issues affecting children, young people and families.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in Educational Psychology and related fields.
• Adhere to confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate understanding of safeguarding, SEND processes and relevant legal frameworks.

Managing Own Performance and Development

• Maintain professional standards and registration in line with HCPC and relevant bodies.
• Demonstrate effective engagement and motivation skills when working with children, young people and families.
• Attend supervision and provide updates to senior leadership.
• Actively engage in professional development and reflective practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist, typically demonstrated though around 2-5 years relevant practice, with
• evidence of the ability to work autonomously and provide specialist psychologist advice
• Experience of working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, neurodiversity and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Experience of undertaking psychological and educational assessments and producing high-quality reports and recommendations
• Experience of consultation with education staff, families and multi-agency professionals
• Experience of contributing to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs), Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Annual Reviews.
• Experience of delivering training, consultation and reflective practice to staff teams
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to collaborative planning and decision-making
• Experience of supporting psychologically informed, trauma-aware and inclusive practice within educational settings

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Local Authority Educational Psychology Service
• Experience of working independently, as an associate or in a private practice, including commissioned work and service delivery across a range of settings
• Experience of working across both education and residential care environments
• Experience of supervising trainee psychologists, assistant psychologists or other professionals
• Experience of service development, quality-improvement, audit, research or project leadership
• Experience of contributing to multidisciplinary discussion regarding neurodevelopment presentations, diagnostic pathways and formulation processes
• Experience of presenting at conferences, professional networks or training events
• Experience of contributing to publications, research or professional presentations

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Value-driven, committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, student welfare, equality and diversity
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to undertake further training and continuous learning
• Commitment to the aims, values and ethos of the Foundation, including Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support
• Willingness to undertake training as required and commitment to ongoing professional development
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families
• Compassionate, reflective and emotionally intelligent practitioner
• Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and equality
• Ability to work flexibly and adaptively within a dynamic organisation
• Commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning

Desirable

• Passion for innovation and service development
• Interest in contributing to organisational learning, research and sector-wide practice development

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning, emotional wellbeing and psychological theory
• Strong understanding of SEMH, development trauma, attachment, neurodiversity and SEND
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance, including the Children and Families Act, SEND Code of Practice, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and Equality legislation
• Understanding of consultation, systemic practice and psychologically informed approaches
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and responsibilities

Desirable

• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Understanding of residential care practice and therapeutic care models
• Knowledge of current developments in trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and relational approaches

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional qualification in Educational Psychology that provides eligibility for HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist,
• including:
• A Doctorate in Educational Psychology recognised by the HCPC; or
• A legacy UK Educational Psychology qualification recognised by the HCPC under previous registration arrangements; or
• An overseas Educational Psychology qualification accepted by the HCPC for registration purposes.
• Current HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist
• Chartered Psychologist Status with the British Psychologist (BPS) or eligibility to obtain this
• Able to demonstrate continued compliance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency, Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, and
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualifications or accredited training relevant to children and young people with SEMH and SEND.
• Accredited post-qualification therapeutic training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and
• Reprocessing (EMDR), or other evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Attributes, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to undertake complex psychological and educational assessments and formulate recommendations
• Excellent consultation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate complex psychological information clearly to a range of audiences
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, young people, families, and professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to analyse information, solve problems and develop creative solutions
• Strong organisational, report-writing and time-management skills

Desirable

• Ability to provide professional supervision and mentoring

Additional Factors

Essential

• Interest in contributing to organisational learning, research and sector-wide practice development
• Commitment to maintaining HCPC registration and engaging in ongoing CPD, supervision and reflective practice
• Full UK Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Smith Foundation

Address

William Henry Smith School

Boothroyd Lane

Brighouse

West Yorkshire

HD6 3JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.whsschool.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education (GCSE's) -- including English and mathematics or equivalent
• Relevant vocational qualification(equivalent to Microsoft Office MOST, ECDL or related qualification)
• Vocational level 3 /BTEC) in IM&T or information systems related subject (or relevant experience in IM&T environment)

Desirable

• Please see the attached JD.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of windows systems, requirement to manipulate data within excel, word, PowerPoint and other bespoke system
• Switchboard/Call Centre experience.
• Knowledge and experience on customer services

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good working knowledge and understanding of PC hardware, operating systems and Microsoft IT packages.
• Demonstrable comfort with IT systems and a willingness to learn new IT skills
• Previous experience of healthcare or large complex organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work on the Roving Health Units, delivering screening services to the local populations.

Cytology plus other screening services as required.

Working within GP practices to support their screening in areas of deprivation and health inequalities.

Engage with the General Public to raise awareness around screening and health.

Follow agreed policies and protocols, refer to the Head of Nursing as appropriate.

Maintain and clean equipment after use.

Maintain environment, including stock rotation and stock control.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of environment.

Use of clinical administration systems such as System1

Accurate documentation of patient care and recorded in a timely fashion.

A duty to inform the Head of Nursing of potential problems or issues arising within the day-to-day duties.

Attend meetings when required.

Any other delegated duties as appropriate to the post.

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability, and ongoing correct usage by staff.

Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice

Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols.

Monitoring facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.

Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage, and disposal

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management.

Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage, and collection.

Spillage control procedures, management, and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Maintenance of sterile environments

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding.

To communicate and report to vaccination lead as required.

Project management responsibilities:

As the operational lead for the mobile cervical screening service, the post-holder will:

Take day-to-day operational and project management responsibility for the mobile cervical screening service (Roving Health Units), ensuring delivery against agreed timescales, activity targets, budget and quality standards across all deployment sites.

Develop, own and maintain the project plan for the service, including site scheduling, staff rostering, equipment and vehicle logistics, and coordination with GP practices and community venues across areas of deprivation and health inequalities.

Plan and deliver the service using a phased campaign approach, running each phase as a discrete cycle of delivery, evaluation and refinement, and systematically capturing learning from each phase to inform the design, targeting and delivery of subsequent phases.

Act as the principal point of contact between the service and the multi-agency Project Board, preparing and presenting regular highlight reports, progress updates, risks and issues, and campaign learning to the Board and other key stakeholder groups.

Build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple partner agencies, including the ICB, PCNs, GP practices, local authority public health teams and third sector/community organisations, ensuring aligned and integrated delivery of the screening programme.

Produce clear, accurate and timely written reports for a range of audiences, including Project Board papers, campaign evaluation reports, business cases and funding/commissioner reports, translating operational and clinical activity data into accessible written and visual formats.

Monitor, analyse and report on service performance and uptake data (including coverage in underserved and seldom-heard populations), using findings to drive continuous improvement and to demonstrate impact to commissioners and partner agencies.

Identify, log and actively manage project risks and issues, maintaining a risk register and mitigation plan, and escalating appropriately to the Project Board or Head of Nursing where required.

Manage the project budget, monitoring expenditure against plan, supporting procurement of equipment, consumables and vehicle costs, and ensuring value for money across the service.

Support the recruitment, induction, training and day-to-day line management of nursing and support staff working on the mobile units, ensuring the team has the skills and capacity to deliver each phase of the campaign.

Lead engagement and communication activity with local communities and stakeholders to raise awareness of the service and improve uptake among seldom-heard and underserved groups, tailoring messaging and site selection using learning from previous campaign phases.

Chair or contribute to operational meetings, task and finish groups and working groups relating to the service, ensuring actions are recorded, owned and followed up.

Identify opportunities for service development, funding bids or expansion arising from campaign learning, and lead on drafting associated proposals and business cases.

Ensure robust clinical governance, information governance, safeguarding, and health and safety arrangements are maintained and evidenced across all mobile unit sites and throughout the project lifecycle.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by PCL as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of Practice Nurse skills with a focus on cytology and screening.
• Request pathology tests and process the results, advising patients accordingly
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to escalate.
• Good clinical system IT knowledge and an ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email and face to face
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (NICE guidelines etc)
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Ability to produce clear, well-structured written reports, board papers and evaluations for a range of clinical and non-clinical audiences
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with multiple partner agencies and stakeholders at different levels of seniority
• Ability to design and manage phased delivery plans, using performance data and lessons learned to adapt and improve each successive phase

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena and knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in PCL, ICB's and neighbourhood working.
• Basic budget management skills, including monitoring expenditure and supporting procurement decisions

Other

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for professional revalidation
• Evidence of CPD commensurate with the role
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours

Desirable

• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Has evidence of working at the relevant level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice or Community Nurse
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Demonstrable experience of leading or managing a project, service change or multi-phase campaign, including planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of reporting into or working with a project board or steering group involving multiple partner agencies

Desirable

• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
• Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, Agile) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/local policies/procedures and codes of conduct
• Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Patient Care Locally CIC

Address

Office 2 and 3

Goliath Road

Coalville

LE67 3FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist-nursing care, establishing mechanisms by which each patient has a coherent and comprehensive management plan. These plans will be developed with the patient and carer according to their needs and include referral to other disciplines and services observing the principles of Holistic Care.

Works as part of the MDT fostering effective professional relationships to ensure effective communication and a seamless service for patients. This includes liaison with the other hospitals and and outpatients departments.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working with Oncology/ Dermatology patients
• Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
• Experience of participating in clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in policy development
• Experience of developing innovative practice
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries

Skills

Essential

• Report writing / Presentation skills
• Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
• Clinical credibility
• Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Mentoring and advanced communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
• Evidence of reflective practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. QST Frameworks, NICE etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
• Knowledge of change management processes

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration(RN/RM/RN Child)
• Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
• Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
• Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent. Or an approved supervisor/assessor preparation accreditation
• Evidence of current CPD

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
• Leadership or management development qualification
• Advanced communication skills qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Lukes hospital

Little Horton lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)

Essential

• oAppropriate City and Guilds Qualification, NVQ3 or equivalent in an Engineering/ Plumbing related discipline
• oServed an apprenticeship or other recognised training.

Desirable

• oFocused training such as Anglian Water Approved Plumber, Air Conditioning or chilled water systems training and experience.
• oAdditional Hospital Engineering related certified training

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

Essential

• oExperience in the maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant and services and fault finding within a similar organisation or similar size and complexity organisation.
• oExperience of working in a similar organisation or similar size and complexity organisation.
• oAppreciation of other maintenance services

Desirable

• oExperience of maintenance in a hospital environment. In particular: -
• oAir conditioning, refrigeration, Plate Heat Exchangers, Calorifiers, Water Storage systems, Steam Boilers.

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

Essential

• oGood understanding of electrical regulations, and associated safety procedures
• oAble to diagnose faults in complicated engineering and building plant and equipment.
• oAble to work safely and have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation in the built environment.
• oDemonstrable problem-solving skills.
• oWork co-operatively with colleagues.
• oAbility to work with minimum of guidance.
• oGood manual dexterity Logical and systematic approach to work tasks.
• oExchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists; negotiates with contractors or suppliers.
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion Respect and Excellence

Desirable

• oBe able to work within a pressured environment.
• oEvidence of self-advancement.
• oAble to act efficiently taking a 'hands on' role in an emergency.
• oImaginative outlook.
• oWork on own initiative.
• oConfident.
• oManagement of contractors
• oExperience of working in a large organisation.
• oExperienced in working with safe systems of work process and permits to work.

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Good understanding of electrical regulations, and associated safety procedures
• Able to diagnose faults in complicated engineering and building plant and equipment
• Able to work safely and have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation in the built environment
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills
• Work co-operatively with colleagues
• Ability to work with minimum of guidance
• Good manual dexterity Logical and systematic approach to work tasks
• Exchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists; negotiates with contractors or suppliers

Desirable

• Be able to work within a pressured environment
• Evidence of self-advancement
• Able to act efficiently taking a 'hands on' role in an emergency
• Imaginative outlook
• Work on own initiative
• Confident
• Management of contractors
• Experience of working in a large organisation
• Experienced in working with safe systems of work process and permits to work

Specific Requirements

Essential

• oGood interpersonal skills.
• oVersatile and flexible in approach.
• oSelf-starter.
• oPhysically fit.
• oCapable of meeting manual handling criteria.
• oAble to work at heights, adverse conditions i.e., Heat, dirt, and cramped conditions.
• oSympathetic when working in patient proximities i.e., working in operating theatres, wards and mortuaries.
• oImaginative outlook.
• oWork on own initiative.
• oConfident.
• oAble to cross site travel
• oProvide a commitment to return to work outside of normal working hours
• oWill take part in the Estates On-Call Rota
• oMust have full UK driving licence for cars and access to own vehicle for work attendance.

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title:

Medical Receptionist

Reports to:

Practice Manager

Hours:

Full time and part time positions available (hours on rota basis between 8am to 6.30pm as per contract of employment)

Job summary:

The purpose of the role is to:

Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person, online or on the telephone.

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team where needed.

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies.

Duties and responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the senior GP or your Supervisor dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels:

Knowledge and use of EMIS web

Processing and issuing of prescriptions within standard timeframes as per practice policy

Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system

Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional

Processing and distributing income (and outgoing) mail using Workflow

Taking messages and passing on information

Admin duties including scanning, read coding, completing tasks and summarising patient medical records

Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures

Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers

Filing and retrieving of paperwork

Clearing and restocking consultation rooms as required

Monitoring of fridge temperatures

Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, and photocopying

Keeping patient areas tidy and free from obstructions and clutter

Being polite and helpful to patients and colleagues at all times ensuring that you provide good customer service and make a good impression

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential criteria
• Good customer service, the ability to work as part of a team, ability to maintain confidentiality whilst handling sensitive information and basis IT skills.

Desirable

• Desirable criteria
• Experience of working in a GP practice, reception experience in an NHS setting and knowledge of EMIS Web.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bousfield Health Centre

Address

Bousfield Health Centre

Westminster Road

Liverpool

L4 4PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Word processing skills including email, Microsoft office and excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, using interpreters as required.
• Able to deliver factual information using reassurance, tact and empathy.
• Evidence of previous team working.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the ability to adhere to and implement Information Governance guidelines.
• Knowledge of tobacco treatment

Desirable

• Ability to use carbon monoxide monitors.

Experience

Essential

• Effective communicator

Qualification & Training

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Understanding of the drivers of ill health

Desirable

• Level 2 smoking cessation training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Raod

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits:

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holiday
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Must be educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience. oeg, Significant experience managing projects, teams, budgets, or services. Professional qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 6/7, CIPD, CMI, AAT, PRINCE2) Demonstrable specialist knowledge gained through training and practical application. Evidence of analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, and strategic decision-making skills normally expected of a graduate.

Desirable

• oWorking knowledge and training of all Trust systems and IT systems (PARIS) . o PRINCE2 . o Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of completing staff appraisal and PDP oExperience of managing staff sickness and welcome back to work meetings / procedures oExperience of staff training o
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel gained through extensive experience in performance and administration management.
• Worked in an Administration role in a clinical environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital

Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT

Wythenshawe

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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