Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains theperson specification and furtherinformation about the role.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification (nursing or allied health professional) that allows registration with the NMC/ HCPC and an Independent non-medical prescriber.
• MSc Level in Advanced Practice OR In the process of gaining recognition with the Centre of Advancing Practice via the e-Portfolio (Supported) Route to demonstrate educational equivalence that all the capabilities of advanced level practice at master's level (level 7) have been met.

Desirable

• Undertaken accredited course or gained digital badge accreditation with NHSE Centre for advancing practice.
• Completed advanced practice accreditation in speciality e.g. RCEM, RCN, full membership MACP.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience within a relevant clinical specialty, including demonstrable clinical leadership experience.
• Demonstration of expertise in all 4 pillars of advance practice (Clinical, Leadership & Management, Research, Education).
• Evidence of implementing change to promote high quality practice.

Desirable

• Previous experience in an advanced practice role.
• Previous experience working as an autonomous practitioner, including involvement in service development

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable advanced clinical assessment and history taking skills, with highly developed diagnostic reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• Well-developed leadership, excellent time management, and organisational skills.
• Evidence of conducting audits and QI projects.

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical research.

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT27QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Eligible for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months of interview

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in the management of ENT elective surgery and emergency care
• Experience with speciality interest in sub-speciality of choice
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of working effectively and as a team player amongst a multi-professional team

Training

Essential

• Extended experience/training in ENT Surgery
• Evidence of further training in sub-specialty applied for
• Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior staff and medical students

Management and Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
• Effective communication skills with both clinical, non-clinical and managerial colleagues, patients, relatives and other agencies
• Ability to advice on efficiency and smooth running of a specialist service
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• Caring attitude towards patients
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
• Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
• Display an ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Must be prepared to move, if successful, to live within 30 minutes of base Hospital
• Ability to travel between Hospital sites efficiently during daytime.

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Development Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy. To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency framework. Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan. Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback. Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment. Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve. Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures.Research and Development Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice. Critically consider and analyse their practice in light of best available evidence. Contribute to surveys, audits, research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice.Professional Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration. Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates. Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours. Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

Professional Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration. Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMCStandards for Nursing Associates. Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expectedvalues and behaviours. Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Experience of working with this client group

Desirable

• Experience of the speciality area

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non - routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients / relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• ave effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Positive approach to work
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Compassionate and caring
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Rosewood Ward, The Meadows

Owens Farm Drive

Offerton

SK2 5EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Parent Infant Mental Health Service aims to support parents and carers and your baby/young child to feel safe and secure, to manage the emotional demands of infancy and new parenthood, and to build positive relationships. PIMHS have led the borough in developing integrated perinatal and parentinfant mental health services for parents and children under five and have received wide recognition for good practice and forward thinking from other professionals and services around the country.

The FITS clinical team comprised of mental health professionals, will work in partnership with the Family Intervention Service of Childrens Social Care, while also maintaining strong links with core CAMHS. The aim is to ensure timely access to training, consultation, supervision, and intervention while simultaneously promoting trauma-responsive practice and supporting healthy relationships within our Tameside families.

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate level qualification as a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist as recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists. AND Full membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists OR Doctorate level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS or BPS Statement of Equivalence AND Eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychology Status & HCPC registered.

Desirable

• Parent-Infant Psychotherapy Training Additional Training in other relevant evidencebased Parent-Infant interventions

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patient groups presenting high levels of complexity and trauma, including infants, young children and families.
• Experience in psychotherapy/psychological assessment and therapeutic work with infants and young children and their families/ parents/carers with a full range of presenting problems.
• Experience of consulting with other professionals in Health, Education, Social Services and Local Authority
• Experience of representing child psychotherapy /clinical psychology within the context of multidisciplinary and multi-agency treatment and care.

Desirable

• Experience of working in CAMHS and/or with infants and young children, prior to training as a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist /clinical psychologist
• Experience of Audit and Research
• Experience and knowledge of the developmental issues of under 5's
• Experience of work or contact with adult mental health services.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of awareness of perinatal/parental mental health in relation to infant/child mental health matters.
• Knowledge of the impact of developmental trauma and trauma-informed care
• Knowledge of legislation and national guidance in relation to the needs of infants and young children.
• Doctoral level (or equivalent) knowledge of child and adolescent psychotherapy/ clinical psychology, including highly developed knowledge of psychoanalytical/psychological theories and models of development, psychopathology, family and institutional dynamics.
• Working knowledge of professional systems involved in work with infant and young children, particularly in relation to the statutory framework around child protection

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of psychoanalytical/psychological methods of assessment, intervention and management in work with infants, and young children and families.
• Skills in co-working, liaison and consultation with others, especially with regard to highly complex families.
• Evidence of a capacity to work collaboratively and flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team context and in multiagency partnerships
• High level of skill in assessing risk in the context of parent infant mental health and with young children.
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, cultures and ethnicity from one's own.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in all contact with disadvantaged groups
• High level of ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to children, parents and carers and a wide range of professionals.
• Ability to cope with stressful interpersonal situations, including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse and communicate in situations in which there may be barriers to the acceptance of communications.
• Good organisational skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by ACP /HCPC

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Springleigh Clinic/ Ashton Primary Care Centre

Stalybridge/ Ashton under Lyne

SK15 2AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

• MBChB or equivalent

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.

• Full registration with GMC

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

• Excellent knowledge in adult psychiatry including knowledge and experience of a range of conditions and complex psychological problems

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Cherrywood Clinic Oldham

Chapel Walk

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• JCPTGP Certificate

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Bridlington Urgent Treatment Centre, Bridlington Hospital

Bessingby Road

Bridlington

YO16 4QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE or equivalent and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
• OR Have completed a relevant apprenticeship programme at NVQ level 2 and be willing to complete an NVQ level 3 within 12 Months
• ECDL or equivalent or willing to achieve

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of office and/or personnel procedures
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Highly developed computer literacy and keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of office procedures

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed computer literacy and keyboard skills
• Word Processing
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent Organisation skills
• Prioritisation Skills

Experience

Essential

• Substantial office experience in a similar role, it is likely this would be from a recruitment role using an electronic recruitment system.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Flatts Lane Centre

Flatts Lane

Middlesbrough

TS6 0SZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or UK recognised equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience is Essential.
• Experience within Aseptic/Oncology 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.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of NHS operational management, service delivery and performance management.
• Knowledge of national healthcare targets and standards, including RTT, waiting list management, patient access and quality performance requirements.
• Understanding of service improvement methodologies and change management principles.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and performance monitoring processes.
• Understanding of workforce, financial and resource management principles.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Women & Children's services and associated operational challenges.
• Knowledge of NHS funding mechanisms and business planning processes.
• Training in quality improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma or Model for Improvement.
• Experience of service benchmarking and utilisation of comparative performance data.
• Experience of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) and efficiency planning.

Qualifications & Professional Development

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in management, healthcare, business or related field.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Relevant management or improvement training.

Desirable

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Leadership or management qualification.
• Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP).

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in operational management within an NHS or healthcare setting.
• Experience of managing operational performance against key targets and KPIs.
• Experience of service planning, business case development and service improvement.
• Experience of analysing and presenting complex performance information and operational data.
• Experience of staff management, leadership and performance management.
• Experience of implementing change and driving service improvement.

Desirable

• Experience within Women & Children's services.
• Experience leading divisional or service-wide transformation programmes.
• Experience of managing complex service redesign projects.
• Experience of presenting information to senior management groups and committees.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of financial management and budget responsibility.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence and engage teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across professional groups.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex data and performance information.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify solutions and implement improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and performance reporting systems.

Desirable

• Advanced facilitation and coaching skills.
• Experience delivering formal presentations and workshops.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI or business intelligence skills.
• Experience of NHS reporting systems and dashboards.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates the Trust values and behaviours.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality patient-centred services.
• Collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership.
• Professional, credible and able to challenge constructively when required.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between Trust sites and external venues as required.
• Flexible approach to working arrangements to meet service requirements.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-in-Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced practitioner psychologist or psychological professional to lead the multiple admissions pathway in one area, provide clinical leadership, supervision and consultation to the pathway and grow our connections with other key stakeholders and work within the neighbourhood mental health teams. The role would also include facilitation of network meetings as well as the provision of psychological expertise in the pathway and direct and indirect therapy offer. You will be well supported by a vibrant PP workforce. There will be support from other principal psychologists in the area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK] as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Professionally registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Significant assessed experience of working as a qualified psychologist
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillrise Assessment and Treatment service

Church Hill

New Haven

BN9 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience as switchboard operator in a hospital setting

Skills

Desirable

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Education

Essential

• Education to GCSE standard with reasonable standard of numeracy and literacy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and remain customer focused at all times.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact, providing customer services for patients, carers, staff, public, internal, and external customers, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Ensuring appointments are organised and patients arrived in on time using the patient administration system to effectively utilise clinical time, including identifying and re-prioritising appointments.

Contribute to the processing of all forms of incoming and outgoing mail.

To be able to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload to assist in the smooth running of the clinical services.

Demonstrate working practices to new staff as part of the induction process.

Recognise and assist as part of the team with the management of medical emergencies should they arise.

To escalate any issues or problem areas to senior colleagues within the team(s) as appropriate. Complex enquiries should be escalated according to locally agreed procedures.

Observe a personal duty of care in relation to equipment/resources.

To work in a flexible manner when cover is required, to support and maintain service delivery.

Have an awareness of the Trust complaints procedure which will include defusing potential complaints or conflict and escalating appropriately as necessary.

Contribute to any changes in procedures and implement procedures for the service.

Communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome distressing situations, physical and learning disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, dementia, challenging behavior, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating. This may include requesting the services of a translator.

Provide statistical information as required for audit purposes.

All post holders will agree to Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of community services, mental health care, addiction services and learning disability care, and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support the objectives of the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Skills

Essential

• Standard Keyboard Skills

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• IT Literate
• Proven Experience of Word Processing, Spreadsheet & email software
• Experience of using patient administrative systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work without supervision

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Clinics

Southport and Formby

PR9 0PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's/BTEC/NVQ 2 or equivalent technical qualification

Desirable

• Experienced in Healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic MS Office Skills
• Experience working with computers / data handling / collating patient data (paper & electronically)
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Working with the public

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Experience working in hospital.
• Previous experience of working in ophthalmology or related services.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative
• Problem Solving
• Handling sensitive situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Stock management
• Knowledge of Datix Incident reporting

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport Foundation Trust Outpatients B

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you are responsible for the general running of the ward during the shift. you will coordinate the care needs of patients and understand the varying conditions and what is required. You will coordinate safety huddles to inform all staff on shift of any new risks as well update the staff regarding changes to medical plans. You will be responsible for liaising with the medical team and manning board rounds and assisting the consultant on daily ward rounds.

You will have a good understanding of the sickness and attendance policies to be able to assist the ward manager in managing sickness as well as access to the incident reporting system to assist with the closing of incidents and subsequent dissemination of information and lessons learnt from the incident. You will have an understanding of the training needs of staff on the ward and be able to assist them with booking and attending courses for both mandatory training and professional development as well as completing weekly/monthly audits to show compliance with staff roles and trust guidelines, with the aim to provide guidance and training if shortfalls are identified.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse (1st Level)
• Post Registration qualification in speciality
• Teaching & assessing qualification
• Diploma

Desirable

• Leadership course
• Degree/working towards

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to set & establish priorities
• Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
• Assertiveness
• Excellent time management
• Good I.T. skills
• Decision maker
• Communicate at all levels
• Lateral thinker and problem solver
• Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota
• Management of change
• Influencing skills
• Delegation skills
• Venepuncture / Cannulation
• Intermediate Life Support Advanced Life Support

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience.
• Teaching within clinical area
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of regularly managing a clinical area and clinical team
• Experience of clinical audit and research

Desirable

• Experience of change management

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Clinical

1.1. To undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and carer.

1.2. To interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client centred occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

1.3. To ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme.

1.4. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and physical environments.

1.5. To act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an assessment and care plan where appropriate.

1.6. To contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the voluntary sector.

1.7. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual occupational therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome measures such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user satisfaction questionnaires.

1.8. To continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community.

1.9. To work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service.

1.10. To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation guidelines.

1.11. To arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by clinical need and as direct by the Line/Service Manager.

1.12. To provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording system and other information as required.

1.13. To participate in monthly clinical and managerial supervision and to provide clinical supervision to other occupational therapy staff/ support staff.

1.14 To work as an autonomous practitioner.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health.
• Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
• Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures.
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
• Supervisory / appraisal skills.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Detailed knowledge of mental health/learning disabilities legislation and current practice including policy drivers.
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Care Professions Council registration.

Desirable

• Leadership / first line management certificate.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in mental health/learning disabilities setting.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Supervision of staff and / or students.

Desirable

• Leadership / first line management experience.
• Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Values contribution of others.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.

Training

Essential

• Practice placement educators certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
• To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.

Desirable

• Post graduate training relevant to mental health such as, psychosocial interventions, cognitive behavioural / counselling skills / standardised assessment.

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Folly Hall Mills

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

HD1 3LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1) Post holder will work independently (work will be self- directed and autonomous) to manage and provide the cystic fibrosis dietetic service. You will be expected to seek peer support and clinical supervision via the specialist cystic fibrosis dietetic networks.

2) To provide highly specialist dietetic advice to patients and/or carers with Cystic Fibrosis, whilst taking into account ethical, social, emotional, psychological and cultural needs. To be able to use this complex and sensitive information in formulating individual dietetic advice. Communicating this information effectively to the MDT and patients/carers alike.

3) To provide nutritional and dietetic counselling to educate a diverse patient population. To understand the complex dietary changes which are needed and to employ advanced motivational and behavioural change skills to overcome barriers to change particularly where there is non-compliance.

4) To utilise and develop communication tools and teaching skills in order to educate patients who may have barriers to understanding e.g. disabilities, non-English speaking, poor literacy.

5) To organise and deliver training sessions for groups of patients with specialist dietary needs in person and via virtual forums such as Attend Anywhere or Microsoft Teams.

6) To receive and communicate highly complex and sensitive information, which may include unwelcome or difficult information; for example, long-term adherence to complex and multiple dietary interventions or initiation of invasive nutritional support e.g., tube feeding. To present this in an understandable form to patients and their carers to facilitate compliance with treatment leading to improvements in clinical condition.

7) To make dietary recommendations after calculation of nutritional requirements based on interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, anatomy and physiology, clinical condition/prognosis and other physical parameters.

8) To provide appropriate treatment, monitoring and review of patients dietary needs, involving other agencies when indicated.

9) To be the nutritional lead within Blackpool Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service area for multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. To communicate expert nutritional assessment and advice regarding individual patient care to the team.

10) As the nutritional lead for the speciality to advise the medical team on any medications which may affect nutritional therapies e.g. laxatives, anti-emetics.

11) To advise on appropriate use of nutritional products. The Dietitian will specify product type, quantity and regime to meet individual patient needs.

12) To support patients diagnosed with CF related diabetes to adapt their nutritional intake with the aim of stabilising their blood glucose and or support with advice which will optimise diabetes medication which may include teaching on carbohydrate counting.

13) To be competent with the use of enteral feeding equipment used within the Trust and community setting by attending annual training sessions.

14) To advise the multi-disciplinary team and the patient on most appropriate routes of feeding, product type, rate and volume to meet patients individual nutritional requirements.

15) To be responsible for organising the discharge of patients on alternative feeding. This includes prescription of feeds, liaising with community nursing, other hospital trusts, medical and dietetic teams and the companies providing the feed in the community.

16) To work in a frequently stressful environment with patients who may be critically ill, chronically ill, terminally ill or undergoing long periods of rehabilitation. To support them and their carers, both nutritionally and emotionally during the course of their disease.

17) To advise the catering department on the provision of nutritionally adequate menus within budgetary constraints. To be responsible for the adaptation of standard menus to suit therapeutic diets.

18) To be accountable for the appropriate supply of nutritional products to ward areas in accordance with the pharmacy department and trust policy.

Working relationships:

1. Provides specialist Nutrition and Dietetic input to a multi-disciplinary team including medical, nursing, AHPs, catering and ward staff.

2. Provides specialist advice to patients, carers, community services e.g. GPs, community organisations, doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals, voluntary organisations and companies that provide nutritional products.

Professional

1) To participate fully in the appraisal system in line with Trust policy. Develop an individual Personal Development Plan (PDP) in line with the Health Professional

Council requirements for registration.

2) To ensure own practice is up to date and evidence based, and able to demonstrate an awareness of current relevant research through teaching, attending courses/study days and peer review.

3) To promote safe caseload/workload management, using appropriate assessment, organisational, time management and reporting skills.

4) To be responsible for the clinical supervision and training of junior staff, facilitating their professional development and postgraduate learning. To be involved in and evaluate the junior staffs rotational programme.

5) To facilitate/support the induction of new staff within the team.

6) To identify the need for educational resources for patients treated within the speciality. To lead and develop non-biased evidence based written materials and teaching resources as required for a diverse client group. Undertake regular review of these resources.

7) To identify nutritional training needs of other health care staff within the area of clinical speciality. To develop, plan and deliver training in relevant aspects of nutrition and dietetics. To evaluate and monitor this training in order to promote understanding of nutrition in relation to patient care and improvement in quality of care.

8) To act as a resource for specialist dietary information relating to the area of speciality within the Trust, primary health care team, other community groups and related interest groups.

9) To plan and deliver specified sections of the student clinical placement training programme, being responsible for the clinical supervision (both theoretical and practical) of student dietitians as part of the departments national accreditation.

10) To accurately record all assessments and interventions in medical notes, nursing documentation and dietetic records in line with Trust and departmental policies. To communicate in writing with other agencies including GPs, community nurses and dietitians about patient care e.g., prescription requests for nutritional products, home enteral feeding forms.

11) To develop and implement departmental and strategic standards and policies for patients within the specialist area in line with national and local guidelines.

12) To work in accordance with the professional standards set by the British Dietetic Association, the Health Professionals Council and local Trust and departmental policies.

13) To be professionally accountable for all aspects of clinical workload.

14) To identify, facilitate and be responsible for the development and implementation of evidence based dietetic practice and audit within the area of speciality.

15) To share the results of audit by producing reports and presenting to the multi-disciplinary team, dietetic colleagues, and where appropriate in wider Therapy and Trust wide Forum.

16) To support other members of the dietetic team and provide cover for their specialist area in times of staff shortages, annual leave and sick leave cover.

17) To play a key role in team meetings and organisational interest/working groups and contribute to the development of policies via these groups.

18) To play a key role in meetings related to service development within the specialist area and report back to the Team Leader.

19) To plan and deliver health promotion activities within the Trust as required e.g. talks, displays, posters and health promotion campaigns for staff.

20) To comply with departmental requirements for the data collection and assist the team leader with interpretation of activity data in specialist area.

21) To be competent in the use of Microsoft Office, feed company enteral feeding ordering systems, and other NHS informatics systems as a requirement of the post.

22) To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Head of Service or Team Leader.

23) To promote the Dietetic profession within the Trust.

24) To attend regional groups for Dietitians within the speciality and British Dietetic Association (BDA) specialist groups as appropriate.

3. To work with dietetic colleagues to share knowledge and develop nutritional standards, protocols, and guidelines which can be implemented Trust-wide.

4. To play a key role in training of student dietitians on clinical placement.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics / post graduate diploma or equivalent
• Experience in specialist field to master's level or equivalent e.g. PENG qualification
• Registration with the HCPC
• Teaching and training skills e.g. clinical supervisory skills/ training for student training/ communication skill training / counselling skills training
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences
• Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA
• Member of relevant specialist interest groups

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Skilled in the development of nutritional care plans
• Skilled in assessment for enteral feeding, enteral feeding products, equipment and regimens
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience
• Specialist knowledge and experience relevant to CF and complex alternative feeding methodologies e.g. naso- jejunal feeding and intravenous feeding
• Experience in management of people with diabetes
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with student training including supervision
• Experience of teaching and training
• Awareness of research methods and audit skills to inform and evaluate practice.
• Keeps up to date with clinical developments, with evidence of contributions to clinical meetings / journal clubs
• Knowledge and appreciation of clinical governance issues

Desirable

• Experience of virtual outpatient clinics.
• Experience of establishing a new area of service.

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in person and in the virtual setting
• Ability to manage and prioritise clinical caseload
• IT skills e.g. Microsoft Teams, word processing, use of dietary analysis packages, preparation of power point presentations, internet use, digital patient records
• Ability to teach small and large groups
• Ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously as an independent practitioner
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to influence and negotiate to enable changes in culture and practice
• Good time management, planning and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
• Reliable, adaptable and flexible
• Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the profession
• Committed to undertake CPD
• Ability to deal with distressed, difficult or abusive patients
• Ability to support and mentor junior staff where appropriate
• To demonstrate show confidence, motivation and leadership on wards and meetings on named specialist matters
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to plan and deliver a clinical audit
• Awareness of operational and strategic nutritional governance processes
• Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for relevant clinical areas
• Motivated to develop the service
• Awareness of mental capacity act, feeding at risk guidance and ethical dilemmas in artificial nutrition
• Experience of policy and procedural development with respect to artificial feeding

Desirable

• Completion of leadership training or course

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good computer skills across Microsoft and database software.
• Ability to organise and prioritiseworkload.
• An approachable and helpful persona with the ability to empathise.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Joanne Chesney on 0118 904 1777 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification