Job description

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For the full details on this vacancy and the person specification please see attached job description

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
• MRCS
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of distinction - prizes, awards, publications, additional degree or diploma

Clinical Experience

Essential

• 12 months NHS experience or equivalent experience gained in an equitable health care system
• Competed core surgical training or equivalent
• Ability to deliver appropriate level of clinical care with indirect supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
• Evidence of contribution to teaching
• Evidence of surgical experience via logbook
• 12 months experience in Urology on middle grade rota by time of appointment

Management Skills

Essential

• Accurate record keeping
• Appropriate time management skills and ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Evidence of quality improvement or audit

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

• Accurate record keeping

Desirable

• Evidence of delivering teaching
• Evidence of quality improvement or audit

Personal qualities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Reliable and professional

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• This post requires a strong team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management planning.
• Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status. They must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the speciality, the ability to work within and lead a team, and a commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
• In addition, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role relies on building trust and confidence with patients to ensure that treatments and interventions are effective and successful.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Rosemary Lane

Bartle

Preston

PR4 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

County Hall, Penn Lloyd Building

Glenfield

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 8TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be doing

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Provide professional, pragmatic and timely HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.
• Lead and support employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance and absence management.
• Support managers to effectively manage attendance, performance, wellbeing and workplace issues.
• Coach and advise managers to build their confidence and capability in managing people effectively.
• Provide appropriate challenge where required, ensuring decisions are fair, consistent, proportionate and aligned with employment legislation and organisational policies.
• Identify employment risks and provide clear recommendations, escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
• Support managers through organisational change and other people-related challenges.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support and advise managers throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Develop and promote effective recruitment approaches that attract high-quality candidates.
• Support pre-employment checks, onboarding and induction processes.
• Ensure recruitment practices are fair, inclusive and compliant with relevant requirements.
• Contribute to improving the candidate and employee experience.

People Management & Development

• Support managers with effective performance management, objective setting and employee development.
• Support effective appraisal processes and contribute to a culture of regular feedback and development.
• Identify and contribute to learning and development opportunities across the practice.
• Promote positive employee engagement, inclusion, wellbeing and organisational culture.
• Contribute to organisational development and wider people-focused projects and initiatives.

HR Operations & Service Delivery

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Support the development, implementation and review of HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Monitor HR data and provide relevant reports, workforce information and insight to senior leaders.
• Identify workforce trends, risks and opportunities and use data to inform HR activity.
• Ensure HR processes are delivered consistently, efficiently and in accordance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements and organisational policies.
• Ensure appropriate and timely management of HR documentation and processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the HR team to maintain a responsive, high-quality HR service.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to HR colleagues where required.

Healthcare & Primary Care

• Develop a strong understanding of the specific workforce requirements and challenges within general practice.
• Support compliance with relevant NHS, primary care and healthcare workforce requirements.
• Support appropriate processes relating to professional registration, safeguarding, employment checks and other healthcare-specific requirements where relevant.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when managing sensitive employee and workforce information.
• Understand and respond appropriately to the regulatory and workforce context in which the practice operates.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, policies and the overall employee experience.
• Contribute to wider people initiatives, workforce projects and organisational development activity.
• Support the implementation of new HR processes and ways of working.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation, HR best practice and developments affecting healthcare employers.
• Take ownership of agreed HR projects and deliver them effectively.

Person Specification

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can combine strong technical HR knowledge with a practical, approachable and solutions-focused style.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant HR experience operating at HR Manager level or equivalent.
• Strong generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Significant experience managing and advising on employee relations matters.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application.
• Experience coaching and advising managers on people management issues.
• Experience working within a complex, regulated or changing environment.
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering a responsive HR service.
• Ability to work independently, use professional judgement and provide pragmatic HR solutions.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or currently working towards Level 7.
• CIPD membership.
• Healthcare, primary care or NHS experience.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning or people projects.
• Experience using HR systems and workforce data to support decision-making.
• Experience of HR process improvement and service development.

Healthcare, primary care or NHS experience is highly desirable; however, we are equally interested in strong HR professionals from other regulated or complex environments who can demonstrate transferable experience.

Skills & Attributes

People-focused

You genuinely care about creating a positive employee experience and supporting people to do their best work.

Credible

You have the knowledge and confidence to provide sound HR advice, build trust with managers and appropriately challenge when needed.

Pragmatic

You take a practical, solutions-focused approach and are comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You are willing to get involved, take ownership and see things through.

Organisationally aware

You understand the balance between supporting employees, managing risk and delivering organisational priorities.

Confident and approachable

You are comfortable managing difficult or sensitive conversations while maintaining positive and professional working relationships.

Improvement-focused

You don't simply maintain existing processes. You look for better, simpler and more effective ways of working and are willing to contribute to positive change.

Resilient and organised

You can manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and remain calm and professional when dealing with sensitive or complex situations.

A team player

You enjoy working collaboratively within a small team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues across the wider organisation.

What we can offer

• A permanent HR Manager role within a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Full-time or part-time working considered.
• A salary negotiable and dependent on experience and qualifications.
• A varied HR role with genuine autonomy, responsibility and ownership.
• The opportunity to work closely with managers and senior leaders.
• The opportunity to influence and improve the employee experience.
• A role where your contribution will be visible and valued.
• The opportunity to develop your HR career within a complex and rewarding healthcare environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the practice and its people.

Person Specification

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• People-focused
• You genuinely care about creating a positive employee experience and supporting people to do their best work.
• Credible
• You have the knowledge and confidence to provide sound HR advice, build trust with managers and appropriately challenge when needed.
• Pragmatic
• You take a practical, solutions-focused approach and are comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You are willing to get involved, take ownership and see things through.
• Organisationally aware
• You understand the balance between supporting employees, managing risk and delivering organisational priorities.
• Confident and approachable
• You are comfortable managing difficult or sensitive conversations while maintaining positive and professional working relationships.
• Improvement-focused
• You don't simply maintain existing processes. You look for better, simpler and more effective ways of working and are willing to contribute to positive change.
• Resilient and organised
• You can manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and remain calm and professional when dealing with sensitive or complex situations.
• A team player
• You enjoy working collaboratively within a small team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues across the wider organisation.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' relevant HR experience operating at HR Manager level or equivalent.
• Strong generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Significant experience managing and advising on employee relations matters.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application.
• Experience coaching and advising managers on people management issues.
• Experience working within a complex, regulated or changing environment.
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering a responsive HR service.
• Ability to work independently, use professional judgement and provide pragmatic HR solutions

Desirable

• Healthcare, primary care or NHS experience.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning or people projects.
• Experience using HR systems and workforce data to support decision-making.
• Experience of HR process improvement and service development.
• Healthcare, primary care or NHS experience is highly desirable; however, we are equally interested in strong HR professionals from other regulated or complex environments who can demonstrate transferable experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR qualification.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or currently working towards Level 7.

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

York Medical Group

Address

32 Clifton

YORK

YO30 6AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 27th August 2026

Closing date: 10th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 11th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must hold full registration and License with the GMC at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCOphth Part 1

Desirable

• Refraction certificate
• A higher degree in ophthalmology

Knowledge

Essential

• A minimum of two years' experience of a broad range of specialities
• A minimum of two years' experience in Ophthalmology as a speciality trainee or has equivalent competencies
• Understanding of Research Concepts
• Wide range of experience in Ophthalmology with the ability to demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience
• Experience of audit management
• Up to date surgical logbook to be submitted with application
• Up to date evidence logbook to be submitted with application

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other Healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Able to teach clinical skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Commitment to continuing medical education

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helens

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to: GP Partners and the Practice Manager on organisational and administrative issues

Accountable to: GP Partners

Role summary: The post-holder will provide general medical services managing a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients

Location: Library House Surgery

Main purpose of the role: to manage a busy and interesting clinical caseload.

Key Working Relationships

Primary Health Care Teams including ANPs, Practices Nurses, HCAs, Community Nursing Teams, Community Mental Health Care Teams, Social Services, statutory and voluntary services.

Local GP colleagues and Chorley & South Ribble CCG

GP Partners, Management Team.

Clinical responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake clinical sessions. A clinical session is normally composed of 16 face to face appointments with a minimum of 2 telephone appointments, followed by a variety of duties including queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, actioning test results, medical reports and examinations (e.g. Insurance Companies) on behalf of the Practice. The above duties should be performed in a timely manner. Appointments will be 10 minutes duration and telephone appointments will be of 10 minutes duration. A student or learner maybe attached to you for this session.

You will be required to:

• Act upon most alerts (e.g. QOF) and reminders during a routine consultation i.e. (10 minutes).
• Provide all GP services required as part of the GMS contract held between Library House Surgery and the commissioning CCG, including all core services.
• Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment and referral where appropriate.
• Provide appropriate preventative health care and advice.
• Provide medical support as required to patients referred by nursing staff
• Provide free certification in line with Schedule 9 of NHS GMS Regulations (1992).
• Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation;
• Record clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards;
• Collect data for audit purposes;
• Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible);
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities with the Practice:

• Engaging in appropriate lifelong educational and audit activity in order to maintain clinical competence and performance, including the completion of objectives agreed by yourself and the practice, in an annual Personal Development Plan. Your Personal Development Plan must be in line with the Practice Development Plan.
• Actively participating in the training and development of nurses, medical students and GP trainees in the practice.
• Supporting the practice staff and responding to requests for advice and assistance from the practice reception, secretarial and nursing staff.
• Attend prescribing, palliative care, clinical and practice meetings.
• You will be expected to take part in clinical meetings on a weekly basis.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, annual QOF Assessment of the Practice.

General Duties

The above responsibilities will be undertaken upholding the following:

1. To be available to take over the responsibility of patient care from the Out of Hours service at 0800 on a working day or where applicable maintain responsibility till the appropriate time when the Out of Hours service takes over care in the evening.

2. To continue to work until all clinical tasks have been completed. To make arrangements with others to cover when planning to leave before the end of the session.

3. To maintain the financial security of the organisation by ensuring accurate and efficient responses to income generation such as reports, dispensed prescriptions, private forms etc.

4. At all times to behave in a professional way that encourages quality care and the development of a team spirit.

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 Company as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Data Protection

Library House Surgery is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. You must not at anytime use the personal data held by the organisation for a purpose not described in the Register entry or disclose such data to a third party. If you are in any doubt regarding what you should or should not do in connection with the Data Protection Act then you must contact your line manager or appropriate senior lead at the time

Flexibility

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post-holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude towards the duties outlined which may be subject to amendment at any time in consultation with the post-holder and in line with the needs of the organisation.

The post holder may be required to fulfil other duties, as agreed with the practice manager to meet the needs of the organisation.

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;

Personal/Professional Development

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, 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 at practice level and an external annual NHS GP Appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of their own personal and/or professional development. Any time preparing for the appraisal or conducting the appraisal maybe taken from the employees annual study leave entitlement.

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:

• Participating in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework
• Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance issues, quality and risk; participate in Significant Event Analysis reviews
• 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. He/she will also contribute to the overall team-working of the Practice putting the needs of the Practice first.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on a PCT performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• DBS clearance
• Have had an annual NHS appraisal

Desirable

• Evidence of further postgraduate educational activities in relevant fields
• MRCGP
• DCH
• DRCOG
• RCGP Substance Misuse Certificate Level 1 or 2
• F2 supervisor training/teaching diploma (this is essential for HDS)
• DFSRFH & Competence in Coil insertion
• Evidence of CPD activities
• Minor surgery skills

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in general practice in the UK
• Commitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environment.
• Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)

Desirable

• Evidence of independent working in General Practice
• Experience of supporting service change
• Teaching of GP Reg/F2/Medical students/Nursing students
• Accredited GP Registrar trainer or F2 Supervisor
• Evidence of participation in QOF
• Evidence of participation in Audit

Skills And Abilities

Essential

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice patient population
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Commitment to education and training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care
• Confident in using Word/excel
• Confident in using Email
• Excellent time management
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Excellent patient manner
• Imaginative approach to problem solving and provision of services

Desirable

• -fully conversant with Emis.
• -Able to conduct Minor Operations/Joint injection/aspirations
• -Strong leadership 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.

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

Library House Surgery

Address

Avondale Road

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 2AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.libraryhousesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent and demonstrable skills in the Microsoft Office suite and use of the Internet
• ECDL or equivalent

Desirable

• Qualifications in Typing/Word Processing equivalent to RSA Level III typing/word processing

Job specific experience

Essential

• Exceptional demonstrable organisational skills, systematic, and able to manage own time efficiently
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and prioritise
• Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills
• Experience of taking and transcribing minutes

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Information and Technology

Essential

• Experience of managing a busy diary with conflicting priorities using Microsoft Office to it's full capacity

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Conscientious attitude to work
• Thorough, with strong attention to detail and ability to work to high standards and within quality frameworks

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Park Community Hospital

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Royal Free World Class Values:

The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.

CULINARY DUTIES

1.Organising and controlling the efficient production and storage of quality foods and beverages according Client, RFLPSL and statutory regulations regarding hygiene, safety, allergens and cleanliness.

2.Keep the work area, equipment and personal hygiene to the highest professional standards of cleanliness, presentation, safety and sanitation.

3.Prepare, cook, label and serve food and beverages following HACCP procedures and in compliance with all legislation, client and company policies , to include completing and filing all client, company and statutory documents required, ensuring that statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies and departmental health and safety rules are adhered to at all times without exception.

4.Ensure quality standards are achieved at all time in regards to recipe specifications, production schedules, measurements, adapting weights and measures to always provide correct meals for specified requirements.

5.Ensure that stock control and rotation procedures are maintained, minimize and document wastage and follow recipes in line with company procedures and best practice ensuring high food quality to the patients at all times to the highest standards and specifications.

6.Assist the chef team whenever time is available, checking with the head chef on any additional tasks to be completed for the day.

7.Instruct porters as necessary in the maintenance of kitchen standards and policies.

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and fully comply with the Trusts Hygiene Policy, uniform policy and all current food safety legislation.

2.Ensure that the first in, first out principle of stock rotation is adhered to and that attention is given to all shelf life dates, reporting to supervisors in the event that shelf life dates have expired.

3.To report immediately any sightings of pests to the supervisor or management team

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To report any mechanical or safety defects and the need for repairs to the Head Chef or their deputy.

2.Working effectively as a team member within the catering department.

3.To report any accidents, near misses or incidents immediately as per the accident/ incident procedure and inform a manager.

**For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent culinary skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate a large & diverse group of staff
• Numerate and fully computer literate
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise
• Problem solving skills and able to think on one's feet
• Able to apply food safety legislation in the work place

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a chef.

World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet trust values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Intermediate or advanced food hygiene certificate or ability to undertake qualification.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure
• Able to change hours and shifts to suit the needs of the service
• Attention to detail
• High personal standards
• Flexible in approach to the changing needs of the service

OTHERS

Essential

• Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Refer to Key Local Information and Job Description

• To undertake comprehensive assessments of service users referred to the team, both urgent and routine, including specialist assessments of clients requiring non-medical prescribing, ensuring that a full health and social needs assessment, including medical history and medication history, is undertaken and implemented where required.
• To establish diagnosis and prescribe accordingly, discussing all treatment options (including non-pharmacological treatment) and potential side-effects with each service user.
• To ensure that record keeping is both up to date and accurate adhering to Trust, NMC and good practice guidelines, including clear documentation of medications discussed their effects and risks.
• To establish, plan and implement Clinical Management Plans (CMPs) where appropriate and review at least annually.
• To request formal diagnostic tests in line with Trust, NICE and Department of Health guidelines.
• To assess and review the service users progress with their care coordinator.
• To prescribe and change medications within area of speciality and competence.
• To formulate, implement and evaluate individual care plans and nursing treatment plans with the involvement of all parties in the care of the service user.
• To work within Trust Medicines and Non-Medical Prescribing Policies.
• To establish and maintain good liaison with GP practices and other mental health services in the area, including sharing prescribing information and rationale.
• To maintain comprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements, including recording medications prescribed.
• To ensure that all prescribing decisions are communicated.
• To be the lead Drug and Alcohol nurse prescriber supporting the care of service users within the framework of the Care Programme Approach [CPA]
• To undertake risk assessments and management plans.
• To monitor and evaluate the quality of care given to service users.
• To offer carers an assessment of their needs.
• Prepare reports for tribunals, case conferences as required.
• To ensure the Trust Policies in relation to CPA, Risk Management and Confidentiality are strictly adhered to.
• To maintain an holistic approach with service users and work with them in all aspects of their lives in a variety of settings.
• To participate in the Reach SPOC Duty System to provide urgent response and advice to service users as required.

Person Specification

Professional registration/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1)
• Post registration qualification in Nurse Independent / Supplementary Prescriber recorded by NMC.

Clinical Assessment Skills

Essential

• Approved Medication Management training (this incorporates CBT techniques, motivational interviewing and psycho-education).
• At least 3 years post qualifying experience in Mental Health, 2 at Band 6 or above
• At least 6 months experience working as a Supplementary Nurse Prescriber. o Expert clinical assessment skills.
• Experience of care co-ordination for a group of service users, developing specialised Clinical Management Plans.
• Knowledge of key Government targets in Mental Health.
• Experience of using different treatment models in practice.
• Thorough knowledge of the principals of CPA.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of current Mental Health legislation.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and principal of Risk Assessment and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of the National Service Framework standards.

Other

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

Desirable

• Experience of leading clinical teams

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other staff. o Good organisational skills.
• Able to be self-motivated and self-directing.
• Experience of clinical audit process.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Weymouth Drug & Alcohol Service (Reach)

Weymouth Coffee Tavern

Weymouth

DT4 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties equivalent to an NVQ level 3/diploma

Desirable

• Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise less experienced staff, e.g. can demonstrate own work.

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Desirable

• Appropriate NVQ level 3/diploma

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science duties equivalent to an NVQ level 3/diploma

Desirable

• Practical experience of working in a laboratory
• Previous work experience
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
• Evidence of on-going training and development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the womens forensic medium secure service on Spring Ward, River House, at the Bethlem Royal Hospital. The postholder will assist the ward practitioner psychologist, in the delivery of a specialist applied psychology service, including the provision of clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist. Clinical work is likely to involve carrying out psychological assessments, including risk assessments, and circumscribed individual interventions, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. The postholder will support and facilitate the provision of psychoeducational groups, assist in clinically related administration, the conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

More generally, the postholder will assist the psychologist and other members of the multidisciplinary team in developing a therapeutic environment for patients in the forensic medium secure service. The postholder will work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

To provide psychological assessments for clients in the medium secure service under the close supervision of a practitioner psychologist including Psychometric Assessments, Risk Assessments, Behavioural Assessments, Needs Assessments.

To provide protocol-based individual psychological interventions for clients in the medium secure service.

To arrange, schedule, and provide protocol-based group psychological interventions for clients in the medium secure service.

To assist the psychologists in the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials.

KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

To contribute to the effective working of in the medium secure service by contributing to the training and support of other staff in developing and providing psychological care of clients.

To act in a manner that supports a psychologically informed framework for the service.

To participate in the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.

To be primarily ward- based to support with the 24/7 therapeutic model on Spring Ward, contributing to 1:1s with clients to meet their psychological needs.

KR 3 Policy and service development

To follow policies and procedures in own area of work

To participate in the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.

KR 4 Care or management of resources

To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.

To ensure that the postholder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting supplies as needed.

To be responsible for the safekeeping of equipment or stock provided to the post holder and informing the supervising psychologist or manager when stock requires replenishing (may apply to psychometric tests, specialised stationery etc.).

KR 5 Teaching and Training

To participate in demonstrating work methods to newly recruited Assistant Psychologists and to support their development of necessary skills.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations or published articles.

KR 6 Record-keeping and Information Governance

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

Under the supervision of the practitioner psychologist to maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

To maintain databases and enter data and perform analyses and produce reports.

KR 7 Research and development

To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects to inform the service and others in the development of Trust psychology, psychotherapy and other services, training provision and research activities.

To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist in the development in the Trust of evidence-based practice.

Under guidance to conduct surveys with service users and carers to gather views on service provision

KR 8 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines

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

To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

To undertake personal training relevant to the post in agreement with the supervising psychologist and the manager.

KR 9 General

To travel across the Trust when required.

To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management

To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oA First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology (or related behavioural science) that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• oRelevant specialist training in relation to working with mental health challenges, personality disorders, challenging behaviour, offending behaviour, culture & diversity needs or personality difficulties (A/I)

Experience

Essential

• oSufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in forensic mental health services to be able to work clinically with close direct supervision
• oPost-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits
• oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience

Desirable

• oExperience of working with women service users in secure care, community care or other settings
• oExperience of working with service users with risk of harm to self or others

Knowledge

Essential

• oGraduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis
• oGood theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and the needs of forensic mental health service users and of methods of assessment and treatment
• oAwareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training

Desirable

• oKnowledge of working with women, challenging behaviour, offending behaviour, culture & diversity needs or personality difficulties
• oKnowledge around risk of harm to self or others

Skills

Essential

• oSkills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable working as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision
• oWell-developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, sensitive or contentious information to clients, families and colleagues
• oSkills in providing/supporting teaching and training provided by psychologists or others to other professional groups
• oWell-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data

Desirable

• oExperience of data collection, analysis and interpretation
• oPost-graduate experience of conducting research projects or audits

Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles
• oAbility to identify and follow relevant clinical governance procedures
• oAbility to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and psychological interventions
• oAbility to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour
• oAbility to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to people who may be aroused, or hostile to the information, or have severe impediments to understanding

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.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 Requirements

Essential

• Well developed communication skills and time management
• Effective organisational abilities

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse

Further Training

Essential

• Change management and leadership skills
• Supervisory skills
• 997 and 998 or FLIPS

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in an acute setting

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Continued Professional Developmen
• Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department
• Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• High Levels of Accuracy and organisation skills
• Good General Education
• Good communication skills. Verbal and Written
• Understanding patient needs and concerns
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Medical Terminology
• Previous experience in a clinical environment

Further Training

Essential

• On-going

Desirable

• Venepuncture

Experience

Desirable

• Phlebotomy

Contractual Requirements

Desirable

• Cover colleagues when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Clinical Work

• Lead the more junior psychological professionals within your service, such that the best professional standards are deployed.
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to assistant psychologists and counsellors as appropriate.
• Provide rotational monthly group supervision for Service Team Member, Mental Health First Aiders and Web Chat/SUEC Practitioners in your given service delivery area as required and if these roles are present.
• In the course of your work build and maintain links with local NHS, voluntary sector providers and other related services, enabling shared learning and collaboration.

Clinical andClinical Leadership

• Provide consultation, training and clinical supervision to assistant psychologists, multidisciplinary professionals and non-clinical colleagues to support the provision of psychologically-based interventions.
• Provide highly specialist, psychological assessment and formulation for the people who use our services.
• Promote and contribute to multidisciplinary assessments that reflect an understanding of the impact of adverse experiences on a persons mental health and overall well being.
• Provide highly specialist, evidence-based and evidence-informed interventions with due regard to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Receive regular clinical supervision from a senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, and to use opportunities for relevant peer support and CPD through Change Grow Lives Psychology Team.
• Use theory, literature, and research to support evidence-based and evidence-informed practice within the service.
• Lead provision to ensure that interventions provided are trauma informed,
• Lead provision to ensure that interventions are delivered in accordance with NICE guidelines, CQC regulation and best practice.
• Ensure that up to date clinical records are maintained in accordance with professional and organisational standards and policy, utilising the local case management system.

Research and Development

• Contribute to and support colleagues with local, area and national evaluation, research projects and audits in this area.
• Use specialist knowledge of research methods to initiate and support research, service evaluation and audit, to improve services.

An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Practitioner Psychologist to become a part of our multidisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive assessment, formulation and recovery focussed interventions to the people who access our services.

Under the supervision of a senior registered Psychologist, you will be part of our national Psychology Team with multiple opportunities for reflective practice, peer support, research, and CPD.

Having qualified you will be supported to complete our preceptorship programme over a maximum period of two years and upon successful completion there will be an opportunity for you to progress within your role, with an ongoing Highly Qualified Practitioner Psychologist opportunity.

You will ensure that people who access our services receive high quality care that adheres to best practice and evidence-based guidelines, improving the psychological well-being of people in our care.

Our model emphasises physical, psychological, and emotional safety and helps people to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment in their lives and in their communities. The post holder will work to ensure that psychological perspectives are central to everyones thinking. They will support the empowerment of teams and individuals to increase knowledge, skills, and professional confidence around the needs of the people who access our services. The post holder will help the wider team create an innovative and effective trauma-informed service which adheres to recommended evidence base.

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

If you are a Trainee Psychologist, we appreciate that you may not be able to demonstrate examples of the essential criteria in the job description and this will not affect your application. Please state clearly in either your personal statement or on your CV that you are still in training.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a psychologist and/or successful completion of a preceptorship.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of people, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of the application of Clinical or Counselling Psychology in different contexts.
• Experience of working within a trauma informed framework.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of working in a drug and alcohol services and working with people who use drugs and/or alcohol.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Experience and skill in using Motivational Interviewing. D
• Experience of delivering psychological interventions to people with experiences of complex trauma.

Skills/Abilities, Knowledge & understanding, other requirements

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, psychological formulation, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills.
• Skills in individual and group work and in programme planning.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, and heightened situations such as verbal abuse, or threat of physical abuse.
• Planning and organising skills for caseload management.
• Skills in self-management, including time management.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information, including contentious and highly distressing information, to people who access our services, their families, carers and other professional colleagues across sectors.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public,
• professional and academic settings.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the cohort of people accessing our services and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to addiction and recovery.

Desirable

• Additional training in relevant specialist psychological models - e.g. CBT, MBT, DBT, CAT, Systemic.
• Knowledge about addictions and the impact of these on individual and family life.
• Knowledge of the key psychosocial interventions used within the drug and alcohol field.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of psychometric and europsychological
• assessment.

Qualifications

Essential

• For Clinical Psychologists
• Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (accredited by the BPS); or the BPS Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology. (The statement of equivalence is designed for overseas qualified clinical
• psychologists who need to undertake further training to meet UK standards and for psychologists qualified in other domains
• wishing to become clinical psychologists. The statement is no longer available to new entrants.)
• For Counselling Psychology
• Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (accredited by the BPS); or the BPS Qualification in Counselling Psychology.
• For Forensic Psychology
• Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (accredited by the BPS); or Masters degree in Forensic Psychology (accredited by the BPS) plus stage two of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology; or Stages one and two of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology.
• Entry-level qualification in applied
• psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/ supervised practice/ additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration.
• Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/
• BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP/ADMP-UK.

Desirable

• Training in clinical supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Change Grow Live

Address

Winstone House

199 Church Street

Blackpool, Lancashire

FY1 3TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

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

• Current professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing
• Registration must be live with a professional body such as NMC or other relevant body
• Evidence of post registration training and CPD

Desirable

• Other relevant training, e.g. substance misuse
• Family Therapy/Work training
• Training in Psychosocial Interventions or Thorn

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary mental health teams with clients with severe and enduring mental health problems
• Experience of working with disengaged or hard to engage clients in a community setting
• Skills in risk assessment, crisis management and care delivery
• Knowledge of CPA process/ named worker principles and the relevant legislation that underpins mental health care.
• Can demonstrate understanding of the needs of diverse groups, e.g. residents of inner city; black and minority ethnic groups, and skills in engaging with them.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources.
• Can demonstrate understanding of complex psychosis and its impact on service users and carers.
• Skills in psychosocial interventions

Desirable

• Dual diagnosis/substance misuse
• Skills in leadership: ability to motivate others, use initiative and manage change.
• Working with people who use substances
• Audit and research; Teaching
• Work with people experiencing mental health crisis

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Ealing

UB1 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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