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

• BTEC/NVQ level 3
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Practical experience and theoretical study / knowledge (as evidenced by CPD) in Medicines Management

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician
• Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) or equivalent qualification
• Accreditation in Medicines Reconciliation

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification pharmacy technician experience relevant to the role. Pharmacy experience working in dispensary and delivery of top-up services to wards
• Experience undertaking audits in medicines management

Desirable

• Working in an integrated care (or equivalent) setting
• Clinical Trials Work
• Remote Dispensing
• Experience in financial reporting
• Experience in report writing

Knowledge

Essential

• Use of dispensing software systems and other databases
• Good understanding of ordering and supply systems
• Medicines Management Standards
• Resources for patient information on medication

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health medication

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

Southall

UB2 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (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

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)
• OR relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree Other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Experience working with community groups

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching; Computer Literate
• Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
• Team Player
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other professionals/ colleagues
• Good time management and organizational skills

Desirable

• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Speaks a second language
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Other

Essential

• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for any illness or disability
• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role.
• Able to travel to meet post requirements

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Hounslow CAMHS

Armstrong Way

Hounslow

TW3 3EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (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

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)
• OR relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree Other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Experience working with community groups

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching; Computer Literate
• Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
• Team Player
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other professionals/ colleagues
• Good time management and organizational skills

Desirable

• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Speaks a second language
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Other

Essential

• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for any illness or disability
• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role.
• Able to travel to meet post requirements

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Ealing CAMHS

Armstrong Way

Southall

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (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

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)
• OR relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a specific psychological therapy Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate degree Other relevant postgraduate degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health or related services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes Experience working with community groups

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching; Computer Literate
• Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
• Team Player
• Demonstrates ability to work well with other professionals/ colleagues
• Good time management and organizational skills

Desirable

• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Speaks a second language
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Other

Essential

• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for any illness or disability
• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role.
• Able to travel to meet post requirements

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

H&F CAMHS

Hammersmith & Fulham

W6 0LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (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 Band 7 and Band 8a JD 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

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology or its equivalent, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS and/or Accredited CBT therapist with the BABCP and/or UKCP Registered / BACP (accred.) psychotherapist with a Level 7 psychotherapy qualification
• Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council or UKCP / BACP.
• Training in clinical supervision for doctoral, and equivalent, trainees.

Desirable

• Evidence of post-qualifying training in psychological therapies relevant to severe and enduring mental health difficulties including for example DBT/ CBT-P/ EMDR / SCM / Systemic Practice.
• Training in the supervision of psychological therapies

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working in mental health settings delivering specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions across a range of settings including community, primary care, inpatient, crisis services.
• Experience of working with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course presenting with a range of psychological difficulties.
• Post qualification experience and/or training in working with adults affected by psychological trauma
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to assistant/trainee or qualified psychologists/psychological therapists, and/or other professionals.
• Experience of the application of psychology / psychotherapy in different cultural contexts.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching / training.
• Experience of working in acute mental health services (inpatient wards, HTT, crisis intervention services, psychiatric liaison).
• Experience of having facilitated/co-facilitated psychological therapy groups.
• Experience of facilitating reflective practice to teams.
• Experience of service development/change leadership.
• Experience of working with interpreters.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Post-graduate knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology / psychotherapy
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS / BABCP / UKCP / BACP.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific psychological problems (e.g. personality difficulties and dual diagnosis).
• Knowledge and awareness of the trauma informed approach.
• Knowledge of racial and other diversity issues and factors impacting access to mental health care and the use of restrictive practices.
• Advanced specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of psychology / psychotherapy applied to clinical practice.
• Able to provide and receive sensitive information with empathy and transparency
• Able to make appropriate clinical judgements in complex situations
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
• Comprehensive IT skills.
• Skills in administering psychological tests and standardised assessments.

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement methodology.
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Knowledge of the NHS Leadership Framework and Positive Leadership Models
• Knowledge of RAID.

PERSONAL

Essential

• Able to sit for extended periods of time while demonstrating active listening skills.
• Able to maintain light physical effort for short periods.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of exposure to highly emotive material and behaviour that challenges.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations including working with people affected by trauma.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure. Adaptable and able to work flexibly to respond to the service needs/priorities.

OTHER

Essential

• Knowledge of and commitment to the professional code of conduct of the BPS / BABCP / UKCP / BACP.
• Capable of being guided by policies, procedures and codes of conduct
• Able to reflect on and learn from own professional practice.
• Willing to participate actively in CPD in line with professional body guidance
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance to support and maintain clinical practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

H and F Mental Health Unit

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
• Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
• IT literate

Desirable

• Experience with Visual Field, Eye Tests, Intraocular pressure
• Experience with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Experience with assisting with intravitreal injections

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of basic patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of ophthalmology related procedures and observations

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Completion of a competency-based workbook (care certificate).

Desirable

• Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties relating to ophthalmology

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Macula suite, West Entrance, Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Christine Orr or Paula Jackson Band 7 Clinical Leads Wheelchair Services

Email Address: [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 9th September Interview Date: 12th October

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Wheelchair Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to join the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Wheelchair Team within the Specialist Rehabilitation Service on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This is a 0.53 WTE (20 hours per week -preferred working days Monday, Tuesday and Friday) position based at Leeds Wheelchair Service, Seacroft Hospital.

The Specialist Rehabilitation Service encompasses the Prosthetic, Orthotic and Wheelchair Services, providing specialist assessment and intervention to individuals with a wide range of complex needs. Previous experience within a Wheelchair Service is not essential, as comprehensive support, supervision, and training will be provided by the established multidisciplinary team. However, the successful candidate will have a strong clinical background in the management of long-term conditions, postural management, and pressure care, to deliver patient-centred assessments and using advanced clinical reasoning skills to plan interventions. The candidate should demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills to support the whole team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist looking to develop specialist skills in wheelchair provision, postural assessments and equipment provision to meet clinical needs. The candidate will supported by and experienced service to develop the knowledge and skills in this area

Joining Leeds Wheelchair Service offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults and children with complex mobility and postural needs. As part of a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver specialist wheelchair and seating interventions that promote independence, participation, and wellbeing throughout a person's lifetime.

We are looking for an innovative and motivated Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is committed to excellence and able to work autonomously while managing a varied caseload. This role provides the opportunity to further develop your expertise in wheelchair provision, postural management, and pressure care, supported by experienced colleagues and a collaborative team environment.

You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your leadership skills through supporting the growth of the service, providing training and supervision to colleagues, and contributing to service improvement initiatives that shape the future of wheelchair services across Leeds.

We are committed to supporting professional development through clinical supervision, learning opportunities, and ongoing professional education. Whether you are experienced in wheelchair services or looking to build on existing transferable skills, you will be joining a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and high-quality patient care.

• Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments of adults and children with complex mobility, postural and pressure care needs, using advanced clinical reasoning to develop appropriate solutions.

• Knowledge and experience in assessing and managing posture, positioning, seating needs and pressure care for individuals with long-term and progressive conditions.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, individualised care that promotes independence, comfort, participation and quality of life.

• Ability to communicate complex clinical information effectively to patients, families, carers and professionals using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods.

• Confidence in managing a diverse caseload, prioritising clinical demands and making informed decisions while remaining professionally accountable.

• Experience of working effectively with therapists, engineers, medical and nursing staff, education professionals and external agencies to deliver coordinated care.

• Ability to support, supervise and develop junior staff, assistants and students, while contributing to the ongoing development of the wider team.

• Enthusiasm for contributing to audit, research, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of new systems and ways of working to enhance service delivery.

• Dedication to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, risk management and continuous professional development to maintain and enhance specialist knowledge and skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing service demands, manage challenging situations sensitively and work creatively to identify effective and cost-efficient solutions for service users with complex needs.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click Apply to view Job Description and Person Spec

Experience

Essential

• Please click Apply to view Job Description and Person Spec

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Seacroft Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 6UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-level standard (Level 3) or able to demonstrate equivalent* knowledge, skills and experience gained through work or structured learning.
• Good general standard of education, including English and Maths, or ability to evidence these skills through experience.

Desirable

• Customer service training or similar non-clinical qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare service.
• Experience in a customer facing role (e.g. reception, or administrative role).
• Experience of working in a busy environment with competing demands.

Desirable

• Experience working with people from diverse cultural, social and linguistic backgrounds.
• Experience of using electronic patient record databases and dictation systems.

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills - warm, calm, welcoming and able to put people at ease.
• Strong communication skills - clear, professional, patient, and able to adapt style to meet the needs of different individuals.
• Strong digital fluency - confident and efficient digital user, with strong keyboard skills, able to work accurately and independently across multiple systems simultaneously, knowing how to prioritise, validate and reconcile information across different systems (e.g. electronic patient record systems, booking systems, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams); able to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.
• Accuracy, including numeric accuracy, and attention to detail, especially when entering patient information and managing appointments.
• Problem-solving and initiative - able to identify issues (e.g. missed bookings, distressed patients, wayfinding problems) and take appropriate action or escalate.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure and manage queues, difficult conversations or conflicting priorities.
• Organisational skills - able to prioritise, manage time effectively and support smooth patient flow.
• Ability to work flexibly across departments and sites, and as part of a wider administrative team.
• Ability to follow policies and local Standard Operating Procedures

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in more than one language commonly spoken in north west London.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of good customer service and what creates a positive first impression.
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries.

Desirable

• Understanding of people inequalities and barriers faced by diverse communities in accessing services.
• Basic knowledge of NHS values and the role of admin staff in patient experience.

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Professional degree qualification in relevant profession Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Membership of Professional Body
• Membership of a specialist section.
• Degree classification upper second class honours or above (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing physical disability
• Wide range of experience in training /clinical placements
• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy intervention.
• Liaison with professional colleagues, carers and relatives in the hospital and community.
• Experience in a clinical setting of application of professional standards and codes of conduct.
• Experience of using evidence based practice.

Desirable

• Recent junior experience in a structured rotational scheme.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to treat patients individually and in groups.
• Able to use in depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to inform clinical decision making.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and cope with pressures and prioritisation of caseload.
• Make prompt decisions based on knowledge/experience and circumstances.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
• The ability to appreciate the sensitivity and complexity of patients' culture and diversity and the ability to provide services appropriate to individuals' needs.
• Ability to receive and impart sensitive information related to disability and loss of function.
• Ability to deal with distressing or demanding situations involving profound disability, life threatening situations, bereavement and/or death.
• Ability to positively manage exposure to patients and environments, which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and unpleasant.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to patients, staff and other health service business.
• Recording and reporting assessments and treatments accurately and concisely.
• Understand and implement appropriate standards, including risk management, in all work undertaken.

Desirable

• Group teaching 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).

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be part of a team of therapists providing a highly specialised Physiotherapy (PT) assessment, treatment and advice service to children, 0-19 years and their parents/carers referred to the service, covering Bournemouth, Poole, and East Dorset.

To support the Team & Service Lead in the daily management and strategic planning of the teams service delivery within paediatric therapy services and the multidisciplinary team.

To be responsible for the clinical supervision and development of other members of the Paediatric Therapy Team and to be a clinical educator for undergraduate students.

To demonstrate an appropriate level of evidence-based expertise in the assessment and treatment of a paediatric caseload, for children of all ages with neuro-developmental, neuro-muscular, musculoskeletal, and respiratory conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

To provide advice and liaise with other professionals (e.g. consultants, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, orthotists) and disciplines (e.g. the community nursing team, Learning Disability Team, Occupational Therapists working in Social Care and Health, Education Staff etc.), as well as networking with therapists in other departments and NHS Trusts.

To participate in continued professional development to support the operational management and development of the Paediatric Therapy service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Post graduate training in paediatrics

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience at a senior level in physiotherapy
• NHS experience
• Assessment and treatment of infants and children 0-19 years with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Acting as a clinical service lead for an area of work, project, or audit

Desirable

• Experience of working in other areas of physiotherapy with transferable skills to paediatrics e.g. MSK, respiratory, neurology

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached.

Right to WorkPlease note that this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Therefore, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent)
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and using administrative systems and software such as word / excel / Power point/ outlook and teams
• Experience of working as part of a team and following established procedures
• Experience of dealing with customers or service users in a professional manner

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant administrative training, learning or experience
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Customer Service, HR or related subject
• Experience of working in an NHS or public sector environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mark's Hospital HR, 8th Floor

Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road

Brent

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy, general education
• Educated to NVQ3 in admin or equivalent combination of NVQ2, courses and experience

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial/administrative experience in an office environment
• Experience of working with the general public in a customer service role
• Experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT Systems and business applications used in the office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Ability to create and structure office systems e.g. filing, stationery and equipment ordering
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook )
• Accurate copy typing
• Able to work at speed whilst maintaining accuracy (assessed via a test at interview)
• Able to prepare routine correspondence independently

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre

Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, the GP will work autonomously, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population. Contributing towards clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well-women and well man clinics as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

• Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients
• Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
• Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
• Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Provide wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients
• Provide specialist clinics such as ear syringing, contraception etc.
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens
• Provide travel medicine services
• Request pathology services as necessary
• Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
• Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• Ensure read codes are used effectively
• Maintain chronic disease registers
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
• Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
• Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation.
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service deliver and patient care.
• Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).
• Drives the development of nursing services within the practice, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations are required
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

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 will also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

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

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others.
• Hand hygiene standards for self.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes.
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal.
• Maintenance of own clean working environment.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management.
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised.
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers.
• Undertaking periodic infection control training.
• Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and container use.
• Maintenance of sterile environments.

Equality and Diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements CPD and revalidation are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training may include:

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

Quality:

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

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

Communication:

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

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

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

"No canvassing or recruitment agencies, please."

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
• MRCGP qualification (or equivalent)
• Right to work in the UK

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

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

45-47 Temple End

High Wycombe

HP13 5DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality audio-typing and word processing facilities with, medical terminology, as required by Medical Staff, ensuring that the work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.

Take Lead for CAS - Admin (Clinical Assessment Service) updated Dashboard and processing referrals.

To obtain investigation results and exercise judgement to ensure that medical attention is urgently drawn to abnormal results.

To ensure all information and messages received from patients, colleagues and medical staff are communicated efficiently and correctly. This can be of a sensitive or complex nature. .

To act up in the absence of the Senior Team Secretary, ensuring all duties are completed in an effective and efficient manner to ensure an optimum service is maintained at all times.

To provide cross cover for the secretarial team during absences with ENT and Maxillofacial.

To escalate RTT issues to the Directorate Management Teams, and to ensure the 18-week Referral to treatment Pathways are opened and closed appropriately in line with national standards.

To accurately record reasons for clinic/patient cancellations, change of appointments, including re-booking appointments as requested through EPR.

Respond positively and promptly to enquiries and problems received from patients, medical staff and other agencies, using initiative to take appropriate action in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Be committed to continual self-development and training to meet the requirements and further development of the specialty.

Respond in a professional and sensitive manner when dealing with confidential issues to patients, relatives, and other agencies

To accurately create records and update patient related information onto the EPR.

Assist with the training and induction of any new, or less experienced, secretarial/support staff.

Be familiar with and comply with all Trust and Departmental Policies and procedures.

Participate in appraisals to agree/revise Personal Development Plans.

To work closely with Health Records Staff and Team members to ensure the development of an efficient team to effectively support the Directorate/Department.

Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.

To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.

Person Specification

Applicationform and interview

Essential

• NHS administration including RTT

application form & interview

Essential

• Secretarial experience
• Booking appointments

Desirable

• RTT pathway

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

The Royal wolverhampton NHS trust

Wolverhampton road

Wednesfield

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Pharmacy Governance Team by communicating complex supply chain information in a manner that promotes understand of supply disruptions relating to alerts and medicine recalls ensuring patient safety is maintained.

Act as a liaison to the PPSA (Peninsula Procurement and Supply Alliance), representing the pharmacy and trust in performance review meetings for contracts including Wholesaler service, Over-labelling, Specials & Unlicensed medicines.

Ensure that procurement services are of a consistently high standard for patients by regular liaison with key individuals involved within the service areas including pharmaceutical industry.

To ensure that all aspects of the ordering, receipt, storage, distribution and invoicing of all medicines and pharmaceuticals are performed in accordance with all relevant legislation, the requirements of the Guide to Good Wholesaling Practice, MHRA requirements and trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs)

To promote and support the use of systems for reporting and reducing instances of errors, including near misses and major deviations.

To support in the training of all staff ensuring understanding and implementation of safe practices. This ensures there are no barriers to understanding all aspects of the training as a wide variety of staff with different abilities will be trained, including: new procurement team members, Pre-Registration Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians.

To support development of teams member through annual appraisals and regular 1:1 meeting, ensuring the team continues to develop and the work environment supports progression and fulfils staffs health and wellbeing needs.

To identify and support the development of working practices to improve compliance and efficiency, identifying that processes for SOPs are up to date and reflect accurately established or new working practices.

Support the development and maintenance of a process for managing and reviewing supply risks and improve engagement with the greater pharmacy team in the management of medicines shortages and mitigating actions.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Developed specialist knowledge of procurement and sourcing
• Proven post-registration demonstrable experience in an acute setting/ hospital pharmacy (Band 5)
• Good understanding of COSHH Regulations
• Good grasp of Microsoft programs including Word, excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• 6 Months post qualification Pharmacy Technician experience

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of audit and report writing
• Demonstrable experience of working in a procurement environment
• Demonstrable experience of working with finance
• Demonstrable experience of developing pharmacy services
• Demonstrable experience of working with pharmacy IT systems such as EMIS, Q-Pulse and Powergate

Qualifications

Essential

• National BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Desirable

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualifications (Or working towards)

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with proven ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels
• Proven ability to supervise other staff
• Attention to detail.
• Proven ability to accurately deal with figures.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Organisational skills
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks

Disposition & Attitude

Essential

• Ability to accept responsibility
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Leads by example
• Adaptable
• Reliable
• Hardworking and enthusiastic
• Ability to work late nights, weekends and bank holidays on rota

Desirable

• Ability to travel

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To escort patients within the department chaperoning wherenecessary and be responsible for patient comfort and well being.
2. To assist in undressing and redressing of patients.
3. To assist patients to use toilet facilities as appropriate.
4. To assist patients on and off ultrasound table before and after procedures.
5. To communicate effectively with patients by listening to their concerns, reassuring them by giving information and where appropriate eliciting and communicating information to other members of the Directorate team as appropriate.
6. To collect, collate and file patient documentations as required.
7. To input and retrieve patient information using the computerised radiology patient information system and the hospital information support system.
8. Setting up and assisting with Interventional procedures as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of direct patient care
• An understanding of patient confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients and staff of varying levels of understanding
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to undertake training to meet the competencies required for this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LUHFT - Cross site

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*****

Please note, that if the number of applications exceeds our recruitment limit, we may be required to close applications early. We would therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible should you wish to be considered for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• oDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registration
• oCPD including evidence of reflective practice and clinical experience gained
• oBAHT Level 1 Accreditation

Desirable

• oWorking towards BAHT accreditation
• oFieldwork Educators Course

Other

Essential

• oAble to alter their working patterns to include extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working. This may be via additional hours or a shift pattern

Desirable

• oBAHT Member
• oRCOT Member

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum of 5 years post registration experience, at least 2 years of which must be in Hand Therapy
• oComprehensive splinting experience
• oExperience of standardised assessments relevant to hand therapy
• oExperience and proficiency with treatment modalities used in hand therapy
• oClinical teaching of OT's/PT's and MDT in local setting
• oExperience of supervising / appraising therapy staff and students
• oParticipation in audit
• oWorking as part of an MDT within a clinical environment

Desirable

• oExperience in assessment and treatment of paediatric patients
• oExperience with exercise programmes / joint mobilisations
• oExperience of wound management
• oParticipation in clinical research
• oRecruitment and selection experience
• oTeam leadership experience
• oExperience in therapies service development including clinical services

Skills

Essential

• oGood clinical reasoning skills
• oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate
• oAbility to document legible and accurate notes in English using the SOAP note writing system
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• oExperience of standardised assessments relevant to hand therapy
• oProficiency with treatment modalities used in hand therapy
• oGroup work skills
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oTeam leadership skills
• oExperience of operational and staff management
• oGood presentation skills
• oCompetent IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• oClear demonstrable understanding of the therapies process
• oClear understanding of Evidence Based Practice.
• oWorking knowledge of hand assessments
• oWorking knowledge of hand anatomy
• oWorking knowledge and understanding of hand
• Knowledge of integrated therapy models and universal/targeted/individual model therapy protocols/treatment guidelines
• oKnowledge of current OT/PT and Government initiatives.
• oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
• oHave an understanding of Clinical Governance and implications for allied health services including experience of quality issues and audit
• oAble to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients

Desirable

• Knowledge in TEACCH approach
• Knowledge of and contribution to the evidence base for the relevant population

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