Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will join the multi-disciplinary CAMH Service in delivering mental health care to children, young people, and their families, including involvement in the multi-disciplinary assessment pathway.
• The post holder will provide specialist Systemic assessment and therapy
• The post holderwill offer specialist Systemic, psychological and / or mental health input to children, young people, and their families.
• The post holderwill form part of the Family Therapy clinic, as both reflecting team member and lead therapist
• The post holderwill offer systemic consultation on clients psychological care to colleagues from all disciplines and to individuals external to CAMHS working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
• The post holderwill support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other professionals and offer supervision as agreed per job plan.
• The post holder will offer multi-family and group interventions

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate family therapy training to MSc level or equivalent.
• UKCP registration as family therapist

Desirable

• Post-qualification training in additional CAMHS related specialised areas
• Post-qualification training in teaching and supervision of child family therapy
• CYP IAPT training/Supervisor training
• Qualification in core mental health or social welfare profession (e.g. social work, mental health nursing, psychology, occupational therapy) and significant post qualification experience

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualifying experience of working within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team.
• Experience in supervising as Family Therapist
• Experience of developing and delivering bespoke CAMHS training to non CAMHS professionals
• Experience of developing and delivering clinical training to colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of developing bespoke training packages
• Experience of managing and supervising others in a clinical and performance management context including appraisal
• Fluent in an additional language

Core Competencies

Essential

• Able to confidently and competently undertake generic and emergency CAMHS assessment
• Understands developmental issues for children and able to adapt interventions accordingly
• Understands the need for and able to competently assess risk
• Understands individual and service safeguarding responsibilities, policy and procedure
• Understands the elements of effective engagement and can apply these to working practice
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to foster strong therapeutic alliances
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of CYP IAPT
• Understanding of and commitment to service user involvement, patient led care and choice
• Understands the need for and has experience of undertaking family and parenting work as part of CAMHS support
• Understands the importance of assessment that explores and considers individual cultural identity and associated support needs.
• Experience of providing consultation and liaison support to colleagues, referral agencies and services responsible for the care, support and wellbeing of service users and their families/carers
• Able to promote self-management and recovery by working with service users and their families to understand their condition and identify and reinforce strengths, resources and coping skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, actively engaging in and supporting duty and emergency rotations, peer support, training and skills development
• Able to confidently and safely plan for and manage change and transition
• Actively uses supervision and opportunities for development of skills

Specialist Competencies

Essential

• Experience of undertaking and supervising specialist family therapy assessment
• Family Therapy, Group Therapy Experience, knowledge and skills in the use of and supervision of family therapy intervention and management of children, adolescents and their families

Desirable

• Experience of running parenting groups (Triple P, Mellow, Webster Stratton, etc) and other types of group work group such as multi- family group

Administration and Record Keeping

Essential

• Able to use Word and Excel to write reports and analyse and present basic data.
• Able to maintain consistent records for contacts and to adhere to service line / Trust guidelines on use of templates / formats
• Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as SystmOne, RiO, Jade
• Understands the process for keeping safe, secure and relevant clinical records
• Able to use email to support effective communication in line with CNWL policy
• Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods to support the delivery of high quality, engaging training and presentations

Desirable

• Use of S1

Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
• Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
• Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
• Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
• Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism in an often emotionally challenging environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrow CAMHS

Northolt Road

South Harrow

HA2 8EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care within their scope of practice.
• Managing long-term condition clinics, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Undertaking cervical screening (smear tests).
• Administering routine, childhood, travel and seasonal immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local guidance.
• Providing contraception advice and associated services within competence.
• Performing wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal.
• Undertaking venepuncture, ECGs, spirometry, peak flow measurements, urine testing and other clinical procedures.
• Carrying out NHS Health Checks, cardiovascular risk assessments (including QRISK) and health promotion activities.
• Administering prescribed injectable medications and participating in anaphylaxis and resuscitation procedures.
• Making appropriate referrals to GPs and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential electronic patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring specimens are correctly labelled, stored and dispatched to the laboratory.
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting patients to self-manage long-term conditions.

The post holder will promote and maintain high standards of infection prevention and control by:

• Adhering to national guidance, practice policies and standard infection prevention procedures.
• Maintaining clean, safe clinical environments.
• Ensuring the safe storage, handling, rotation and disposal of vaccines, medicines and clinical equipment.
• Reporting and escalating infection control concerns where appropriate.
• Participating in infection prevention audits and quality improvement activities.

The post holder will:

• Maintain active NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code.
• Undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Work within practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• Recognise own limitations and seek advice or refer appropriately.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Support students and other learners where appropriate.
• Contribute to the achievement of CQC standards and contractual requirements.

The Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and external healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. Flexibility is expected to support colleagues and meet the needs of the service.

The post holder will:

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults in accordance with national guidance and practice policies.
• Comply with all Health and Safety legislation and practice procedures.
• Report incidents, accidents and hazards appropriately.

This job description is intended to outline the main duties of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role, following discussion with the Practice Manager or Partners.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a GP Practice Nurse.
• Experience independently managing long-term condition clinics, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Experience undertaking cervical cytology.
• Experience delivering routine, childhood, travel and seasonal immunisations and vaccinations.
• Experience in wound care, dressings and suture removal.
• Experience undertaking venepuncture, ECGs, spirometry and other routine clinical procedures.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems within General Practice.
• Experience working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience promoting and maintaining infection prevention and control standards within a clinical setting.

Desirable

• Two or more years' experience as a GP Practice Nurse.
• Experience supporting QOF and long-term condition reviews.
• Experience participating in clinical audit and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Nursing Diploma or Degree.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Cervical Screening (Smear Taker) qualification or experience.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Training and competency in the management of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications relevant to General Practice nursing.

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

Park View Medical Centre

Address

66 Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 4RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Staff Bank Recruitment [email protected] 01133926262

Who are we looking for?

• Compassionate individuals who can deliver outstanding patient-centred care
• Minimum of 6 months acute hospital experience within the last 2 years
• Success in NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support or equivalent health care related qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience, or a 2nd year Student Nurses on an approved NMC program
• Individuals who are committed to providing high standards of clinical practice, with attention to detail and championing patient safety and experience
• Strong communication skills at all levels and through patient and colleague interactions, written and IT formats.
• Team Players, who can work effectively with their multi-professional and support colleagues across the breadth of our Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust workforce and partner agencies.

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

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 select apply to view the full Job Description

Experience

Essential

• Please select apply to view the full Job Description

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

Cross Site

Leeds

Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Dr Denise Ross Position: Head of Healthcare Professions Academic Development Email: [email protected] Phone number:

We are looking for an inspirational and collaborative leader who is passionate about developing research-active healthcare professionals.

You will have:

• Registration as a healthcare professional with a recognised UK professional body.
• Extensive experience of working within the UK NHS.
• A strong track record in research, innovation, academic development or clinical leadership.
• Experience of building research capacity and supporting staff at different stages of their academic careers.
• Experience of securing research funding and supporting successful grant or fellowship applications.
• Excellent partnership-working skills, with the ability to collaborate across organisations and disciplines.
• Experience of mentoring, coaching and supervising healthcare professionals and researchers.
• An established research profile, including experience of leading or contributing to funded research.

If you are passionate about advancing healthcare research, developing future clinical academics and influencing strategic change at scale, we would love to hear from you.

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

• For more information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers page.

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

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage a team of Recovery Navigators, providing 1:1s, supervisions, and developing Personal Development Plans in line with Second Steps policies and procedures. Screen referrals and carry out support conversations (if appropriate) to ascertain the best support route/service for the client; completing relevant paperwork on electronic systems and carrying out follow up calls. Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions, as well as building collaborative relationships with external stakeholders. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in a clients support. Supporting Recovery Navigators in the effective management of risk by providing guidance and oversight on escalated concerns, including safeguarding matters and incident management. Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years recent experience of working with people
• with moderate to severe mental health needs including needs
• assessments and the support planning process.
• Experience of working with people with multiple needs e.g. mental health, learning difficulty, personality disorder.
• Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable
• the client to take up the responsibilities of their own recovery.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer, supporter, volunteer or worker.
• Experience of leading a team including providing regular supervisions, completing annual appraisals and creating performance development plans.

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

Second Step

Address

The Circle, Pinehurst

Swindon

SN2 1QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Informal enquiries are most welcome: please call Peter Marks, Consultant Genetic Counsellor, on 0121 335 8024.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Nurse with current professional registration OR BSc in a Biological Science , Psychology, Education AND evidence of completion of a relevant genomics course

Desirable

• Completion of a relevant counselling course
• Phlebotomy

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical genetics specialty
• Experience working in healthcare
• Experience working with families with inherited or rare disease
• Experience of delivering training or education in healthcare setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of child development

Professional / Managerial / Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Proficient in use of IT systems, including for data entry and of Microsoft office packages
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary health care colleagues

Desirable

• Knowledge of family tree drawing software

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Edgbaston

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will manage a team of dedicated staff to support their ongoing development, identifying training and development needs to ensure the delivery of high quality and safe care that is responsive to individual needs.

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate Diploma in leadership or a subject area relevant to the area of practice or be willing to work towards and achieve within the first 2 years
• Hold a relevant degree (or degree equivalent) and have equivalent experience to that of Post Graduate Diploma level such as significant experience of working as a band 6 ( or equivalent Band 6 or above) experience as outlined below

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of operational management (including leading and managing people, performance and service development)
• Working collaboratively with others
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of delivering management supervision
• Developing, maintaining and auditing standards of practice
• Quality Improvement activities
• Inter-agency and partnership working

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Governance and its application in practice

Knowledge Skills and Expereince

Essential

• Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
• Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and/or community settings
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates effective Leadership and Management of a Team
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and motivational skills
• Demonstrate effective communication, organisational and administrative skills
• Write reports
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
• Use approved techniques in physical intervention if required in appropriate clinical area.
• Demonstrate recovery-focussed practice

Desirable

• Project and change management
• Delivering training and education to multi professional groups
• Experience of undertaking or participating in research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aysgarth Unit

Durham Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 0EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be part of a team of therapists providing Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment, treatment and advice services to children, 0-19 years and their parents/carers covering Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset.
• To be responsible for the clinical supervision and development of other members of the Childrens 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 and other conditions affecting function.
• To provide advice and liaise with other professionals (e.g. consultants, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists) 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 Occupational 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.
• To provide training to colleagues, multi-disciplinary team and staff working in educational settings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• OT degree/diploma
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• Paediatric Courses

Experience

Essential

• 3 years post graduate
• Working in NHS setting
• Supervising others
• Leading on a project/audit

Desirable

• Working with children

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 Hospital Dorset 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 refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Disposition

Essential

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Of a trustworthy and confidential nature
• Adaptable to changes in working practices
• An understanding of and the ability to undertake the duties outlined in the Job description
• A flexible attitude to working in all areas of the pharmacy department, responding willingly to the demands of the service with regard to weekend working
• Excellent team player
• Ability to remain professional in busy circumstances

Desirable

• Evidence of team work from previous experience

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's in English and Maths
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (whole award)
• Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality

Skills and experience

Essential

• Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations for liquid doses.
• Good time management skills, able to prioritise
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Excel to manipulate data
• Ability to format and understand reports generated by computer systems
• Experience with data handling and data validation
• Ability to write, understand and follow procedures
• Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Previous experience of pharmacy computer systems such as Ascribe
• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's hospital

Steelhouse lane

Birmimgham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a specialist OT/PT with detailed knowledge of normal childhood development, childhood conditions, disease processes and prognosis.To be responsible for workforce and equipment processes to deliver the service, adhering to UHD policy.To participate in out of hours, on-call and weekend working as required for your profession toensure efficient therapy provision in line with the Trusts priorities.To undertake any other clinical duties as may be deemed necessary and be prepared to work at any location across all the Trust sites and other areas where clinics may be held.Ensure compliance with CSP/HCPC standards, NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks, safeguarding, infectionprevention and Trust policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• MSc or Level 7 study or equivalent relevant experience
• Management/Leadership courses/qualifications

Desirable

• Postgraduate paediatric training (e.g. respiratory, MSK, SI intervention)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-graduate senior Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy experience
• Experience in delivering in-patient and outpatient therapy.
• Working in NHS setting
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary services and projects

Desirable

• Managing transformation/leading through change
• Use of NHS workforce and patient management systems e.g. e-roster, allocate, e-camis, easy expenses.

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 Main Site

University Hospitals Dorset, Longfleet Road

Poole, Dorset

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the post. The job plan provided is indicative of the role and can be subject to change.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registered as Therapeutic Radiographer

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• BSc, PgDip or DCR in Therapeutic Radiography
• Postgraduate MSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent knowledge
• Non-medical prescribing certificate

Desirable

• Management or leadership qualification
• Project Management Qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience of working as a team leader in a Radiotherapy department.
• Substantial current experience of working within a treatment review setting
• Experience of supervising/line manager of a staff group
• Current experience of a wide range advanced Radiotherapy techniques e.g. SABR, DIBH, SRS
• Experience of teaching/training junior staff and students

Desirable

• Participation in Clinical Audit
• Experience of conducting staff appraisals
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Experience of writing for publication

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of radiotherapy practice
• Demonstrate Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff to achieve their full potential.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication skills
• Demonstrate complex problem solving and decision making abilities
• Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Cancer Centre at Guys Hospital and at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities include:

Service Delivery and Performance

• Act as a professional role model at all times.
• Develop and maintain expertise, practice and competence in the role of Clinical Assessor. Provide skilled and effective Face to Face / telephone / Video assessment for
• Provide skilled and effective face to face / telephone / video assessment for patients passed from a range of services such as 111 / work as part of multidisciplinary team within the urgent care / primary care / OOHs setting.
• The Clinical Practitioner will undertake a telephone / video consultation using the computer software system and will always use professional judgement.
• To apply critical analysis along with a high degree of clinical curiosity.
• Empower patients to enable them to act upon advice given and embrace self-management.
• Accurately document consultation notes in a timely fashion to allow for suitable emergency referral and intervention.
• To share and utilise areas of specialist practice with peers and colleagues to inform and enhance patient care.
• To work with the management / operational team to contribute to the development and delivery of service.
• Identify and use information sources such as the Directory of Services (DOS) to support and underpin clinical decision-making.
• Provide health education and self-management advice during the consultation process.
• Refer to the ACP Lead / Lead SCP / medical Lead as necessary for advice.
• Facilitate and actively participate in the continuous quality improvement audit process. Reflect as necessary on this process.
• To attend and contribute to organised meetings.
• To follow gtd healthcares policies and procedures, i.e., the failed encounter procedure and the home visiting policy.
• Understand and embrace local pathways including use of ED for urgent and immediate needs

Effective Communication

• Actively communicate with all staff.
• Actively communicate with other service providers about patient care i.e., child protection issues.
• Work within the governance agenda contributing to service improvement.
• Reflect the diversity of needs in the local healthcare community by utilising all available resources to facilitate access to the service where there are barriers to communication and understanding.
• Utilise advanced listening skills, probing and facilitative skills across a diverse range of calls Face to Face assessments, some of which are highly challenging due to emotive circumstances or patient aggression.
• The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with team members, patients, and carers.
• Utilises enhanced communication skills to negotiate and provide support to service users who may be non-compliant with recommended outcomes whilst adhering to the relevant gtd healthcare policies and procedures.

Management of Risk

• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment for self and colleagues.
• Have responsibility and accountability for the escalation of any adverse incidents or events to the appropriate persons both internally and externally, whilst ensuring that the appropriate documentation is recorded, and that the ACP lead / operational lead is actively involved and communicated with.

Corporate responsibilities

• Work as part of the gtd healthcare team to ensure a positive and productive team environment is developed and always maintained.

Personal/professional development

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

• Taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Prioritise, organise and manage care in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
• Attend or complete all mandatory sessions e.g. Child Protection and BLS etc.

Clinical Duties

• Assess patient both adults and children need from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan care accordingly in a timely manner.
• To work with members of the MDT and independently to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatment for patients with complex needs and care for patients.
• To work with members of the MDT.
• Provide health education and promote healthy lifestyle for patients and carers.
• Provide clinical and professional advice.
• Promote safe systems of work and identify areas where changes in Urgent Care/ primary care would achieve a more effective outcome.
• Ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively and all equipment used in the care of patients is appropriately maintained and used only by those individuals with the appropriate training.

This job description is an outline of the key responsibilities of the role and is not intended as an exhaustive list, which may change as the post develops. The post holder may also be required to undertake any other duties requested by Heads of nursing and AHP, or clinical services manager, to meet the needs of the organisation. This may involve travel to other sites within the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nurse or Allied health care professional including pharmacist qualification.
• Current NMC, HCPC, GPhC Registration, or affiliation to professional body.

Desirable

• Professional Degree Qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience.
• Experience of making autonomous clinical decisions.
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of working to protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
• Experience of using evidence to inform decision-making.

Desirable

• Experience of working within Urgent care/General Practice/community services.
• Triage experience.
• Experience and understanding of the 111 service.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good organisational skills.
• Able to make decisions.
• Calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills, e.g. able to work in partnership with others. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective negotiator.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team working ethic.
• Able to elicit and process information in order to make an appropriate clinical decision.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to work unsupervised with a high degree of autonomy. Adaptable and comfortable with change.
• Able and willing to work unsocial hours and Bank Holidays.

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

Gtd Healthcare

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Fulwood

Preston

PR29HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role:

You will be working as a clinical supervisor in our Mental Health Support Team and will be responsible for providing clinical skills and case management supervision to trainee and qualified EMHP staff. You will hold your own small caseload and deliver MHST interventions in schools.

The team includes Qualified and Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioners, who deliver group and individual low intensity CBT interventions to children and young people and some support packages for parents/caregivers.

The post holder will have an active caseload of children and adolescents with mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties and will use evidence-based therapeutic models. Low intensity, early interventions will be delivered in a range of education settings (primary, secondary, and colleges). The work will also include training for education professionals and developing the teams ability to serve the needs of the whole school community including children and young persons caregivers.

You will work with CYP and families from different cultural backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities. You will also work closely with colleagues and partners in the Local Authority, SET CAMHS, education settings where interventions are being delivered and other relevant mental health providers.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and case management supervision, including support through observations and modelling, to team members who are undertaking EMHP training as well as working with qualified practitioners

• Support the EMHPs to develop and maintain a working relationship with education settings

• Support the EMHPs in delivering a Whole School Approach service

• Support the EMHPs to develop their clinical progression during and after training

• Support the EMHPs in assessing, reporting and managing any client risk

• Support the EMHPs to ensure data is inputted to EPR (Iaptus) within 48 hours of clinical contact

• As required, liaise with educational settings

• As required, liaise with training university regarding trainee EMHP progress

• As required attend any MHST partnership meetings

• As required attend any meetings representing MHST and/or Mind in West Essex

• Monitor and audit staff registration

• Support staff in undertaking relevant cpd to maintain registration and continue to develop clinically

• Keep up to date with requirements of relevant governing bodies, for example, BABCP and BPS

• Ensure Governing bodies codes of conduct are followed

• Contract clinical supervision and review regularly

• Address any inequalities, problem solve and maintain a boundaried supervisory relationship

Clinical and Client Care

• Assess and develop evidence-based treatment plans to meet the mild - moderate needs of CYP with a range of emotional and mental health difficulties

• Support children and young people, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties

• Work in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development oftheir careplans, includingspecific interventionsand agreeing outcomes

• Deliver evidence-based, low intensity interventions for CYP aged 5-18 with mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties

• Provideassessment and intervention from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects culture, individual strengths, differences and diversity

• Undertake risk and safeguarding assessments

• Determine suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols

• Support education staff in making care pathway decisions based on suitability, evidence-based recommendations and NICE guidance

• Maintain comprehensive recordsof all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision-making

• Ensure outcome measures (e.g. SDQ, RCADS) are routinely embedded in your clinical work and that of those you line-manage

• Complete all requirements relating to data collectionand report clinical outcomes and service access data into the digital patient record system

• Promote the mental and emotional health of children and young people in education settings, through clinical interventions in the care pathway

• Demonstrate an ability to manage own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team

• Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate, both for personal educational benefit in discussion with supervisors,orto provide direct assistance

• Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other educational staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services

• Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own degree of competence

• Maintain registration with BABCP, BPS or Core professional governing body

• Keep professional skills up to date through cpd, reflective logs, direct observation and submission of live video

• Support senior colleagues in triage

• Support senior colleagues in multi agency meetings

• Ensure engagement with community care partners

Teaching Training and Supervision

• To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working within the network of schools and across a range of professions, agencies and settings, where appropriate

• To receive and actively engage in regular clinical and case management supervision

• Supervise and support cases presenting with safeguarding and risk, in line with local and national procedure

• Provide quality assurance for the data submitted by team members that you line-manage

• Monitor and track progress against access targets for your caseload and that of the team members you line-manage and develop plans to reach access targets

• Within education settings actively promote the whole school based approach to developing and maintaining emotional health and well being

• Audit case notes, letters, to ensure a quality standard is met

• Prepare and develop Team teaching sessions and CPD events

• Shape the service through participation in working groups

Professional

• Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to Mind in West Essex policies and procedures

• Ensure that confidentiality is always protected

• Develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues

• Develop and maintain an up to date awareness of the entire Mind in West Essex offer

• Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the post-holder comes into contact with during their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest

• Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development

• Participate in individual appraisal and respond to agreed objectives

• Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments

• Attend relevant educational opportunities in line with identified professional objectives

• Ensure adherence to organisational policies and procedures and that interventions are developed and delivered in accordance with NICE guidelines and clinical standards

• Attend, and when required facilitate meta-supervision

• Attend internal supervisor forums

Expectations

• To keep abreast of internal and external developments and respond accordingly.

• To undertake other duties that may be necessary as directed by the Manager, that are compatible with nature and grade of post.

• To adhere to relevant legal and statutory requirements including the Data Protection Act (always ensuring an appropriate level of confidentiality), Health and Safety at Work Act (always ensuring H&S of own and others) and any other relevant/charity law.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post holder will be a registered mental health professional with current registration/accreditation, or registered EMHP/CWP with two years post qualification experience.
• MHST Low intensity Supervisor qualification or two years of providing clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and Understanding of child development and psychosocial influences
• Experience of using Microsoft Office package
• Direct clinical experience (autonomously providing assessment, developing treatment plans and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions) with CYP aged 5-18 with mental health difficulties
• Knowledge and direct clinical experience of adapting interventions and delivering them to CYP
• Experience of supervising clinical staff
• Experience of routine clinical outcome monitoring
• Experience of working in a multi-professional mental health team/environment or MHST
• Experience of clinical risk assessment
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and case management
• Experience of supervising safeguarding cases
• Experience of working in education settings
• Experience of delivering Low Intensity/Psycho-educational interventions to groups of CYP, educational staff and/or parents/caregivers
• Experience of engaging a range of stakeholders (young people, families, mental health providers, schools, Local Authority staff etc.)
• Experience of involving parents/caregivers in the wellbeing of CYP
• Experience of using EPR systems (IAPTUS) To maintain high standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording and report writing
• Competent in clinical cbt practice and interventions with young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisational skills and excellent time management
• Valid UK driving licence and/or access to transport to visit various sites and educational settings throughout the day
• No criminal record that prevents work with our client group or which would harm our reputation, an enhanced DBS will be required
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work on your own initiative

Desirable

• Excellent organisational/project management skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and promotional talks
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to a range of individuals and audiences
• Relationship building and motivational skills
• Ability to implement monitoring/evaluation procedure and produce accurate/informative reports
• The ability to work as part of a team and contribute to bringing the team on board with the task in hand
• Experience of working within the third/voluntary/charity sector

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

Mind in West Essex

Address

Mind In West Esssex

Prentice Place

Potter Street

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post would suit someone who is wishing to develop their skills and knowledge of working with transgender and gender diverse clients who are experiencing gender-related distress to the Gender Specialist standard.

As part of this role there would be an expectation of completing the 'Professional Certificate for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals' developed by NHS England and the Royal College of Physicians, alongside other CPD relevant to working with gender, sex and relationship diversity, and neurodiversity.

Experience of working with LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergence and trauma would be advantageous however training and support will be given.

Behaviours and Values

Essential A reflective practitioner

Strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills

Able to demonstrate empathy with clients and to cope with emotionally disturbing situations and case histories

Demonstrable and excellent communication skills written, verbal and presentation

Approachable to the MDT and stakeholders that we work in collaboration with

Self-motivated and conscientious

Strong professional demeanour

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS with HCPC registration.
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice*
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan*
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, including presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and anti-oppressive practice
• Demonstrate further specialist training/experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a Clinical Psychologist over a minimum of 12 months*

*Or ability to obtain these are part of a band 7 preceptorship

Desirable

• Formal training in the supervision of other psychologists
• Post-doctoral training working gender, sex and relationship diversity
• Completion of the 'Professional Certificate for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals'

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management, with frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, such as orally and in writing, sharing complex and highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
• Basic IT and keyboard skills
• Able to attend the clinic in person 3-days per week, or as agreed with the Principal Psychologist.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience delivering group interventions.
• Experience of patient involvement and co-production activities.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of the psychological and healthcare needs of transgender and gender diverse clients such as from experience of working with clients experiencing gender dysphoria, and/or or completion of doctoral research within this area.
• Knowledge and experience of working with neurodivergent clients such those who are autistic or have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
• Further training in working with neurodivergent clients e.g., assessment and/or intervention.
• Awareness of the Levy report (2025) and its recommendations.
• Good understanding of quality improvement practices and their application within NHS settings.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines for working with gender diverse clients, including the NHS England Interim Protocol, BPS guidelines, Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines and the World Professional Association of Transgender Health Standards of Care.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to this client group, e.g. Gender Recognition Act (2004).

Person Specification

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Demonstrable and excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clinical or Counselling Psychology Doctorate
• HCPC Registration/ Working towards
• Experience of delivering psychological care across a range of settings
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, including presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Further 50-hours of clinical supervision/ working as CP for 12-months

Desirable

• Formal training in supervising other psychologists
• Post-doctoral training in working with Gender, sex and relationship diversity
• Completion of the 'Professional Certificate for Gender Identity Healthcare Professionals'

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Skills in using complex methods of psychological assessment
• Skills in providing psychological consultation

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/ training or supervision
• Experience of delivering group interventions
• Experience of patient involvement and co-production activities
• Experience of working across diverse contexts
• Further training in working with neurodivergence

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• A reflective practitioner
• Approachable to the MDT
• Strong professional demeanour

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.

Desirable

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and anti-oppressive practice

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the healthcare needs of transgender and gender diverse clients
• Knowledge and experience of working with neurodivergent clients
• Awareness of the Levy Report (2025) and it's recommendations
• An understand of quality improvements projects
• Knowledge of relevant standards, guidelines and legislation

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Danetre Hospital

London Road

Daventry

NN11 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

Enhanced check with barred list information, includingan adults and childrens barred list check.

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.

Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview.

Person Specification

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Clinical Experience

Essential

• As per Spec

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Clinical Governance

Essential

• As person spec

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Teaching

Essential

• As person spec

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Research

Essential

• As person spec

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management

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Other Requirements

Essential

• As person spec

Desirable

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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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Mental Health Rapid Response Worker will provide compassionate, person-centred care and therapeutic engagement to patients experiencing mental health difficulties or crisis, promoting their safety, dignity and wellbeing at all times. The post holder will complete patient observations in line with care requirements, provide reassurance and support to patients who may be distressed or vulnerable, and respond appropriately to changing levels of risk. The role will include the safe and respectful transportation of patients between healthcare settings, including those subject to the provisions of the Mental Health Act, working alongside clinical teams, emergency services and partner agencies where required. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues across Urgent Care and other healthcare services, communicating effectively to support continuity of care and patient safety. They will respond calmly and professionally to incidents and challenging situations, follow relevant policies, procedures and risk management plans, and escalate concerns appropriately. The role also required flexibility to undertake a range of ad hoc duties in response to the changing needs of the service, while maintaining confidentiality and handling patient information in accordance with NHS policies, legislation and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of or commitment to complete the care certificate (CWP in-house training to be completed within three months of start date.
• NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
• Training in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of mental health conditions and recovery-focused care.
• Compassion and empathy
• Emotional resilience
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a mental health, healthcare, or social care setting
• Experience in a mental health setting.
• Awareness of Mental Health Act implications and documentation

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Lea Resource Centre

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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