Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 22/09/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• HCPC registration with a Degree in Dietetics
• Accredited post graduate study relevant to Diabetes to master's level or equivalent
• Completed practice based educator / clinical supervision training
• Advanced clinical knowledge within the specialist field of Type 2 Diabetes / Diabetes Remission and dietetics acquired through specialist training or equivalent clinical experience e.g. Counterweight Plus Programme
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply evidence-based methodology to support improvement, and service delivery.
• Expert knowledge of clinical guidance and policy relevant to the specialist area

Desirable

• Completed Formal Motivational interviewing training
• Supplementary prescriber status
• Trained in the delivery of recognised Diabetes Remission programmes such as Counterweight Plus
• Other professional, technical or academic qualifications which relates to Type 2 Diabetes e.g. XPERT / XPERT Insulin / Desmond

Experience

Essential

• Broad well established Dietetic practice experience within NHS or comparable healthcare settings inc. primary care
• Extensive clinical dietetic delivery in Type 2 Diabetes Dietetics
• Experience of Clinical leadership
• Extensive multi-professional working within the NHS or equivalent healthcare setting inc. primary care
• Delivering clinical supervision
• Delegation to qualified and non-qualified team members.
• Significant experience of leading multi-professional and multidisciplinary team working
• Leading project / quality improvement / development work, with demonstrable outcomes alongside the ability to evaluate clinical and patient experience outcomes to show value.
• Active engagement with student / practice based learners training.
• Experience of interpreting evidence into clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience of project management
• Additional clinical or health care related experience
• Experience in research/leading multiagency projects
• Leading service improvement /quality improvement
• Active involvement in national work stream, professional network or specialist group.

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Able to travel to provide specialist support / cross site cover

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Across the Health Board

Across the Health Board

SA14 8QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The post-holder will manage and be responsible for a defined caseload of patients and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Clinical Responsibilities

In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties. These will include surgery consultations, telephone and video consultations, triaging patients on the triage list, on-call doctor duties, visiting patients at home, checking, and signing repeat prescriptions, dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

Providing counselling and health education.

Admitting or discharging patients to and from relevant caseloads and referring to other care providers as appropriate.

Recording clear and factual consultation notes to agreed standards.

Collecting data for audit purposes.

Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within Primary Care.

Other Responsibilities 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 the development of computer-based patient records.

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and Read-Coding patient data

Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

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.

Work alongside and with the other GPs, practice nurses, practice manager, reception, and administration staff.

Work alongside and with external providers including care home staff, district nurses and hospital teams.

Contribution to Usual GP Workload

Complete routine daily surgery

Complete on-call surgeries shared pro rata between all our GPs.

Complete a pro-rata share of paperwork (after full clinical document management has been completed by our administration team).

Confidentiality

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

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

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

Health & Safety

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

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

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

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development

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

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

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

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice and entry on the GP Register
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent
• Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• GMC-registered GP with a licence to practise

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

Cardigan Health Centre

Address

Rhodfa'r Felin

Cardigan

SA43 1JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are currently looking for Night Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Clynsaer, a specialist residential service set in the beautiful Welsh countryside near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire.

Please note: due to current sponsorship allocation limitations, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

New starter bonus: £1,000 payable upon successful completion of probation. Current employees can also receive a £500 refer-a-friend bonus when their referral successfully passes probation.

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Hours: 33 hours per week

Support Worker Jobs in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire

Located in the peaceful countryside of Cynghordy near Llandovery, Cygnet Clynsaer, formerly Oakview Care, provides specialist residential support for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

Our focus is on helping individuals develop skills, increase independence and engage meaningfully with their local communities while receiving high-quality, person-centred care.

Whether you're looking for your first role in care or bringing existing experience, this could be the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career in health and social care.

About the Role

This is a full-time Support Worker position working within a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week serv ice. You will be working night shifts which will be 12 hours.

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping the people we support achieve their goals and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

• Providing compassionate, person-centred support while promoting dignity, choice and respect

• Supporting individuals with personal care and daily living activities

• Assisting with meal preparation and encouraging healthy lifestyles

• Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable home environment

• Helping individuals develop independence and essential life skills

• Supporting access to education, leisure and community activities

• Following support plans, positive behaviour support strategies and risk assessments

• Administering medication following training and competency assessments

• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to effective handovers

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals

What We're Looking for...

You don't need previous care experience to join us. We provide comprehensive induction training and ongoing support.

• Caring, compassionate and patient

• Passionate about making a positive difference

• Positive, reliable and enthusiastic

• Strong communicators

• Team players with a willingness to learn

• Committed to delivering excellent care and support

• No previous experience required - full training provided

Why Choose Cygnet?

At Cygnet, we invest in our people because we know they make all the difference.

• Free meal during shifts

• Paid breaks

• Free onsite parking

• Fully paid induction and training

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Apprenticeship programmes and career progression pathways

• Expert supervision and support

• 28 days annual leave

• Enhanced maternity benefits

• Free Health Cash Plan

• 24-hour GP support line

• Life assurance cover

• Free eye tests

• Car lease discounts

• Discounted gym memberships

• Mortgage broker and insurance support

• Contributory pension scheme

• Free enhanced DBS check

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Reward Gateway employee benefits platform

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience to become a Support Worker?

No. Full training, induction and ongoing support are provided, making this a great opportunity for anyone starting a career in care.

Where is Cygnet Clynsaer?

Cygnet Clynsaer is located in Cynghordy near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, surrounded by the beautiful Welsh countryside.

What type of people will I support?

You will support adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding Support Worker job in Carmarthenshire where you can build a meaningful career while making a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

llandovery

SA20 0LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake a focussed person-centred approach, ensuring quality standard and delivery of care for patients.
• To develop safe clinical skills in community setting to proactively manage very high intensity users of health and social care services, with multiple co-morbidities and pharmacy, social, medical and nursing needs and who are at risk of hospital admission.
• To undertake nursing procedure as indicated for example, catheterisation, monitoring of vital signs and review of symptoms, phlebotomy, IV therapy and cannulation in the patients home.
• To proactively monitor and manage a patient caseload with sound clinical autonomous decisions about patient care, and seek support from colleagues as appropriate.
• To confer, as appropriate and work with the patient's GP, BHC GP/Consultant, Head of Hospital at Home, Operational Manager, ANP, ACP and/or Out of Hours GPs to ensure there is robust communication around clinical issues as indicated.
• To sensitively deal with distressing or emotional circumstances regarding patient care, and communicate information, sensitively, requiring empathy and reassurance, to patients and carers.
• To actively seeking GP/ Consultant to review polypharmacy and other medication issues in accordance with the Department of Health, Professional and organisational guidelines.
• To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team working to support the common goal of safe, efficient care delivery closer to the patients homes.
• To empower patients and their families through appropriate support and education.
• To utilise formal and informal reporting mechanisms, including electronic and handwritten reporting, to ensure effective internal and external communications and to ensure all documentation is accurate and professional.
• Fully support the use of EMIS mobile and provide contemporaneous clinical records.
• To continuously challenge practice, ensuring a sound evidence base, thus meeting clinical governance requirements.
• Promote multidisciplinary team working to provide rapid crisis intervention, with the common goal of safe, efficient care to people in their own homes.
• Support the Operational Manager in delivering the UCR KPIs and ensure that capacity is maintained, and timelines are managed at times of escalation.

To contribute to partnership working with Acute Trust GPs, Nursing/Residential home staff and other health care professionals within Bromley Healthcare, Social Services and voluntary agencies to promote an anticipatory care planning

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree Adult Nursing

Desirable

• Degree/Masters

Professional registration

Essential

• NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Actively involved in clinical supervision
• Experience of working in/with a multi-disciplinary team
• Acute or relevant nursing experience
• Knowledge of Hospital at home and Virtual wards

Desirable

• Admission avoidance experience
• Working in an Intermediate Care setting.

Skills

Essential

• To have organisational skills such as delegation, prioritisation and negotiation.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Car driver with clean current UK licence and access to a vehicle to use for work
• Competent to administer intravenous drugs
• Cannulation and phlebotomy skills.
• Qualified & competent to carry out male/female including suprapubic catheterisation
• Knowledge of the Management of patients with Heart failure with fluid overload

Desirable

• Diagnostics, ECG, Bladder scanning, etc
• Experience of clinical audit.
• Report writing skills
• Understanding of Research & Development.
• An understanding of Change Management.

Essential

Essential

• UK Lisc Car driver with access to a vehicle to use for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Central Court

Orpington

BR6 0JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please also note, as this is an NHSE funded course, those applying who have completed previous relevant NHSE funded training courses (e.g. CWPs & EMHPs) must be 4 years post completion.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment once sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Professional Health or Social Care qualification: RNLD, RMHN, OT, MHSW
• Demonstrate current registration with a regulated professional body/ organisation: NMC, HCPC,
• Evidence of formal post registration learning
• KSA applicants a level 6 qualification; a first degree or equivalent. Minimum of 4 years equivalent full-time work in a relevant mental health or psychotherapeutic setting. Ability to complete KSA self statements, KSA 1 life stages and human development. KSA 4 Models of therapy. KSA 6 Maintain and manage reports. KSA 8 Awareness of risk. KSA 14 Record of experience. These statements to be completed prior to interview and after shortlisting.

Desirable

• Post graduate training within a relevant CAMHS field or skill
• Profession specific additional qualifications (i.e LD, nurse prescriber, DBT, CBT, AMHP, family therapy or systemic practice)
• Clinical supervisor qualification/training/
• Accreditation

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant clinical experience of delivering evidence based/best practice clinical interventions within CAMHS or related services and/or adult mental health settings. For LD posts, demonstrate experience with delivering the above related to working with children and young people with complex learning disability needs.
• Experience of undertaking specialist Self Harm assessments of children and young people
• Significant clinical experience of specialist care planning & case management/care coordination (including complex clinical risk assessment & management) within a mental health or learning disability setting.
• Significant experience of CAMHS related multi-agency collaborative working and joint care planning,
• Experience of identifying and managing complex safeguarding concerns, including using formal processes to escalate safeguarding issues
• Experience of providing specialist CAMHS related consultation/training and advice to partner agencies
• Significant experience of providing personalised care planning to meet mental health or learning disabilities needs
• Significant experience of delivering profession-based interventions within a clinical/therapeutic setting

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Experience of providing specialist consultation/ support to partner agencies

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acorn House

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grades A-C or equivalent Level II qualification.
• Minimum of 46 credits from any pillar of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales mapped to an individual's job role at level 2 (60% of which must be at level 2).

Desirable

• Community experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of working in health visiting, school nursing, children's social care team or education.

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
• Ability to engage members of the public.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

values

Essential

• A good level of interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team.

other

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ruabon Clinic

High Street

Wrexham

LL14 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Managing databases

· Assist in the setting up of new users according to practice protocol, ensuring they have access to required applications

· Troubleshoot IT problems and identify solutions. Where appropriate, report IT faults to appropriate supplier’s helpdesk

· Ensure all users are aware of any changes or updates in the operating system or the software used within the practice.

· Ensure templates and searches are up to date and accurately entered within appropriate time frames.

Links

• Register and deduct patients on a daily basis and ensure patients’ details are accurate
• Liaise with Primary Care Support England and keep GP links updated
• Collate new notes and prepare for A4/summarizing/GP2GP veryfying
• Summarising notes to the practice standard
• Liaise with outside agencies re electronic data eg Lab Links, hospitals etc
• Cervical screening recall and Followup
• Responsible for entering Child Protection data

Data entry

• Enter diagnoses, test results and consultation data into patient records ensuring accuracy and compliance with current SNOMED code policy
• Advise the IT Manager/Practice Manager of any problems arising from data entry

Audit

• Run contract and clinical searches and reports when requested
• Keep up to date with QOF requirements and support clinicians in the implementation of QOF.

Data protection

• Ensure security of data in accordance with the Data Protection Act

Other duties

• Any other duties commensurate with skills and responsibilities which includes deputising for IT Manager when on holiday.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths A to C is essential

Desirable

• Any qualifications gained within the Health Care Section would be advantageous.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within the Health Care Section
• Ability to work in a team and be able to work alone if necessary.
• Willingness to learn new things.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm, using your initiative, good communication skills and friendly telephone manner are desirable. Being able to multi task and prioritise workload is a must.

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

Normanby Medical Centre

Address

Low Grange Health Village

Normanby Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS6 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ - Level 3
• Literacy & Numeracy

Desirable

• Additional Relevant Qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience working on ward

Desirable

• Experience working in healthcare environment

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the health care assistant
• Ability to communicate effectively via face to face, telephone or group discussion

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Deeside Community Hospital

Plough Lane

Deeside

CH5 1XS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Lesley Danby via email [email protected].

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative and organisational experience
• Relevant Health or Social Care experience
• Minimum of two years' experience working with the public / patients in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Knowledge and experience of using Trust IT/patient record/information systems, e.g. ICS, ICE, WebV, Winscribe, CRIS
• Previous experience working within a cancer service

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Rd

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

LEADERSHIP

Alongside the Chief Operating Officer and Divisional Boards;

The post holder is expected to establish and maintain relationships which enable the Trust to operate effectively with clinicians, managers and partners focused on improving outcomes and services to patients.

Ensure the Trust is able to meet all national and local performance targets and work closely with Divisional teams to ensure standards are met and support Divisions in taking corrective action where necessary.

Liaise with regulators to provide assurance on performance recovery plans.

To engage in and ensure delivery of the vision and objectives of the Trust to achieve continuous improvement of service delivery, monitor performance against these and take corrective action on poor performance.

Help to develop a culture and environment where safe and high quality patient care is consistently delivered across the organisation.

Translate corporate, local and national strategies into clear objectives and action plans and lead the implementation of these plans.

Deputise for the Chief Operating Officer as required

Oversee development and delivery of action plans, working closely with the Divisional Boards.

SERVICE AND BUSINESS PLANNING AND DELIVERY

Lead operational management from a corporate perspective, acting as a mediator and decision-maker on trust wide issues with cross-divisional implications, and ensuring timely and effective resolution of cross-Divisional issues.

Ensure development and delivery of Divisional operating plans, by designing and operating robust performance management and reporting processes, and intervening personally where necessary to ensure operational performance risks are anticipated and addressed.

Interpret and implement broad clinical and professional policies and NHS guidance across the organisation, providing advice to the Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director and other Executives / Divisional teams as necessary and developing services in line with them.

Undertake robust service planning for the organisation, develop and implement long-term strategic plans for continued development of sustainable and financially viable services.

Provide expertise and support to Divisional teams in the development of business cases in support of strategic plans, within the framework of Trust annual business planning.

Lead for the Trust on external reporting, ensuring that the Trust meets all the national requirements made by NHSI/E.

DELIVERY OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND QUALITY PATIENT CARE

Leadership for delivery of Trust statutory performance targets including those for ED, cancer, diagnostics and elective care.

To drive forward a culture of high performance and quality services by engaging teams in change, supporting ideas for improvement utilising the HDFT Impact continuous improvement methodology. This will include close working with all executives particularly the Director of Nursing and Medical Director to work across triumvirate teams to improve services.

Ensure delivery of waiting times standards across elective and diagnostics including meeting elective recovery trajectories

Ensure robust waiting list systems and processes are in place across the Trust and that they are appropriately managed

Ensure robust capacity planning takes place to meet demand for elective and diagnostic services

Working closely with triumvirate teams including the COO, Medical Director and Director of Nursing, lead on a programme of improving Patient Flow across the organisation in order to reduce length of stay, improve care and reduce crowding in ED and elective cancellations. This will include a focus on ensuring patients receive prompt diagnosis, treatment and discharge across the Trust.

Lead delivery of the ED performance recovery plan in partnership with the COO and triumvirate teams

Ensure the Escalation Policy and supporting processes are reviewed and updated regularly and ensure briefings to all staff on any changes to operational practice as a result of updates to the policy.

Ensure robust management of the Clinical Site Management Team & EPPR Team, and Hospital Integrated Discharge Service.

Provide the necessary leadership and support to ensure smooth running of the Trusts Cancer management, including the achievement of national cancer waiting times standards, the implementation of the Trusts Cancer Strategy and the annual peer review cycle.

In conjunction with the Clinical Lead for Cancer, Cancer Manager and Divisional teams, develop action plans to address areas of under-performance.

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND ON-CALL ARRANGEMENTS

Lead the delivery of the Trusts Emergency Planning and Resilience Response, ensuring that all the necessary steps are undertaken to maintain operational delivery across the Trust in all areas.

In conjunction with the Clinical Operations Manager, develop a programme of support and development for the on-call managers and on-call directors to ensure they are fully equipped to manage operational risks and contingency plans.

Manage the Clinical Operations Manager.

Ensure a robust on-call plan for the Trust is maintained.

Work with external agencies to ensure the Trust response to emergency planning is robust and where possible, consensus across organisations is reached on how to respond to incidents.

Ensure business continuity plans for the organisation are robust, monitored and escalated as appropriate and take account of the specific needs of high risk clinical environments and equipment in the Trust.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND RISK

Lead, on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer, the review and mitigation of operational risks.

Regularly review all corporate risks identified via the Trusts Risk Management Framework that are the responsibility of the Chief Operating Officer and ensure the required reporting and mitigating actions are adhered to.

Support the Chief Operating Office in reviewing areas of delivery concerning CQUINS, contract limiters and issues arising from external regulators such as NHSE/I and CQC, commissioners or auditors.

BUDGETARY, PERFORMANCE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Lead the preparation of annual cost improvement programmes across the Operational Delivery, on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer.

Responsible and accountable for the delivery of savings for the Directorate and for supporting processes which improve financial information and budgetary control.

Responsible for allocation of Chief Operating Officers resources to ensure service delivery and support developments.

Monitor the performance of the Directorate against agreed objectives taking corrective action when performance is not in accordance with performance plan.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Act on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer at external meetings with responsibility for briefing on the Trusts performance as well as contributing to strategic level developments across the wider health community.

Develop and maintain productive relationships using effective proactive communication mechanisms with staff maximising the opportunity for staff engagement and opportunities to appropriately influence the planning, management and development of services within the Division

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

You should take ownership over and pursue a programme of continuous professional development, attending relevant training and courses.

ANY OTHER DUTIES

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

• Masters qualification or undertaking Master's Degree/MBA or equivalent experience
• Extensive leadership and senior management experience in an acute healthcare provider setting.
• Substantial management experience and achievement at operational level plus evidence of achievement in strategic level projects or work streams.
• Substantial evidence of further Leadership and Management qualifications, further postgraduate study or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience in the mobilisation of integrated services

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description, person specification and main responsibilities for this role can be found in the attached Job Description document.

The Outpatient Receptionist/Administration Assistant will provide a comprehensive reception and administrative support service across outpatient reception areas at Weston General Hospital, ensuring patients, relatives and visitors receive a professional, welcoming and efficient service.

The post holder will support the smooth running of outpatient clinics through the effective management of appointments, patient records, clinic administration and reception duties, whilst maintaining the highest standards of customer service, confidentiality and data quality.

Applicants are encouraged to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification carefully, which provide full details of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of this post.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent telephone and reception skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage a busy workload.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Flexible approach to work and changing service demands.
• Commitment to confidentiality and information governance

Desirable

• Knowledge of RTT pathways and patient administration systems.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional, caring and patient-focused approach.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Flexible and adaptable attitude

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE, Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English language and Maths E

Desirable

• Administration, customer service or business administration qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical or administrative experience.
• Previous reception or customer service experience
• Experience of dealing with members of the public.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and data

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Experience using electronic patient record or patient administration systems

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weston General Hospital

Upper Maudlin Street

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, the ANP 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.

No recruitment agencies or canvassing, please.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse;
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification);
• Qualified Nurse Prescriber;
• Qualified Triage Nurse;

Desirable

• Minor Illness Qualification;
• Teaching Qualification;
• ALS, PALS;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a primary care environment;
• Experience in chronic disease management;
• Experience in prescribing and undertaking medication reviews;

Desirable

• Experience working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

• Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals
• Chaperone procedure
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Travel medicine
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• Spirometry
• CHD
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
• Understands the importance of evidence based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

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

Temple End

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP135DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Good Honours degree in Psychology.
• Eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartered status.
• Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies, including neuropsychological assessment.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified and senior clinical psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within the designated speciality where the post is located, or relevant transferable skills.
• Assessed experience of working effectively as a qualified and senior level clinical psychologist in the designated speciality, or relevant transferable skills. Demonstration of further specialist training/experience through having received extensive and demonstrable clinical supervision of working as a specialist Clinical Psychologist or an alternative agreed by the Director of Psychology.

Desirable

• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• The ability to demonstrate a high level of competence to work within the designated speciality.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practised within clinical psychology.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Heddfan Psychiatric Unit - Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job Description and Person Specification attached.

Applications are invited for a full time Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry based in Wolverhampton.

This is an existing post within a well-established supportive team working both on the in-patient wards and in the community, having retained the Continuity of Care model.

Patients have access to local beds and strong links with community services and the CRHT team ensure that patients remain close to home.

Community services are based in a large mental health centre where the successful applicant will work with 3 other consultants and their medical teams; CPNs; OTs; psychologists and social workers, providing sectorised services to the North of the borough.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penn Hospital

Penn Road

Wolverhampton

WV4 5HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and Person specification are currently with the Royal College for approval. Once these document shave been approved, they will be uploaded to this job.

Applications are invited for a full time Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry based at Bushey Fields Hospital Dudley to join 2 existing Consultants.

This existing post is within a well-established supportive service working both on the in-patient wards and in the community, having retained the Continuity of Care model.

The Consultant will lead a team of other doctors; CPNs; Social Workers and Occupational Therapists, and together with the existing workforce cover the communities of Dudley, Stourbridge and Halesowen in the Black Country.

We are also developing new models and methods of working which will include liaison to primary care within the MCP model, and have developed an Old Age Home Treatment Team.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GMC Registration

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

To be responsible and accountable for the complex assessment, diagnosisand treatment of new and existing patients with a wide variety of Podiatric complaints.

This includes diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders,vascular and neurological disorders, systemic diseases, chronic pathologies,emergency treatments, wound management, paediatrics, deformities, and nail and skin pathologies.You will be expected to treat a wide variety of patient groups including those with special needs, the housebound, children, the elderly adults, vulnerable groups and those from different cultural backgrounds with the possibility of communication barriers,

To demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of serious and high-risk pathologies, whilst keeping fully informed of current best practice and becoming involved with the development, updating and implementation of evidence based practice guidelines.

The provision, organisation and evaluation of highly specialised Podiatric care plans tailored to patients medical needs with regular review and the ability to identify and co-ordinate further interventions.

Make referrals to other specialists from within the department and outside,facilitating safe and appropriate discharge where indicated.

To be aware and recognise the contribution of our assessment within thewhole health care package/profile

To undertake specialist diabetes and high-risk sessions for the assessmentand treatment of patients where duties will include:

Undertaking Diabetic foot assessments and diabetic foot management andeducation.

Working with challenging groups including those with mental healthproblems

Management of foot ulcersTo identify risk factors and to prioritise patients into risk categoriesTo arrange emergency admission into hospital when indicatedProviding emergency clinical and domiciliary careTo participate in department rotations through areas of clinical speciality, for example, Nail surgery, MSK and Acute rotations at our hospital sites.

To provide care in a variety of settings often involving the ability to work alone and independently, and also with the Podiatry team. Such settings will include (but is not limited to):Community Health Centres, Residential and Nursing Homes, Patients Homes

To be able and willing to work in some areas with high levels of socialdeprivation.

To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye coordinationrequiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods, and a comprehensive knowledge base, for example, highly skilled debridement techniques for acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds.

To conduct local anaesthetic techniques and minor surgery procedureswithout assistance, with the ability to manage anaphylactic shock if required.

To be responsible for the professional day-to-day coordination andmanagement of patients caseloads and clinics. This will involve goodcommunication with other podiatrists and administrative staff to maintain good working relationships and communication.

To ensure Trust standards and policies are adhered to.

To be responsible for maintaining professional, accurate and comprehensive patient records using the S.O.A.P format, managing appointment systems and maintaining, monitoring and securing equipment, instruments, pharmacy and stock levels.

To contribute to the strategic development and improvement of existingservices and facilitate the instigation of new service development by working as part of an innovative team.

Participate in audit and service evaluation.

To be safely involved in the provision of Foot Health education andappropriate specialist advice sensitively to patients, relatives and careers, and to organise and participate in health promotion activities and training events to groups, colleagues, professionals and individuals.

To frequently prescribe and apply the application of technology formeasurement, monitoring and treatment using specialist complex equipment such as Gait analysis systems and Doppler ultrasound.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of treating high risk caseload
• Experience in assessing patients (medical, neurological and vascular status)
• Experience of domiciliary work
• Broad clinical experience in general Podiatry

Desirable

• Experience of working in a MDT Diabetic Foot Clinic
• Experience of treating MSK conditions
• Experience of minor surgery techniques

Skills

Essential

• Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills shown through quality of application submitted
• Commitment to continuous improvement of service

Desirable

• Interdisciplinary working skills
• Skills in supervising and training others
• Skills in clinical audit

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or a Diploma in Podiatry
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Relevant MSc
• Driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Artesian Podiatry Centre

94 Alscot Road

London

SE1 3GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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