Job description

Job responsibilities

Competent in anaesthetic practice- working autonomously with no supervision required (except for those newly qualified)

• Providing skilled Anaesthetic assistance to the Anaesthetist
• Checking anaesthetic machines & controlled drugs
• Being able to operate a wide range of equipment and use with related consumables
• use a variety of Theatre checklists and check/complete related documentation correctly
• Cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms
• Safe administration of IV fluids
• Safe checking in of patients
• Calm, professional manner
• Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Reporting any concerns to line manager

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• ODP/Nurse
• Anaesthetic qualification if on the HCPC/NMC register

Desirable

• Previous experience with students

Experience

Essential

• Autonomous practitioner
• Ability to work all shift patterns that are required by the department
• Currently working in NHS/Private Hospital in band 5 role in anaesthetics
• Experience in a variety of surgical specialties

Desirable

• Flexibility in working patterns

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
• Patient safety and WHO checklist
• Ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of WHO
• CPD

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist
• Completed dysphagia competencies

Experience

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Experience of working in adult neurology in NHS

Desirable

• RCSLT membership
• Minimum of 2 years working with adults
• Experience in videofluoroscopy
• Experience working in stroke
• Experience working with non-neuro dysphagia caseload

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of autonomy working with broad adult caseload
• Evidence of MDT working

Desirable

• Completed audit/ service development
• Delivered training

Other

Essential

• Valid licence to drive in UK with access to vehicle for work purposes

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom Hospital, Langley Wing

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the Step 4 Service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observation and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care as necessary.

To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, and employing methods based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the range of care settings.

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups where necessary, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment, and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation diagnosis and treatment plans, ensuring communication with the referral agent and others involved with the care on a regular basis.

To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

• oHighly developed specialist knowledge oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree, postgraduate doctoral degree clinical supervision oRegistered with HCPC oDoctorate level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) or Counselling Psychology accredited by the BPS

Training

Essential

• oCore Doctoral Level Training in either Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Desirable

• Specialist training in specific therapeutic approaches or clinical specialties

Experience

Essential

• Of working psychologically with adults who have a range of mental health difficulties, and of interventions with individuals and care systems. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting Evaluating and auditing professional work

Desirable

• Supervising other clinicians Publication in peer-reviewed research journals. Teaching mental health professionals about psychological issues.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of theories and interventions relevant to adults with Mental Health Difficulties, their families and support systems Risk assessment and risk management Knowledge of a range of therapeutic approaches Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology

Desirable

• Critical awareness of current themes in Adult Mental Health policy and research Extended knowledge in additional interventions/assessments/ models

Skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention using a range of psychological models with service users with mental health difficulties Planning skills to organise workload and delivery of client care Effective IT skills

Desirable

• Skills in providing consultation and training to other professional and non-professional groups

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Anns House

114 Thorneywood Mount

Nottingham

NG3 2PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 1st September 2026

Closing date : 15th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification
• Registered with HCPC
• Commitment to complete fieldwork education training.

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans
• Multi-disciplinary team work
• Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of and evidence based interventions

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a mental health / learning disability setting
• Experience of involving service users / carers in evaluation / planning and monitoring of services

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers
• To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions
• Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users
• Demonstrate effective written and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Effective time and caseload management skills
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment
• Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users
• Ability to use IT system
• Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
• Risk Assessment/Management skills

Desirable

• Supervisory skills
• Training and presentation skills
• Commitment to using research skills in practice
• Audit and evaluation

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

• Good, effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Innovative and creative
• Flexible and adaptive
• A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carleton Clinic

Cumwhinton Drive

Carlisle

CA1 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidenced-based practice in the areas of rehabilitation and neurology, developing specialist knowledge.

2. To design, develop and undertake an evidence-based project as agreed with the specialist occupational therapist within the rehabilitation and neurology team and develop improvements to service delivery and clinical practice. Make recommendations for change to the specialist occupational therapist.

3. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet knowledge requirements and competencies.

4. To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of the service sensitive to these needs

5. To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

6. To appraise delegated section staff to ensure all section staff have a current PDP and appraisal objectives and facilitate the successful completion of these

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Dip COT or BSc (Hons) in OT
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendances at recent post graduate courses/ in-service trainings relevant to the speciality

Desirable

• Practice Educators Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of broad based postgraduate experience to include experience in neurology, stroke or rehabilitation
• Evidence of experience working within an acute hospital environment
• Evidence of experience of supervision of staff or students including staff appraisal
• Work experience, student or therapy assistant supervision
• Teaching/training groups or individuals

Desirable

• Involvement in service improvement via project management or clinical audit
• Involvement in specialist interests groups

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of remaining up to date with professional practice and new research

communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills

skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Shortlist

Essential

• Good standard of education in numeracy and literacy.
• Willingness to undertake formal / informal development training
• Ability to work within a team
• Good communication skills
• Awareness of need to maintain confidentiality
• Basic IT skills - ability to use computer based packages / willingness to undertake training.
• Flexibility to be able to work full range of shifts
• Professional & conscientious approach to work
• Self motivated in regards to personal development

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• Previous experience in a health or social care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Hospital

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Patrick Haugh Rd

Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX25 1PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (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

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of NHS Ordering processes

Desirable

• Oracle Financial System User / Experience
• Awareness of finance/budget control

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate operating theatre experience and / or worked in a storekeeping capacity

Desirable

• Experience of the procurement function

Skills

Essential

• Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or 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.

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

• Enhanced payment for unsocial hours
• Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
• Supportive learning culture - weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of a valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK with 6 points or less on your licence which will be subject to DVLA check is essential
• C1 driving licence would be desirable. B licence is essential for this role
• Able to meet NHSBT minimum standards of driving skills which will be assessed at interview stage

Experience

Essential

• Previous vocational driving experience or evidence of driving proficiency
• Able to work with information technology such as digital hand held devices, Microsoft Office or other IT packages
• A good geographical knowledge of the local area and road network
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance checks

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Barnsley

Barnsley

United Kingdom

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work closely with the established Myeloid Team (Dr Jain, Dr Teh and Dr Khan) and will also have opportunities to support the nationally recognised PNH Service (Dr Kelly, Dr Griffin, Dr Muss and Dr Munir). The successful candidate will contribute to:

Specialist inpatient and outpatient care for patients with myeloid disorders and/or PNH. General Haematology services, including outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations. Participation in the consultant on-call rota (approximately 1:12). Provision of advisory and liaison haematology services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Referral triage, advice and guidance services for hospital clinicians and primary care colleagues. Shared responsibility for benign and general haematology pathways. There will be opportunities to become involved in:

Regional and local Myeloid Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. National PNH MDT discussions. PNH outreach clinics. Clinical research and trials, with Leeds Haematology actively recruiting to a broad portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies. Teaching, training and service development initiatives. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification from the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full- or part-time and to those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:

Dr Manish Jain, Lead Clinician and Consultant Haematologist

[email protected]

Tel: 0113 2067564

Dr Richard Kelly, Consultant Haematologist

[email protected]

Tel: 0113 2068139

Why you should join our Team

The post holder will work with colleagues in the Myeloid team to help provide and support this large established service. Consultant staffing currently is Dr Manish Jain, Dr Chun Teh, Dr Richard Kelly (Myeloid and PNH), Dr Anjum Khan (Myeloid and transplant) and Dr Quentin Hill (Red cell disorder). The service is also supported by number of other consultants (including Dr Catherine Cargo (HMDS), Dr Marina Karakantza (Transfusion), Dr Alesia Kahn (HMDS) and Dr Katja Kimberger (ALL CAR-T). The post holder will have some shared input into benign General Haematology services, which may include hospital and GP liaison, referral review / triage and provision of advice and guidance. The post will also have some input in inpatient and outpatient red cell disorder work.

What you will bring to the role

The appointee’s role will be to further develop and support the established specialist services in Leeds for Myeloid and Red Cell Disorders in Haematology. The main clinical focus will be in Myeloid (Leukaemia) however the postholder will also have significant duties within the MPD clinic and in the support of benign red cell haematology. This will include Myeloid inpatient cover.

The appointee will be based principally at St James’s University Hospital with responsibilities as a member of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical and

The laboratory haematology consultant team is providing an integrated pan-Leeds service. The post duties will include inpatient care, outpatient clinic work and a

shared on-call commitment (approx. 1:11). The post-holder will be part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust haematology team, providing advisory and

liaison haematology services in their area of expertise. There may be occasional need to visit other areas of the trust (e.g., Leeds General Infirmary and other sites

within the city) but no regular commitments occur out with the St James’s site.

We provide inpatient high-dose chemotherapy for patient in Leeds, Harrogate, Huddersfield, and York (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia) including newer

immunotherapies. We are also regional CAR-T service for eligible people with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

The post holder may support the national PNH service (this will be fully supported by the Leeds PNH team) or may have more involvement in general / non-malignant haematology services with a reduced involvement in the PNH service. This can be tailored to individual preference and experience. This will be discussed at the time of the interview.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust 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

Sponsorship Eligibility 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

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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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.

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

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

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of cleaning and catering duties

Desirable

• Some experience of working within a hospital environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent customer care skills

Desirable

• Worked within a hotel services environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to demonstrate literacy, numerical and comprehension skills sufficient to be able to read and understand written instructions

Desirable

• NVQ 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
• Performing venipuncture in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system
• The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
• Clinical IT system user skills

Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Paston Surgery

Address

9-11 Park Lane

North Walsham

Norwich

Norfolk

NR28 0BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We provide a comprehensive training programme designed to support you every step of the way.

Your Training Journey

• First 4 weeks: Classroom training, MonFri, 08:0016:00
• Next steps:
  • 10 one-to-one coaching shifts.
  • 8 shifts, 5 calls from your final 2 shifts will be selected randomly for audit.
  • Final sign-off observation with Education Team.

These will be full-time hours, and attendance is mandatory throughout the programme.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team that saves lives, supports communities, and values every single person who walks through the door.

The Application Journey

1. Online Application tell us why youre a great fit
2. Online Assessments listening, problem-solving & critical thinking
3. Interview your chance to shine

Apply now your future with NHS Emergency Call Taker starts here.

If you have any queries relating to disability and the role or recruitment process, get in touch at: [email protected]

Please note original qualification certificates to meet the person specification for this role will be required, if you dont have copies of these, you will need to request replacement certificates by visiting: gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GuidanceScore Good standard of education (i.e 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of using a computerised system

Desirable

• Geographical knowledge of the Operational area
• Experience of working in a call centre
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of patient care

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to use communication and computerised systems.

Desirable

• Map reading.

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

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southern House

Sparrowgrove, Otterbourne

Winchester

SO21 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We provide a comprehensive training programme designed to support you every step of the way.

Your Training Journey

• First 4 weeks: Classroom training, MonFri, 08:3016:30
• Next steps:
  • 10 one-to-one coaching shifts.
  • 8 shifts, 5 calls from your final 2 shifts will be selected randomly for audit.
  • Final sign-off observation with Education Team.

These will be full-time hours, and attendance is mandatory throughout the programme.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team that saves lives, supports communities, and values every single person who walks through the door.

The Application Journey

1. Online Application tell us why youre a great fit
2. Online Assessments listening, problem-solving & critical thinking
3. Interview your chance to shine

Apply now your future with NHS Emergency Call Taker starts here.

If you have any queries relating to disability and the role or recruitment process, get in touch at: [email protected]

Please note original qualification certificates to meet the person specification for this role will be required, if you dont have copies of these, you will need to request replacement certificates by visiting: gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Good standard of education (i.e 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of using a computerised system

Desirable

• Experience of working in a call centre
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience of patient care

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Ability to use communication and computerised systems.

Desirable

• Map reading.

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

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern House

Talisman Road

Bicester

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

To be the lead pharmacist for rheumatology, leading, managing and developing medicines management initiatives for rheumatology patients at PAHT.

This is an innovative role with the majority of time spent on rheumatology duties. The post holder will be based in the rheumatology department

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology to implement biosimilar switching, to the benefit of the health economy and to maximise the income to the Trust from any switching.

To lead work with the specialist nurses & consultants in rheumatology in setting up and running biologics consent clinics to review long term patients prescribed biologics.

To report back on savings / income generation from biosimilar switching to the Family, Diagnostics and Community and Planned pathways (MSK and ENT Care Group) Divisions.

To develop, train, motivate and encourage staff working within the team.

To further examine the opportunities for biologics.

This may include:

Introducing new biosimilars when available and monitoring their outcomes

Reviewing stopping criteria

Monitor homecare deliveries to reduce waste, including patients in a partnership

Help in moving appropriate patients to subcutaneous formulations as they become available

To advise and develop biologic pathways in collaboration with the ICB when/ if new developments are made and/ or new biologics are introduced

Conduct audit on patients due to start on biologics are instead started on MTX S/C (if appropriate) and the financial savings this could make vs starting patients on biologics

Start biologic weaning clinic for stable patients with regular monitoring to wean patients off biologic safely resulting in reduced medication burden to patient and financial saving for trust

Start moderate pathway initiating clinic as per NICE - starting patients early on biologics will reduce the health-economic impact.

Counselling patients starting biologics and DMARD's thoroughly will help reduce calls to helpline and improve patient safety and compliance

Safety checks for patients initiated on biologic can be done by nurse/ pharmacist as a telephone clinic - increasing clinic capacity in doctors clinic for new patients

Combined counselling sessions for patients being started on DMARD's/ Biologics - having presentations to run through the information

1. Service Provision

1.1 To lead on the implementation of the biosimilar switching as appropriate to ensure patients are switched as smoothly as possible & within the Trust timeframe of the biosimilar implementation

1.2 To work with the specialist nurses to keep a database of all switches & ensure patients are followed up

1.3 To keep a record of failures to switch & the reasons why

1.4 To produce financial reports for the Family, Diagnostic and Community and Planned Pathways Divisions where appropriate

1.5 To improve mechanisms within Rheumatology to minimise ‘waste’ with Homecare biologics. Examples of mechanisms include: monitoring dose changes; monitoring prescription requests and monitoring drug supplies.

1.6 To ensure the smooth running, day to day management of the Homecare pharmacy service to the rheumatology patients, as well as ensuring the switch happens with no disruption to patients.

1.7 To optimise funding applications for biological therapies that are used outside of national guidelines

1.8 To assist the existing CNS Rheumatology team in setting up a Biologics Review Service to optimise the use of biological therapy within the Rheumatology Service

1.9 To ensure that service provision is flexible and responsive to patient and service needs

1.10 To ensure the safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of drugs within rheumatology

1.11 To attend MDTs as part of the multi-disciplinary team

1.12 To meet any medication-related needs of rheumatology patients

1.13 To ensure that all healthcare professionals working in rheumatology are trained appropriately and are aware of all medicine related policies and procedures relating to the service

1.14 To provide drug expenditure reports and identify potential cost savings within the service as requested

1.15 To design and carry out audits as required

1.16 To attend outpatient clinics as deemed appropriate

1.17 Undertake risk management, including investigating clinical incidents in rheumatology and ensuring compliance with medicine legislation.

1.18 The post holder will be expected to identify, where necessary, areas that require service changes and develop a strategy to carry out the change through consultation with senior colleagues within and outside the pharmacy including commissioners.

1.19 Communication with ICB and NHS England about medicines policies or guidelines specific for their area of practice and for funding requests

1.20 Review and deal with high cost drug challenges from ICB and NHS England

1.21 Undertakes research into homecare medicines management services, which may include the trial of novel methods of providing homecare medicines management, or services for medicines previously not managed through homecare.

1.22 Pharmacy lead in the achievement of short, and long term, objectives within rheumatology in relation to medicine optimisation, especially regarding DMARDS

1.23 Develop and manage biologic review meetings to discuss all biologic initiations and yearly reviews

1.24 Counselling patients and answering concerns on their medication including telephone support clinics

1.25 To manage non biologic patients through drug switching DMARD management

1.26 To implement NICE guidance

1.28 Write or respond to business cases for service development to secure additional funding.

1.29 Attend departmental meetings to advise on medicine use and financial implications

1.30 Horizon scan for new drugs and advise the rheumatology meetings on the financial implications

1.31 Co-ordinate Medicines Use Savings Projects

1.32 Review prescribing data from out-patient clinics

1.33 To develop shared care guidelines for rheumatology

1.34 Responsible for self-audit and data collection to evaluate the on-going effectiveness of the role of Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for rheumatology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters qualification in pharmacy or equivalent qualification plus one- year pre-registration experience
• Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience or qualification
• Independent prescriber status or ability to complete course leading to independent prescriber qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience as a practising clinical pharmacist.
• Experience of dealing with highly complex clinical issues which require the pharmacist to analyse information from a range of sources, which may not be in agreement, to formulate a response. In such situations, it may be necessary to find a novel solution to an unusual clinical situation. The pharmacist will have developed negotiating and persuasive skills with other clinical team members, patients and relatives.
• Experience of dealing with a wide variety and grade of hospital staff (including senior medical and managerial staff) on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Experience of hospital clinical pharmacy services, including high cost and homecare 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a friendly, welcoming and professional first point of contact to patients and a range of health care professionals. Telephone calls should be dealt with in a sensitive and tactful manner especially when liaising with distressed, angry or confused patients and/or relatives.

Deal with telephone calls and emails, responding in a timely manner and taking appropriate action as required. Provide non-clinical information to patients as appropriate recognising when to redirect calls to senior staff.

Use information systems effectively ensuring a high standard of information recording is maintained.

Support other administrative staff with the organisation of clinics and appointments and provide other administrative duties appropriate to role.

Record and update patient information on hospital IT systems accurately. To use departmental database (Infoflex) to log calls coming into the department via the nurse advice line and update patient treatment records.

Organise the admission of patients for procedures/treatments, liaising with the relevant department and contacting the patient to inform them of the admission arrangements.

Liaise with GPs and other referrers when necessary to obtain further information for the clinicians prior to the patients appointment.

Print and distribute clinical correspondence accurately within Trust timescales, ensuring that all instructions and enclosures are actioned prior to distribution.

Ensure all documents that require scanning onto the electronic patient record are uploaded accurately and appropriately in a timely manner so that patient information is available to clinical staff.

Record and update patient information on hospital IT systems accurately.

Perform basic data entry for departmental database.

Sort, prioritise and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate members of staff.

Maintain stock of stationery equipment and patient information material in the department and clinical rooms.

Provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues appropriate to experience and competence.

Take an active role within the department attending staff meetings and participate in discussions to improve and evaluate the service

Undertake relevant training identified in conjunction with line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGood general education

Desirable

• oNVQ / Level 2 qualification in administrative area

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook
• oGood working knowledge of office procedures

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS processes and systems

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of carrying out administrative tasks, e.g., data input, receiving and making telephone calls.
• oAble to input data accurately and Efficiently
• oExperience handling confidential and sensitive information

Desirable

• oExperience of working in an NHS/health care setting.
• oExperience of processing NHS/health care documentation.
• oExperience of working with paper-based and electronic filing systems.

Personal Skills

Essential

• oTeam player
• oAble to work in accordance with Trust values
• oAble to plan and prioritise own workload
• oGood communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, face-to-face and non-facing customers
• oConfident in completing repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• oEmpathetic and able to support vulnerable patients in resolving queries

Desirable

• oAbility to maintain and update patient information database(s).

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rheumatology, Zone T, Luton & Dunstable Hospital

641 Dunstable Road

Luton

LU4 8RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Cyber & Corporate Risk Officer must be comfortable to work flexibly and operate in a highly ambiguous environment while the Agency continues its transformation journey and defines its organisational culture. The ability to identify and understand challenges to find creative solutions will be critical as will strength in managing and building relationships across the organisation, undertaking effective collaboration at fast pace, both internally and externally to UKHSA. They will be expected to work on their own initiative without micro-management but know when to revert to seek a steer or decision.

This is a dynamic and challenging environment, and they will need to be confident in managing complexity, applying judgement, and making decisions whilst collaborating effectively with other members of the team and across the organisation.

This role will requires working with cyber team members of staff who are predominantly home-based workers.

• Support the delivery of Second Line oversight and challenge of cyber and technology risks
• Assist in reviewing First Line cyber risk assessments, control documentation, and mitigation plans
• Ensure cyber risks are recorded clearly and consistently within UKHSA risk registers and tooling
• Help differentiate between risk ownership (First Line) and risk assurance (Second Line) activities

• Support the maintenance of UKHSAs Cyber Risk Management Framework
• Assist in assessing cyber risks against:
  • Government Security Policy Framework (SPF)
  • DSPT Cyber Assurance Framework
  • NCSC guidance
  • ISO 27001 / NIST aligned approaches
• Promote a proportionate, risk-based approach to cyber security across the organisation

• Contribute to cyber risk reporting for senior management and assurance forums
• Analyse cyber risk data, trends, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Help translate technical cyber security issues into clear risk narratives focused on business and health impact
• Support preparation of papers and briefing materials for senior stakeholders

• Support cyber risk assurance activities related to:
  • Digital and data change initiatives
  • Cloud services and shared platforms
  • Third party and supplier arrangements
• Assist with identifying emerging cyber risks early in the change lifecycle

• Support post incident reviews and lessons learned activities from a risk perspective
• Contribute to assurance exercises, internal reviews, and audit engagement
• Build cyber risk knowledge and capability through on the job learning, mentoring, and formal development

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Experience or strong interest in Cyber Risk Management, Information Security, Technology Risk, or GRC
• Awareness of cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls
• Ability to analyse information and present risks clearly and concisely
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to provide constructive challenge while building effective working relationships

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of:
  • Government Security Policy Framework
  • NCSC principles
  • Risk registers and assurance reporting
  • DSPT Cyber Assessment Framework
  • Industrial Automated Control Systems

Selection Process Details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles Success Profiles - GOV.UKand will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical Skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

At sift stage you will be assessed against the 5 Essential Criteria listed in this job advert. You will be required to complete:

• An Application Form (Employer/Activity history section on the application)
• A 1000 word Supporting Statement - do not exceed 1000 words as we will not consider any words over and above this number

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the 5 Essential Criteria listed in this advert.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. The application form is the kind of information you would put into your CV please note you will not be able to upload or email us your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible.

Longlisting

In the event of a large number of applications, we may longlist into 3 piles of:

1. Meets all Essential Criteria
2. Meets some Essential Criteria
3. Meets no Essential Criteria

Only those that 'Meets all Essential Criteria' will progress to Shortlisting.

Shortlisting

In the event of a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift on the following Essential Criteria:

• Experience or strong interest in Cyber Risk Management, Information Security, Technology Risk, or GRC

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a single remote interview. Interview date(s) to be confirmed.

Behaviours and Technical Skills will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours being tested at interview stage will be:

• Working Together - Lead Behaviour
• Communication and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Developing Self and Others

You will be required to give a 10-minute technical presentation on a cyber risk management topic. The exact title will be confirmed when successful candidates are invited to interview.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).

Salary Information

Civil Service: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)HEO Inner: £37,749 - £45,353HEO Outer: £35,587 - £43,244HEO National: £33,422 - £40,731Per annum, pro-rata

Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location.

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London Canary Wharf.

Travel to our Scientific Campus in Porton, Didcot and North London will be required when needed.

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London).

Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport links and benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check.

For this role successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check (SC).

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires SC clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Resourcing Support listed in this advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Application Form & Supporting Statement

Essential

• Application Form & Supporting Statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Working Together - Lead Behaviour
• Communication and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Developing Self and Others

Technical Skills

Essential

• Presentation: You will be required to give a 10-minute technical presentation on a cyber risk management topic.

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Hybrid working based at any core HQ

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London Canary Wharf

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead the ward/dept team by an appropriate management style to maintain good morale and a team approach to work:

Deploy/book staff to meet the workload with an appropriate skill mix for 24 hour cover.

Hold and maintain the designated budget.

Influence control of overall ward/dept expenditure.

Ensure regular risk assessments are carried out to identify clinical risks and prevent incidents.

Monitor the capability, competence, sickness and absence of staff.

Ensure compliance to trust policies and procedures amongst the multi-disciplinary team

Obtain and analyse statistical information for the area of practice.

Ensure the accurate input of data to I.T. systems.

Manage stores and supplies for the area of practice.

Ensure the proper use of and maintenance of equipment.

Lead in the selection, interviewing and monitoring of staff.

Attend and contribute actively to relevant meetings (e.g. ward manager and unit meetings) and working parties.

Act up for the Lead nurse

Take responsibility and lead on designate tasks in key areas care

Support band 6 staff with shift leadership and professional development.

Education, Training and Development of Staff

Guide and support staff in their professional development and clinical competence.

Reviewing and managing the performance of all staff by identifying their educational and other needs, annual IPR and objectives.

Ensuring the orientation of staff and preceptorship in in-service training.

Promote, encourage and participate in research, audit and studies related to the area of practice.

Implement ward teaching programmes.

Guide and support staff in the monitoring and assessment for all learners in the clinical area.

In liaison with universities, provide a successful learning environment for students.

Participate in a shadowing programme of the senior nurse.

Professional and Legal Responsibilities

Be familiar with and to observe ward, department, hospital and district policies,the NMC Rules and Code of Practice.

Update own knowledge and skills in order to develop professionally and to contribute to the improvement of the service.

Take responsibility for the safe storage of records and the maintenance of confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• QIS trained with experience
• Current NLS 4 yearly training
• Experience in shift leading

Desirable

• Leadership training/Course or desire to develop
• Research experience
• Risk Management or Quality Improvement Projects participation

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work and communicate as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Good level of IT ie Email/Internet
• Ability to prioritise in order to meet deadlines when writing reports
• Effectively carries out tasks related to audit and evaluating services
• Ability to plan workload and supervise others effectively to meet service needs
• Ability to deal with operational issues
• Ability to deliver on the Key NICU performance indicators

Desirable

• Project leadership skills

Experience

Essential

• Substantial time working in Neonatal unit
• Mentoring students
• Change management skills

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in project management

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of teaching and learning
• Able to evaluate and analyse results of audit in order to improve the service
• Experience in change management and/or quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of National Neonatal policies & guidelines
• Fully aware of the children's Act & National/Local Safeguarding Children Board 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.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Arndale House

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy; please review them for full details and responsibilities.

Key duties include:

• Inspecting instruments and equipment on receipt into the decontamination area and at various stages of production, storage and distribution, and immediately reporting any damaged or missing items or components.

• Dismantling and assembling instrumentation in line with manufacturers recommendations following the cleaning and disinfection process.

• Ensuring all packaging, wrapping and labelling of instrument sets and supplementary items is completed in accordance with legislation, guidance and service requirements.

• Maintaining an understanding of the different sterilisation and disinfection methods used, and recognising the importance of product liability in relation to the reuse of medical devices.

• Carrying out quality checks to confirm that devices have been correctly decontaminated and are safe for patient use.

• Taking appropriate action if there is any doubt about the effectiveness of the decontamination process, and reporting or documenting any failures to the Decontamination Services Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent English - communication skills, written and verbal

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Healthcare Environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Good Organisational Skills
• Basic I.T Skills
• Manual Dexterity
• Attention to Details

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality Management System - ISO 13485 / ISO9001

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good Timekeeper, changed as per policy and commence shift as indicated
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods of time
• Team focussed
• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
• Willing to undertake training as required
• Proactive approach and participation in the Quality Management System
• Ability to be Self directional

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with service users, family members, carers and other care teams, so that they are fully involved in and empowered to make decisions about their treatment and care. It remains a priority to establish and maintain good communication and effective working relationships with referrers and to work closely with other agencies. It will be important for the post holder to build a knowledge of and links with voluntary and independent service providers locally.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications Training

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• To be section 12(2) MHA 1983 approved (or achieve within 6 months of apt), if not have
• Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval and be on the AC Register.
• A minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
• Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas.

Desirable

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty)

Experience

Essential

• Proficient in risk assessment and management
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in an inpatient psychiatric setting
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Adequate training in child and adult safeguarding
• Demonstrates ability to challenge others, escalating concerns when necessary.

Desirable

• Experience of service development/business planning
• High level knowledge of planned developments at a national level to improve efficiency and deliver quality services

Skills Knowledge & Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours
• Communicates effectively using the English Language and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers; treats patients as individuals, promoting a person-centred approach to their care.
• sound organisational skills
• Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour.
• Demonstrates understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches and techniques so can adapt leadership behaviours to improve engagement and outcomes.
• Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty; data protection; equality and diversity.
• Ability to work on own initiative

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

Woodland Centre

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 2PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient, friendly and professional reception and administrative service for the practice. The post holder will act as the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they are supported, signposted appropriately and treated with respect. The role involves managing a wide range of administrative duties to support the smooth running of the practice and contribute to high-quality patient care.

• Welcome patients and visitors to the practice in a polite and professional manner.

• Answer incoming calls promptly and efficiently, managing appointment booking, triage signposting and general enquiries.

• Maintain an organised reception area and ensure confidentiality at all times.

• Check patients in for appointments and manage the electronic call system.

• Deal with patient queries, concerns and signpost appropriately to clinical or administrative teams.

• Process incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.

  Administrative Duties

  • Process prescription requests in line with practice protocols.

  • Handle patient registrations, deductions and amendments accurately.

  • Support with scanning, coding and workflow of clinical documents.

  • Manage and respond to tasks from clinicians and the wider administrative team.

  • Assist with recalls, data collection and administrative support for QOF, enhanced services and practice audits as required.

  • Maintain accurate patient records using the clinical system (e.g. EMIS).

  • Support the practice team with general office duties as required.

  • Communication

  • Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues.

  • Escalate concerns or challenging behaviour appropriately to senior staff.

  • Work collaboratively with the reception and admin team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

    Training & Development

    • Participate in induction, mandatory training and ongoing development.

    • Engage in team meetings, learning sessions and any relevant training provided by the training practice.

    • Be willing to learn new skills and adapt to changes within the practice.

    Confidentiality & Compliance

    • Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and practice information at all times.

    • Adhere to practice policies, procedures and NHS guidelines.

    • Comply with GDPR, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

    • Report any incidents, concerns or risks to the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a busy reception, customer service or administrative environment
• Experience dealing with the public, both face-to-face and over the telephone
• Experience using IT systems confidently and accurately
• Experience working as part of a team to meet deadlines and manage workload
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle competing demands
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when processing information
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS

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

Rosegrove Surgery

Address

225-227 Gannow Lane

Burnley

Lancs

BB12 6HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Specialist Support Officer, you will provide peer support to service users, helping them realise their goals as agreed within their care plan. You will work with the individuals to access our services including one-to-one peer support, which may include our Guided Self-help, psychoeducation programmes and support groups, befriending, and volunteering opportunities as part of their supported self-care.

The role requires the ability to relate to and work with a range of professionals to ensure provision of high quality and safe services. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical and non-clinical colleagues from referring organisations and colleagues from across our organisation.

The post holder will have at least one years experience of working with people with eating disorders and/ or mental health difficulties. A good understanding of the pathways and services is an advantage and full induction and training will be provided to ensure quality and safe services are delivered.

The post holder will be working with children and young people covering the age range of 5 to 25 years old on site in therapy rooms and online via video with one-to-one, guided self-help and peer-led support groups. The opportunity to deliver workshops and training to outside organisations is also part of the role with training and support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service

1. Manage a caseload of children and young people who access our services.

2. Arrange and conduct initial assessment appointments, assessing the most appropriate services and provide the relevant options available.

3. Plan and facilitate a programme of psychoeducation workshops in the agreed community and stakeholder locations.

4. Support NHS Primary Care and Secondary Care referrals to our service.

5. Develop a rapport with stakeholders to build appropriate person-centred support plans and risk assessments which will detail their full range of needs.

6. Liaise with community teams to contribute towards decision making, helping to ensure an inclusive approach is always maintained.

7. Ensure services are well planned and promoted to the relevant organisations to maximise intake of the commissioned services available.

8. Positively promote the service by participating in community activities and working with other local services, contributing to a greater understanding of disordered eating and eating disorders and body image.

9. Safeguard and ensure the quality of care of the service user and where appropriate parents/carers.

10. Undertake risk assessment and risk management for service users, working in collaboration with other care team members to manage risks identified.

11. To work as a full and active member of the multidisciplinary team.

Training, and Supervision

1. To receive regular clinical, professional, and managerial supervision and where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues and line managers as appropriate.

2. To attend post-qualification training (CPD) opportunities and contribute to the coaching of trainee students and volunteers attached to the service, as appropriate and in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor.

3.To undertake training and provide training (e.g., CBT, peer support) for other qualified and unqualified staff, user groups and volunteers as required and commensurate with experience.

4. To maintain and develop skills in the area of professional competencies.

Management, policy and service development

1. To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of organisational practices and policy within the service.

2. To provide and maintain adequate statistics and records of work as required by the organisation.

3. Exercises delegated responsibility for the safe, appropriate use of care plan material and other equipment deployed in the post holders area of duty. Inform managers of equipment and resources needed to maintain work undertaken and any shortcomings with these.

4. To participate as appropriate in staff recruitment, both in the short-listing process and as a member of interview panels for assistant, trainee and qualified Psychotherapists and Specialist Support Officers.

5. To contribute to the development of Services in discussion with the Clinical Supervisor.

6. To represent Peer Support and attend relevant meetings and professional activities by agreement with the Clinical Supervisor.

7. To inform the Clinical Supervisor of those aspects of the service where therapeutic and/or organisational matters need addressing.

Research and service evaluation

1. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature to support evidence-based practice in individual work with other team members and colleagues within supervision groups.

2. To undertake service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision.

General and Professional

1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and service manager(s).

2. To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of eating disorder peer support and related disciplines.

3. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, and issues in relation to both the specific service user group and mental health.

4. To ensure highest standards of appropriate clinical record keeping are maintained in accordance with the codes of practise of a recognised governing body, and NHS commissioned contract, and with organisations policies and procedures and to be able to do so in electronic format if required.

5. To supply all clinical information within the required timescales to keep data on the electronic information system up to date.

6. To establish and maintain close working relationships with other professional groups and disciplines and participate in meetings as required.

Person Specification

Driving License

Essential

• Full driving licence and access to own transport with appropriate business insurance
• Ability to travel independently in accordance with First Steps ED policies and service need
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and self-fund Annual Check Up Service

Desirable

• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service and people using services including ability to work unsociable hours (including early mornings, early evenings and some weekends)

Experience

Essential

• Recent delivery experience in the provision of both long-term and time-limited, focussed evidence-based eating disorders service models
• Minimum of 1 years experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and/or eating disorders
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working in highly confidential settings
• Liaison with, and referral on to, other services or agencies
• Experience working with individuals with a wide range of mild to moderate support needs
• Experience of developing positive partnerships and multiagency working

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Level 2 GCSE, NVQ, O Level grade C or above

Desirable

• Post-graduate diploma or higher degree in a relevant discipline
• CBT certificate or qualification

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

First Steps ED

Address

Long Row

Nottingham

NG1 2AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Educated to Level 4 (or equivalent experience in decontamination / healthcare environment)
• Awareness of HTM 01-01 and HTM 01-06

Desirable

• Internal audit training
• Decontamination Lead course

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working within a decontamination or regulated healthcare environment
• Experience of undertaking audits or compliance checks
• Working knowledge of decontamination processes for reusable medical devices
• Understanding of traceability systems and documentation requirements
• Experience of providing advice or guidance to staff on decontamination practices
• Awareness of Trust-wide decontamination standards and governance processes

Desirable

• Experience working across multiple departments or sites
• Experience supporting external inspections (e.g. JAG, CQC)
• Awareness of ISO standards
• Knowledge of the requirements for decontamination

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Ability to work independently and act as a point of contact for decontamination queries across multiple areas
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and coordinate workload across sites
• Ability to collect, interpret and present audit findings
• Good IT skills
• Report writing and minute taking skills

Desirable

• Ability to identify trends and continuous improvement
• Experience using audit or compliance databases

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel across Trust sites
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Willingness to develop knowledge and skills in decontamination and governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Derby and Burton Upon Trent

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Doris Iyamabo

Job Title: Consultant in Neonatal Medicine

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Relevant postgraduate qualification MRCPCH

Desirable

• Additional relevant clinical experience - APLS/EPALS/NLS
• Level 3 Safeguarding

Eligibility

Essential

• Full UK General Medical Council (GMC) Registration with a Licence to Practice at the time of appointment
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies at time of application in line with GMC standards
• Good Working relationships with colleagues
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Good teaching and training
• Up to date knowledge and fit to practise safely

Desirable

• NHS experience desirable

Specific and Clinical Skills

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences and 3 years of neonatal experience, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice.
• Acute care safe: up-to-date BLS and NLS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required for the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

Desirable

• Recent PALs, APLS, ARNI Course
• RCPCH Foundation of Practice (FOP), Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) and Theory of Science (TAS) exams

Clinical Governance / Improving quality of patient care

Essential

• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching where required in the job.

Desirable

• Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Evidence of interest and experience in medical student and junior doctor teaching where required in the job

Desirable

• Understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements

Personal Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professional in the team.
• Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with the setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
• Capacity to organise oneself and Juniors to prioritise own time management. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
• Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
• Promotes equality and values diversity.

Desirable

• Able to adapt to work with employers
• Experience in Leadership skills
• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback

Probity

Essential

• Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.

Commitment to on-going professional development

Essential

• Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
• Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.

Desirable

• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the job.
• Specialty exams.

Language and Communication Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• Applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes.
• If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation and can communicate will with colleagues, parents and children
• Capacity to listen and take in others perspectives and considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
• Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.

Desirable

• 360 feedback
• Patient survey feedback and reflections

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative

1. Be responsible for using appropriate clinical and administrative records in line with Trust policies and other professional guidelines.

Managerial

1. Develop the ability to lead in relation to the development and organisation of psychological interventions within the Staff Support service under the guidance and supervision of more senior psychology colleagues.

Clinical

1. Work as an independent and autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions.

2. Carry a defined clinical caseload of staff who have a varying range of severity and complexity of psychological issues

3. Undertake the assessment, formulation, treatment and management of staff members as required within the Service with a varying range of severity and complexity of psychological problems. In particular, staff who are experiencing undue work related stress and those experiencing moral distress / injury or trauma.

4. Use initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients and the Service.

5. Collaboratively evaluate the appropriateness of referrals from a number of sources; referrals to be accepted as resources permit.

6. Carry a caseload of appropriate size, complexity and severity, including staff whose difficulties may be presented in a challenging or distressed manner.

7. Provide specialised psychological therapies which require specialist post-qualification experience, supervision and training to acquire the necessary clinical and therapeutic skills and personal resources.

8. Provide psychological therapy, where appropriate, making use of a variety of psychological models, as appropriate, with staff, groups and teams.

9. Provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals at leadership level contributing directly to team level interventions or a persons treatment and care.

10. Collaborate on broader casework and initiatives consistent with Trust Health and Wellbeing approach to enhance the capacity of other professionals to carry out their responsibilities.

11. Promote excellent psychologically-informed practice and a service consistent and compliant with the philosophy of person-centred and evidence based practice.

12. Undertake risk assessments and risk management of individuals presenting with risk of vulnerability or self-harm.

13. Select and provide specialised psychological assessments, including developmental, cognitive and psychometric assessments, which require training and expertise to acquire the necessary dexterity, accuracy and observational skills. Interpret complex psychological data from a variety of sources, including neuropsychological tests, psychometric tests, and self-report measures, rating scales, structured observations and semi-structured interviews.

14. Adhere to appropriate confidentiality guidance from the Trust, the HCPC and the BPS with respect to considering issues of risk, supervision and safeguarding.

Communication and Liaison

1. Communicate highly confidential and sensitive personal information, obtained through assessment, formulation, therapy and interventions, to the staff directly and where appropriate other professionals and others involved in their care. The information may be highly distressing and communications are to be in a skilled and sensitive manner, making judgements involving highly complex facts or situations concerning what information is to be shared, how and when to convey it in the best interests of the staff member and having regard to issues of safeguarding, mental capacity and potential sensory and cultural barriers to communication.

2. To formulate and communicate sensitively psychological assessment findings and implement psychological treatment plans including individual, joint or group interventions as appropriate.

3. Provide specialist advice and consultancy in support of the wider trust Health and Wellbeing approach.

4. Act as an expert professional resource in regard to staff support and the wider trust Health and wellbeing approach.

5. Present and participate in relevant Service meetings and appropriate professional groups and meetings, as agreed with the Lead Psychologist.

6. Contribute to the effective working of the staff support psychology service in order to deliver comprehensive and high quality care

7. Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and local services and agencies.

Analysis and Judgment

1. Provide formulations of the individuals difficulties based upon analyses of complex information gained from multiple sources including assessment findings, psychological theory and a range of available psychological and other clinical information.

2. Exercise autonomous clinical responsibility for the development and implementation of psychological treatments, strategies, and interventions, adjusting and reformulating as appropriate on the basis of feedback.

3. Be able to make independent and autonomous clinical judgments on the way in which expected clinical outcomes are to be met using a variety of sources, including policy, professional guidelines, peers and colleagues within and outside the Service.

4. Provide a problem solving, trouble-shooting role in response to issues for which there is no documented or acceptable practice, drawing creatively upon psychological models, theories and approaches and research skills.

Planning and Organisation

1. Plan own work

Physical Skills

1. Submit statistical information, activity and quality data of own work as required and as appropriate.

2. Use information technology as appropriate within direct clinical work and treatment interventions.

Policy and Service Development

1. Implement Trust policies, follow guidelines from professional bodies and make proposals and recommendations about the process of psychological care and service delivery within staff support. Contribute to the service development though undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.

2. Advise Psychology Lead of current areas of need and gaps in the service provision.

3. Work with Senior Psychology colleagues to develop services and improve quality, after appropriate consultation with the Lead Psychologist.

4. Contribute to the production of annual reports, as requested, and ensure that the principle of clinical governance and other professional, NHS and Trust policies and procedures are implemented, after appropriate consultation, interpreting these where necessary.

6. To contribute to the team and services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to a diverse staff group.

7. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.

Research and Development

1. Keep up to date with research developments in psychology, which are relevant to the psychological interventions, and follow a reflective scientist-practitioner approach appropriate to the Clinical Psychologists role.

2. Participate in clinical governance and service audit and follow evidence-based practice.

Human Resources

1. Provide clinical supervision and specialist teaching and training, as agreed with the Lead Psychologist e.g. to trainee clinical psychologists.

2. Provide consultation, teaching, training, and clinical supervision in psychological principles and practices to other members of the Service MDT as appropriate.

3. In common with all Clinical Psychologists, receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice.

5. Collaborate with regular appraisal and review with the Lead Psychologist.

6. Maintain a CPD log in accordance with Health and Care Professions Council requirements.

7. Participate in national and regional professional speciality meetings and seminars as appropriate.

Health and Safety

1. Ensure that practice in psychological interventions in the service is carried out in ways that ensure the safety of staff, patients and carers.

2. Where risks are identified, advise and work with Lead Psychologist and staff to ensure the risks are assessed and managed to facilitate the resumption of safe practice.

Physical Effort

1. Undertake light physical effort for short periods; sit in constrained position for extended periods during individual or group psychological intervention.

2. Meet the travel requirements of the post.

Mental Effort

1. Be able to sustain the intense concentration necessary for client interviews, assessment and formulation, group and individual therapy sessions.

2. Manage an unpredictable work pattern which requires regular revision of plans.

Emotional Effort

1. Be frequently exposed to highly distressing and emotional circumstances due to the nature of the services provided to people who display high levels of expressed emotion.

2. Lone worker in circumstances where there may be exposure to challenges

General Duties:

1. To ensure own CPD in line with BPS/HCPC requirements and Trust appraisal and personal development plan requirements.

2. To maintain an up to date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.

3. To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, and ensure professional development in line with HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development and Standards for Proficiency. To adhere to the BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct and Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

4. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, in line with professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

5. To participate fully and implement standards devised from the Trusts clinical and research governance activity.

6. To ensure that all services provided are acceptable and accessible to the diverse communities which make up the population of service users.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge across a range of presentations including mental health problems, traumatic stress, chronic fatigue and other physical health problems
• - Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
• - Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
• - Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
• - Experience of working with highly emotive and distressing problems
• - Experience of multi-agency/ multidisciplinary working
• - Therapeutic expertise in working jointly and with groups
• - Experience of consultation to non-psychology staff
• - Experience of designing and delivering teaching and training

Desirable

• - 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist within a relevant area
• - Experience of working in staff support role and have an understanding of specific issues that might arise in acute hospital settings.
• - Experience of strategic planning and service development
• - Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Clinical Psychology doctorate training course

Qualifications

Essential

• - BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in psychology
• - Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• - Post qualification training in specific, evidence-based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span
• - Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
• - Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Health) by the BPS
• - Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS
• - Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist

Desirable

• - Qualification in EMDR
• - Training study days or conferences relating to the support needs of staff

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• - Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
• - Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches for people with psychological problems including specialised psychological assessments and interventions for patients with complex and psychological presentations, as well as physical health difficulties
• - Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision and maintain awareness of own limitations
• - Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
• - Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis, as practiced within the field of Clinical Psychology
• - Ability to use IT equipment and programmes, including the use of internet to carry out literature searches for research purposes, databases and patient information systems
• - Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information
• - Advanced ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship and manage transference appropriately
• - Able to communicate effectively within the team and build good sound working relationships