Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• Undertake home visits as assessed and when appropriate
• Assessment and triage of acute presentations including telephone triage
• Contributing towards the running a minor illness/ injury walk-in service
• Assisting in the training of frontline staff
• Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally
• agreed pathways, guidance and protocols
• ECG and ABPM interpretation
• Assisting with other ad hoc clinical tasks
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of every patient contact

Professional:

• Participate in an annual individual performance review, taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and professional development
• Undertake professional development as required by the role to ensure thatup-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
• Monitor the effectiveness of your clinical practice through quality andassurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review
• Participate in Practice Meetings
• Adhere to practice policies, procedures and guidelines
• Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
• Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making anynecessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
• Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP before making such referral.
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries ofcompetence, and to acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
• Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
• Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
• To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
• Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways.
• To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
• To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
• To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
• Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care.
• Works with local policies and procedures.
• Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
• To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
• Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration: Must be a registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Recognised Paramedic Qualification:
• BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science, or
• DipHE in Paramedic Practice (for those qualified before degree-level entry became standard).

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills: Demonstrated ability to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with minor illness or injury.
• Experience in a Primary Care, Community, or Urgent Care Setting: Previous experience delivering autonomous care outside of the ambulance service is often desirable.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients.
• Full UK Driving Licence: Required for home visits and community work.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Up-to-date CPD portfolio relevant to scope of practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

Temple End

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire

HP13 5DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Our Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across a number of dynamic settings; out in the community, in our acute hospitals or within our theatres teams to name just a few.

You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person.

The team Clinic 2, Gynaecology Assessment Unit

Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome. More information about the role, training and development and the experiences of our HCSWs is included in the attached document. Read it now and find out for yourself why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.

Working Pattern: Clinic hours, ideally worked 08:00-18:00. Please do check this at your interview if you have any specific requirements

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Kate Saddler-Irvine, Clinical Matron for Gynaecology & Fertility, [email protected] 01392 408362

This is a fixed term contract until 17/11/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Lead and coordinate education, training, and competency programmes for theatre practitioners, nurses, ODPs, healthcare support workers, and students.

Support the induction, orientation, and preceptorship of new staff, ensuring they achieve required competencies for day surgery and operating theatre practice.

Facilitate learning opportunities in theatres and anaesthetics.

Assess, monitor, and document staff competencies, maintaining training records and development portfolios.

Promote evidence-based practice and support the implementation of current national guidelines, policies, and quality improvement initiatives.

Identify learning and development needs through appraisal processes, clinical observations, audits, and incident reviews.

Deliver teaching sessions, simulation training, skills workshops, and mandatory training relevant to theatre practice.

Support students, apprentices, and newly qualified practitioners by providing mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback.

Collaborate and work closely with lead education team in Wonford theatres, theatre management team, multidisciplinary teams, educational universities, and external stakeholders to enhance workforce development.

Contribute to service improvement projects, clinical governance activities, patient safety initiatives, and audit programmes.

Ensure compliance with professional standards set by the NMC, HCPC, AfPP, and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Promote a positive learning culture that encourages reflective practice, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement.

About Us The Heavitree Day Surgery Unit is located on 2 levels. The lower floor (Lower Ground) comprises of the Reception area, 5 Single Rooms, small bay Ward, Theatre 1 and Recovery and pain suite. The upper floor (Ground) comprises Theatres 2&3 and Recovery.

The Royal Devon has secured a £20m investment from NHS England to develop a Centre of Excellence for Day Surgery, which will include two additional theatres for both children and adults at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree).

The Unit is open 0730-1900-potential open until 8PM in future with both morning and afternoon theatre lists covering a wide range of specialities under general, regional and local anaesthesia.

Specialities are: General Surgery including Upper GI, Colorectal and Vascular, Gynaecology, ENT adults/paeds, Urology including laser stone fragmentation procedures, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Oral and Pain Management.

Working at Day Surgery unit allows great work life balance as there are no unsociable hours including weekends, bank holidays or nights.

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Working Pattern: 8-6 x 3 shifts Mon-Fri : The department is operational and staffed Monday to Friday 7.30am to 7pm.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Viji Pandurangan, Clinical Nurse Manager [email protected] / Dawn Crudge, Senior Matron for Community Theatres : [email protected] / 01392 405316

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX1 2ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

County Surgery

Address

202-204 Abington Avenue

Northampton

NN1 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

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

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

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

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

No canvassers or recruitment agencies, please.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Law Medical Group Practice

Wrottesley Road

London

NW10 5UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

a. Receive correspondence from external agencies and process accordingly

b. Scanning documents to the relevant software programme and logging them

c. Filtering documents suitably according to need and passing to the relevant clinicians to read and action

d. Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies

e. Photocopy documentation as required

f. Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences

g. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

h. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

i. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

j. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

k. Completion of administrative tasks in relation to patient results and letters

Secondary Responsibilities

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

a. Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointment system

b. Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments

c. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

d. Signpost patients to the correct service

e. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

f. Action incoming faxes when necessary

g. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

h. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

No canvassers or recruitment agencies, please.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

The Mandeville Surgery

Hannon Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes

b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients

c. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health

d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF

e. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler etc.) to patients

f. Provide travel medicine services

g. Request pathology services as necessary

h. Process pathology results as required

i. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

k. Ensure read codes are used effectively

l. Maintain chronic disease registers

m. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics

n. Develop, implement and embed well man clinics

o. Chaperone patients where necessary

p. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required

q. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

r. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

s. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

t. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

u. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

v. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

w. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

x. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

y. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

z. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:

a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle

b. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments

c. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary

d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

f.Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

g.Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).

"No canvassing or recruitment agencies, please."

Person Specification

Clinical knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma or degree ( Care)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a primary care environment; Experience chronic disease management.

Desirable

• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Grove Village Medical Centre

4 Cleeve Court

Kilross Road

Bedfont

TW14 8SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide outpatient and surgical services to ophthalmology patients, both paediatric and adult.

• In conjunction with the Clinical Director have an active part in the development of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus services.

• To deliver education on paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus across the specialty and wider Trust

• To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust, including emergency patients when required.

• To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff in conjunction with colleagues.

• To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, orthoptists, and general practitioners.

• To maintain and develop good communications with general practitioners and community providers, e.g.Optometrists.

• To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance.

• To participate in the Trusts Safety Learning Event reporting system.

• To attend multi-disciplinary meetings on behalf of the ophthalmology specialty.

• To participate and contribute to audit.

• To develop a programme of personal professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service as agreed with the Clinical Director and in accordance with Royal College requirements.The Trust will provide the necessary support for this.

• To participate in retinopathy of prematurity screening shared across 3 colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FRCS Higher professional training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus < Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of a paediatric and strabismus fellowship or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable skills and experience of paediatric ophthalmology (including paediatric and adult strabismus)
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Additional criteria

Essential

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
• Excellent IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

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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.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Jebb Ave

Brixton

London

Greater London

SW2 5XF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Evidence of CPD in relevant areas

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of current best practice in within clinical area
• Knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• Ability to work effectively within an MDT Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks

Experience

Essential

• Application of the Occupational Therapy process and relevant evidence base.
• Experience of occupational formulation or formulating treatment plans.
• Multi-disciplinary working.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital - Dova Unit

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of theMedical Receptionist. There may occasionally be a requirement to carry out other duties depending on workload, operational needs, and staffing levels.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and process correspondence from hospitals, external healthcare providers, and other agencies.
• Scan and upload documents onto theEMISclinical system, ensuring accurate patient record management.
• Review and appropriately allocate documents withinEMIS, forwarding them to the relevant clinician for review and action.
• Initiate and respond to requests from patients, practice staff, and external healthcare agencies in a professional and timely manner.
• Photocopy and prepare documentation as required by clinicians and practice staff.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence to ensure continuity of service.
• Accurately input patient information and updates intoEMISwhere required.
• Manage and resolve patient queries efficiently, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient reception environment at all times.
• Support the clinical team with day-to-day operational tasks as required.
• Complete tasks relating to patient results, correspondence, and clinical letters where appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing workloads and priorities to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.
• UseEMISand other digital systems effectively for patient record management, appointment scheduling, and internal communication.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Receptionist may also be required to:

• Maintain and monitor the practice appointment system usingEMIS.
• Process appointment requests received in person, by telephone, and via online systems.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them appropriately or deal with enquiries where possible.
• Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or NHS service.
• Support practice audits and administrative reviews as directed by management.
• Process incoming electronic communications and documents where required.
• Scan and attach patient-related documentation accurately to patient records withinEMIS.
• Carry out opening and closing procedures in accordance with the practice rota and operational requirements.

No agencies or canvassers. We are managing this recruitment directly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent;
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C or above);
• AMSPAR Receptionists Qualification;
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working on EMIS or System One
• Experience working with the general public.

Desirable

• Experience in administrative duties;
• Experience working in a health care setting;

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Exmoor Surgery

Exmoor Street

London

Uinted Kingdom

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council registrant
• MA in music therapy

Desirable

• Training in another psychological therapies modality e.g. Mentalization Based Therapy.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing Individual & group clinical music therapy post qualification
• Experience of work in a community mental health setting
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural service
• Experience of work in MDT setting and communicating complex information therein
• Experience of personal therapy
• Experience and understanding of a wide range of musical processes and equipment
• Experience of assessing and formulating risk and supporting a reduction in risk

Desirable

• Experience of participating in reflective practice, case formulation meetings or team debriefs.
• Experience of providing music therapy in a community setting
• Lived experience of mental health difficulties.
• Experience of work with interpreters

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Avenue House

Ealing

W3 8NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the Occupational Therapist is to work with the multi professional team and the Occupational Therapists to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician. The role is to work as a key member of the Assertive Outreach Team delivering occupational therapy interventions to individuals with complex, severe, and enduring mental health conditions.

• To work as a member of the Assertive Outreach Teams in providing occupational therapy interventions in a city wide service for patients with highly complex, severe and persistent mental health problems seven days per week.
• To utilize core OT specific skills in providing high quality assessment and treatment.
• To promote and facilitate a group programme.
• To act as a resource and advisor on available services.
• To contribute to and promote partnership working.
• To establish and maintain good working relationships with other community teams/agencies within the statutory voluntary and private sector.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Skills

Essential

• Community post requiring a car driver with a valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Is able to engage with people in creative and flexible ways.

Experience

Essential

• Completed preceptorship.
• Experience of successfully working with service users who experience complex psychosis.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands a range of OT assessments and interventions appropriate for the service user group.

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Asket Croft

Leeds

LS14 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• At least 2 years professionally qualified
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent

Desirable

• Further professional qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
• Experience of working consultatively with professionals
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
• Experience of working within the CPA process
• Previous experience of working in the community
• Contribute to the implementation of services

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health issues

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of recovery and their application to risk management, positive risk taking and strengths orientated approaches to care delivery.
• Knowledge of MHA and governance structures

Desirable

• Experience of working with homeless people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Avenue House

London

W3 8NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and/or with complex needs

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

As an independent prescriber, prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework and within scope of practice

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Provide expert nursing advice to other nurses working

Work with the clinical and management team to develop new services for patients

Participate in MDT virtual care home ward rounds, proactively identifying patients to be assessed in conjunction with care home staff.

Work as part of the MDT to optimise patient care and refer to or liaise with other key services such as the dietetics team, Specialist care home nurse, district nursing teams and the palliative care team.

Attend any training courses which are identified as being key to current practice.

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and to gain appropriate consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable form to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Communicate suggested management plans to the patients registered GP practice.

Work closely with the wider MDT.

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care.

In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need.

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture

Team working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the management team

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success

Leadership

Demonstrate understanding of the nurses role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace

Demonstrate understanding of, and contribute to, the workplace vision

Demonstrate an ability to improve quality within limitations of service

Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Review yearly progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.

Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

Demonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery

Promote diversity and equality in people management techniques and lead by example

Education, Training and Development

Understand and demonstrate the characteristics of a role

Demonstrate understanding of the mentorship process

Demonstrate ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan

Demonstrate self-development through continuous professional development activity; working alongside senior managers to identifying areas to develop

Demonstrate an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keep up to date with relevant clinical practice

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the federation as part of this employment

Research and Evaluation:

Demonstrate ability to critically evaluate and review literature

Demonstrate ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice

Demonstrate ability to generate evidence suitable for presentations locally and at place

Demonstrate ability to apply research evidence base into working place

Demonstrate understanding of principles of research governance.

Special Working Conditions

The post-holder is required to travel independently between sites (where applicable), and to attend meetings etc. hosted by other agencies.

The post-holder may have contact with body fluids i.e. wound exudates; urine etc. while in clinical practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered First level Nurse Msc or equivalent
• Relevant Nursing/Health degree
• Clinical Supervision Training
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Desirable

• Mentor/Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
• Significant post registration experience
• Recent primary and community nursing experience
• Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
• Nurse-led triage
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Clinical Leadership
• Audit
• Research
• Nurse prescribing

Desirable

• Working with community development initiatives
• Health needs assessment
• Experience of working within primary care or General Practice
• Experience of case led management

Skills

Essential

• Clinical Leadership Skills
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Change management
• Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
• Resource management

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

Local Primary Care GP Federation

Address

Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre

Furthergate

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage an established caseload of patients with SMI, many of whom use medication.

To contribute to the management of non-SMI clients in collaboration with colleagues from psychological therapies service streams and other staff groups working in the team.

To act as Responsible Clinician (RC) for the clients of the Locality Team treated on a Community Treatment Order (CTO, S17A MHA) under your PCN.

To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures.

To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work.

To supervise and facilitate learning to medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care.

To participate in the Enfield consultant psychiatrist on-call rota (1:32).

To participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team.

To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.

As a senior clinician, to have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Open Dialogue Training
• Additional clinical qualification

Eligibility

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Information Technology Experience & Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet

Desirable

• Experience in data gathering and management

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

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

305-309 Fore Street

Lucas House, Edmonton

Enfield

N9 0PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Communication and Working RelationshipsThe post holder will be expected to:Work as a member of the team
• Planning and OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
• Responsibility and SkillsUndertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required
• Service ResponsibilityAssist with last offices and care of relatives/carers
• OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/ experience

Desirable

• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
• Care certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Specific Skills

Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Templer Ward, Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Current HCPC Registration

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Minimum 6 months' experience working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within the NHS

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills

Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload

Commitment to providing excellent patient-centred care

Desirable

Experience in respiratory physiotherapy

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience

Outpatient respiratory experience

Knowledge of advanced respiratory assessment and treatment techniques

Experience within pulmonary rehabilitation services

What We Offer

Structured Band 5 to Band 6 development programme

Comprehensive respiratory competency framework

Clinical supervision and mentorship from experienced respiratory specialists

Opportunities for leadership development

Access to specialist respiratory training and postgraduate learning

Participation in service improvement and research activity

NHS pension and employee benefits package

A welcoming and supportive team environment

Join Us

If you are an ambitious physiotherapist looking to develop specialist respiratory skills and advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a service that values compassion, innovation, collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Person Specification

Application

Essential

• Band 5 rotational experience
• Post grad respiratory education
• Evidence of senior leadership- teaching having students

Desirable

• Specific Respiratory courses
• ICU experience
• Pulmonary Rehab and Respiratory Clinic Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy Level 4 Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

You will:

- Provide expert clinical microbiology input to patient management across the Trust, actively contributing to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and specialist unit rounds

- Participate in antimicrobial stewardship rounds including IV to oral switch.

- Participate in rounds on specialist units as dictated by service needs

- Participate in the in-hours duty microbiology on call rota

- Participate in the out of hours Microbiology on call rota

- Be involved in the clinical supervision of resident doctors undertaking core and higher infection training.

- Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

- Teach and mentor, providing clinical supervision for resident doctors in core and higher infection training, as well as medical students and allied healthcare professionals.

There is the opportunity to work within the physician led OPAT service alongside consultant colleagues where you have the requisite experience.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 20th October 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 16th September 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
• Experience in interpreting and authorising microbiology results and collaborating closely with laboratory staff
• Participation in audit and clinical governance activity

Desirable

• Within 6 months of CCT in Medical Microbiology (or equivalent), or currently on the GMC Specialist Register
• Experience in OPAT

Aptitudes and Skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Evidence of teaching skills

Living the Tust Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the workload coordinator in managing the administrative team and support in ensuring effective service delivery including monitoring performance targets. In addition, the post holder will provide comprehensive, quality, rota coordination of the medical doctors and support with admin rotas for the Emergency Department as appropriate. A key requirement of the job is to organise workload/staffing with the consultants/clinical teams and co-ordinate activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided. The post holder will be expected to monitor and assess workload amongst the team, including being able to identify resources to fill gaps, to ensure continuity of services It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role and is fully supportive to other colleagues. The post holder will support and coordinate data collection of the Trauma Audit and Research Network (TARN) database, liaising with the TARN Clinical Lead for queries.

1. To support the workload coordinator as directed by the service manager in the efficient and effective operational management of resources within the service in order to deliver continually improving high quality patient care within the resources available.

2. To deputise for operational managers in area as required

3. To support the service management team to deliver services for patients which meet the requirements of the CQC standards and other assessment reviews, including 18 weeks, 4 hours, 12 hours etc.

4. Participate in the co-ordination, organisation and production of duty rotas, including on-call duty rotas, where appropriate

5. Provide a comprehensive services to the Trust and patients, organising and making arrangements as required, producing documents and reports, recording information, ensuring that all information and documentation is produced to expected standards of performance, and according to agreed timescales.

6. Build and maintain constructive relationships with others, within and across Divisions and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients.

7. Exercise own judgement, based on acquired knowledge and experience, as to when to deal with queries personally and when to contact the consultants or clinical professional, and with what degree of urgency, according to agreed guidelines.

8. Be fully conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, including specialist computer systems associated with the management of patients and/or health information, and being able to obtain information using the Internet.

9. Represent the Division at meetings, both as a participant, and/or to produce minutes, document notes and action plans, distributing information as required,

10. Prioritise work, able to cope with interruptions whilst in periods of concentration to deal with queries. Requires frequent spells of concentration through a work pattern which can be unpredictable. Manage conflicting priorities.

11. Prioritise and take appropriate action concerning clinical investigations and other appropriate matters within guidelines agreed by the consultants or clinical professionals,

12. Provide information to patients/relatives and carers where appropriate, including agreed information on waiting lists, tests and referrals, according to agreed guidelines, where appropriate,

13. Prepare and produce documentation, handbooks, and any relevant information packs, by liasing with others to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of information.

14. To support with the monitoring and audit complaints, adverse incidents, patient feedback etc in order to identify trends and make recommendations to the Directorate Management Team to help deliver improved patient care services.

Person Specification

Behaviours

Essential

• Able to act as a role model to others
• Positive attitude towards work
• Looking for a new challenge

Systems

Essential

• Knowledge of the current IT systems used within the Trust such as Rota Watch, DCS and Excel

Skills

Essential

• Being able to prioritise own workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience

Desirable

• Supervisor / Manager experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire Hosptial

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is responsible for ensuring helpdesk tickets are resolved in a timely and efficient manner, either directly or by escalating to other members of the IT Department. You will be required to work with staff at all levels of the organisation.

Reporting to the IT Service Desk Operations Manager, this role will be responsible, but not limited to the following tasks:

• Providing IT support and troubleshooting on site and at remote locations.
• Installation of new equipment and technologies.
• Providing a high level of customer service to a wide range of users, including those with minimal IT knowledge.
• Responsible for providing IT support and troubleshooting via telephone and remote support software.
• Liaison with 3rd party software vendors where required.
• Monitoring the helpdesk software for calls logged by staff at all sites, prioritising the calls and ensuring all calls are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Updating helpdesk calls with status updates and details of call resolutions.
• Where appropriate escalating calls within the team.
• Communicating with end-users based at other sites via phone and email to diagnose and resolve faults.
• Visit other sites to install new IT hardware and resolve faults when required.
• Assisting with hardware and desktop/server software upgrades.
• Creation and modification of user accounts.
• Using network management software to monitor for hardware and network faults.
• Installing, configuring and maintaining software and hardware components of computer and network systems.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting software and hardware issues.
• Repairing and replacing damaged computer and network components.
• Ensuring the security of client and server computers by installing and upgrading antivirus and firewall software.
• Supporting staff whenever they encounter issues with computers and network devices.
• Maintaining and updating technical documentation regularly.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Formalised background or qualifications in Business/Computer Sciences
• Practical experience of working in a support Service Desk environment

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• A commitment to quality and safety
• A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleague
• A listening, learning and leading approach
• A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes
• Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns

Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Computer Literate

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Answering calls on the Switchboard is just a part of what a Telephonists daily duties involve. Please read the job description for more information on what the position entails.

The successful applicant will

• Remain calm and efficient when handling emergencies
• Have a flexible approach to work
• Have an Out of the Box attitude
• Have a confident and enthusiastic personality
• Be Computer literate [Office 365 essential]
• Have a natural enthusiasm to help people
• Have a positive attitude and have the confidence to lone work
• Be able to work at short notice [to cover unplanned absence]
• Be able to cover our 24/7 rota without issue

This is an interesting, rewarding and sometimes challenging position where no two days are the same.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Empathetic

Experience

Essential

• Telephonist, Call handling, Customer Service

Reliability

Essential

• Reliability

confidence

Essential

• confidence

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Raod

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description and person specification for this role has been attached separately to this advert, should further information be sought ahead of an interview, please use the contact details below.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent experience
• Experience of cleaning services. COSHH knowledge, Colour Coding
• Knowledge of health & safety techniques,
• Good liaison and communication skills, Punctual & Reliable, Complete mandatory training via computer

Desirable

• Formal cleaning qualification/training
• Experience working to the NHS National Cleaning standards, Colour coding, COSHH
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Good Communication & IT Skills, Punctual & Reliable

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of cleaning services
• Knowledge of cleaning methods

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS national cleaning standards
• Knowledge of NPSA colour coding

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good liaison and verbal communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable timekeeper
• Able to read health and safety documents, such as risk assessments
• Able to complete training both face-to-face and online either via a mobile phone or computer
• Able to follow cleaning schedules and instructions
• Able to work as part of a cleaning team in an environment
• Able to work alone as required

Desirable

• Good written communication skills.
• Good IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocessGeneral Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band,when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies,procedures, protocols and guidelines. To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.Standards of Business Conduct The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standingorder and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly withthe organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with theorganisation including patients, relative and suppliers. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside andoutside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/orresponsibilities. The post holder must comply with and support the development of theperformance standards within the service/department to ensure the service isresponsive to and meets the needs of its customers. The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good workingrelationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and whereappropriate, members of the public. The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff,patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist inachieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carriesout their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner.AFC 7/1/25 JME-219-24 Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply withstandards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holdersresponsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to theserequirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevantbody.Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post inaccordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversitypolicies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealingwith colleagues, service users, members of the public and all otherstakeholders. The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality anddiversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users,NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times.Safeguarding Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBSdisclosure. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) employees have a statutoryduty to promote the welfare of children and young people and to protectadults; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. Engagement with safeguarding training, in line with responsibilities, ismandatory for all PCFT employees. PCFT employees must familiarisethemselves with policies and procedures and adhere to these. It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns andfamiliarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek furtherguidance.Professional and Personal Development The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities byattending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme. The post holder will be involved in a formal appraisal and yearly conversationsreview with their manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / trainingobjectives have been set, the staff members progress will be reviewed on aregular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintainprogress in the service delivery. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their ownprofessional development and will be supported by the Trust to achievedevelopment opportunities as appropriate.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• RMN / Social Worker / OT
• Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health
• Evidence of post-basic qualification and training to post graduate level
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
• Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
• Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable

• PSI Training
• Team Leadership Course

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Proven experience of working with clients with complex needs
• Experience of delivering supervision
• Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute/MHL or CJ setting is preferred.
• Experience of managing or participating in change

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of current mental health legislation, Safe Guarding and Child Protection Legislation
• Awareness of NICE Guidance in the treatment of mental health problems and knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with mental health needs
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues. o Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and risk assessment / management processes

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills
• Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training.
• Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans
• Skills in the area of audit or research
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comprehensive I.T Skills o Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multidisciplinary staff
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.

Desirable

• Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills.
• Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training.
• Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans
• Skills in the area of audit or research
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comprehensive I.T Skills
• Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Headquarters, 225 Old Street

Greater Manchester

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**For more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the GMC register with Licence to practise
• Approved clinician status
• Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
• Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Desirable

• Additional clinical qualifications

Attributes

Essential

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence/able to travel independently
• Research

Clinical Governance

Essential

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illess
• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Making decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Northgate Hospital

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)