Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
• Evidence of post graduate training within specialist area [Paediatric Physiotherapy]

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate qualification or accreditation within specialist area Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Practice placement supervisor qualification.
• Health Coaching

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in a relevant role, including the management of a range of conditions, with evidence of additional knowledge acquired through formal and informal training and supervision.
• Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations.
• Delivery of relevant audit/research projects

Desirable

• Experience of working in a client-driven/NHS environment
• Experience in the use of outcome measures to evaluate clinical treatment.
• Experience of training/supporting others (including students)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to present information, written and verbally in a clear and logical manner.
• Able to work as an effective member of multidisciplinary team
• Able to demonstrate appropriate engagement with others and understanding of the impact of good and poor communication.

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Child Development Centre, York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills1. Working as part of a team and within the parameters of the role contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused and trauma informedway through therapeutic engagement 2. Developing skills assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients e.g. clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs and related physical health assessments3. Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences. 4. Provide support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.5. Developing skills to communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to patients, families, and carers in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner. Ensure that all information regarding care plans, treatment options, and health conditions is accurate, timely, and presented in an accessible format.6. Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and reassurance when supporting individuals through difficult or emotionally charged situations, adapting communication approaches to meet the individual needs of patients, including those with sensory impairments, cognitive challenges,language barriers, or disabilities.7. Administering medication including IM Long Acting Injections and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.8. Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.9. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pharmacists and prescribers, to ensure safe medicine management practices. Provide information and support to patients and carers regarding medication regimens, promoting adherence and understanding of potential risks andbenefits.10. Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service use11. Proactively support patients in engaging with mental health and related community services, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion. Identify and address barriers to engagement, including stigma, accessibility, cultural factors, and individual anxieties or mistrust of services12. Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Continuing Professional Development To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure best practice delivery including evidence based, current and responsive interventions in line with the changing needs of theservice user and the service. This will include: Taking responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC standards. Participating in education and training opportunities. Undertaking a thorough revalidation process in line with NMC and AWP policy. Maintaining up to date knowledge of the relevant medicines, related medication managementSee full job description

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

• Professional Qualification essential (or awaiting confirmation post qualification)
• Experience, either during training or post qualification, of Mental Health secondary services
• Keen to learn and develop, both personally and professionally
• Understanding and knowledge around complex risk assessment and documentation
• Able to work cohesively as part of a team with excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Any training relevant to role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ANP will:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and minor illness.
• Take appropriate clinical histories and undertake physical examinations.
• Develop appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Prescribe medication as an independent prescriber within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret investigations where appropriate.
• Refer patients to secondary care or other services when clinically indicated.
• Provide appropriate advice, treatment, safety-netting and follow-up.
• Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain clear and accurate clinical records.

The ANP will work closely with the practices Care Homes Lead, with a particular focus on supporting residents at Hurstway Care Home.

This will include planned and responsive care home visits, assessment and management of acute illness, supporting patients with complex health needs and contributing to proactive and personalised care.

The postholder will also undertake home visits to other practice patients where clinically required and work collaboratively with GPs, care home staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Advanced clinical practice qualification at Masters level or equivalent.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300).
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification or additional training in advanced clinical assessment.
• Relevant training in the management of minor illness and/or long-term conditions.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner or in a comparable autonomous advanced clinical role.
• Experience independently assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with acute and minor illness.
• Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making and managing clinical risk.
• Experience of independent prescribing.
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience of caring for older people and patients with complex health needs.
• Experience of care home and/or community-based clinical work.
• Experience undertaking home visits.
• Experience using EMIS Web.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work confidently and autonomously within professional scope of practice.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognise and appropriately escalate clinical deterioration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing clinical demands.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and patient safety responsibilities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local Primary Care and community services.
• Interest in proactive care, frailty and care home medicine.

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

Dove Medical Practice

Address

60 Dovedale Road

Erdington

Birmingham

West Midlands

B23 5DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• An inspiring role model, we'll expect you to already be a senior nurse with clinical experience in a drug and alcohol setting. Building relationships with colleagues, commissioners and service users alike will be a big part of what you do, were also looking for a Clinical Services Manager who can confidently engage and influence people.
• A working knowledge of safeguarding, substance use issues and legislation is key as is the ability to recognise indicators of substance use and the issues that service users might face. NMC registered with an active PIN.
• In addition to the above we are seeking to appoint an individual who can also bring Turning Points core values to the role:
• We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn and make choices
• We all communicate in an authentic and confident way that blends support and challenge
• We are here to embrace change even when it is complex and uncomfortable
• We treat each other and those we support as individuals however difficult and challenging
• We deliver better outcomes by encouraging ideas and new thinking
• We commit to building a strong and financially viable Turning Point 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Turning Point

Address

Spring House, 39 Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must have's for this role:

1. Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposes.
2. A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their own homes.
3. Willing to undertake training to fulfil the requirements of these role.
4. Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with NMC Pin

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call:Tammy Hartshorne on 07717 695105 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• NMC Registration
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate short courses, training or equivalent experience, in a relevant field.
• Non-medical prescriber qualification or willingness to undertake

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working autonomously to deliver high quality and evidence-based nursing care.
• Experience in providing supervision to junior colleagues and students in the completion of routine nursing and clinical skills.
• Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstratable examples and experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between multiple Trust sites and non-Trust locations, including patient homes, some of which may not be easily accessible via public transport.

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

King Edward VII Hospital, St. Leonards Road, Windsor , Berkshire SL4 3DP

Windsor

SL4 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be designated Trust Patient Safety Specialist, sharing the responsibility with the other designated Patient Safety Specialists. You will be a highly visible and accessible leader, providing expert advice and guidance on patient safety, safety culture and improvement. You will support delivery of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and help strengthen partnerships locally, regionally and nationally. A flexible approach is needed to manage the changing picture of healthcare patient safety in line with the national agenda.

The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of patient safety education and training across the Trust, promoting systems thinking, human factors, psychological safety and just culture principles to help build organisational capability for learning and improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level (in a relevant discipline) or equivalent level, or equivalent experience of working at a senior level.
• Post-graduate management, leadership or specialist qualification or previous experience.
• Qualification in Patient Safety and incident investigation, including level1 and level 2 National Patient or willingness to work towards safety training.

Desirable

• Qualification in NHS leadership.
• Qualification In Human Factors.
• Quality improvement qualification or previous experience.
• Post-graduate patient safety or human factors qualification, or willingness to work towards or previous experience
• Recognised management qualification at minimum of post graduate diploma level.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of investigating patient safety incidents within a large/complex organisation using systems learning approaches.
• Broad understanding of the NHS governance agendas.
• Experience in delivering improvement projects and change.
• Highly developed knowledge of patient safety and investigation.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of the components of quality governance, incident response, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care.

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health Professional (e.g. Occupational Therapy) degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Current registration with a nationally recognised professional body relevant to the professional qualification held e.g. GSCC for Social workers, HPC for Occupational Therapists etc
• Minimum 5 years post registration experience
• Evidence of Up-to-date CPD with specialist training surrounding dementia and nursing older people.

Desirable

• Masters level qualification or equivalent short courses and / or experience
• Teaching qualification or significant experience

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Excellent communication skills: working with staff, working with patients and carers, working with general practice, presentations, written reports, understanding and ability to interpret, research and facilitate staff to implement evidence-based practice
• Proven ability to challenge current practices and freedom to make change in light of evidence-based recommendations
• Knowledge, understanding and the ability to interpret and implement local and national policy direction relevant to practice
• Proven experience of clinical audit, skill and knowledge required to facilitate staff to undertake clinical audit
• Knowledge and experience of moving staff through the change management process
• Empowering staff to manage and support change
• Demonstrable effective clinical leadership with knowledge, understanding and application of leadership theories
• Relevant clinical expertise to support and facilitate clinical development and innovation
• Evidence of sound information technology skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the development of professional roles
• Successfully managed projects that demonstrate ability to communicate and implement change
• Demonstrable and proven understanding and experience of the clinical and corporate governance agenda
• Knowledge and experience of facilitation of reflective practice for staff and personal reflective practice
• Demonstrable ability and experience in motivating and empowering others to change roles and in leading practice development

Trust values

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Silk Ward

Victoria Road

Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

This role is subject to Prison Vetting and the successful candidate must pass this before commencing employment. This includes a thorough review of personal information, including a criminal record check (both spent and unspent), a review of financial standing, and social media checks. Please note that vetting checks may also extend to family members and associates. You must also have resided in the UK for 3 years at the point of application. This will be considered as part of the shortlisting criteria and your application may be rejected if you do not meet this criteria.

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

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application

Please contact Sarah Austin, Team Manager for an informal discussion about the role.

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

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
• Resident of the UK for at least 3 years

Experience

Essential

• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at point of application)
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Essential

• Provide leadership and monitor, co- ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake key worker responsibilities
• Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice
• Write reports
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
• Use approved breakaway techniques
• Demonstrate recovery focussed practice

Desirable

• Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and community settings
• Experience of undertaking or participating in research
• Specialist knowledge of working within a multi- disciplinary/multi-agency community team setting
• Principles of change management.
• Principles of project 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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Durham

Old Elvet

Durham

DH1 3HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Locality Medical Director Dr Zeyn Green-Thompson - [email protected] or Associate Medical Director Dr Anna Cosslett - [email protected] for further details.

Full Job Description attached - Pending Royal College Approval.

Full and part time roles considered.

Person Specification

Attributes

Essential

• Effective team working
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the context of the service within the wider context of developments in the NHS
• Knowledge of modern treatment options
• The ability to make decisions, take responsibility and work independently
• A willingness to develop services
• Flexibility
• Optimistic outlook

Desirable

• Demonstration of initiative and perseverance

Clinical Governance

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

• Experience in teaching doctors and other clinical disciplines

Qualifications/Education

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or within 3 months of gaining CCT
• Section 12(2) approval at or following appointment
• Approved Clinician

Desirable

• Postgraduate thesis
• A postgraduate qualification in Medical Education

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in the speciality of adult psychiatry
• Full training that is recognised for approval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act
• The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness
• The management of complex mental health needs
• Knowledge and experience of using the Mental Capacity Act

Desirable

• Three years' supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent
• Experience of working in Adult psychiatry
• Experience in general medicine or general practice
• Skills in psychological or social therapies
• Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care
• Experience of leadership and management

Research

Essential

• Evidence of an interest in research

Desirable

• Published research
• Ongoing projects

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

Chatterton House

Goodwins Road

King's Lynn

PE30 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed description of the job please download the Job Description document or contact us. Thank you

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Essential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) OR Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview (*)Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
• JAG accreditation in Lower GI Endoscopy or clear plan to achieve
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in colorectal and General Surgery.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Demonstrates expertise or interest in Anal Neoplasia and Colorectal Cancer
• Demonstrates clinical interests which will complement the current service provision

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
• Demonstrates experience in High Resolution Anoscopy and Endorectal Ultrasound

Clinical Knowledge, Skills, Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to cancer services
• Ability to perform major resectional Colorectal Surgery
• Ability to perform complex laparoscopic surgery
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Research, Teaching and Training

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of peer review research papers relevant to the person specification.

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience
• Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate.
• Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it.

Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of the team and be able to integrate with current consultant colleagues, structure, balance and future development (to include resilience).
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations and critical approach to work.
• Caring attitude towards patients
• Commitment to continuing medical education.

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
• Must be able to meet on-call requirements
• Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

A Salaried GP works as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care while complying with the contract.

Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

The role is to support, mentor, and supervise other healthcare professionals within the organisation and be an integral part of the general practice team.

Primary key responsibilities

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

• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• To 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
• To support patients to adopt health promotion 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
• 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
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of your 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 instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• To 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

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Salaried GP has the following wider responsibilities:

• Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of providing home visits
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Wider requirements

Essential

• DBS enhanced disclosure
• Occupational Health clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Evidence of continuing professional development commensurate with the role
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good level of clinical knowledge and skills
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service

Desirable

• SystmOne experience
• Abtrace experience
• Accurx triage experience
• Women's health (Implant and Coil fitter)
• Minor surgery

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

Cathedral Medical Group

Address

Cawley Road

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 1XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.cathedralmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/welcome,59830.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse RMN or RNLD
• Evidence of Continued Professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• High level of clinical expertise
• Understanding and appreciation of national policy and health/social care issues
• Clear understanding of social inclusion/equality/diversity.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity within the healthcare setting.
• Awareness of current mental health issues, debates and practice
• Knowledge and understanding of physical health needs
• A willingness to undertake further training.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the MHA and MCA

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Supervision experience
• Working with service users with severe mental health problems utilising user/carer involvement.

Desirable

• Secure services 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).

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Silk Ward

Victoria Road

Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across Channel Health Alliance.

The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Company Chairmen being responsible for providing operational and strategic leadership to ensure that the services provide high-quality patient care and achieves performance objectives and CQC Compliance.

This role is pivotal in ensuring Channel Health Alliances business governance, HR processes, IT infrastructure and service delivery models are robust, scalable, and aligned with best practices.

You will be the key driver in ensuring operational and business functions run safely and seamlessly, optimizing efficiency while maintaining high patient care standards, staff engagement and satisfaction.

Working as part of the companys senior team the Head of Operations will:

Act as a trusted advisor to the Directors and Board ensuring effective decision making across all services.

Provide visionary leadership to the service leads and wider business support teams empowering teams to deliver operational excellence.

Be accountable for the performance of the services, including accountability for the delivery of high-quality patient care, clinical governance, patient safety, health and safety, clinical quality, human resource management and the delivery of performance and financial targets.

Support the Directors and Board in driving business planning, governance and financial sustainability, ensuring CHA remains resilient in the evolving NHS landscape.

Identify and implement any business growth opportunities including optimizing NHS and non-NHS revenue streams.

Have joint responsibility with the other members of the senior team for driving forward the Companys strategic objectives and service direction.

Work closely with the Company Directors to shape and implement the corporate objectives of the Company.

Support the senior team to align the services closely with Companys overall strategic priorities including the delivery of high-quality clinical care.

Ensure that the necessary corporate governance arrangements are in place across the services in line with requirements.

Ensure regulatory compliance including CQC standards, patient safety protocols and GDPR requirements.

Please see our complete Job Description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree or equivalent
• Post graduate study to masters level
• Registered clinical professional relevant to role
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Strategic Leadership or management qualification

Working with Others

Essential

• Well-developed leadership, engagement and influencing skills; the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
• Ability to network and collaborate constructively with internal and external. partners to deliver and improve services.
• Able to lead by example and challenge constructively and effectively.

Desirable

• Experience of complex HR challenges
• Experience of negotiation and influencing across stakeholder groups

Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of the NHS environment
• Proven senior leadership experience in business management and healthcare operations
• Excellent influencing skills.
• Experience managing complex teams, leading change and embedding best practice.
• Strong background in business governance, HR processes, transformation and service redesign.
• Demonstrable success in delivering changes.
• Track record of financial management skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent inter-personal and communications skills, with a track record in writing complex business cases and policies;
• Experience of managing and deciding on employment issues

Desirable

• Experience working with ICBs, GPs, Federations or other healthcare providers
• Experience in preparing bids, contracts and tendering process
• Experience in high level Quality improvement initiatives

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

Channel Health Alliance

Address

Victoria House

1 Maison Dieu Road

Dover

Kent

CT16 1RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion please contact Sarah McCartney

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Openness to explore and lead alternative working practices.
• Able to communicate efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability
• Openness to explore and lead alternative working practices.
• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse Level 1
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and delivery of evidence based care
• Independent Nurse /Supplementary/ NonMedical Prescriber qualification or willingness to undertake
• Appropriate management qualification of equivalent experience

Desirable

• RCGP Cert 1/2 Primary Care/LTC qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Significant experience of working in a complex environment with multidisciplinary professionals demonstrating effective communication and leadership skills
• Be able to demonstrate experience of clinical governance used to improve patient care
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Change management experience
• Experience of leading a team and effectively using policy and procedures to improve clinical and professional standards
• Experience of multidisciplinary/multi agency working
• Understanding and application of confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of working within Health & Justice
• Experience of working in primary care/substance misuse/acute care
• Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting
• Research 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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Haverigg

North Lane

Haverigg, Millom

LA18 4NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Communication and Relationships Communication of complex financial information to a range of financial and non-financial stakeholders. Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels across the business. Analytical Data and Information Ensure all financial information is processed in accordance with Spectrums policies and procedures. Ensuring that budget reconciliations are accurately undertaken each month and fully documented to reflect current and forecast financial position across the range of expenditure within scope. Responsible for resolution of complex invoice queries, in particular VAT issues, through liaising with budget holders/suppliers on own initiative within the parameters of financial procedures Deal with daily routine and complex financial queries from staff, budget holders and suppliers and ensure appropriate solutions are found. Communicate statutory financial regulations to both financial and non-financial colleagues. Evaluate, analyse and interpret complex information prepared by providers, the team and budget holders for incorporation into financial performance reports.2. Planning and Organisational Work Ensure the provision of timely financial information and reports to senior management and budget holders. Assists the Director of Finance and Head of Finance to agree budgets and savings plans with budget holders before the start of the financial year. Contribute to the formation of Spectrums annual budget setting process, ensuring accuracy in terms of financial cost and coding structures within the financial ledger. Meet with budget holders on a monthly basis to review budgetary performance and identify variances. Provide budget holders with timely, accurate and user-friendly monthly budget re-ports, including interpretation and advice. Establish regular budget holder meetings for the year and ensure that actions are captured accurately and followed up appropriately.3. Patient/Client Care Incidental contact with patients Contribute as an effective team member within the finance function to facilitate the achievement of all finance objectives including evaluation of processes. Contribute as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team, including participation in the evaluation and development of joint processes and systems to meet performance targets for financial services. Provide financial advice and training to all budget holders and undertake analysis and monitoring of budgets. To provide information as requested to the external auditors of Spectrum.4. Policy and Service Development. Maintain Spectrums financial management policies and procedures in line with changes to the business. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the department, by suggesting and implementing changes which may have a wider impact across Spectrum5. Financial Resources Contribute to cost efficiencies within the service.6. People Management and Development Delegate to the Assistant Management Accountants as necessary. Provide training to the Assistant Management Accountants on subject matters.7. Continuous Professional Development Take responsibility for maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills relevant to the role. Engage in annual appraisal and personal development planning, identifying training needs aligned with service priorities and professional goals. Support and encourage the professional development of colleagues by facilitating access to learning opportunities, training sessions, and relevant study days. Maintain and demonstrate professional registration requirements and evidence of continued competence. Participate in organisational training programmes and mandatory updates, including safeguarding, equality and diversity, information governance, and health and safety.8. Information Resources Appropriately maintain information records in accordance with GDPR9. Research and Development To contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the department. To keep updated with current, new and emerging trends relevant to effective development of Finance. To collect and produce data for audit purposes. To be proactive in quality assurance initiatives.10. Freedom to Act and Autonomy The post holder will be expected to make and act on own decision making.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience in finance.
• Part qualified accountancy qualification via CIMA / ACCA member.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Qualified Accountancy certificate.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Developed specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures e.g. UK. GAAP
• Experience, knowledge and expertise of financial management.
• Knowledge of financial ledgers and reporting systems.
• Proven experience in operating financial ledgers.
• Experience in producing reports for senior management. Management accounting experience. Budget setting, financial planning and management reporting Relevant experience in a finance team.
• Development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Managing several responsibilities and tasks simultaneously.
• Personal development, mentoring and supervision.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective training skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem solving and prioritisation skills.
• Proficient excel skills and the ability to create databases.
• Report writing.
• Communicate business information effectively to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Non-judgmental attitude treating others with courtesy and respect at all times. Able to demonstrate Spectrum's values and behaviours.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to tasks undertaken displaying resilience to sometimes challenging situations.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Flexibility with regard to patterns and places of work.
• Good team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills - written, verbal and presentation.
• A disciplined approach to tasks.
• Work on own initiative and facilitate the work of others.
• Excellent organisation skills with ability to prioritise own work, and work of others, to meet deadlines.

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

Navigation Walk

Navigation Walk

Wakefield

WF1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Your Training Journey

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

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

Ready to make a difference?

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

The Application Journey

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

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

Desirable

• Map reading.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southern House

Sparrowgrove, Otterbourne

Winchester

SO21 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Your Training Journey

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

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

Ready to make a difference?

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

The Application Journey

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

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

Desirable

• Map reading.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern House

Talisman Road

Bicester

OX26 6HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to manage a complex SLT caseload independently, providing second opinions and advice for junior staff when required. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to work collaboratively with patients, carers, and colleagues, the voluntary sector and Social Services in regards to the planning and delivery of care.

Please view the attached job description for the full role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• Current HCPC registration
• Current RCSLT registration
• Membership of Clinical Interest Group relevant to the post
• 2 years post graduate experience relevant to the post

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary Team
• Experience with service development and service evaluation
• Experience providing teaching and training for members of the MDT, patients, families etc.
• Experience using evidence based practice and outcome measures
• Experience providing complex specialist dysphagia assessment and management
• Experience providing complex specialist communication assessment and management

Desirable

• Experience with Videofluoroscopy, with evidence of the relevant competencies
• Experience with tracheostomy weaning and management, with the relevant competencies

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of NHS policies relevant to SLT and the value of clinical governance
• Ability to work on autonomously and as part of a team
• Specialist assessment and management knowledge for adults with complex dysphagia
• Specialist assessment and management knowledge for adults with complex communication and / or voice impairment
• Ability to communicate effectively in a highly emotive clinical setting
• Ability to identify and assess clinical risk accordingly
• Highly effective written and verbal communication

Personal qualities

Essential

• Awareness of professional and personal boundaries
• Able to maintain prolonged periods of concentration
• Ability to cope with stressful working situations, including aggressive patients / relatives

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Recruitment Process

The recruitment process consists of 3 stages. Candidates successful at each stage will progress to the next stage.

1. Application online application form, answering questions explaining clearly how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Use the additional information section to provide information on all relevant experience.
2. Assessment session an online assessment session gauging your listening and understanding skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. You will need to have access to a webcam and a laptop or PC to do the assessments (you will need to use a keyboard).
3. Interview a face-to-face interview, discussing your skills, experience and providing an opportunity for you to find out more about the role.

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

Good all-round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

For safeguarding reasons this role is only open to people aged over 18 years of age

Desirable:

NHS Pathways Trained

NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public

Experience of using a computerised system

Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment

Desirable:

Experience in a call centre environment

Geographical knowledge of the operational area

Experience of working rotating shifts

Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector

Previous experience of patient care

Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy

For full information on the role and essential and desirable criteria, please see the links to Job Description and Person Specification to the right of the advert.

Disability support

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

Please be advised that South Central Ambulance Service reserves the right to close this campaign earlier than the advertised closing date.

Please note, staff affected by theinternal corporate review may be considered ahead of other applicants, depending on their at risk status (please see Organisational Change Procedure and Redeployment)

Flexible working requests will be considered in line with business requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good all round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

Desirable

• NHS Pathways Trained
• NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public
• Experience of using computerised systems
• Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment

Desirable

• Experience in a call centre environment
• Geographical knowledge of the operational area
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector
• Previous experience of patient care
• Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southern House

Sparrowgrove

Winchester

SO21 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Recruitment Process

The recruitment process consists of 3 stages. Candidates successful at each stage will progress to the next stage.

1. Application online application form, answering questions explaining clearly how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Use the additional information section to provide information on all relevant experience.
2. Assessment session an online assessment session gauging your listening and understanding skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. You will need to have access to a webcam and a laptop or PC to do the assessments (you will need to use a keyboard).
3. Interview a face-to-face interview, discussing your skills, experience and providing an opportunity for you to find out more about the role.

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

Good all-round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

For safeguarding reasons this role is only open to people aged over 18 years of age

Desirable:

NHS Pathways Trained

NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public

Experience of using a computerised system

Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment

Desirable:

Experience in a call centre environment

Geographical knowledge of the operational area

Experience of working rotating shifts

Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector

Previous experience of patient care

Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy

For full information on the role and essential and desirable criteria, please see the links to Job Description and Person Specification to the right of the advert.

Disability support

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

Please be advised that South Central Ambulance Service reserves the right to close this campaign earlier than the advertised closing date.

Please note, staff affected by theinternal corporate review may be considered ahead of other applicants, depending on their at risk status (please see Organisational Change Procedure and Redeployment)

Flexible working requests will be considered in line with business requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good all round education (i.e. 2 GCSEs at equivalent of grade 4 or above including English), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role

Desirable

• NHS Pathways Trained
• NVQ 2/3 Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in a customer/patient services environment, dealing with the members of the general public
• Experience of using computerised systems
• Experience of using a telephone as a regular means of communication in a work environment

Desirable

• Experience in a call centre environment
• Geographical knowledge of the operational area
• Experience of working rotating shifts
• Previous experience of working in the voluntary or health sector
• Previous experience of patient care
• Knowledge of first aid and/or anatomy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southern House

Sparrowgrove

Otterbourne

SO21 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Once inducted, to work with minimal or no direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• To carry own caseload of patients, with straightforward occupational therapy problems, as delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
• To assist with the care of patients including receiving them, transporting to treatment area, preparing drinks, supervising or assisting with drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing as part of their treatment programme.
• To provide treatment to patients following a pre-prescribed treatment plan utilising a variety of basic occupational therapy techniques such as assisting a patient to carryout activities of daily living.
• To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient, decide whether to treat and watch and document the patient response/reaction to any treatment undertaken.
• To monitor patients physical and cognitive function whilst undertaking a range of activities and report changes to the occupational therapist.
• To assist with removal and application of functional/supportive aids e.g. prostheses, splints and assist in the manufacture of splints and ensuring comfort of new splints by accurate final finishing.
• To assist the occupational therapist with individual/group treatments progressing to independent routine treatment sessions and supervision of groups where maintenance of function is the objective.
• To measure, adjust and supply equipment to patients in their homes before discharge. To teach the patient and carers safe usage of equipment. Develop clinical judgement skills regarding routine supply of equipment for independence using a protocol or instruction from the occupational therapist.
• To assess the safety of patients whilst carrying out activities of daily living in line with agreed protocol, documenting safety in patients clinical notes.
• To collect data from patients for recognised outcome measures and document for the occupational therapist to interpret.
• To organise delegated work tasks and activities being flexible to the needs of the service as indicated by the occupational therapist.
• To take and relay messages accurately on the telephone and face to face with patients, relatives, health care professionals and others e.g. company representatives
• To provide and receive information from patients, carers and other professionals regarding a patients condition and treatment progress.
• To develop skills in participating in meetings and handovers, taking and receiving occupational therapy information about known patient group.
• To be able to motivate and persuade patients through effective communication skills, utilising verbal and non-verbal skills. Communication will be tailored to the patients/carers level of comprehension or cognition e.g. using interpreters
• To liaise with health care professionals and occupational therapists on a day-to-day basis in clinical area of work, with regard to patient care.
• To book transport for access visits and home visits.
• To liaise with managers, other administrative and support staff as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department, both clinically and administratively.
• To maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times in line with Trust and departmental policies

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths or English
• NVQ Level 3

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of working in a health and social care setting
• Basic knowledge of occupational therapy
• Aware of the impact of illness on patient's and staff wellbeing
• Aware of need to comply with trust policies and procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a caring role with adults with physical disabilities
• Knowledge and experience of NHS structure

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to learn new skills and follow instructions
• Willing to participate in personal development opportunities
• Basic numerical skills
• Good standard of written and verbal English communication
• Basic problem solving skills and decision making 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

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

Clinical Responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork (docman) and correspondence in a timely fashion

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

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

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols

Providing counselling and health education

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

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

Collecting data for audit purposes

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a General Practitioner working within primary care.

Other Responsibilities

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety etc

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records in a timely fashion

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and coding patient data with applicable codes relating to QOF and practice policies

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

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

Quality

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Safeguarding

Greenbank Medical Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post holder will complete the required level of safeguarding mandatory training, demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and will strictly adhere to the Practices safeguarding policies and procedures.

Confidentiality

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

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

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

Health & Safety

The post-holder will be expected to promote and maintain their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practices Health & Safety Policy.

Equality & Diversity

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

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

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

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

Personal & Professional Development

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any internal or external training programmes implemented by the Practice relevant to their role. This will include all mandatory training and may occasionally involve attending for training off-site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• REgistered GP

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

Greenbank Medical Practice

Address

Barley Clough Medical Centre

Nugget Street

Oldham

Lancashire

OL4 1BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Clinical liaison Liaise in a timely manner with the Head of Department Microbiology/DIPC, clinicians, hospital staff, other medical microbiologists, general practitioners, BMS, ICN staff and UKHSA consultants concerning the diagnosis and management of patients, prevention and control of infections including the provision of telephone advice. Taking a proactive role within the Trust/hospital in matters relating to infection management including in outbreak and emergency situations. Providing Microbiology and antibiotic related information as a regular commitment to wards/departments/unit e.g., ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and other clinical or audit meetings (including commitments to for example, medicines management, and other non-infection control committees). Leading on antimicrobial stewardship initiatives across the Trust including attending the relevant committees, ward rounds and participating in regular audits. Taking part in Root cause analysis meetings for C difficile, MRSA bacteraemia and other alert organisms especially if the ICD is unable to attend. Participate in the services on-call rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.

Desirable

• Subspecialty training aligned with service needs
• Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD) or additional postgraduate qualifications
• Formal teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Medical Education)

Experience

Essential

• Broad and relevant clinical experience in the specialty
• Experience in teaching and supervising resident doctors and medical students
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement

Desirable

• Experience in service development or redesign
• Experience in curriculum development or educational leadership
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals; involvement in clinical research or trials
• Previous experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work closely with the Cancer Services team to ensure preparation of chemotherapy is in a sterile aseptic environment and complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Accountable Pharmacist in planning and prioritising workload
• Deputise for the Cancer Services Lead Pharmacy Technician as required.
• Support the receipt, preparation and aseptic dispensing of cancer medicines
• Perform and check calculations relating to chemotherapy doses and drug volumes as part of pre-production and in-process checking procedures.
• Participate in quality control monitoring activities, including broth validation and environmental monitoring, to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Undertake validation activities and complete associated processes in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure the safe, secure and legal handling, storage and supply of medicines.
• Support compliance with QAAP standards and assist with audit and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed, stored and filed appropriately.
• Provide medicines-related information and advice to healthcare professionals within own level of competence.
• Act as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT), undertaking final accuracy checks of prescriptions, including outsourced chemotherapy prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist, in line with departmental SOPs.
• Exercise professional judgement and refer any queries appropriately in line with personal competences
• Manage stock control activities, including regular expiry date checking, removal of expired stock and identification of stock approaching expiry.
• Ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of safely and in accordance with local and national waste management regulations.
• Take responsibility for the receipt, dispensing, issue and safe storage of medicines, including clinical trial medications, oral anti-cancer therapies and controlled drugs.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Team player able to demonstrate own initiative.
• Motivated, enthusiastic.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good time management.
• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Meets GPhC requirements for CPD.
• Record of personal development.
• IT Literate good knowledge of MS Excel and Word; Pharmacy dispensing software.
• Excellent customer care skills

Desirable

• Evidence of self-development.
• Evidence of change management.
• Evidence of training, mentoring and coaching staff.
• Understanding of audit processes.
• Awareness of electronic dispensing and prescribing systems

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs level 4 / grade C (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science.
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent qualifications recognized by the GPhC).
• Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) (or equivalent qualifications recognized by the GPhC).
• The post holder must meet at least one of the following requirements and will be expected to have commenced the other within 12 to 18 months of employment:
• Accuracy checking course
• Pre and IN Process Checking within Aseptic Services (PIPC).

Desirable

• Supervisory/management qualifications or training.
• Northern Sector Course for the Final Accuracy Checking of Dispensed Items by Pharmacy Technicians (PETO) or Nationally recognized award.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, quality assurance and quality control as applied to the hospital aseptic services.
• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM).
• Supervisory Skills for Technical Services

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a qualified pharmacy technician in a hospital environment.
• Experience in the preparation of cytotoxic drugs and Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Practical experience of quality assurance, quality control, the use of isolators and audit requirements.

Desirable

• Experience of Project or developmental work.
• Experience of problem solving.
• Experience of Policy and or Procedure writing.
• Experience of supervision of others.

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Dietitian with relevant qualification in Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Significant level of paediatric/neonatal experience
• Strong post graduate experience
• Able to travel between hospital sites

Desirable

Desirable

• Completion of BDA Master's module 5 (Neonatal Nutrition)
• British Dietetic Association (BDA) Paediatric group member
• British Dietetic Association (BDA) Neonatal Dietitians Interest Group member

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon / Southend

Nethermayne, Basildon / Prittlewell Chase, Southend

Basildon / Southend

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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