Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for a passionate, focused and experienced Hospital Manager to join us at our specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men in Carrog, Corwen.Unique opportunity for an ambitious values driven leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding a high quality speciality service from the ground up, CYGNET AFON LAS will be a 15 bedded hospital supporting individuals with complex Neuropsychiatric needs.At Cygnet Health Care youll have the chance to make a real impact on clients and their families. It's a challenging role with excellent career prospects, and you'll reap the rewards of empowering others with your focus on high quality of care. Your focus on enabling patient recovery in a compassionate setting will help us achieve our goals and yours.The Opportunity...Reporting directly to the Operations Director, our Hospital Managers are responsible for providing strong and effective leadership to the onsite team in order to ensure the integrity of all functions within the hospital, to include; Clinical, Finance, HR, Recruitment and Support Services. You will be responsible for the overall day to day running and strategic direction of the hospital.To be compliant with HIW regulatory requirements and to ensure all clinical, budgetary, regulatory and service development targets are met. You will also implement risk assessment, risk management and embed clinical gov ernance within the hospital.To be responsible for the provision of a high-quality service, both in respect of client care and employee engagement.Ensure effective bed management and coordination of referrals and assessments of patients in conjunction with the Clinical / Deputy Manager.In this role, you will also lead on appropriate investigations (as required), participate in audit requirements and ensure all group policies and procedures are adhered to. Reviewing and developing potential opportunities for improved quality and commercial growth is also a key requirement.You will have

• Managerial experience of leading a team within a Neuropsychiatric service.
• A Nurse Qualification with valid pin RNLD (Registered Learning Disability Nurse) / RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse)
• The ability to work as part of a team; lead by example, manage performance effectively and use own initiative
• Experience of working to CQC/HIW guidelines, relevant legislation and professional regulations
• Experience undertaking investigations and/or the ability to manage complaints appropriately and in a confidential manner
• Desirable: Qualifications in Leadership & Management / Health & Social Care

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Competitive Salary: Up to £85,000pa DOE
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Cowen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to understand and carry out instructions. Ability to listen and have good communication skills.
• To act on own initiative & adapt quickly to change. Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. To maintain professionalism and demonstrate care and compassion with patients and other service users

Desirable

• Understanding of Health & Safety Understanding of Customer Care
• Experience of working in a Healthcare Environment. Experience of working in a logistics services environment.
• Customer Care Training Manual Handling Training

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Foundation Trust

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive frailty assessments, including clinical, functional, psychological, and social aspects of care.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care and support plans in collaboration with patients, carers, and the wider MDT.
• Provide clinical reviews and ongoing monitoring for patients identified as moderately or severely frail.
• Support admission avoidance through early intervention, escalation planning, and coordination with community and acute services.
• Contribute to anticipatory care planning, including end-of-life and advance care planning where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary & Collaborative Working

• Work closely with GPs, ANPs, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, pharmacists, and community teams.
• Participate in MDT meetings, case discussions, and proactive care planning forums.
• Act as a clinical resource for frailty-related advice within the PCN.
• Liaise with secondary care, community services, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure seamless care pathways.

Service Development & Quality

• Contribute to the development and delivery of PCN frailty services in line with DES requirements.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to frailty and proactive care.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient records.
• Maintain awareness of current best practice, guidelines, and evidence relating to frailty care.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Take responsibility for own professional development and mandatory training.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and revalidation processes.
• Work within PCN policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience working with older adults and/or patients living with
• frailty
• Experience of clinical assessment and care planning
• Experience working within primary care, community services, or
• a similar healthcare setting
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of frailty, long-term conditions, and proactive care
• approaches
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a clinical caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• Organised, flexible, and adaptable approach to work
• Patient-centred and compassionate care approach
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing
• demands
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to travel between PCN sites as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Hold a valid driving licence with own car and business insurance
• to use for home visits.

Desirable

• Experience of proactive or anticipatory care
• Experience working with care homes or long-term conditions
• Experience of working within a PCN or MDT setting
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work
• towards
• Knowledge of PCN structures and DES requirements
• Understanding of population health and personalised care

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience working with older adults and/or patients living with
• frailty
• Experience of clinical assessment and care planning
• Experience working within primary care, community services, or
• a similar healthcare setting
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of frailty, long-term conditions, and proactive care
• approaches
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a clinical caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• Organised, flexible, and adaptable approach to work
• Patient-centred and compassionate care approach
• Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing
• demands
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to travel between PCN sites as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Hold a valid driving licence with own car and business insurance
• to use for home visits.

Desirable

• Experience of proactive or anticipatory care
• Experience working with care homes or long-term conditions
• Experience of working within a PCN or MDT setting
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work
• towards
• Knowledge of PCN structures and DES requirements
• Understanding of population health and personalised 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.

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

Testvale Surgery

Address

12 Salisbury Road

Totton

Southampton

SO40 3PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.testvalesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

To apply a level of understanding of mental illness within adults and provide appropriate training and advice.

To work alongside other professions involved with the service user both statutory and non-statutory agencies.

To assist in the development of local strategies pertaining to Occupational Therapy.

To participate in any clinically led research using the principles of evidence-based practice.

To assist qualified staff in the provision of clinical supervision

To plan, organise, administer and/or supervise occupational therapy goal orientated evidence-based practice.

To plan monitor, evaluate and modify treatment

To develop and practice leadership skills.

To ensure that the collection of service user related activity and clinical information takes place as required/per policy.

To be responsible for maintaining accurate records in accordance with Occupational Therapy and Trust standards.

To maintain up to date clinical and professional knowledge in order to provide a well-developed level of informed professional knowledge.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Hold Health and Care Professional Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists (HCPC) Registration.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of Evidence Based Practice
• Demonstrate awareness of the skills and knowledge of the multidisciplinary Teams
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities

Desirable

• Evidence of working within Mental Health Services.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding and experience of implementing outcome measures relevant to area of expertise.

Desirable

• Proactive in developing self and 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Hilda Johnson House

Stoke on Trent

ST3 4LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Lead Role Summary

The role will provide clinical leadership to the service including leading the team of GPwERs, developing community based pathways, setting clinical standards and ensuring we provide a high quality service meeting key performance indicators. The community service will be supported by UCLHs gynaecology service and CHPs senior leadership.

GPwER Role Summary

These roles are responsible for triaging appropriate patients into the service, providing clinical consultations covering common gynaecological conditions including abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, PCOS, Endometriosis, Menopause, optimising medical management including offering advice and guidance to referring GPs.

In the UCLH waiting list project, clinics will be held at Caversham Group Practice. As the service develops, clinics may be held at additional sites.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GP roles only for both positions

Desirable

• Knowledge or EMIS and EPIC desirable

Experience

Essential

• 1.From an experienced GPwER in gynaecology to be the Clinical Lead for the service and also undertake GPwER sessions. Experience as a clinical lead is essential but not necessarily in a womens health clinic, although desirable. The role offers up to two sessions a week, one session as Clinical Lead and one session as a GPwER. The remuneration for a clinical lead session is £15,500 pa and £12,500 pa (based on 46 weeks per annum).
• 2.From experienced GPwERs in gynaecology to provide one session a week in the first instance. Individuals are likely to have recent experience as a womens health lead in a practice or in a community gynaecology service. We are particularly looking for experience in non contraceptive IUS/coil fitting and menopause management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Camden Health Partners Ltd

Address

St Pancras Hospital

St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Full registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice

Desirable

• MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Skills in written and spoken English
• Understanding of newborn physiology

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months full time (or equivalent part-time) hospital service in Paediatrics at ST1-2 grade or higher

Desirable

• Experience in Neonatology
• Experience of Audit

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Organisation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team working Skills

ATTRIBUTES

Desirable

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
• Research & Publications

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saint Mary's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to understand and carry out instructions. Ability to listen and have good communication skills.
• To act on own initiative & adapt quickly to change. Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. To maintain professionalism and demonstrate care and compassion with patients and other service users

Desirable

• Understanding of Health & Safety Understanding of Customer Care
• Experience of working in a Healthcare Environment. Experience of working in a logistics services environment.
• Customer Care Training Manual Handling Training

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Foundation Trust

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A Keyworker Assistantwill receive step-down clients from the CYP LD/A Keyworker Team at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare to address those moving down to amber and those flagging as green on the Dynamic Support Register. The Keyworker Assistant should have the ability to bring the Parents or Childs viewpoint into every care discussion, either from their own personal experience or on behalf of the family they are representing. Keyworker Assistant experiences are varied though may come from:

Direct experience of caring or living with a child or young person who has either a learning disability, autism or both

Experience of being a Parent or carer for someone with a learning disability, autism or both

Experience of working to support people who present behavioural challenges in the community.

The Keyworker Assistant functions will be supporting families to achieve:

A voice to ensure families and CYP are sewn into all discussions around them and have a high level of empathy and tact.

Gather information and feedback to further support their ongoing stabilisation

Gather the right information to ensure the right services are engaged with and are involved

Offer practical solutions

Emotional support, to be able to offer that support whilst maintaining resilience.

Escalate to keyworkers if there is a change in need and requires a change in rag rating.

Establish and maintain good relationships with the CYP, their Family and carers and with the providers supporting the CYP (For example Social Care, NHS, Education and the Voluntary Sector Colleagues)

Advocate for the families and CYP in keyworker team meetings, and Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings and also Meetings by Exception DSR)

Highlight with your Team Lead any issues that you are aware of where services fail to deliver agreed care packages to children and young people with learning disability/autism or both.

Proactively work with step-down ambers and those flagging as green on the DSR- as directed by the Team Lead. The Postholder will hold own caseload.

The post holder will work closely with the Keyworker Team and Team Lead to ensure safe transition of clients stepping down from key working and in the safe discharge and/or stepping up of clients as appropriate.

The post holder will be able to use tact and persuasive skills and have experience in situations that require these.

The post holder will be willing to adapt their communication style to meet the need of the CYP, i.e. Makaton/PECS/Social Stories, and will have the skills or willing to be trained in this. For example, when the CYP is in crisis they will need to manage conflict, and deal with heightened emotions. Need tact and to be able to think on the feet.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of a NVQ Level 3 / BTEC National, Certificate/Diploma, Vocational A-LEVELS/ An ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) / OND (Ordinary National Diploma) qualification in one of the below: - o childcare, o social work, o youth work, o counselling or o education

Desirable

• A relevant apprenticeship, such as the Early Intervention Practitioner or Children, Young People and Families Practitioner apprenticeships

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of the pilot and of the needs of LD/A children, and young people, including their parents/carers
• Experience in responding effectively in emails, letters and documents, to parents, professionals and the operation of Lorenzo which is the trust database.
• Experience in Learning Disabilities and Autism, with evidence of training.
• Experience (paid or voluntary) of working with families and children in either a health, social, education or voluntary role.

Desirable

• Experience of working/caring for CYP with a LD or AS diagnosis.
• Experience of dealing with Parents in person on the phone.
• Experience of facilitating multi-disciplinary

Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational and planning skills Empathy in good communication and written form.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work. Excellent IT skills essential including MS office and zoom/Teams/Skype.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to achieve agreed deadlines with a minimum of supervision.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of issues concerning CYP with learning disabilities and autism.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• A level of training in nonverbal communication or willingness to participate in the training. For example, PECS, Makaton, tac pac.

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Dragon Square

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Clinical Lead GP, you will provide clinical leadership across the practice, supporting our multidisciplinary team, strengthening clinical governance and helping to develop a sustainable, resilient and patient-centred model of care.

Based in the coastal town of Minehead, Somerset, close to Exmoor National Park and within easy reach of Bristol and Taunton, Minehead Medical serves a patient list of approximately 10,000 and is supported by a friendly team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, where you could:

• Make a meaningful difference and develop lasting relationships with patients and the local community.
• Work within a close-knit practice while benefiting from the resources, expertise and career opportunities of a wider healthcare organisation.
• Become part of an exciting period of holistic improvement and transformation.
• When you join Minehead Medical Centre, you will enjoy working in a friendly, close-knit local team, backed by the stability, resources, and career progression of a modern healthcare leader.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As Clinical Lead GP, you will divide your time between clinical delivery, clinical leadership and service development.

Working closely with the Business Manager and supported by colleagues across One Medical Group, you will provide visible and approachable clinical leadership across the practice and help drive improvements in quality, safety, governance and patient care.

You will also act as the practice's CQC Registered Manager, taking an active role in ensuring the service meets its regulatory and clinical governance responsibilities.

Most importantly, you will be someone who wants to make a genuine difference - to patients, to colleagues and to the future of primary care at Minehead Medical Centre.

What We Offer

• Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum FTE (40 hours) dependent on experience
• NHS Pension: 20.6% employer contribution.
• Annual Leave: 30 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata), plus an extra day of leave awarded for every year of service.
• Protected CPD & Study Time: 10% of weekly working hours set aside for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), plus 5 days of study leave per annum (pro-rata).
• Support & Indemnity: Full indemnity cover provided for the hours worked.
• Relocation & Sponsorship: Relocation support may be available, alongside Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible full-time or part-time patterns, plus enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay.
• Fully integrated EMIS system, and GP Automate.
• Health & Benefits: 24/7 confidential mental health support via Health Assured EAP, Eye Care vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme, and OMG's 'Refer a Friend' cash bonus scheme

When you join OneMedical Group, you will become part of an organisation that is committed to helping you grow, make a meaningful contribution and thrive in your career.

Through our developing Elevate Academy, we are creating clear and accessible pathways that support colleagues from induction and role-specific learning through to apprenticeships, specialist expertise, leadership and education. We know that everyone's career journey is different, which is why we want every colleague to understand the opportunities available to them, identify their next step and receive the support they need to achieve it.

We also recognise that working in healthcare can be both demanding and rewarding. Our approach to wellbeing is developed with our colleagues and shaped by what they tell us matters most. We will support and empower you to look after your own wellbeing while working together to create a healthier future for our patients, our colleagues and the communities we serve.

Ready to Make the Move?

OneMedical Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive environment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or simply want to learn more about joining our family, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration: GMC Registered General Practitioner, on the GP Specialty Register, and on the Performers List.

Desirable

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to mentor, support and develop colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and a high level of clinical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong digital and clinical system literacy.
• A positive approach to change and service transformation.
• A commitment to the values and vision of OneMedical Group.

Experience

Essential

• Experience: Significant experience working as a GP, with a genuine interest in clinical leadership and service improvement, as well as experience of, or a strong interest in, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety.

Desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across a multidisciplinary team.

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

OneMedicalGroup

Address

2 Irnham Rd,

Minehead

TA24 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CATERING Service Duties

Inform patients about the Hospitals food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages.

Order food using the hospitals electronic ordering devices.

Liaise with nurses, caterers and dieticians to ensure patients food, nutrition/clinical needs and preferences are identified and met.

Identify patients not eating sufficiently to the Nurse in Charge.

Ensure appropriate feedback is given on the patients food service experience e.g. quality, quantity and choice.

Provide information to the next food service assistant who is on duty using the guidelines provided to ensure a seamless service.

Store food in accordance with manufactured guidelines and food safety legislation.

Offer patients a choice of hot & cold beverages, as and when required a minimum of 5 times a day.

Ensure a regular supply of fresh water is provided to each patient throughout the day.

Serve the patients their choice and portion size of main dish, vegetables and accompaniments in an appealing and appetising way. Offer second portions if required.

Ensure patients with special dietary requirements receive the appropriate food following liaison with the dietician or nurse.

Identify appropriate meal choices to meet patients needs/preferences.

Movement of food to wards/RDU as required adhering to food safety legislation.

Maintain adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the patient e.g. milk, bread, tea, coffee, cereal, and preserves.

Identify shortages of crockery and cutlery to the Facilities Team Leader.

Ensure an appropriate supply of crockery and cutlery is available.

Ensure efficient and safe use of cleaning equipment.

Prepare the patients eating environment (day room/bedside table) to the standards stipulated in the ward manual according to where the patient wishes to eat, to ensure a relaxed environment.

Clear cutlery/crockery and clean dayroom/bedside table following service promptly.

Clean all surfaces and equipment in the kitchen according to the daily cleaning schedule.

Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as directed through the cleaning schedules and complete the required paperwork.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures
• Ability to undertake NVQ level 2 in food service
• Knowledge or ability to understand working practices for providing a patient food service

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a customer/patient focused environment.
• Principles and criterion of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP), COSHH

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Head of Estates

Lead the operational management and strategic development of the Trust's estate, ensuring safe, compliant, high quality and cost effective Estates services that support outstanding patient care and organisational objectives.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Estates, you will provide expert leadership across maintenance, compliance, construction and capital projects, ensuring buildings remain fit for purpose, accessible and responsive to future service needs. You will oversee the delivery of mechanical, electrical and building services, champion statutory compliance, manage key contractor relationships, and drive continuous service improvement.

As a senior leader, you will inspire and develop Estates teams, promote a high performance culture aligned to the Trust's values, and provide specialist advice to clinical, operational and corporate colleagues. You will also deputise for the Associate Director of Estates, representing the department at internal and external meetings and contributing to strategic decision making.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading Estates operations, maintenance and compliance programmes
• Responsible for major capital and infrastructure projects
• Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across the estate
• Developing policies, service standards and performance measures
• Leading and developing Estates managers and wider teams
• Managing performance and ensuring value for money
• Supporting organisational change programmes and strategic objectives

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estates professional with strong leadership skills, technical expertise and a commitment to delivering safe, efficient and patient focused services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's level qualification or equivalent experience in Estates related discipline
• Leadership/Management qualification (minimum Level 5) or equivalent experience
• Authorised person for one or more of water/asbestos/electrical/lifts/ventilation/gas

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of managing complex Estates/maintenance teams, delivering multiple construction, repairs or refurbishment projects
• Project management experience
• Experience of managing large budgets and tailoring service delivery accordingly
• Demonstrable experience of delivery reactive, planned and preventative maintenance with evidence of high standards of customer satisfaction
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical and building trades skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deputise for the Associate Director of Estates within autonomy, strategically and operationally objective
• Commitment to continued personal and professional development
• Successful and demonstrable track record of leading within an Estates function

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Ashtenne Unit 21

Bellringer Road, Trentham,

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire,

ST4 8HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a nursing service, which is available 7 nights a week, for people with a limited life expectancy, to enable them to remain at home if that is their wish. It is intended to be complementary to existing community services.

Flexibility to cover daytime to maintain competencies and cover service.

To work in co-operation with the Primary Health Care Team and other care agencies to provide support and skilled nursing care to those in the terminal phase of their illness, or with chronic incurable conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Demonstrable clinical competence in palliative care or a
• willingness to undertake additional training.
• Willing to travel to attend meetings or undertake training if required.
• Take responsibility for own development.
• Willingness to cover day services to maintain competencies and cover service needs.
• Experience of delivering palliative care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good record keeping
• Willing to attend clinical supervision to reflect on practice.
• IT literate
• Understands the importance of confidentiality.
• Basic needs assessment skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Palliative and/or end of life care training.
• Dementia training or experience
• Tier 1 or 2 Communications skills training
• Community care experience
• Knowledge/experience of system one
• Understanding risk management
• Knowledge and understanding of current end of life care pathways and Palliative symptoms.
• Experience in bereavement support
• Knowledge of inter-disciplinary working
• Experience of caring for patients with a range of life limiting illnesses.
• Proactive in supporting colleagues

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates empathy and a caring compassionate attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to know own limitations and when to escalate.
• Work without direct supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and be flexible.
• Committed to providing high quality care.
• Act as patients advocate
• Ability to deal with exposure to distressing circumstances.
• Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops.
• Support the equality diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Maintain professional relationships.

Desirable

• Proactive in supporting colleagues

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

Treetops Hospice

Address

Derby Road

Risley

Derby

DE72 3SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide exceptional service to our patients at the reception desk, updating computer on patients arrival and dealing with a range of routine queries including prescription requests. Problem-solve issues within competency (with senior staff always available for support). Concentration is required to deal with patients' requests and there is occasional exposure to difficult/demanding situations.

Prepare consulting rooms replenishing stationery and ensuring rooms are neat and tidy.

First point of contact for patients who telephone, managing appointments, dealing with routine queries, giving results etc where more senior staff are always available.

Retrieve, scan and file medical records as required ensuring accuracy.

Daily allocating of pathology results to appropriate GP and contacting patients as per protocol.

Preparing files for all new patients.

Updating practice systems with data gathered from a variety of sources e.g hospital letters, through scanning, electronic links and Cervical Screening Wales ensuring accuracy.

Processing routine requests for repeat prescriptions with guidance from office manager as per protocol ensuring accuracy.

Monitor registration links in accordance with practice protocol.

Demonstrate duties to new staff.

Participate in the development of protocols through contribution to staff meetings.

Summarising of clinical records under supervision of office manager ensuring accuracy.

Accept responsibility for own development and update PDP as appropriate.

Liaise with and support all members of the primary care team.

Alert the Management Team to issues of quality and risk.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a healthcare setting, is ideal but not essentialtraining will be provided.

Key Skills

Essential

• Strong communication and organisational skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work shifts (8:00 AM 4:00 PM and 10:30 AM 6:30 PM).

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE-level education including English and Maths.

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 2/3

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

Eglwysbach Medical Practice

Address

Eglwysbach Medical Practice

Berw Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 2AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

Youll have the opportunity to work bank shifts atDucks Halt.

At Ducks Halt, each person we support is unique, they have their own goals, needs and interests. We work with each individual to ensure that their life is filled with activities that they enjoy, whilst also supporting them to develop their life skills to enable them to live independently. We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you...£13.00 + an A/L entitlement on 12.1% per hour

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

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

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Kirby-le-Soken

CO13 0DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties/Responsibilities

To adopt a flexible approach and recognise changing priorities throughout the day in respect of the fluctuating nature of a busy service.

To ensure accurate and efficient allocation, recording and despatch of mail.

To receive telephone calls, refer to nursing staff or take/allocate messages as appropriate.

To receive and send documentation and e-mail as per policy

To produce correspondence and other documentation as required.

To photocopy, collate and distribute documentation as required.

Where appropriate take responsibility for inputting staff ESR data.

Undertake the storage, receipt and return of electronic patient records.

To maintain manual and computerised filing systems, so as to ensure the efficient retrieval of information.

To input and look up patient data on computerised information system as required.

To book transport and appointments for patients with other departments as directed by nursing staff.

To liaise with other departments and agencies on behalf of nursing staff as requested.

To assist nursing staff in administrative duties relating to staff cover and absences.

To assist with ordering procedures for ward supplies, with particular responsibility for maintaining stationery stocks.

To support when required, the ward in ensuring they remain compliance with MHA/MCA Law requirements i.e. checking expiry dates, assisting with reminders

Ensure all patient demographics within the electronic records are up to date and correct

Ensure that relevant discharge information is sent to the patients GPs within the specified timeframe.

To provide reception services for the ward, using the door security system, as appropriate, receiving visitors on behalf of the ward, dealing sensitively with people, in person and on the telephone, taking accurate messages and providing follow up action as required, using appropriate initiative.

To support with the induction of staff and oversee the process for booking and recording staff training, providing the Ward Manager with a regular report of compliance.

To provide cover for other ward administrative staff; when required this may be in other areas.

To participate in the Trusts supervision and appraisal system.

To carry out any other duties as requested.

To be aware of and able to use de-escalation techniques and physical breakaway.

To undertake delivery and collections as required

Work unsupervised in the office and ward areas, but also as part of a wide multi-disciplinary team.

Specialist/technical requirements

To maintain records of sickness/absence/leave/training for the team.

Organise and facilitate relevant meetings, preparing the agenda and taking notes of the meeting.

When required book bank staff via the Nurse Bank as instructed by the Ward Manager or Deputy.

To develop and maintain basic databases and spreadsheets as required.

To maintain the wards digital pathway tool managers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education; GCSE at Grade C or above or equivalent
• Numeracy and Literacy skills to a Level 4
• IT skills
• Administrative skills

Desirable

• RSA 3 or equivalent experience and evidence of further practical experience or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with the public
• Awareness of the concept and application of confidentiality
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare or related setting
• Experiencing of ordering and stock control
• Experience of developing, managing and maintaining office information systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to deal sensitively with staff and clients in person and on the telephone
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to liaise on behalf of the team both within and outside the organisation.
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality - ability to work within appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to use good judgement skills when dealing with enquiries and problems
• Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft packages including word
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft packages - Excel and Power-point

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Ward 4, Harplands Hospital

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will provide and promote early detection of people with psychosis and the contribution toward clinical guidelines for primary/secondary care, key agencies and the public.

Applicants must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying.

The service is committed to developing the skills of practitioners, so there will be ongoing opportunities to develop further clinical skills and participate in research.

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

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

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. https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. (at the point of application)
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience
• Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Research and development methodology
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment

Desirable

• The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)

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

The Orchards

Ripon

HG4 1HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description for full job description and main responsibilities.

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with children in an education setting
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team/environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work with the diverse needs of clients with complex communication difficulties

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Erith District Hospital

Park Crescent

Erith

DA8 3EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• Practice Placement Educator Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable post registration experience, including experience within mental health services or a relevant clinical area
• Experience of assessing occupational needs and delivering individual and group occupational therapy interventions.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaising with partner agencies.
• Experience of supervising or supporting junior staff, students or support staff.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Appropriate demonstrable post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to audit, service evaluation or quality improvement activity.
• Experience of a range of mental health settings

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written & verbal
• Information technology skills
• Effective time and workload management
• Multi-disciplinary/ multiagency working
• Problem solving abilities
• Planning and coordination of treatment packages
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to the client group.
• Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures and their use in practice.
• Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation, care planning processes and current mental health practice.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused, trauma informed and person-centred approaches to care.
• Applied knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding within inpatient and /or community mental health practice.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe lone/community working practice
• Application of health, safety and risk management policies
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its application to practice, audit and service evaluation.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues and apply professional standards to clinical decision-making.

Other

Essential

• To abide by Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Conduct & Trust Policies and Procedures
• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks

97 Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

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

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Oladotun-Mutair, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Full GMC registration with unrestricted license to practice
• CCT or equivalent in Medical Microbiology & Virology, Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
• FRCPath

Desirable

• MsC medical microbiology
• Research experience
• MRCP

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

QH Microbiology

Queens Hospital & King George Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for supporting patients throughout their illness, from pre-diagnosis onwards, so that the patient is well supported throughout. This is often referred to as a key worker.

They care for patients throughout their diagnosis and treatment. They take a key role in supporting the patients during their treatment and are an essential member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a critical and consistent contact point for patients who often will need to interact with different parts of the hospital in order to receive optimal treatment.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will;

• Build trust with the physicians and patients through multidisciplinary care coordination.

• Assist in educating patients about their disease so they can make informed decisions about their care.

• Provide emotional support to the patient, family and caregivers.

• Signpost patients to support networks, internally and externally.

• Advocate for the patient in development of the treatment plan.

• Manage a caseload within their own scope of practice, with support from the wider clinical team.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of breast cancer management and treatment pathways.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience caring for patients with benign and malignant breast disease.
• Experience supporting patients throughout the breast cancer pathway, including advanced breast cancer.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience providing patient education and psychological support.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Relevant post-registration qualification in Breast Care or Cancer Nursing.
• Completed relevant postgraduate qualification at Level 6 or Level 7

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

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Wellington Hospital

15-17 Lodge Road

LONDON

NW8 7JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Carry out a range of clinical tasks, including:
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Height, weight, and BMI measurements
  • Venepuncture (if trained)
  • Urinalysis
• Prepare patients for consultations and clinics
• Support basic wound care and dressings
• Carry out NHS Health Checks (if trained)
• Support screening and recall programmes
• Communicate clearly with patients
• Support patients to understand simple health information
• Promote dignity, respect, and a positive patient experience
• Provide simple health advice, such as:
  • Healthy lifestyle choices
  • Smoking cessation support (within scope)
• Work closely with:
• • • Lead Nurse
    • Practice Nurses
    • GPs
    • Other members of the health care team
  • Support the smooth running of clinics
  • Escalate concerns to a clinician when needed
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Support stock control and equipment checks
• Work within agreed protocols and scope of practice

The HCA role includes opportunities to:

• Build clinical skills (e.g. phlebotomy, ECGs)
• Develop knowledge in long-term conditions health checks
• Progress into roles such as:
  • Senior Healthcare Assistant

This role suits someone who:

• Enjoys working with patients
• Is organised and reliable
• Wants to develop clinical skills in a general practice setting
• Values teamwork and compassionate care

Person Specification

Qaulifications and Training and Knowledge

Essential

• Good standard of general education (for example GCSEs or equivalent, including English)
• Willingness to complete relevant training for the role
• Basic understanding of: Patient care and wellbeing Confidentiality and data protection Infection prevention and control

Desirable

• Care Certificate (or willingness to complete)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Training in phlebotomy, NHS Health Checks, or ECGs
• Awareness of general practice and long-term conditions

Experience and Clinical Skills

Essential

• Experience working with people in a care, health, or support role
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience providing patient or customer-focused care
• Ability to carry out basic clinical tasks (or willingness to train), including: Blood pressure Height, weight, and BMI Urinalysis
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Maintain accurate records and use basic IT systems

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice or primary care
• Experience carrying out clinical observations (e.g. blood pressure, BMI)
• Experience supporting health promotion or screening programmes
• Experience in long term condition reviews
• Competent in phlebotomy

Personal Attributes and Working Approach

Essential

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Friendly and approachable
• Willing to learn and develop
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality

Desirable

• Positive approach to service improvement
• Interest in developing clinical skills and progressing in primary 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Address

Grange Farm Medical Centre

17A Tremayne Road, Bilborough

Nottingham

NG8 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

• Good standard of education of which English GCSE is required

Experience

Essential

• Previous Call Centre experience

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and relationship skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines with accuracy
• Knowledge of protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Is able to recognise queries outside of remit and escalate any concerns to appropriate persons
• Ability to seek guidance when required
• Computer literacy with competency using full Microsoft Office package and strong keyboard skills
• Ability to multi task, switching between a range of activities
• Is smart in appearance and is fully aware of and adheres to the dress code policy

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
• Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
• Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

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

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Parkway

Manchester

M14 7LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the nature of the hours only applicants over the age of 18 can apply for this role.

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees.Shifts:This service runs 24/7 365 days a year- A full range of shifts will need to be covered, including bank holidays, public holidays, weekends and include working nights / early hours. Please read FAQ for details on shifts- Flexibility is required.

• You are to be contracted to hours not days. Shift lengths and rota patterns you work will vary subject to the operational needs of the business - you may be asked to work anything from 8,10,11, or 12 hour shifts including overnight shifts for example. Notice will be given of any changes.
• To consider staff wellbeing consecutive shifts will have similar start times. (Usually working to a 3hr window)
• Staff will tend to work 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Staff will have 4-6 weeks notice of their allocated shifts.
• Where possible Rest Days will be scheduled together.
• rota patterns are subject to change and working shift lengths can vary and are subject to change at any time and in such circumstances

Training:Full training will be given to the successful candidates.

You will be placed on a training programme which will run Full Time 37.5 for the length of the course. It is a pre-requisite that candidates must successfully complete the each step of the training programme, including all examinations and Audits.Continued employment is conditional upon the successful completion of the mandatory training programme, which includes all required assessments and a preceptorship period. You must achieve a satisfactory pass in all components of this programme.

Assessment Centre; W/C - 05.10.26 (These dates are subject to change)

Conversion Courses:In time you will be placed on conversion classes covering all three areas, this is mandatory to the role (you will initially be allocated to one area which would primarily be 999, 111 and/or PTS). Each stage of the conversion training will include practical experience of working in that area. This offers a clear and structured career pathway, with ongoing development and training to support you in becoming fully skilled and competent ICC Call Handler

Failure to meet this requirement will be treated as a capability issue under the Employment Rights Act 1996 and NWAS Workforce Performance Management policy and procedure. If you do not successfully pass any aspect of the training course within the specified timeframe and to the required standard, the Trust reserves the right to terminate your employment on the grounds that you are unable to perform the role for which you were employed.We currently offer full-time positions (37.5 hours per week) but may consider 30+ hours

Multiple Adverts out?:If multiple adverts out candidates will only be invited to one site and will receive one interview and assessment therefore, please ensure you apply for the correct location in which you would like to be based. Assessments will need to be passed before the candidates can progress to interview.

Full training will be given to the successful candidates. You must be able to commit to the full length of the training programme - No leave is / will be permitted within the above training weeks Courses run on a Full Time 37.5hrs pw basis. It is a pre-requisite that candidates must successfully complete the each step of the training programme, including all examinations and Audits.

Sponsorship:Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. The skill level and salary for this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Person Specification

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Keyboard / data entry skills.
• Competent and confident user of computer-based information systems.
• Demonstrable verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to follow and interpret policy and procedures.
• Demonstrable effective listening, analytical and decision making skills
• Ability to deal with queries from the public/patients in a tactful and appropriate manner, demonstrating empathy and compassion

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent (one of which must be English), or in the absence of such, previous call handling/customer service experience.

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Maintaining and understanding client confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Evidence of self-development and assisting others to develop
• Commitment to punctuality, flexible shift working, and understanding of 365 day/24 hour rostering.

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

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Estuary Point

Liverpool

L24 8RL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing high standards of clinical care, including:

• Assessing patients' health needs and providing appropriate nursing care.
• Managing and reviewing patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
• Carrying out routine health assessments, clinical observations and patient reviews.
• Providing vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with national guidance and practice protocols.
• Undertaking cervical screening and NHS Health Checks.
• Providing wound assessment, treatment and ongoing wound management.
• Carrying out treatment room procedures and other appropriate nursing interventions.
• Providing health promotion, lifestyle advice and education to support patients in managing their health.
• Supporting patients with preventative care and self-management.
• Recognising changes in a patient's condition and escalating concerns appropriately to GPs or other healthcare professionals.
• Providing appropriate advice, treatment and signposting to patients and referring to other services when required.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records in accordance with professional and practice requirements.
• Ensuring infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Healthcare Assistants, administrative colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and practice development.
• Supporting the effective running of the treatment room and contributing to the delivery of an efficient and patient-focused service.
• Maintaining professional registration, clinical competence and continuing professional development.
• Keeping up to date with current clinical guidance, legislation and best practice relevant to the role.

The Practice Nurse will work closely with the wider practice team to ensure patients receive coordinated, safe and effective care. Good communication and a positive approach to teamwork are essential.

The postholder will be expected to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues, treating everyone with dignity, respect and professionalism. The ability to work independently, use clinical judgement and recognise when further assessment or support is required is an important part of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for an individual who is:
• A Registered Nurse with current professional registration.
• Experienced in delivering a broad range of nursing care.
• Confident in assessing patients and making appropriate clinical decisions.
• Able to work autonomously while also contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, approachable and patient-focused.
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload effectively.
• A clear and effective communicator.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical care.
• Willing to undertake ongoing learning and professional development.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a professional approach at all times.
• Previous experience working within general practice or primary 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.

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

Barton Family Practice

Address

Barton Surgery

Short Lane

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 8LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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