Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Psychologist Practitioner

Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist looking for an exciting and rewarding senior role in the development of a new adult ADHD service.

NELFT's Adult ADHD Service is seeking an exceptional clinician to join our growing specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing support of adults with ADHD while helping shape innovative, high-quality psychological services across North East London.

Why Join Us?

At NELFT, our values underpin everything we do:

We are Kind We are Respectful We Work Together with our Communities

As a senior clinician, you will combine expert clinical practice with leadership, supervision, service development, and training responsibilities while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for adults with ADHD.

The Role

You will:

Conduct specialist ADHD assessments and diagnostic evaluations Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT Support adults experiencing ADHD alongside anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring mental health difficulties Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and expert advice across services Supervise qualified practitioners, trainees, and students Lead service improvement, audit, and research initiatives Contribute to specialist ADHD training across mental health services and partner organisations

This role offers the opportunity to influence service development and help shape the future of ADHD care across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.

About You

We're looking for a warm, compassionate, and experienced clinician who is passionate about improving the lives of adults with ADHD. Whether you're a Clinical Psychologist or a Counselling Psychologist. Holding BABCP-accredited CBT qualification would be advantages, but not essential. You'll bring a strong track record of delivering high-quality psychological assessment and intervention, along with the confidence to work with complex mental health presentations. You'll enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, be keen to share your knowledge through supervision and training, and have a genuine interest in helping shape and develop services. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to person-centred care, continuous learning, and making a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

You'll be someone who:

• Has substantial post-qualification experience in ADHD, cognitive disorders, or related mental health services.
• Enjoys building therapeutic relationships and helping people achieve positive outcomes.
• Is confident in assessing and managing complex mental health needs.
• Values teamwork, collaboration, and shared learning.
• Wants to contribute to service development, supervision, and innovation.
• Brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and a commitment to delivering excellent care.
• Don't worry if you don't tick every single box. If you're excited by the role and believe you have the skills and potential to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

A highly specialised and supportive service Opportunities for leadership and career progression Ongoing professional development and CPD support Clinical supervision and peer support The chance to contribute to service innovation and research Flexible, collaborative multidisciplinary working environment

Join Us

If you are ready to use your expertise to transform lives and help develop outstanding psychological services for adults with ADHD, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of adult ADHD care with NELFT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
• Doctorate qualification in psychology (Clinical or Counselling) or equivalent accredited by the BPS
• HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, and or equivalent accredited by the BPS
• Qualification in one or more modality of psychology
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as required by the BPS and or BABCP.

Desirable

• BABCP registered & accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
• Recognised qualification and/or training in supervision

Experience

Essential

• Substantial recent post - qualification experience in a designated post within services for ADHD, cognitive disorders or other relevant service area.
• Knowledge and experience with working with safeguarding issues, issues concerning risk and highly complex mental health problems.
• Experience of supervising qualified practitioners and / or students / trainee psychologists and or psychotherapist.
• Experience of co-working with colleagues from a variety of different disciplines and trainings.
• Experience of working with individuals and families from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering specialist consultation / training to a variety of audiences

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Jane Atkinson Centre

Waltham Forest

London

E17 3HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

Are you a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist seeking a new role? At NELFT, we have the perfect opportunity for you. And we flex to suit you, let us know if we can accommodate a flexible working arrangement to suit your personal circumstances. We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Dysphagia and Early Years Complex Communication Team. Waltham Forest is a great place to live and work - a thriving community with an abundance of amenities and good transport links.

Main duties of the job

Speech and Language Therapists are core to the efficient service delivery that we provide to children, young people and their families. As a Speech and Language Therapist in our service, you will deliver care to children, young people and their families in the community, schools and in the clinic setting. You will be working within our well-established, supportive and dynamic Early Years Complex Communication and Dysphagia Team. You will provide assessments and interventions for children with complex communication needs, including implementing AAC. You will also work in the dysphagia team working with children from the early years up to 19 years who are special schools. You will be a member of the Joint Assessment Clinic with the multidisciplinary team, working with Paediatricians, Occupational Therapists and physiotherapists with out most complex children.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Amy Barker

Job title: Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy

Contact Number: 020 8430 7970

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech
• and Language Therapy
• Degree Qualification or
• equivalent
• HCPC Licence to
• Practice
• Show active interest in
• CPD in line with RCSLT
• guidelines
• Self-motivated and
• remain updated with
• professional practice
• and new research

Desirable

• Member of Royal
• College of Speech and
• Language Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant
• experience at
• undergraduate/post
• graduate level
• Working
• collaboratively with
• parents/carers and
• other professionals
• Experience of working
• in a multi- agency
• and/or multi
• disciplinary team
• Working with clients
• who have a range of
• speech, language and
• communication needs
• Planning and delivery
• of training to other
• professionals

Desirable

• N/A

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Wood Street

Remote

Waltham Forest

E17 3LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

1. To provide evidence based mental and physical health and risk assessments, drug and substance misuse assessments, interventions and reports, both independently and alongside other professionals within the Youth Offending Service locally and the multi-agency network.

2. Promote and assess the mental and physical health of young offenders and refer to relevant health services as required.

3. Contribute to programmes designed to reduce the risk of offending particularly where the primary factors pertain to mental health and substance misuse issues.

4. Develop community based group work programmes to work with young people within the youth crime system, including prison visits.

5. Provide support and advice to the families, parents and carers of young offenders in relation to their emotional and mental health.

6. Provide supervision and consultation to other professionals providing parenting programmes, support and advice to the families, parents and carers of young offenders.

7. Provide assessment, risk assessment and interventions to sex offenders and refer, as necessary, to other services and agencies in order to meet identified needs where assessment indicates more specialised interventions and treatment.

8. Provide assessment of physical health needs, provide some direct intervention e.g. programmes of immunisation and refer to primary healthcare where appropriate e.g. dentist, GP, school, nursing and further immunisation.

9. Manage a defined limited caseload.

10. Refer young people, as necessary, to other services and agencies in order to meet identified needs where assessment indicates more specialised interventions and treatment e.g. drug and substance misuse.

11. Participate in regular individual, clinical and management supervision.

12. Maintain accurate computer and paper-based records, prepare formal reports, letters, case summaries and collect such information as required by the Youth Offender Team Managers and the Trust.

13. Develop and maintain operational and liaison links to the wider SET CAMHS, adult mental health services and specialist drug and substance misuse teams.

14. To work closely with the YOT Drugs Worker on common cases.

15.To provide pre-sentence reports to Crown and Magistrates Court, appear in Court as witness and to advise the Court.

Teaching, Training, Consultation:

16. Offer consultation and advice to professionals seeking to understand the mental health of the client group, including other mental health professionals.

17. To support the delivery of teaching packages on adolescent mental health issues to other professionals e.g. magistrates, counsellors, school nurses and CAMHS.

18. Support the development of evidence based practice by participating in or conducting research and audit.

19. Take students on placement, providing supervision and guidance where appropriate.

General

20. Contribute to the operational and strategic development of the Youth Offending Service.

21. Maintain professional competence/standards through participation in individual performance review, continuing professional development and professional forums.

22. Observe the requirements of relevant legislation, including the Crime and Disorder Act,

1998, the Children Act, 1989, the Mental Health Act, 1983 and the Data Protection Act 1998.

23. Comply with Trust and Youth Offender Team policies and procedures, including commitment to equal opportunities and social inclusion.

24. Comply with the requirement of Child Protection Policy as agreed with the Youth

Offender Team and Area Child Protection Committee.

25. To maintain confidentiality as per confidentiality policy.

26. Carry out other duties consistent with the grading of the post as required

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached Job Description

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached Job Description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Skyline Plaza

Southend on Sea

Essex

SS2 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
• Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines

Desirable

• Attended formal management course.
• Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional Development
• Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration
• Significant post registration experience in a specific laboratory discipline
• A specialised knowledge of biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field
• Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment
• Quality control and assurance
• Practices laboratory health and safety
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
• HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
• Experience of working in a busy dissection room
• Experience in dissecting a wide range of specimen.

Desirable

• Evidence of supervisory role or experience
• Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
• Evidence of HR and Personnel experience
• Experience in prepping and dissecting complex specimens.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Reliable
• Punctual
• Ability to work shifts to support 24/7 laboratory service provision on UHB Laboratory facilities.
• Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

VALUES: The post holder will uphold and display Trust values.

DUTIES IN AN EMERGENCY:

Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service. It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.

MEDICAL AND CLINICAL AUDIT:

The department is fully committed to the practice of Medical and Clinical Audit and you will be expected to take part in this process.

The department has a programme of continuing quality improvement, in which you may become involved.

STUDY AND TRAINING:

You are encouraged to formulate clinical projects and be capable of performing and interpreting audit findings.

This Trust encourages junior medical staff to study for approved postgraduate qualification, and it is therefore important that junior doctors should discuss their study leave requirements with their consultants and the clinical tutors early in their appointment.

RESEARCH:

The SHOs and Trust SHOs, though heavily committed to the service needs of the department, will be encouraged to pursue an appropriate research interest.

POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL CENTRE:

There are very active Postgraduate Medical Centres on both hospital sites, with lecture theatres, seminar rooms and well-stocked libraries taking a number of journals.

There are facilities for on-line literature searches and MEDLINE available on CD-ROM at both sites. There is a full-time administrator and librarian at both hospitals.

Regular lunchtime meetings are held for local General Practitioners and hospital medical staff (weekly Grand Round) on both sites. There is in addition a wide variety of Postgraduate training in other disciplines and the trainee will be able to attend a range of such meetings.

The respective Postgraduate Medical Centres Administrators issue a full programme each term.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The post holder will be indemnified by the trust for all NHS work undertaken as part of the contract of employment. It is advised however that in addition the post holder should take out adequate professional defence cover for such activities as do not fall within the scope of the Trust indemnity scheme, such as work undertaken outside the NHS, such as Good Samaritan acts.

This post is covered by the Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

The post is subject to the policies and procedures of the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• Eligible for full or limited GMC Registration to cover the scope of employment
• Satisfactory completion of PRHO posts (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post

Desirable

• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes MRCS / FRCS
• Other degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent)

Knowledge:

Essential

• Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc

Desirable

• Knowledge or UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and interprofessional relationships

Experience:

Essential

• Understands current clinical issues in specialty
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
• Has participated in clinical audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
• Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)
• Hand hygiene standards for self and others
• Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure
• Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc, and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager
• Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal
• Maintenance of own clean working environment
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and container use
• Maintenance of sterile environments

Equality and diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

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

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered GP in good standing
• Completed GP training in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Portway Family Practice

Address

Portway Family Practice

Newbury Lane

Oldbury

West Midlands

B69 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description, together with the Capabilities Framework, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.

A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to:

provide a service to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary team in providing high quality clinical care. It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to the patient's home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP surgeries/health centres etc and rotas may be revised in due course.

be responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in their charge and personal performance of clinical duties.

provide support to the A&E department and acute medicine to ensure timely appropriate care and patient flow through the hospital.

attend Consultant ward rounds and triage ward referrals.

prepare patients for planned treatment and procedures, including post-operative care as required.

provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Trust and Primary Care, including discharge summaries.

attend multi-disciplinary meetings where requested, which may be cross county and cross site.

collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives.

provide professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, assessment and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and CPD activity locally and nationally as appropriate.

participate in the middle grade on call rota to ensure that both emergency and urgent services are provided out of normal hours, to be shared equally with colleagues in post.

if undertaking non-resident on-call duties, attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically necessary. You must be prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their medical and nursing team.

participate in clinical audit as part of quality improvement activity under local arrangements.

commit to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by a trust approved appraiser.

be responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Specialists to keep up to date with evidence based practice.

be responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.

You will join the middle grade rota within the clinical department which will include participating in the on-call shift pattern to provide 24/7 services.You will be provided opportunities to join weekly specialist out-patient clinics and assist the Consultant or registrars with relevant procedures with a view to becoming an independent operator, maintaining a training portfolio (and logbook of procedures where applicable).

Whilst these posts are not training posts, they are structured to provide a portfolio-based Postgraduate Training Programme similar to the national training programme model. The Trust is committed to providing the medical training content.

The successful candidates will be welcomed to join the weekly teaching sessions and Grand Rounds/Journal Clubs, and participate in audit projects (at least one audit every 6 months). In-house training will be provided for PACES/membership of royal colleges examinations, and study leave will be available to help candidates prepare for the examinations. At the end of the post a Certificate of Postgraduate Training will be available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP (full)
• ALS provider
• Eligible for full GMC registration with Licence to Practise at the time of appointment

Desirable

• Completion of specialist training and entry onto GMC specialist register in Cardiology.

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when undertaking non-resident on call duties.
• Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment.
• Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites.

Management and administrative experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to work antisocial hours.

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Research experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years full time or equivalent postgraduate training, at least 2 years of which will be in a Cardiology training programme and have completed it or be near completion.
• At least 5 years clinical experience within Cardiology.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty and sufficient experience
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Teaching experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation and completion of audit projects.

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines

d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

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

f. Effective management of long-term conditions

g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

i. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways

j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area, or areas. or the QOF, as required.

p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

q. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

u. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

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

a. Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes

b. Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary

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

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Confidentiality

Quality and Continuous Improvement - CI

Induction

Learning and development

Collaborative working

Managing information

Service delivery

Security

Professional conduct, uniforms and appearance

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge.
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including recording of accurate clinical notes.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues.
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose.
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly.
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Experience of medicines management.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service.

Other requirements and wider responsibilities

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational health clearance.
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures.
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Polite and confident.
• Motivated, forward thinker.

Desirable

• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• Effectively utilise resources.

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration.
• Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation.
• Conforms to the National Performers List - England and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service - Performers Lists England Regulations 2013.
• Appropriate defence indemnity.
• Evidence of current validation.
• Evidence of last appraisal.
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of providing home visits.
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
• General understanding of the primary care contract.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.

Desirable

• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.

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

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

The Densham Surgery

Lawson Medical Centre

Lawson Street

Stockton-on-Tees

Teesside

TS18 1HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specialities include;

Ortho: Hands-on experience in trauma and electives, including Fast Track joint replacements. Focus on post-op care, patient assessments, and discharge planning while collaborating with the MDT for optimal recovery.

A&E: Thrive in the fast-paced emergency dept., gaining skills in rapid assessments and early interventions. Work with medical teams to manage diverse conditions, ensuring timely and efficient care to minimise admissions.

Older Persons: Enhance your skills in treating frail older adults with complex needs. The OPU offers insights into rehab, frailty management, and discharge planning to improve quality of life and independence.

Stroke/Neuro: Immerse yourself in neuro rehab, assisting patients recovering from strokes and brain injuries. Develop rehab programs while focusing on upper limb management and cognitive assessments.

Medicine: Treating patients with respiratory, cardio, gastroenterology, and diabetes management. Work with specialists to enhance quality of life.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in OT by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal College of Occupational therapists.
• Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Further qualifications/study
• Driving licence (and use of own car for work purposes).
• Band 7 only; Educated to masters level/ degree level/NVQ/ Certificate OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/supervisor/ in specialist area.

Desirable

• An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT/PT degree students
• Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist.
• An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT degree students

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
• Previous experience relating to specialist area.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation.
• Experience with community/mental health conditions
• Used to working in a busy environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and any other relevant It systems applicable to the applicant.
• Experience of undertaking clinical supervision.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
• Thorough knowledge of the Inclusion (equality and diversity) agenda.
• Band 7 only: Completed all core Junior rotations
• Band 7 only: Extensive experience within specialty in an acute NHS Trust,/ Community Trust , at a Senior Level.
• Band 7 only: Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
• Band 7 only: Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development
• Band 7 only: Specialist clinical skills in specialty area
• Band 7 only: Knowledge of systems used for data recording and reporting
• Band 7 only: Experience of audit, research and evidence based practice

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching and training sessions.

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Confidentiality

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

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

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

Patient Management

- Create opportunities to address patients care needs in the most expedient way, taking into

account that continuity of care and access to services are often in direct conflict.

- Encourage patients to be aware of the service pressures within primary care and to manage

their expectations of what we can realistically deliver in a manner that is fair and

proportionate for all care priorities.

- Make improved use of the telephone and other technologies. Encourage patients to rely on face to-face consultation only where there is a clinical need to do so.

- Communicate and reassure patients of the need to offer alternative care options where appropriate and safe to do so.

- To immediately highlight any concerns you may have in respect of safety or quality of patient care to the PCN Clinical Director/Practice Partners/PCN Manager.

Health & Safety

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

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

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

- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

- Reporting potential risks identified

Equality & Diversity

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

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

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

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development

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

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

- Attend all relevant annual updates

- Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding the role and any professional development needed

- Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them

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

Quality

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

- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

- Work to practice protocols

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

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

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

- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

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

- Communicate effectively with other team members

- Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc

- Communicate effectively with patients and carers

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

- Communicate effectively to outside agencies

- Contribution to the Implementation of Services

Research and Development

- Is able to identify, critically appraise and present significant events related to own performance and discuss within the clinical team.

- Actively contributes to Practice/Service/Team audit/Research activity as required.

- Instigates audit activity as required e.g. new services.

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

The post-holder will:

- Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

- Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

- Participate in audit where appropriate

Important Information:

6 sessions per week

15 appointments per session

Share of visits when required (normally completed by Paramedic)

Mix of telephone, face-to-face appointments

Provide high-quality patient care

Ensure that each patient encounter is maximized to attain contractual target requirements

Work collaboratively & contribute to the management and completion of general clinical administration, including bloods, tasks, urgent enquiries, medical reports.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good written presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS skills
• Effective time management planning and organising
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

• na

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• National Performers List registration (England)
• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Evidence of current validation
• Evidence of last appraisal
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

• na

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Experience of providing primary care in and out of hours

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Not previously been substantively employed at a GP Practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives
• General understanding of the primary care contract
• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP
• Experience in development of areas of clinical expertise
• Experience of audit and improving care for patients

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

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

25 John Wilson Street

London

SE18 6PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Clinical

1.1. To undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and carer.

1.2. To interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client centred occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

1.3. To ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme.

1.4. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and physical environments.

1.5. To act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an assessment and care plan where appropriate.

1.6. To contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the voluntary sector.

1.7. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual occupational therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome measures such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user satisfaction questionnaires.

1.8. To continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community.

1.9. To work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service.

1.10. To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation guidelines.

1.11. To arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by clinical need and as direct by the Line/Service Manager.

1.12. To provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording system and other information as required.

1.13. To participate in monthly clinical and managerial supervision and to provide clinical supervision to other occupational therapy staff/ support staff.

1.14 To work as an autonomous practitioner.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Person Specification

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health.
• Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
• Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures.
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
• Supervisory / appraisal skills.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Detailed knowledge of mental health/learning disabilities legislation and current practice including policy drivers.
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.

Training

Essential

• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
• To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.

Desirable

• Post graduate training relevant to mental health such as, psychosocial interventions, cognitive behavioural / counselling skills / standardised assessment.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in mental health/learning disabilities setting.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Supervision of staff and / or students.

Desirable

• Leadership / first line management experience.
• Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Care Professions Council registration.

Desirable

• Leadership / first line management certificate.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Values contribution of others.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Newton Lodge, Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

WF1 3SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a high standard of domestic, catering and general household duties within a ward environment for people with mental health problems. To assist and monitor patients, in cleaning and tidying their own bedroom environment. To liaise with ward staff in the allocation of ward based cleaning tasks for service users. To monitor, encourage and assist the service users to ensure that an acceptable standard of work is maintained.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Strictly apply the rule of confidentiality with regard to confidential information concerning service users and their care.

Maintain confidentiality regarding colleagues in order not to compromise their safety or well being.

Safeguard all information appertaining to the safety and security of the Unit.

Ensure that all relevant information obtained during the course of interactions with service users is shared with the nurse in charge of the ward area.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Service user contact
• To assist patients in their activities of daily living, ensuring that they have adequate supplies and assistance to maintain their personal standards.
• To build a good therapeutic relationship with service users, in order to encourage and assist them, in taking care of their own living space.
• To immediately report any anxieties or concerns to the nurse in charge of the ward and domestic supervisor.
• To ensure the ward or department is cleaned and maintained in a manner which promotes positive therapeutic interactions.
• Monitor and report to nurse in charge of a ward area and the domestic supervisor, any concerns or identified problems, in terms of a service users dietary needs.
• Monitor and advise patients on healthy eating options where required.
• Alert nurse in charge to any food item found, which contravenes units banned and dangerous items policy.
• Ensure that ward duties for all patients are allocated in a fiar and just manner.
• Ensure appropriate budget is effectively managed to ensure patients receive agreed recompense for completion of ward tasks. Completing payment authorisation forms as required.

1. Housekeeping Duties

1. Receive and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.

2. Maintain accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration in accordance with trust and unit policies and procedures.

3. To regenerate/prepare and serve meals and sundry items of food in accordance with set standards.

4. To prepare for meal times in accordance with set standards.

5. To prepare for the requisitioning of sundry items of food, cleaning materials, linen and equipment for authorisation by the clinical leader.

6. To store linen, personal clothing as laundered and ensure sufficient is available at all times to meet requirements.

To launder bed linen within the Unit as required and in accordance with Trust policy.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner.
• Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative.
• Positive can do attitude.

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety awareness.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment.
• Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Smart appearance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments.
• Caring, friendly attitude.
• Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• Basic literacy & numeric skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Newton Lodge, Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 3SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

From Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Professional:

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care.

To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.

To act within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act (2005).

To be aware of and implement Safeguarding Adult and Child Protection Policies, Procedures and legislation.

To act as practice assessor/supervisor/teacher in teaching, facilitating and supporting pre-registration students and junior personnel and to participate in the audit of educational placements, . To participate in new staff induction

To engage in your own CPD and to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions.

To share your knowledge and skills within the team to support others learning

To document assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes in a clear, timely and professional manner, in line with Trust policy

To actively engage in your own and others supervision and appraisal.

To ensure confidentially in line with the Trusts policies and procedures

To represent the profession in the multidisciplinary team

To contribute to a healthy and safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and Trust policies.

To contribute to conducting clinical audit quality assurance and research maintaining current knowledge of research finding and development within specific care group.

Leadership:

To advocate and promote the profession within the directorate.

To plan deliver and implement service development and audits.

To contribute to the mentoring of the wider team.

To represent the profession in the multidisciplinary team.

To support the delivery of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities within services and directorates

To provide clinical placements for occupational therapy students.

To contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways pathways including coproduction

To lead on project work relevant to the team/service, with support from the Lead Occupational Therapist.

To assist in appropriate staff recruitment and induction and contribute to the wider strategic plans regarding occupational therapy recruitment.

To assist in induction of new staff and promote SLT as a career option

To contribute to staff recruitment .

Clinical:

To demonstrate expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational identity and competency, occupational engagement, environmental adaptation, volition, development and maintenance of occupational skills.

To provide high quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the service, adapting the approach as and when needed.

To provide evidence based and outcome measured occupational therapy interventions (individual and group), as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway.

To use effective clinical reasoning and formulation skills to devise person-centred occupational therapy care plans, alongside people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members (where appropriate).

To evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions.

To complete comprehensive risk assessment and management plans, raising safeguarding concerns in line with Trust policy.

To keep up to date with current evidence-based practice, research and National guidelines within your clinical area.

To act as the lead professional or care coordinator for people who access services for the duration of their occupational therapy assessment and/or intervention.

To utilise therapeutic use of self skills when providing occupational therapy interventions.

To understand group theory and system dynamics and how these impact on delivering services.

To communicate complex and challenging issues in an effective and compassionate way with people who access services, carers/family members/supporters, other clinicians and agencies/services.

To effectively manage a caseload with people who have complex needs.

To be compassionate, inclusive and understanding of the needs of people who access services, carers/supporter/family members.

To work in partnership with other community services and providers.

To have excellent time management skills and be able to independently manage occupational therapy referrals, triages and own caseload.

Additional

To periodically cover the duty system within the Neighbourhood Mental Health teams and respond to any urgent mental health assessments and telephone calls as part of the duty system.

To complete New Patient Assessments for people referred to the service.

To practice within the Positive Risk-Taking Framework.

To be the lead professional when delivering generic work, such as risk management, referring to specialist services, stabilisation, low intensity interventions, to people who access services with have complex needs.

To prescribe equipment, in line with the equipment protocol

Person Specification

Based on JD

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Professional qualification
• HCPC registration
• UK driving license and access to car for work purposes

Desirable

• Experience of group facilitation
• Completion of Practice Placement Educators course
• Experience of supervising students on placement
• Experience of contributing to service development/ project work
• Experience of working in adult mental health services
• Experience of working in the community

Based on JD

Essential

• OT professional qualification
• HCPC registration
• UK driving licence and access to car for work purposes.

Desirable

• Experience of group facilitation
• Completion of Practice Placement Educators course
• Experience of supervising students on placement
• Experience of contributing to service development/ project work
• Experience of working in adult mental health services
• Experience of working in the community

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horizon

28 Upper High Street

Epsom

KT17 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Make a referral to another practitioner when it is in the best interests of somebody in your care

• Act without delay if you believe those in your care, you, a colleague or anybody else may be at risk

• Confirm that the outcome of any delegated task meets required standards

• Make sure that everybody for whom you are responsible is supervised and supported

• Deal with problems and complaints constructively and not allow a complaint to prejudice the care your provide to somebody

• Deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice

Please refer to the Job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse/qualified ODP
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Satisfactory attendance records in previous post or throughout training period
• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

Desirable

• Degree in nursing or health related subject
• In possession of or willingness to work towards a recognised NMC/HCPC teaching and assessing qualification
• Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development or reflective portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for.

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management and clinical governance in the NHS
• Audit experience / research skills
• Experience in the speciality applied for.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical care
• Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
• Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties in the role
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations
• Ability to identify learning needs planning.

Desirable

• Displays motivation and ideas of future career pathway and personal development planning.
• Maintains sickness levels within Trust target

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multidisciplinary team
• Able to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the healthcare setting
• Good verbal and written skills
• Able to maintain accurate patient records
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions basic knowledge of IT

Desirable

• Computer literacy

Planning and Organisation

Essential

• Ability to decision make and prioritise clinical workload
• Demonstrates understanding of their own role in efficient management of resources

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Groby road

Leicester

LE3 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract

c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines

d. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

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

f. Effective management of long-term conditions

g. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

h. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

i. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways

j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

k. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

l. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

m. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

n. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

o. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area, or areas. or the QOF, as required.

p. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

q. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

r. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

s. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

t. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

u. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

v. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

w. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement

x. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

y. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

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

a. Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes

b. Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary

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

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Confidentiality

Quality and Continuous Improvement - CI

Induction

Learning and development

Collaborative working

Managing information

Service delivery

Security

Professional conduct, uniforms and appearance

Person Specification

Other requirements and wider responsibilities

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Occupational health clearance.
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis.

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Ability to both work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Experience of providing home visits.
• Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
• General understanding of the primary care contract.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.

Desirable

• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge.
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including recording of accurate clinical notes.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues.
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose.
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly.
• Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations /exacerbations of long-term conditions.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Experience of medicines management.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
• Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service.

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC registration.
• Performers List registration noting that confirmation on this list is adequate for DBS confirmation.
• Conforms to the National Performers List - England and is able to perform any such service as detailed within Regulation 24 of the National Health Service - Performers Lists England Regulations 2013.
• Appropriate defence indemnity.
• Evidence of current validation.
• Evidence of last appraisal.
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
• High levels of integrity and loyalty.
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures.
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Polite and confident.
• Motivated, forward thinker.

Desirable

• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
• Effectively utilise resources.

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

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

The Dovecot Surgery

Lawson Medical Centre

Lawson Street

Stockton-on-Tees

Teesside

TS18 1HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.

• Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.

• Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.

Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health care environment.

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
• Level 2 qualification in health care OR equivalent knowledge and skill
• Depending on the role requirements, on completion of the Care Certificate demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competence plus further experience/competence equivalent to a level 3 qualification, the worker will move to a Senior Theatre Support Assistant role at band 3 AfC.
• Completed Level 3 in Health & social care
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Shows transferable skills to care for patients

Desirable

• Experience in Health Care setting

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.

Analytical and Judgment Skills

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner

Skills

Essential

• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude

Desirable

• Computer skills.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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