Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QCF/ NVQ in Health Care Level 3 Qualification, working toward or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Evidence of palliative care training and/or education

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a care setting (two year plus)

Desirable

• Experience of working with palliative care 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC adult registered nurse
• Knowledge of the particular issues that characterise the provision of health services to vulnerable groups and homeless persons

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Service development and quality improvement

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience managing complex caseloads of a team
• Experience working in the homelessness sector
• Experience of line management and leadership of teams and services

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge of complex discharge procedures and flow
• Experience working with people with co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems and physical health

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oProven ability to develop effective working relationships with members of multidisciplinary teams and staff at all levels across networks
• oAbility to work autonomously and independently
• oCommitted to personal and professional development.
• oAbility to respond to change
• oEvidence of ability to work on own initiative.
• oConfident and articulate, able to get across own point and negotiate in complex situations

Communication

Essential

• oAbility to form excellent relationships with a wide stakeholder base
• oGood organisational skills and abilities
• oStrong political awareness, and evidence of working well within highly sensitive environments

Personal and People Development

Essential

• oPassion for working with people who are experiencing homelessness
• oDisplays enthusiastic and tenacious nature
• oAbility to build and develop sustainable partnership relationships

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• OT Degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post-qualification paediatric training
• Postural management training
• Equipment and adaptations training

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities
• Commitment to service development
• Good understanding of OT Management role

Desirable

• Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones
• Prior management/Lead experience
• In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children relevant to safeguarding.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of equipment assessment, provision and review
• Experience of completing medical housing assessment and associated paperwork
• Experience completing moving and handling assessments
• Able to supervise junior staff/assistants/students

Desirable

• Experience of lone working in Social Care OT role
• Experience of managing complaints
• Experience working with commissioners or key stakeholders
• Experience working with children in relevant community or acute setting

skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, including children with significant communication difficulties
• Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping
• Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes

Desirable

• Knowledge of research process
• Knowledge of audit process

Other Factors

Essential

• Driving Licence - Valid in UK for manual car

Desirable

• Automatic or bike only driving licence with access to car for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Development Centre

Malling Close

Croydon

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Palliative Care and Symptom Control Clinical Nurse Specialist Department: Cancer Nursing Location: Duchess of Devonshire Wing, 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6JA Salary: £53,931 to £64,710 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: 10 month fixed term contract A little about the role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established Palliative Care and Symptom Control team at The London Clinic. You will provide expert, compassionate support to patients living with life limiting illnesses, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life throughout their care. Working across inpatient and outpatient services, you will independently manage a specialist caseload while collaborating closely with Consultants, nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary team. This is a highly visible and influential role where your specialist knowledge, clinical judgement and communication skills will make a meaningful difference to patients and their families. What you'll be doing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree/NMC

Experience

Essential

• NMC registration
• Significant post registration experience within acute oncology
• Minimum 1-year experience as a Palliative Care CNS/Senior band 6/7 level

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

The London Clinic

Address

22 Devonshire Place

West End

W1G 6JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Medical secretarial duties
• Medical audio typing.
• Medical word processing
• Operating word processing and computer packages
• Computer literate.
• Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office
• PAS
• Understanding of the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, access to health records and defensible documentation, health and safety legislation, and their application in the workplace.
• Equality issues

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE English language (minimum grade C) or equivalent.
• oRSA 3 typewriting / word processing, or NVQ3 business administration, or equivalent.

Desirable

• oMedical secretarial diploma or equivalent.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oEffective communication and interpersonal skills.
• oAble to analyse complex facts or situations.
• oAble to use initiative appropriately within team environment.
• oAble to work without supervision.
• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willing to learn

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English language (minimum C grade) or equivalent.
• RSA 2 word processing or equivalent.

Desirable

• RSA 3 word processing or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to analyse complex facts or situations.
• Able to use initiative appropriately within team environment.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Able to work to deadlines.

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to develop further relevant skills.
• Enthusiasm

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Operating word processes and computer packages.
• Audio typing / word processing
• Computer literate
• Requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Access to Health Records and Defensible Documentation, Health and Safety and their applications in the workplace.
• Equality Issues.

Desirable

• Secretarial duties
• Medical audio typing / word processing.
• Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office
• PAS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with children, young people, their carers and a wide range of professionals across health and social care settings to ensure that looked after children and young people (known as Children in Care-CiC) receive the appropriate services in order to reach their full potential as outlined in Promoting the Health and Well-being of Looked After Children (2022) and the Intercollegiate competencies for looked after children (2025).

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health care for CiC and care leavers. The overall aim is to ensure that children in care health needs are met and positive outcomes are achieved for this vulnerable group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

2. To support CiC and their carers with the appropriate health advice, information, signposting and referral.

3. To support social work colleagues in ensuring that any health needs identified at childrens initial or review health assessments are promptly addressed with ongoing follow up and reviews.

4. To assist with the compilation of information to inform the completion of quality Initial health assessments.

5. To attend and /or provide a written report for any statutory CiC health reviews and care planning meetings.

6. To ensure that all CiC are up to date with their immunisations and to support access to outstanding immunisations in line with the Department of Health guidelines.

To monitor emotional health and stability by interpreting the strengths and difficulties questionnaire scores (SDQs) liaising with the Lead CiC specialist nurse/childs social worker.

8. To attend meetings on behalf of the Lead Specialist nurse for CiC in periods of her absence.

9. To Work in conjunction with the Lead Specialist nurse for CiC participating in the delivery of CiC training and the ongoing professional development of health professionals, social workers and foster carers.

Leadership

1. Provides professional leadership and health advice and support to health professionals including health visitors and school nurses and social workers within health and social care settings.

2. Works with a legal, professional and ethical framework established by relevant bodies. e.g. Department of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Council and local health trust policies.

3. To assist and participate in any audits for improving the quality standards for health services for CiC.

4. To participate in regional and local strategic planning groups within CiC nursing.

5. To support and encourage community involvement in decision / policy making including the involvement of children/young people and carers.

Clinical Practice

1. To work autonomously within own practice, responsible for managing a caseload of children in care.

2. To undertake comprehensive health assessments on CiC both in borough and those CiC placed within borough from other local authorities in line with good practice and reciprocal working arrangements.

3. To make clinical decisions to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role, supported by relevant evidence-based practice theories.

4. To adopt a flexible approach to working which may include travelling out of borough on occasions, or working evenings, to engage with young people and facilitate their access to health services.

5. To be responsible for the recording of personally generated clinical observations and the maintenance of relevant nursing records and reports.

6. To work in conjunction with targeted and universal childrens services to provide health promotion and advice to children in care, including those not accessing mainstream education

7. To work alongside the lead specialist nurse and named nurse for CiC to support the development, implementation, review and updating of CiC processes and procedures.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations
• Understanding of national policies relating to children

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Knowledge of statutory guidance on promoting the health and wellbeing of Looked after Children
• Assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of working in a community setting
• Understanding the needs of the client group

Desirable

• Working with children and young people
• Working with looked after children /children in care
• Experience of attending Looked after Childrens reviews

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Degree or equivalent Nursing qualification
• Sexual health training qualification or willing to undertake.

Desirable

• SCPHN

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the trust and on occasion to travel outside of trust boundaries to meet the needs of CiC.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to developing the service offer for CiC.
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Lister Road

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 1TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Registered Practitioner in Fertility Care, you will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their fertility treatment journey, providing high-quality clinical care, education and emotional support. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate treatment pathways, undertake patient assessments, support fertility procedures and ensure an exceptional patient experience from initial consultation through to treatment.

This varied role offers exposure to clinic, ward and theatre environments and includes supporting procedures such as egg collection, embryo transfer, intrauterine insemination (IUI) and HyCoSy. You will also provide patient education, including medication teaching, undertake clinical activities such as venepuncture, and contribute to the safe and effective delivery of fertility services.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse or Midwife who is passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and developing specialist skills within fertility and reproductive healthcare. Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified practitioners looking to build a career in fertility nursing and midwifery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse or Midwife.
• Current NMC registration.
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery.

Desirable

• Experience within gynaecology or obstetrics.
• Theatre experience.
• Venepuncture competency.
• Ultrasound scanning experience.
• Previous fertility care experience.

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience within an acute healthcare setting.

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

CARE Fertility

Address

Care Fertility

Peasedown St John

Bath

BA2 8SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 22nd September 2026

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
• Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention.
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately.
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death.
• Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
• Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Occasional exposure to patients with challenging 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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualification experience working in a hospital or other health care setting.

Desirable

• Previously worked or undertaken work experience in Gynaecology, Sexual Health or outpatients setting.
• Working with vulnerable patients such as patients with dementia, Learning Disabilities, etc.
• Trained and experienced with phlebotomy
• Experience working in an outpatient setting

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level II (or equivalent) In Healthcare related subject.
• Key skills - literacy and numeric (or equivalent)
• Level 2 Maths & English Qualification ( Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE or" Level Grade C , CSE Grade 1 or equivalen
• Willing to work towards NVQ Level 3

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in healthcare related subject
• Basic First aid certificate
• De-escalation training

Additional

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to Personal development

Desirable

• Demonstrate innovation

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell Sexual Health Service Lyng Centre for Health

SSHS ,3rd Floor, Lyng Centre for Health

Frank Fisher Way

B70 7AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Your kindness could brighten someones day!

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant in Ipswich and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. Previous care experience is essential.

Every day, you'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Whether you're supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, you'll provide more than care, you'll provide companionship and reassurance.

And the best part? The smiles, gratitude, and knowledge that you've made a genuine difference in someone's day,plus:

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• £12.90an hour during day shift/waking nights shift
• £60 a night per sleeping night shift
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

• Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes.
• Support and mentor new members of the care team.
• Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their career.

• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion, and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferable
• Flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, wed love to have you join our team.

Become a Senior Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

Message us today or click the link below to apply - your next meaningful chapter starts here.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Childrens Service are also regulated by Ofsted and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, a caring nature, and people skills are required. An NVQ level 2 in care is preferable.

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

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Ipswich

IP2 8RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the Healthcare Assistant will include:

Phlebotomy: taking blood samples safely and effectively, ensuring appropriate labelling, processing and preparation of specimens in line with practice protocols.

Clinical observations: undertaking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations, height, weight and BMI measurements, as appropriate.

NHS Health Checks: carrying out health checks, collecting relevant clinical information and supporting patients with health promotion and preventative care.

Long-term condition support: assisting the nursing and clinical team with data collection and routine monitoring for patients with long-term conditions, including blood pressure, weight, urine testing and other relevant observations.

ECGs: undertaking ECGs as required and ensuring they are completed and recorded appropriately.

Urinalysis and specimen collection: carrying out routine urine testing and supporting the collection and processing of other clinical specimens.

Vaccination support: supporting the nursing team with vaccination clinics and other seasonal programmes, where appropriate and within the individual's training and scope of practice.

Wound care support: assisting the nursing team with wound care and dressing procedures as appropriate and within competence.

Chaperoning: acting as a chaperone for patients when required and in accordance with practice policy.

Infection prevention and control: maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control and ensuring clinical areas are clean, safe and appropriately stocked.

Clinical room management: ensuring equipment and clinical rooms are maintained, cleaned and stocked appropriately, reporting any issues to the relevant member of the team.

General clinical support: assisting the Practice Nurses, GPs and wider clinical team with patient care and other appropriate duties within the HCA's scope of practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a relevant healthcare setting
• Effective time management, with the ability to plan, manage and organise workload
• Able to work within legal, ethical and professional guidelines, practice policies and procedures
• Able to work alongside people from all backgrounds, communities and religions respectfully
• Able to work as part of a team and independently with confidence
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring and compassionate approach to patient care
• Able to maintain confidentiality and respect patient dignity
• Able to manage stressful situations appropriately
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn and use new clinical systems
• Willingness to undertake training and develop clinical skills

Desirable

• Previous experience working within general practice/primary care
• Experience undertaking phlebotomy
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
• Experience recording clinical observations
• Experience performing ECGs
• Experience supporting long-term condition reviews
• Experience with urinalysis and specimen collection
• Experience with wound care
• Experience supporting vaccination clinics
• Driving licence and access to a car

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant healthcare qualification, such as Care Certificate, NVQ/QCF or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Street Lane Practice

Address

12 Devonshire Avenue

Leeds

LS8 1AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate degree level qualification, or equivalent, in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
• Appropriate mentors award
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of care work within an appropriate community mental health setting.
• Case load management
• Management of complex mental health needs in a community setting
• Experience of counselling skills in a relevant area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

27a St Owen Street

St Owen Street

Hereford

HR1 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached. (JD pending RCP approval)

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us

AAC date- June 2026

Please note: Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.

Person Specification

Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Desirable

• MD or equivalent

Training & experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine.

Desirable

• Experience in other relevant medical specialities
• Completion of courses relevant to Stroke Medicine and Care of the Elderly.
• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Stroke Medicine

Administration & Management

Essential

• Evidence of participation in management
• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit, Research & Publications

Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills & Personal attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
• Professional attitude towards work
• Good record of attendance

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects
• Specific attributes for post
• UK Driving Licence

Teaching

Essential

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse, to join our team at HMP Moorland a Category C mens prison and Young Offenders Institution near Hatfield Woodhouse in South Yorkshire.

Hours

The site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patterns

Monday to Sunday, 7.30am to 7.30pm and 7.30pm to 7.30am

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £34,428 - £41,659 depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Bawtry Rd

Hatfield

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN7 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed information of this role please download the Job Description document attached. Thank you.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
• Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skills
• Demonstrates good clinical judgement
• Understands audit and governance processes

Desirable

• Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, advanced life support course)
• Able to anaesthetise and care for complex cases with appropriate supervision
• Designed and / or completed audits

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good communication skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexibility
• Inquiring and critical approach to work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility and be appropriately assertive
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients

Desirable

• Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
• A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
• Completed stage 1 training in anaesthesia
• Previous NHS anaesthesia experience

Desirable

• FRCA (Part 1) or equivalent
• Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
• Previous experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing)

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

• Respectful
• Collaborative
• Supportive
• Innovative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care Team at HMP Huntercombe, a prison in Henley on Thames.

Hours

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota including 1 weekend in 3 and Bank Holidays.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £54,397 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Nuffield

Henley on Thames

Oxfordshire

RG9 5SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The Community Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work with the Hospice multidisciplinary team to facilitate a supportive framework aimed at enabling patients to be cared for in the home environment of their choice. They will provide information, specialist advice in symptom control and psychosocial support to patients and families in the community.
• The post holder will also act as an expert resource and facilitator to educate and train other staff including members of the local primary health care teams and in so doing helping to provide optimum nursing care for patients in their home.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You will be registered with the NMC
• Educated to degree level
• Have experience in palliative and end of life care in a community or inpatient setting
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be experienced in working effectively in a MDT
• You will be a champion of holistic care and always considering what matters to the patient

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Independently manage a range of projects and provide project support to large/complex projects to deliver change and service improvements across the organisation to ultimately benefit the service users and staff Engaging effectively with Services within the Specialist Care Group, wider Trust Care Groups and corporate team leads to ensure effective delivery of programmes and projects Support the development of bids/tenders and implementation of new service developments

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Project Management qualification i.e. Prince2/Agile/MSP

Desirable

• Quality Improvement training or qualification
• Benefits Management training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a project to successful delivery
• Significant experience of supporting project teams within a project or programme environment
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on project or programme progress in a variety of ways including standard reporting tools
• Experience of supporting the development of bids/tenders

Desirable

• Experience of business planning
• Experience of group facilitation and management of multiple stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are delivered

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Comprehensive skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Project, Powerpoint, Word, Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of programme and project management structures and governance
• Ability to keep accurate and up to date project documentation to report progress and assurance

Desirable

• Knowledge of Specialist Care Group services and understanding of NHS systems, applications and processes

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mellor House

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)

On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Adult Care / Social Care Worker
• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Practitioners in Adult Care Level or willing to complete / achieve this if a Level 3 qualification is already held

Desirable

• Work based supervisor training (Level 3)

Experience

Essential

• The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, local authority & Trust policies
• Experience of working in a team, providing formal support and supervision to junior colleagues, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's care and support plan
• Experience of working within the specialist area
• Experience of working in an NHS/Local Authority setting where MDT and specialised practice associated to social work and social care is required
• Experience in dealing with complex casework involving family members, carers, communities and other organisations

Desirable

• Experience of providing informal and formal staff supervision

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leek Hospital

Ashbourne Road

Leek

ST13 5BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse with current registration [RMN /LD] Registered Social Worker Registered Occupational Therapist

Knowledge / ExperienceEssential Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007). Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions Child and Adult safeguarding procedures Evidence of organising and prioritising their workload. Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence-based knowledge Demonstrate professional development relevant to the specific care group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Rd, Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** This role is 44 Hours per week - with alternate weekends **Package Description:

About the role and Akari Care

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will be kind and caring and committed to maintaining an environment in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives.

Youll assist our residents with daily living. Every day is different and could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. Working together to make a difference for our residents, we will respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support.

Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you hadnt guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• CommunIty

If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.

About you

• Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team
• Good communication skills and able to build relationships
• Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Whats in it for you

• A competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected
• Welfare and wellbeing support

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Kind and caring nature with good communication skills. Ability to work well in a team and be flexible and adaptable. Respectful of others' dignity and individuality.

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

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE8 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
• Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure.
• Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health care practitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance.
• Observe, assess and respond to personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursing staff, as required.
• Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed from Senior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
• As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
• Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
• Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits of required training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling, and providing personal care.
• Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patients nutritional intake and fluid intake and output, noticing and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
• Ensure patient property is managed as per Trust policy.
• Monitor levels of supplies and order supplies for the department as appropriate.
• Demonstrates own duties to new starters, contributing to the learning environment.
• To work in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working environment.
• Follow the principles for implementing a duty of care, always acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
• Work in partnership with the individual, their carers/ families and the wider healthcare team.
• Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development and learning activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal.
• Participate in team handovers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
• Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
• Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
• Occasional exposure to patients with challenging 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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Social Work, with current Social Work England registration or professionally qualified and registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Mental Health / LD/ Adult Nursing.
• Attained at least Level 2 Maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C))
• Educated to degree or Diploma level.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent and on-going relevant further professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of post qualifying work as a Social Worker/Mental Health Nurse in a mental health setting
• Experience of working with patients and their carers with complex health and social care difficulties.
• Understanding and experience of operating with a comprehensive assessment framework

Desirable

• Experience of working with people within a social care model of mental health
• Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent
• Experience of conducting a range of clinical assessments including risk assessments.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions
• Knowledge of recovery approaches in mental health
• Advanced knowledge of care planning processes
• Specialist knowledge of mental health conditions as well as their relationship to physical health
• Experience of social work assessment and interventions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

Ealing

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Care Navigator West Derby Medical Centre

REPORTS TO: Leadership team

Accountable to : Head of Operations

HOURS: Flexible between 7:00 20:00 as per rota

SALARY: £12.68 per hour

Job Summary:

Receive, assist, and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professionals in a courteous, efficient, and effective way. To possess excellent customer care skills and ensure all patients and staff are offered an effective, efficient, and courteous service always

Provide general assistance within the whole Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Job Responsibilities:

• To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures and protocols and EMIS clinical system
• To work in accordance of written protocols
• Handling and opening of all mail coming into the surgery
• Scanning all hospital and clinics correspondence into the practice clinical system
• Digital fax and photocopy as requested
• Coding hospital discharge and clinic letters
• Taking action of all necessary hospital discharge letters/clinic letters
• Summarising patient files
• Registering & deducting new and old patients
• Checking NHS mail, OOH and electronic letters for any action needed i.e. eConsultations
• Using Iplato/Accurx to send text messages to patients
• Opening and closing of business premises
• Stocking clinicians rooms with all appropriate equipment
• Cold chaining (checking fridge temperatures are within range and reporting any abnormal readings to practice management)
• Use of PCSE for record movement and queries

• Navigating patients to the most appropriate services i.e. identifying emergencies, referring calls to nominated stakeholders .
• Liaising with patients at the reception desk and via telephone and also digitally
• Liaising with all non-practice staff i.e. ICB teams , Care home staff , Health Visitors, District Nurses Community matrons , Coroners office etc.
• Handling patient queries politely and courteously
• Processing repeat prescriptions
• Signing out controlled drug prescriptions
• Taking action of alerts for monitoring bloods/chronic illnesses ensuring patients are up to date
• Meeting QOF / IIF / GP Spec targets, and arranging appropriate appointments and adding correct invite codes
• Processing blood forms when instructed by GP or when checking if patient is overdue for any specific blood tests
• Making general referrals to Treatment room, district nurses etc.
• Creating receiving and completing tasks between clinical and non-clinical staff
• Processing letters to patients
• Identifying emergencies and ensuring all protocols are followed during these emergencies
• Proactively handling minor complaints from patients and referring to the leadership team when required

• Process appointment requests for urgent on the day and future appointments from patients by telephone, in person, via email or eConsultation
• Taking home visit request

• Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records
• Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of Practice area boundary )
• Process repeat prescription request in accordance with Practice guidelines

• Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after hours
• Answer the telephone in polite and courteous and professional manner and adhere to practice guidelines at all times
• Handling complaints received from telephone on a courteous , polite manner

• Clear rooms after surgeries and ensure they are stocked for the following day
• Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm process
• Any other tasks and duties allocated by the leadership team that are deemed to be necessary
• Problem solving with colleagues in a positive , professional manner
• Team support

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 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 and Diversity:

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

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

Personal/Professional Development:

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
• Recognize 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 at all times
• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education

Desirable

• Experience within an NHS setting with EMIS / Clinical system experience

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to work as part of a team and also autonomously

Desirable

• Experience of working within primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Derby Medical Centre

Address

West Derby Medical Centre

3 Winterburn Crescent

Liverpool

L12 8TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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