Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall Aims and Key ResponsibilitiesTo ensure the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care at all times for ophthalmology patients through the effective management of staff and resources.To provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model.To work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of ophthalmic care in the best interests of the patient and their family or carer Providing supervision, support and education to unqualified staff, qualified staff, students and new staff team members.To ensure auditing of and working towards the achievement of the NHS plan which relates to the outpatient environment. Encourage research based nursing care and practice within the department, discussing and changing practice where appropriate. Participation in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator, mentor, preceptor, role model to other members of the team. To provide clinical support supporting all aspects of the department including theatre, outpatient clinics, Acutes.

Patient Care

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. To actively participate in team nursing and the development of nursing care for the specific group of ophthalmic patients To ensure that evidence based practice is reviewed and where appropriate, changed. Also to identify where patient care could be improved and take steps through discussion and project management to develop and manage that change. To share and discuss and developments within the nursing or medical profession which may have an impact upon the outpatient service provided. To take any appropriate action to ensure the safety of all patients, ensuring that patient care is undertaken by appropriately skilled nurses. To report any accidents/incidents to Matron outpatients department To ensure that Trust Policies and Procedures are implemented and followed. Participate in development, setting and monitoring of standards, ensuring that acceptable levels are maintained, actioning any changes required.

Managerial Responsibilities

To take management responsibility for the Ophthalmology outpatient departments and Ophthalmology theatre on a day to day basis. Prepare the duty rota for staff, providing an effective well-balanced skill mix to meet the requirements of the service and to ensure the presence of a suitable qualified and experienced nurse at all times. To take the role of Laser Protection Supervisor as appointed by the Trust to manage all aspects of the health, safety and maintenance of five Class IV medical lasers in the department.Participate with the appropriate personnel, any issues regarding patient care or management concerns. Maintain custody of controlled drugs according to statutory procedure, ordering replacements, checking and administering all drugs in accordance with the Trust Drug Administration of Medicines Policy.To participate in audit relating to patient care, patient dependence and quality assurance.Ordering and maintaining adequate stocks of supplies and provisions within the department.To take all measures reasonably possible to ensure Health and Safety standards are met at all times, complying with the Health and Safety Policy and reporting all accidents/incidents to the General Manager Ophthalmology and to monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies. Maintain accurate records at all times, ensuring appropriate reporting mechanisms are used. Maintain good relations and communications with all wards and departments with special emphasis on Accident and Emergency and theatres.Be conversant with Trust policies and Procedures and their mechanisms.To actively participate in departmental meetings, ensuring the dissemination of information to all staff and encouraging discussion among all staff.

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities

To develop own teaching skills and lead in staff / student education and training.

To maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.

To attend Trust / local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.

To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

To participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Programme.

To lead the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards, information leaflets and policies.

Research and Development Responsibilities

To promote nursing practice in line with relevant research and to maintain an awareness of evidence-based practice relating to Ophthalmology.

To undertake research and development programmes within the unit.

To provide clinical expertise acting as a resource for the Ophthalmology team.

To implement a team programme of training and education for the Ophthalmology team.

To ensure that the Ophthalmology nursing team have completed training and competencies to ensure safe and effective practice and report any related concerns to the Matron for the ophthalmology service.

Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibilities

To contribute in setting and lead on the monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issues relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance. To act as an investigator and undertake case studies following a clinical incident reporting to support the Matron for the Ophthalmology service. To uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients, and visitors. To lead in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality indicators.To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a clean and safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required.To respond to complaints in accordance with WAHT policy and complete action plans as appropriate.To support the development and implement new policies and guidelines into the service.To support the implementation of service development as appropriate and facilitate changes in service delivery.To maintain a safe unit and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are completed To review risk management policies within the department and ensure action plans are developed, implemented and monitored.

Resource Management Responsibilities

To ensure strong and effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model and undertake responsibility for the management of the service. To maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix for the service thorough effective e-rostering.To maintain staff records detailing staff compliance with mandatory training.To ensure an effective communication structure for the service is in place.To ensure team participation to maintain standards relating to clinical governance.To manage the Departmental budget and ensure effective resource management.To ensure effective use of appointment slots and ensure that any capacity issues are identified and addressed.To complete Performance, Development Review (PDR) for staff ensuring that learning needs are met through training, education and supervised practice. To implement, with direction from the Ophthalmology Matron, the WHAT grievance procedure to ensure early identification of staff capability and performance issues. To review and manage staff sickness/absence as per the WAHT policy and guidelines and in liaison with the Matron.To undertake recruitment and staff selection for the Ophthalmology Nursing team at Worcester

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and Training
• RGN with current registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of management experience / training
• Post registration qualification or experience
• NMC recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Evidence of study at academic level 6
• Experience
• Experience at Band 6 within Ophthalmology or a related field.
• Departmental management experience.
• Department based teaching.
• Managing clinical risk and incidents
• Clinical audit activity.
• Risk assessment.
• Staff appraisals and PDR.
• Sickness absence / performance management.
• Complaints handling.
• Skills and Knowledge
• Evidence of being up to date with current NHS / professional issues.
• Experience and knowledge within the speciality or related field.
• Clinical credible.
• Evidence of teaching and development skills.
• Evidence of managing Change Organisation skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Awareness of health and safety issues, and management.
• Able to prioritise.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Able to produce written reports and articulate concerns regarding patient care / safety issues.
• Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and the application of clinical governance.
• Computer literate as appropriate to the post.
• Personal Qualities
• NMC Code
• Knowledge of person centred care.
• Promote peoples equality, diversity & rights.

Desirable

• Qualified in IVT
• Knowledge of the health, safety and maintenance of ophthalmic class 4 therapeutic lasers.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

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

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

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will;

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

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

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

• Signpost patients to support networks, internally and externally.

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Wellington Hospital

15-17 Lodge Road

LONDON

NW8 7JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clerical

1. Welcome patients and visitors to the centre in a courteous, professional manner and direct them to the appropriate waiting area.

2. Book patients into the centre using the designated IT system (e.g., SystmOne), ensuring all relevant documentation (including patient disclaimer forms) is completed.

3. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with data protection requirements.

4. Act as a point of contact for booking enquiries from patients, staff, and primary care services.

5. Contribute to short- and long-term planning of procedure lists to ensure effective service delivery.

6. Liaise with patient transport services where required, ensuring safe and timely arrival of patients.

7. Scan, upload, and manage patient documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.

8. Send electronic correspondence to third parties (including GP practices) in a secure and timely manner.

9. Support the transfer of confidential information to secondary care, including two-week wait referrals and imaging requests.

10. Respond to day-to-day enquiries from patients, clinicians, and colleagues in a professional and empathetic manner.

11. Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming reception area, reporting hazards or concerns promptly.

General

1. Promote and uphold the standards, values, and behaviours of Eastwood Community Endoscopy Centre in line with NHS principles.

2. Participate in annual appraisal, supervision, and personal development reviews.

3. Take reasonable care for personal health and safety and that of others, complying with Health & Safety at Work Act (1974).

4. Complete all mandatory training and participate in relevant developmental opportunities.

5. Contribute to team meetings and quality improvement initiatives, supporting continuous service improvement.

6. Undertake duties flexibly and in line with service needs; this job description will be reviewed regularly in consultation with the post-holder.

7. Comply with the Working Time Regulations (1998). Overtime or additional hours must be discussed and authorised by a line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GSCE English and Maths Level 4-9

Desirable

• NVQ/BTEC Level 3

Experience

Desirable

• Previous receptionist 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Eastwood Community Endoscopy Centre

Address

348 Rayleigh Road

Leigh-on-sea

Essex

SS9 5PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work as a First Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist to assess and manage patients presenting with musculoskeletal presentations to the Viaduct Care service.

To assess, treat and manage patients with musculoskeletal presentations.

To work with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist to service developments in line with national/local criteria and initiatives to meet the needs of the local population.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Clinical

Provide assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring senior physiotherapy expertise and knowledge. This may involve patients with psychosocial issues requiring a high level of concentration and sensitivity.

To deliver physiotherapy clinics in Primary Care in order to manage referred patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Initiate a physiotherapy treatment programme (including provision of injection therapy where appropriate) which may include signposting to relevant services and undertake evaluation of clinical outcomes to treatment.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with Viaduct Care policy.

To provide effective onward referral into the wider Stockport Physiotherapy musculoskeletal service where applicable.

To refer to other specialities when required. This will involve analysis of a number of factors to determine the appropriate speciality.

To contribute to the process of development, implementation and maintenance of clinical standards within the area of speciality.

To maintain professional knowledge by keeping up-to-date with developments in line with clinical governance requirements especially in the field of musculoskeletal conditions.

To provide expert advice to colleagues within physiotherapy and the musculoskeletal field and other professionals as required.

To maintain close links with Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapists, GPs within the PCNs the PCN team and other Stockport health care professionals.

To engage in personal clinical / professional development.

To contribute to the development and implementation of uni-professional and multi-professional guidelines within the area of speciality.

Organisational

To contribute to developing and reviewing pathways of care for musculoskeletal services in conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, GP PCN Lead, Secondary Care Consultants, other Physiotherapy colleagues and Health Care Professionals in line with the Organisational, Regional and National objectives.

To contribute to the development and implementation and review of policies and procedures for the Viaduct Care service.

To keep up-to-date and accurate statistical records.

Provide data, information and reports as required by GP PCN Lead.

Clinical and Practice Governance

To actively participate in clinical governance in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken / shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to Viaduct Care Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to Viaduct Care risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Viaduct Care.

Provide patients and their families / carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.

Communication

To utilise excellent communication skills to provide complex and sensitive information where there are significant barriers to acceptance.

Contribute to Viaduct Cares internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation.

Contribute to Viaduct Cares external communication strategies to raise awareness and promote the reputation of its services.

Training and Development

To take part in the training of other staff within the Viaduct Care service relevant to the role, including lecturing, teaching, training and supporting other members of the multidisciplinary team e.g. Practice Managers, GPs.

To participate in accredited / validated courses to demonstrate continuing professional development.

Be responsible for maintaining own competency by attending in-service training, peer review, individual training and courses.

Undertake any other training, which may be relevant to the job role and gain necessary skills to further develop the service.

To attend national special interest groups and international conferences as appropriate.

Patient and Public Engagement

To ensure that responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.

Audit and Research

To undertake audit to monitor standards of the Viaduct Care service as required.

To participate in multidisciplinary audit in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy as appropriate.

To promote research and critical evaluation of all clinical practices related to musculoskeletal physiotherapy and ensure that service provision is evidence based.

Human Resources

Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff and assist in the induction of new staff incorporating the necessary statutory and Viaduct Care policies and procedures.

Deal with complaints in association with the GP PCN Lead in a positive and sensitive way in accordance with organisational policy.

Maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal process.

Confidentiality and Compliance with the Data Protection Act 1984

The post holder must maintain confidentiality regarding information about patients, staff and other Viaduct Care business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984.

All employees of Viaduct Care must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable to prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.

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.

Health and Safety

All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.

Review and ensure systems are in place for the proactive management of risk registers.

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, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

Infection Control

All employees of Viaduct Care are required to contribute to the management of infection control and be proactive in awareness raising and prevention.

Ensure that all guidelines, protocols and procedures undertaken within the service are in line with evidence based practice for infection control.

Safeguarding

All employees of Viaduct Care have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable people (children and adults). They must be aware of child and adult safeguarding procedures and must speak to the Viaduct Care Chair in the first instance for further advice.

All employees are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.
• Willing to participate in training of others

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration education, specifically in musculo-skeletal field, at Masters level or equivalent: e.g. full MACP member, Credentialed McKenzie
• Therapist, Orthopaedic Medicine qualification, injection therapy qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current initiatives within the Local and National health economy.
• Clear evidence of Continuing Professional Development at Highly Specialist level

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of working in a Primary Care setting
• Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally

Experience

Essential

• Previous musculo-skeletal postgraduate experience and further of which would be at Senior grade or higher.
• Proven advanced post-graduate skills in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate Leadership skills

Desirable

• Proven experience of managing a team

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• High level of organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise own workload
• Self-motivated
• Be able to travel independently of public transport
• Computer literate
• ECDL

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Patient focused
• Organised
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Friendly and approachable
• Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
• Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
• Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
• Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems

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

Viaduct Care

Address

Merseyway Innovation Centre

21-23 Merseyway

Stockport

Greater Manchester

SK4 1LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cambs GP Network are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

Job RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities:

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

• Undertake new patient and NHS health checks
• Support and deliver the provision of health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and accurately documenting these
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, providing appropriate advice in line with practice and national policies
• Undertake basic wound care, suture removal and dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• Undertake venepuncture
• Administer flu vaccinations and other injections (Ie B12), under PSDs
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Carry out ABPIs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure fridges are checked and cleaned regularly, in line with current schedules
• Undertake stock checks on expiry dates and quantities whilst ensuring stock is appropriately rotated
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

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 patients needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Quality Assurance:

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

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

Team Working:

• Work as an effective and responsible HCA, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
• Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nursing team

Confidentiality:

• While 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, CGPN staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to CGPN 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 CGPN may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with CGPN 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 CGPN Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to CGPN 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 CGPN 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.

This role description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive and may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (The Care Certificate)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Other

Essential

• Valid UK Driving License
• Flexibility
• Enthusiastic
• Team player

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a health care assistant
• Trained and competent in Venepuncture
• Trained and competent in ECGs
• Taking and documenting vital signs (Ie Pulse/BP/BMI)
• Wound care including suture/stitch removal
• Trained and competent in Urinalysis
• Understand the requirements for PSDs and associated policy
• Understanding of vaccine cold chain and temperature monitoring
• SystmOne User

Desirable

• Experience of working as a health care assistant in a general practice setting
• Trained and competent in carrying out NHS health checks
• Trained and competent in carrying out ABPIs
• Administering injections under patient specific directions (PSDs) Ie flu
• Trained and competent in carrying out Diabetic foot checks

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Polite and confident
• Motivated and forward thinking
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Commitment to ongoing 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire GP Network Ltd

Address

Maple Surgery

Hanover Close

Bar Hill

Cambridge

CB23 8EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness in at all times, in line with NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and Infection Control policy:

Use of all cleaning equipment and materials appropriately and effectively to provide a clean and safe environment

Cleaning of all areas within the unit both on the wards and the off ward areas as defined in the cleaning schedules

Daily inspection of electrical cleaning equipment prior to use and the reporting of any faults as appropriate

Disposal of all waste in accordance with trust policies

Damp dusting of all fixtures and fitting/internal glass

Ensure all soft furnishings, curtains and soft flooring are cleaned and maintained as required

Changing curtains when required and re-hang as necessary

Any other duties as related to housekeeping within the unit.

Prepare and regenerate meals for patients. Maintain all food safety records in line with Food Safety Manual, Catering Policy, and all food safety legislation.

Ensure patient area is readied for meal service, and clear related crockery/cutlery etc after meal service, ensuring these are washed appropriately.

Maintain stocks of cleaning materials on wards and admin areas.

Report any issues/damage to the environment/furniture etc to the Housekeeping Supervisor/Ward Manager.

Ensure all stocks of linen are maintained and laundered in line with appropriate policies.

Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Basic Health & Safety Awareness
• Chemical/CoSHH awareness
• Moving & Handling Training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role

Desirable

• Previous experience within an NHS/care environment
• Food handling/hygiene experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maple Lodge

Toot Lane

Boston

PE21 0AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lpft.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

• *Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• *Registered with HCPC
• *Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate
• *training relevant to clinical speciality
• *Evidence of leadership training
• *Good standard of general education including GCSE
• *English and maths grade C or above
• * A Levels or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• *Fieldwork Educator's certificate or attendance at Clinical Educators Course

Experience

Essential

• *Demonstrates clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients with complex needs in this speciality and will include experience in discharge planning.
• *Team/service development
• *A specialist knowledge across a range of OT treatments, routine and non-routine, requiring expertise within the field of occupational therapy
• *An ability to cope with a range of complex options, finds solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action.

Desirable

• *Experience of supporting students and more junior therapy staff
• *An understanding of discharge routes in the community

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information An ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding IT skills -- computer literate in email, Word & Powerpoint
• *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload Demonstrate enthusiasm for speciality Demonstrate a professional attitude An ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team
• *An ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on an appropriate course of action
• *An ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• *Demonstrate a professional attitude
• *An ability to cope with moving/manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis
• *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments
• *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing/emotional situations
• *Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within the relevant team
• *Able to contribute to weekend service
• *Ability to work varied shift patterns commensurate to service area

Desirable

• *Desirable Able to drive with maximum 3 points on driving licence

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

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake reception duties as appropriate, including dealing with the public over the telephone and face to face.
• To maintain patients records and appointments to a high degree of confidentiality.
• To clearly communicate orally with members of the public where there may be barriers of understanding.
• To undertake typing and produce documents as appropriate, using PC based word processing, spreadsheets, and data-based packages.
• To undertake general office duties including filing, document control, document scanning and photocopying.
• To process all incoming and outgoing mail including emails.
• To process booking courses and workshops offered by the service.
• To provide administration support for courses and workshops, collating materials and preparing registers.
• To provide relief cover for other members of the administration team as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate level of all stationery and stock.
• To facilitate room bookings for clinicians and staff as required.
• Assist in the closure of the building on behalf of all teams.

Person Specification

Grades

Essential

• Grades

Desirable

• Admin courses

Practical Exercise

Essential

• Empathy/compassion

Desirable

• Understanding of clients with ASD/ADHD

NHS

Essential

• NHS Experience

Desirable

• Administration

Practical test

Essential

• Communication

Desirable

• Knowledge of service

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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Adult Autism Neurodelopmental Service

Lyndhurst Road

Sheffield

S11 9BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake Occupational Therapy assessment, clinically diagnose, implement treatment plans and evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routine patients.

To undertake Occupational Therapy assessment, clinically diagnose, implement treatment plans and evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for complex patients with the support of the Senior Therapists within the team.

To participate in Clinical Specialist led clinics as required per rotation.

To participate in Occupational Therapy rotations as part of the Staff grade rotation programme.

To liaise regularly with senior colleagues regarding management of caseload, treatment progression and on-going care.

To take part in acute intervention weekend working (optional).

To participate in multi-disciplinary working and take an active part in MDT meetings.

To participate in teaching and advice giving sessions with patients, carers and other Health Care Professionals to ensure best provision of patient care.

To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all Health Care Professionalsabout all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who will have difficulties in understanding and communication.

To carry out home assessments within the patients usual place of residence. Liaising with family, carers, multidisciplinary team and support teams within the community.

To make recommendations based on Occupational Therapy clinical reasoning, problem solving and risk assessment in order to maintain the patients functional abilities and quality of life within the community.

To liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies regarding social Care and housing, to provide equipment, recommend and arrange home adaptations to support independent living skills. To complete necessary documentation required by statutory and voluntary agencies.To plan, manage and evaluate aspects of own work as agreed with Senior staff and Managers.

To maintain accurate and timely records of patients treated by self, in order that relevant workload information is available to Therapy Managers at all times.

To identify changes in own workload, which may affect the running of the service, and inform Senior Therapist prior to any action taken.

* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.To comply with the Health & Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance at mandatory training sessions as specified by the Trust.

To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures.

Ensure all accidents, incidents and hazards are reported and dealt with according to Trust requirements.

To comply with the College of Occupational Therapy standards and rules of professional conduct.

To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust and Departmental Standards of Practice.

To ensure treatments offered to patients are based on best available clinical evidence.

To comply with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott recommendations.

To participate in Clinical Audit as appropriate in each speciality area under the supervision of a Senior Therapist.

To gain valid informed consent in line with Trust and departmental policy.

To identify clinical risk within own patient case-load and liaise with Senior Therapist for appropriate support.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

Assist with the induction and training of new staff and students assigned to the team.

To actively participate in the In-Service training programmes.

To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with Senior staff and Managers during staff appraisal sessions.

To disseminate information from training sessions as required.

To undertake regular training and mentoring sessions with Senior staff to monitor and develop clinical and professional skills.

See Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of relevant legislation
• Knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
• Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice

Other

Essential

• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Motivation and proactive approach to CPD
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Ability to seek and use supervision appropriately
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Skills

Essential

• Good clinical, planning and evaluation skills
• Ability to manage own caseload
• Good Time management skills
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

• I.T. Skills

Experience

Essential

• NHS Experience (undergraduate or postgraduate) in a wide range of specialities including rehabilitation, acute medicine and musculoskeletal
• Experience of functional assessment techniques and activity analysis
• Documented evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Member of a Special Interest Group

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LUHFT

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

• To work with the staff based within the surgeries and administrative staff from Invicta Health to ensure patients receives the highest possible standards of care.
• To work with other health and social care providers to ensure an appropriately safe and integrated service.
• To engage with local and national initiatives and strategies to improve and co-ordinate better and more sustainable Health care provision.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• In accordance with the job plan as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face, telephone and online consultations and queries, 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
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of consultations using the EMIS clinical systems.
• Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required)
• To help coordinate the clinical administrative work (results, Docman, reports, etc.).
• To provide clinical support to other members of staff, both clinical and administrative, in achieving the highest possible standards of care and QOF and Enhanced Services targets.
• To engage and, where necessary, oversee new projects, for example video linked consultations.
• To support other clinical staff in their training and educational needs.
• Prescribe according to national and local evidence-based guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards as defined nationally by the General Medical Council and in relevant locally agreed standards specific to the service.
• Comply with local pathways and standards of clinical care.
• Maintain skills and knowledge relevant to primary care.
• Regularly review educational needs of the Personal Development Plan & appraisal.
• Attend appropriate educational events to maintain or develop skills.
• Ensure knowledge of, and compliance with, appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participate in training, significant event analysis, audit, or other meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in data collection and audit of clinical pathways and services and patient safety & care quality standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
• Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
• Qualified General Practitioner (completed certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
• Vocational Training certificate or certificate/experience of equivalence

Experience

Essential

• Experience In practice as a General Practitioner/Locum Practitioner
• An up to date understanding of modern primary care and its delivery in an urgent care and community setting
• Understands the NHS and its clinical environment
• Able to manage common medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies
• Ability to make the appropriate referral for further management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Invicta Health CIC

Address

St. Peters Surgery

Thanet Community Integrated hub

Northwood Road

Broadstairs

Kent

CT10 2RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

a. Process and effectively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional depending on the presenting condition

b. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers requests appropriately

c. Process patient requests for appointments

d. Provide an excellent standard of customer service on the reception desk

e. Process repeat prescription requests

f. Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, team members and external agencies

g. Enter read-code data on EMIS Web

h. Photocopy documentation as required

i. Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required

j. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

k. Direct requests for information, e.g. SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms, to the administrative team

l. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

m. Carry out system searches as requested

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

o. Monitor and maintain the reception area and noticeboards

p. Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

Secondary responsibilities

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

a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Support administrative staff, providing cover during staff absences

c. Scan patient-related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records

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

e. As required, support the prescription clerks in the management of repeat prescriptions, ensuring that they are processed accurately and efficiently

f. Order and monitor stationery supplies

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning & organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• EMIS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• Active signposting or Care Navigator training qualification
• Healthcare qualification (level 2) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• Customer service qualification (NVQ) 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

Five Oaks Family Practice

Address

47 Graham Street

Beswick

Manchester

M11 3BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities of the Practice Nurse

The Practice Nurse plays a key role in delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care within general practice. Responsibilities include:

1. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
   • Support the IPC Lead and work in accordance with the practice IPC Policy.
2. Patient Assessment and Consultation
   • Undertake holistic assessments of patient needs through consultation with patients and, where appropriate, their families and carers.
3. Long-Term Condition (LTC) Management
   • Contribute to the management of long-term conditions, participating in quality improvement and assurance initiatives.
4. Care Management for Frail and Housebound Patients
   • Develop, implement, and embed effective care management programmes for frail, elderly, and housebound patients.
5. Public Health, Screening, and Health Promotion
   • Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening.
   • Provide opportunistic health promotion advice to patients.
6. Population Health Management
   • Embed population health approaches within practice to reduce health inequalities and improve patient access.
7. Evidence-Based Clinical Care
   • Deliver routine nursing care in line with current evidence-based practice, national guidance, and local protocols, including those from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and relevant National Service Frameworks.
8. Education and Support
   • Support and mentor new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals.
   • Educate and empower patients and their families to self-manage their conditions.
9. Clinical Audit, Research, and Governance
   • Participate in clinical audits and research activity.
   • Support the development, review, and updating of practice protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
   • Contribute to the full spectrum of clinical governance.
10. Working to Protocols and Scope of Practice
    • Work within national and local protocols.
    • Recognise professional boundaries and refer patients appropriately when required.
11. Enhanced and Additional Services
    • Support delivery of enhanced services and other commissioned service requirements.
    • Lead public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics).
    • Provide travel health advice services.
12. Safeguarding and Legal Compliance
    • Adhere to current legislation and practice policies relating to Safeguarding Adults and Children.
13. Incident Management and Complaints
    • Participate in the management of patient complaints when required.
    • Contribute to learning from incidents and near-miss events.
14. Mandatory Training and Appraisal
    • Complete all mandatory training and induction requirements.
    • Participate in annual appraisal and ongoing performance review.
15. Clinical Record Keeping and Coding
    • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with legislation and best practice.
    • Use SNOMED CT coding effectively.
16. Practice Targets and Registers
    • Contribute to achievement of practice targets, including the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
    • Maintain chronic disease registers and effective call/recall systems.
17. Clinical Skills and Direct Patient Care
    • Provide wound care, including ulcer care and Doppler assessments.
    • Chaperone patients when required.
    • Support the team in managing clinical emergencies.
18. Teamwork and External Liaison
    • Liaise with external services and agencies to ensure appropriate patient support, particularly for vulnerable patients.
    • Maintain a clean, safe, and effective working environment at all times.

Additional Duties The Practice Nurse may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, depending on service needs, workload, and staffing levels.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse

Disclosure and Barring service check

Essential

• 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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Post graduate diploma or degree (other)

Desirable

• Travel Medicines Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Womens health (cervical cytology and contraception etc

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

Five Oaks Family Practice

Address

47 Graham Street

Beswick

Manchester

M11 3BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

To undertake specialised psychological assessments, treatments and other types of clinical intervention appropriate to this level of training with individual & groups of service users within the inpatient acute service. To provide support and psychological consultation to inpatient multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs). To be able to work independently, under supervision, on a day-to-day basis. This work will be reviewed regularly with supervision usually being offered by a qualified HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.

DIMENSIONS Provide clinical support to service users, their families and colleagues within the services provided by Inpatient Complex Psychological Interventions Team.

Service delivered predominantly from the service base (Wotton Lawn Hospital) with majority of interactions in person.

CORE KEY RESPONSIBILITIESClinical To undertake specialised and protocol based psychological assessments - including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care To assist in the development of psychological formulations of complex clinical problems and the development and delivery of care plans, which include psychological treatment and/ or management of the service user problems including risk assessments. To determine appropriate psychological intervention, considering a range of potentially conflicting clinical information and dynamics under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. To design, implement and modify bespoke psychological interventions with service users and groups under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. To communicate confidential and personal information concerning psychological needs, obtained through assessments and interventions, to colleagues within and outside of the Trust and to the service user and their family To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups. To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and attend meetings as appropriate. To follow a person-focused and evidence-based approach and work in partnership with service users and their families/carers. To work in accordance with National NHS and GHC policies and regulations, as well as those of relevant professional bodies. To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with BPS guidance and good clinical practice. To assist in the planning, coordination and running of staff support forums such as reflective practice, case discussion, formulation and CPD workshops To maintain appropriate records in electronic or hard copy in line with Trust policies and Professional guidelines. Includes workload data and using word processing skills to produce service user related reports

Leadership / Management To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required To support other members of the team with their development such as undergraduate students on placement, assistant psychologists and apprentice CAPs.

Teaching, training and supervision To assist with providing specialist training to other psychologists, trainees, assistants and other colleagues as appropriate. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

Research and service evaluation To plan, monitor and evaluate own work, using clinical outcomes assessments, small-scale research methodology and statistical procedures. To assist in the design and implementation of service-based audit and research projects using appropriate methodology and statistical procedures, as agreed with the clinical supervisor. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist the team and respond to changes in evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members. To continually develop own knowledge of applied psychological models, specific client groups and types of psychological difficulty through reading, literature searches and personal study.

Professional To manage work independently according to goals agreed at intervals with their manager, working independently on a day to day basis To work within guidance and direction of qualified HCPC registered Psychologist and guided by the Professions standards including the British Psychological Society (BPS) Code of Conduct, Ethics Guidelines for Chartered Psychologists, and registration. To carry out Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activity and to maintain a CPD. log suitable for submission to the BPS, which demonstrates 70 hours per year CPD. CPD to include gaining wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed. Also to include developing skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties

OTHER Prepare test materials, visual aids and undertake specific administrative duties as required.

Perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade that may be required from time to time by their manager.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Service users, families, carers and advocates Multi-disciplinary colleagues, social services staff, and staff from private / voluntary organisations. CAPs in other parts of the region (professional networks) Attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed. Clinical supervision is provided from a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Contributes to relevant Psychology activities and meets as required with Psychology colleagues.

EFFORT AND HEALTH & SAFETY FACTORS The duties of psychological assessment, intervention, and management require concentration and may require some long periods of sitting. Computers are used frequently The nature of the job involves work with people in distress and being faced with severe behavioural, emotional, and mental health issues. Sometimes it involves being faced with verbal and physical aggression, highly distressing self-injurious behaviour, and coming into contact with family breakdown, physical or sexual abuse and neglect. Competence in breakaway techniques (and restraint as necessary) is required. Work is conducted in a variety of settings (e.g. service users homes, hospital wards, residential or day care facilities). Settings may be difficult to work in, e.g. temperature, space available, frequent interruptions, lack of privacy, poor cleanliness, exposure to cigarette smoke and other environmental hazards. Work is sometimes in environments where there is close contact with people with poor personal hygiene and there may be contact with bodily fluids, blood, urine, faeces, lice, etc. The job requires transporting and using test materials / equipment (suitcase sized loads)

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB Working in very emotionally demanding situations, being faced with significant levels of distress or anger, or other challenging behaviours. Working with service users/patients who may experience psychosis, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and substance misuse leading to emotional deregulation, behavioural disturbance and verbal and actual threats of harm. Undertaking complex assessments with service users who have multiple needs, including adverse childhood experiences: complex social and housing needs: substance misuse difficulties and high levels of risk Working with service users with chronic and/or deteriorating conditions, and dealing with the breaking of bad news with services users, their families and carers about their condition. Tackling barriers to assessment and interventions such as lack of insight, or engagement with services, impairment in communication, sensory impairment or other cognitive impairments. Developing capacity for accurate self-awareness about current knowledge, skills and gaps to develop own learning objectives to meet needs of the job role. Dealing effectively with conflict, controversy, distress and confrontation on a regular basis Managing the expectations of service users, and carers.

Please refer to JD/PS for additional detail about generic responsibilities for all post holders in GHC.

The Trustis required towork in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in BPS accredited psychology degree (2:1 or above or 2:2 with substantial relevant experience)
• Completed level 7 Apprenticeship masters degree 'Clinical Associate in Psychology' from an approved course
• Eligible for graduate basis for chartered membership of BPS

Desirable

• Evidence of training/CPD to develop knowledge and theory relevant to the specialism

Experience

Essential

• Willingness to work in the face of emotive and distressing problems, and possible verbal abuse/threat of physical abuse
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, sensitive information to patients, carers and families and other colleagues
• Prior experience with the service user group or experience in an inpatient or residential clinical setting
• Some experience of using/administering/interpreting neuropsychological standardised tests e.g. WAIS IV/WMS/DKEFS
• Additional knowledge/experience of research methodology

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong listening skills, empathic towards people in distress
• Practical working knowledge of at least one relevant psychological approach e.g. CBT
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of groups

Skills

Essential

• Emotional robustness to frequently work with the intense distress of others
• Calm but assertive to help effective communication when there are barriers to understanding and in circumstances where hostility, manipulation, conflict and antagonism could be present
• Ability to recognise limits of competence and seek support when needed
• Ability to prioritise work and organise own diary
• Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training
• Competency in breakaway techniques and de-escalation established and maintained via trust training

Other requirements

Essential

• Computer literate, keyboard skills and competent with Microsoft office software
• Ability to travel to locations as required in a timely manner to fulfil the requirements of the role
• Ability to keep and maintain appropriate records in keeping with Trust policies and BPS guidance

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wotton Lawn Hospital

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will within a multiagency team to identify early and engage to help at risk families delivering evidenced based episodes of care.

The post holder will have a shared responsibility for managing skill mix teams

The post holder will participate in practice development and public health initiatives

The post holder will have responsibility for maintaining own professional accountability through supervision and updating.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For moreinformationplease visithttps://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a degree level (or equivalent)
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification, diploma or degree
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on part 1 or 2 (Registered Nurse of Midwife)- RHV Health Visitor HV Health Visitor

Length and /or nature of experience

Essential

• Experience of working across agencies
• Understanding and experience of the application of research in practice
• Evidence of child protection experience
• Experience in identifying and assessing health needs including community health needs

Professional/ managerial/ specialist knowledge

Essential

• Sound understanding of the NHS plan and other national policies and how it will impact on local services
• Knowledge of health visiting policies and procedures that underpin evidence based practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of Family Drug and Alcohol Court, framework and practices

Personal Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Accurate clinical record keeping following national and local guidelines
• The ability to undertake in-depth and evidence based reports to assist allied professionals within the FDAC
• To deliver specific & specialised assessments and interventions
• Provision of accurate data following set systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Maintain records as per NMC guidelines/local policy
• IT literacy
• Ability to teach, assess and present
• Good listening, communication and networking skills
• Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to cope with a frequently changing professional climate

Desirable

• Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently.

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barbican House

TACS 2nd Floor, Barbican House, Barbican Road

Gloucester

GL1 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Make a difference in your local community

Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do. At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and committed Care & Support Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, located on Beach Road in the coastal village of Kewstoke, near Weston-super-Mare.

This is more than just a care job. It is an opportunity to be part of a local team making a positive difference in peoples lives, supporting recovery, promoting independence and helping to build trust with the wider Kewstoke and Weston-super-Mare community.

If you are looking for a rewarding Care & Support Worker job in Kewstoke, a mental health support worker role near Weston-super-Mare, or a career in health and social care where you can genuinely make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

About Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides care and support for men and women with mental health needs, including emergency admissions, rehabilitation pathways and specialist support for individuals with complex mental health presentations.

Set within more than 16 acres of landscaped grounds and overlooking the Bristol Channel, our peaceful beachside location helps us pr ovide a calm, therapeutic and recovery-focused environment. The hospital offers a broad range of therapies including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR and DBT, supporting service users to build confidence, develop coping strategies and work towards their personal goals.

As part of our team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care every day.

A local role with real purpose

We know how important Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke is to the local area. We want to continue building strong, positive relationships with the community by being a responsible local employer, providing high-quality care and supporting people to recover in a safe and therapeutic environment.

By joining us as a Care & Support Worker in Kewstoke, you will help us:

• Deliver compassionate care that makes a real difference
• Support people through some of the most difficult times in their lives
• Promote dignity, independence and hope
• Contribute to a safer, more supportive therapeutic environment
• Be part of a team that local people can feel proud of

About the Role

This role involves working 12-hour shifts, with a mixture of day and night shifts.

Salary: £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.89 after 18 months of service

As a Care & Support Worker, you will support service users with their day-to-day needs, emotional wellbeing and recovery journey. You will work closely with nurses, therapists and wider clinical teams to provide consistent, compassionate and safe support.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Offering enhanced care using a flexible and person-centred approach
• Providing physical and emotional support to people in our care
• Building positive, professional and trusting relationships with service users
• Learning about each individuals needs and supporting them in the most appropriate way
• Assisting with medical, welfare and personal support needs
• Reporting on medical and welfare needs as required
• Supporting safeguarding practices and maintaining professional boundaries
• Helping to maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive daily routines
• Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team

You are...

We are looking for people who care deeply about making a difference.

• Genuinely driven to improve peoples lives
• Compassionate, patient and respectful
• Confident working in a mental health care environment
• An excellent communicator
• A good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive in your approach
• Reliable, resilient and willing to learn
• Passionate about empowering people and supporting independence

Previous experience in care, mental health, support work or healthcare can be helpful, but your values, attitude and commitment to outstanding care are just as important.

Why Cygnet?

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. You will be joining a team where your work matters and where you will be supported to develop.

• Excellent career prospects
• Opportunities for further learning through our apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision and support
• Employee referral scheme
• Free Health Cash Plan
• 24-hour free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and insurance support
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS discount savings
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, including fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cygnet Hospital Kew stoke located?

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke is located on Beach Road in Kewstoke, just outside Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset, overlooking the Bristol Channel.

What type of role is this?

This is a Care & Support Worker role in a mental health hospital, supporting people with emotional, physical and welfare needs as part of their recovery journey.

What shifts will I work?

You will work 12-hour shifts, with a mixture of days and nights.

How much does the role pay?

£13.45 per hour, rising to £13.89 after 18 months of service

Is this role suitable for someone local to Kewstoke or Weston-super-Mare?

Yes. This is a great opportunity for someone from Kewstoke, Sand Bay, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset or the surrounding area who wants a meaningful local role in health and social care.

Is sponsorship available?

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for this role.

Ready to make a positive difference?

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

Join Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke as a Care & Support Worker and help us provide safe, compassionate and recovery-focused care in the heart of the local community.

Apply now to start your career with Cygnet.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What next?

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

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

weston super mare

BS22 9UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process
• Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
• Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your own clinical practice
• Utilise your clinical mentor and other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out.
• Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, utilising Practice and local guidelines and in a timely manner
• Pro-actively identify, diagnose, monitor and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, and national and practice protocols, and within own scope of practice.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy living and to apply principles of self-care
• Recognise, assess and refer patients with mental health needs as appropriate
• Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news

Other responsibilities:

• Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) as appropriate
• Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Practice protocol
• Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Deliver care according to evidence based practice, following agreed protocols, local and national guidelines
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
• Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
• Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets
• Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
• Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate
• Pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary
• Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as a Primary Care Practitioner and senior member of the team

Leadership responsibilities:

• Act as a positive role model
• Provide professional leadership as required
• Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and external good practice
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
• Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
• Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
• Ensure the principles of infection control and local/national policies and guidelines are applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes as required

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Other

Essential

• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Physician Associate.
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to form good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable evidence and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as team player.
• Initiative and drive.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and positive.
• Empathetic, honest, caring.
• Adaptable and forward looking.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Diplomatic and considered.
• Hard working, willing and flexible.
• Observance of strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC).
• Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Minor illness qualification at degree level assessed by OSCEs
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Current registration.
• Independent non-medical prescriber or working towards it or proven ability to use Patient Group Directions.
• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Practitioner.
• Good communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• At least two years experience post MSc qualification.
• Mentor/teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Practitioner-led management of minor illness and injuries.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
• First contact care.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Ability to listen and empathise

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
• Proven competency as an Independent non-medical prescriber.

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

Haxby Group

Address

Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre

2 The Village

York

YO32 2LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To see what some of our staff think about working in our team watch our video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNdoHNbXcE

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience at band 6 level in Emergency Nursing or equivalent
• Experience of Leading a Team
• Competent understanding of OD and People Policies
• Registered Nurse with NMC

Desirable

• Experience in leading change or transformation within a clinical setting
• Risk Management including Datix
• Complaints Investigation and Management

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• ALS
• EPALS
• Teaching and assessing course

Desirable

• Masters level in study in a related area

Other

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure in a past paced 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

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

To independently manage personal caseload with reference to theory, published research and evidence, and agreed best practice with supervision available from senior colleagues.

To identify, collect, analyse, and interpret complex case related information and data from clients, carers and other relevant sources including cross agency working.

To undertake a range of formal and informal assessments as indicated by the presenting speech, language and communication difficulties (SLCD) and other factors, including analysis of understanding and use of voice, grammar, vocabulary, speech sounds, fluency, social use of language, non-verbal communication, carer-child interaction and play skills and make judgements from these concerning prioritisation and future management.

To propose differential diagnoses on the basis of assimilated evidence gathered from a range of assessments - some of which may be conflicting - and with reference to typical and atypical developmental norms and research evidence.

To prioritise and decide on appropriate treatment/management matched to individual client/family need from a range of options ensuring client/carers are fully involved in the decision making process.

To provide assessment and communication advice in schools, nurseries and other locations for implementation by teacher assistants and other professionals.

To be responsible for the writing and dissemination of clinical reports based on assessment and treatment findings to appropriate professionals and relevant others including legal Education Health and Care Plans and/or documentation for child protection cases.

To be responsible for admission, management and discharge of clients in relation to personal caseload with appropriate caseload supervision from senior colleagues.

To explain highly complex and sensitive case related information to meet a range of levels of understanding of clients and carers, where anxiety often acts as a barrier and co-operation is not guaranteed. To recognise that the communication difficulty may be the first indicator of deeper more complex problems and to counsel parents and carers accordingly.

To demonstrate empathy and reassurance when providing clients and carers with information that has long-term implications for lifestyle and educational and social development e.g. children whose communication difficulties are not likely to be resolved and which will affect their ability to learn with lifelong implications.

To monitor, recognise and evaluate subtle changes in the clients condition and adapt the assessment and treatment programme accordingly e.g. monitoring changes in sound production, quality and pitch.

To assess the risk to, and vulnerability of, patients and families in relation to timing and manner of treatment and amount of information provided.

To recognise the need for onward referral for second opinions, more specialist SLT intervention or multidisciplinary advice.

To negotiate with parents/carers and professionals around individual case diagnosis and management where others have less specialist knowledge and/or experience in relation to SLCD, and differences of professional judgement can occur e.g. levels of priority for treatment and impact of the communication difficulty on accessing the educational curriculum.

To allocate cases to, monitor and supervise work of speech and language therapy assistants following completion of NQP competency framework.

To initiate and/or contribute to multi-agency case discussions and management in relation to complex cases when the need for this has been identified through assessment and observation, including child protection issues, ensuring a well-coordinated care plan and pathway when professional and ethical opinions may differ.

To be responsible for raising awareness about speech and language development and disorders in relation to own personal caseload, and how to manage these in different contexts. This will include: nursery staff, teachers, teacher assistants and relevant others.

To undertake periodic supervision with more experienced colleagues and to reflect on practice with peers.

Professional

To maintain registration with the Health & Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.

To progress and develop professional and clinical skills across a range of speech, language and communication difficulties (SLCD) by working with more experienced staff, undertaking self-directed and more formal CPD activities and maintaining personal portfolio.

To recognise own professional and clinical boundaries and competencies and seek advice, support and training when necessary with in an individual performance review framework.

To maintain professional and service standards with adherence to local and national guidelines and clinical governance including confidentiality.

To record and update personally generated clinical observations, assessment results, and treatment and advice details in client case notes.

To participate in the Organisations Annual Appraisal Process.

To follow and implement local and national policies with elements of independent professional judgement.

To contribute to local policy and service development through the clinical governance process.

To be responsible for maintaining equipment records and the safe use and security of clinical equipment. To identify and request therapy equipment to meet caseload demands (according to service guidelines).

To provide clinical activity data and routine recording of CPD, travel, and other related activity, observing data protection guidelines.

To provide clinical and professional education and assessment of SLT students and other AHP students as required (first year post qualification) having attended appropriate training.

To take part in research and clinical audit as directed by senior staff, undertake action research with personal caseload and contribute to others research by providing data.

To be able to recognise breakdown/conflict when it occurs and seek advice and support from more senior colleagues to resolve.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a paediatric caseload

Desirable

• Experience of working unsupervised.
• Able to implement and adapt specialised treatment programmes from a range of options based on extended clinical experience.
• Able to undertake and adapt wide range of formal and informal assessments to meet patient need.
• Supervision of SLT assistants.
• Experience of providing placement education for SLT students.

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist graduate level education in speech and language therapy.
• Membership of RCSLT.
• HCPC registration.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of assessment materials and therapy approaches for children with SLCN.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD to maintain and develop competencies and knowledge base e.g. working with more specialist staff, Specific Interest Groups (RCSLT registered), Clinical Excellence Network and short specialist courses, self-directed study.
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance.
• Working knowledge in use of sign and symbol systems such as Makaton.

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate highly complex information to meet a range of levels of in understanding of clients and carers.
• Ability to recognise own clinical competencies and the need for onward referral for more specialist advice.
• Ability to reflect on practice to identify own strengths and development needs .
• Ability to demonstrate effective team working.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Desirable

• Ability to negotiate and explain complex case related information about speech & language development and disorders to a range of audiences.
• Ability to pass on skills to carers and other professionals to enable them to carry out communication advice for complex communication disorders.
• Ability to identify, collect, analyse, and interpret complex case related information.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

If you would like any further information please feel free to contact: Richard Chege-Hughes, Medical Workforce Delivery Lead, [email protected], 07554117449

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and maths
• Evidence of ongoing personal development or willingness to undertake relevant training

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 qualification/equivalent or desire to work towards

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing a high standard of customer service, ideally in a role involving regular communication with staff or the public
• Experience of working in an administrative role within a busy office environment
• Experience of using databases, spreadsheets, and other digital systems to manage and record information accurately

Desirable

• Experience of working within a similar role in a HR function
• Experience using Applicant tracking system (e.g. Trac)

Skills

Essential

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Good IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with managers, candidates, and colleagues
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and follow established processes
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to know when to seek advice or escalate issues appropriately

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection, and equality in the workplace

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS Employment Check Standards and basic employment legislation
• Understanding of the recruitment lifecycle and onboarding processes
• Basic knowledge of medical and dental terms and conditions, with a willingness to learn

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Willingness to travel between Trust sites and attend recruitment or careers events when 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.

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Avnet House

Rutherford Close

Stevenage

SG1 4EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work as a First Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist to assess and manage patients presenting with musculoskeletal presentations to the Viaduct Care service.

To assess, treat and manage patients with musculoskeletal presentations.

To work with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist to service developments in line with national/local criteria and initiatives to meet the needs of the local population.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Clinical

Provide assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring senior physiotherapy expertise and knowledge. This may involve patients with psychosocial issues requiring a high level of concentration and sensitivity.

To deliver physiotherapy clinics in Primary Care in order to manage referred patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Initiate a physiotherapy treatment programme (including provision of injection therapy where appropriate) which may include signposting to relevant services and undertake evaluation of clinical outcomes to treatment.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with Viaduct Care policy.

To provide effective onward referral into the wider Stockport Physiotherapy musculoskeletal service where applicable.

To refer to other specialities when required. This will involve analysis of a number of factors to determine the appropriate speciality.

To contribute to the process of development, implementation and maintenance of clinical standards within the area of speciality.

To maintain professional knowledge by keeping up-to-date with developments in line with clinical governance requirements especially in the field of musculoskeletal conditions.

To provide expert advice to colleagues within physiotherapy and the musculoskeletal field and other professionals as required.

To maintain close links with Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapists, GPs within the PCNs the PCN team and other Stockport health care professionals.

To engage in personal clinical / professional development.

To contribute to the development and implementation of uni-professional and multi-professional guidelines within the area of speciality.

Organisational

To contribute to developing and reviewing pathways of care for musculoskeletal services in conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, GP PCN Lead, Secondary Care Consultants, other Physiotherapy colleagues and Health Care Professionals in line with the Organisational, Regional and National objectives.

To contribute to the development and implementation and review of policies and procedures for the Viaduct Care service.

To keep up-to-date and accurate statistical records.

Provide data, information and reports as required by GP PCN Lead.

Clinical and Practice Governance

To actively participate in clinical governance in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken / shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to Viaduct Care Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to Viaduct Care risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Viaduct Care.

Provide patients and their families / carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.

Communication

To utilise excellent communication skills to provide complex and sensitive information where there are significant barriers to acceptance.

Contribute to Viaduct Cares internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation.

Contribute to Viaduct Cares external communication strategies to raise awareness and promote the reputation of its services.

Training and Development

To take part in the training of other staff within the Viaduct Care service relevant to the role, including lecturing, teaching, training and supporting other members of the multidisciplinary team e.g. Practice Managers, GPs.

To participate in accredited / validated courses to demonstrate continuing professional development.

Be responsible for maintaining own competency by attending in-service training, peer review, individual training and courses.

Undertake any other training, which may be relevant to the job role and gain necessary skills to further develop the service.

To attend national special interest groups and international conferences as appropriate.

Patient and Public Engagement

To ensure that responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.

Audit and Research

To undertake audit to monitor standards of the Viaduct Care service as required.

To participate in multidisciplinary audit in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy as appropriate.

To promote research and critical evaluation of all clinical practices related to musculoskeletal physiotherapy and ensure that service provision is evidence based.

Human Resources

Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff and assist in the induction of new staff incorporating the necessary statutory and Viaduct Care policies and procedures.

Deal with complaints in association with the GP PCN Lead in a positive and sensitive way in accordance with organisational policy.

Maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal process.

Confidentiality and Compliance with the Data Protection Act 1984

The post holder must maintain confidentiality regarding information about patients, staff and other Viaduct Care business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984.

All employees of Viaduct Care must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable to prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.

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.

Health and Safety

All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.

Review and ensure systems are in place for the proactive management of risk registers.

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, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures.

Infection Control

All employees of Viaduct Care are required to contribute to the management of infection control and be proactive in awareness raising and prevention.

Ensure that all guidelines, protocols and procedures undertaken within the service are in line with evidence based practice for infection control.

Safeguarding

All employees of Viaduct Care have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable people (children and adults). They must be aware of child and adult safeguarding procedures and must speak to the Viaduct Care Chair in the first instance for further advice.

All employees are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.
• Willing to participate in training of others

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current initiatives within the Local and National health economy.
• Clear evidence of Continuing Professional Development at Highly Specialist level

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of working in a Primary Care setting
• Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally

Experience

Essential

• Previous musculo-skeletal postgraduate experience and further of which would be at Senior grade or higher.
• Proven advanced post-graduate skills in the assessment and treatment of musculo-skeletal conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate Leadership skills

Desirable

• Proven experience of managing a team

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• High level of organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise own workload
• Self-motivated
• Be able to travel independently of public transport
• Computer literate
• ECDL

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Patient focused
• Organised
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Friendly and approachable
• Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
• Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
• Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
• Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration education, specifically in musculo-skeletal field, at Masters level or equivalent: e.g. full MACP member, Credentialed McKenzie
• Therapist, Orthopaedic Medicine qualification, injection therapy 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.

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

Viaduct Care

Address

Merseyway Innovation Centre

21-23 Merseyway

Stockport

Greater Manchester

SK1 1PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of working in partnership with women and their families. Develops and maintains positive relationships, supports informed decision makers and respects the woman's and her families wishes, with particular attention to when the family unit is separated, or mom/baby is critically ill.
• Understand the MSWs scope of practice and the importance of the role within national framework to enable working within limits of own competence and authority, escalating to the MDT to inform care planning in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm.

Administrative Duties:

• Ensure that all clinical documentation written or electronic is accurately and confidentially collected, updated, stored and filed in accordance with local information governance and record keeping policy and guidance.
• Provide administrative support to the maternity team, both in the hospital and community settings.
• Participate in tracking, obtaining, and filing clinical records as required in line with local policy and guidance.

Professional Attitudes and Responsibilities

• Convey an approachable and professional manner to all mothers and their families and demonstrates an awareness of discriminatory attitudes and challenges this behaviour to promote equality. This will appreciate protected characteristics and recognize how to support these people from these groups. This includes age, disability, gender reassignment, Marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, Sex and Sexual orientation (Equality Act 2010)
• Ensure that knowledge of local safeguarding policy and procedure is maintained.
• To be vigilant of Child Protection issues and refer issues of concern in a timely manner to registered midwife complying with legal requirements.

Training Responsibilities:

• Attend all statutory and mandatory training as and when required.
• Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required to ensure a contemporaneous knowledge base and skill set is maintained.
• Participate in annual individual performance review process, whereby objectives will be agreed, performance monitored, and personal development needs discussed.
• To act as a role model and participate in training for their colleagues and peers, recognising the impact of personal behaviour on the culture and performance of the department, and the experience of service users.

Safe Environment:

• Be conversant with the local infection control policy, whilst ensuring mandates are always adhered to.
• Act responsibly in respect of colleagues health, safety and welfare following safety at work practices including lone working, whilst working in compliance with local health and safety policy and guidance.
• Ensure the cleanliness of equipment in all clinical and non-clinical areas and assist the midwife in appropriately preparing the birthing environment.
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained in all clinical settings, and equipment is available; escalate any depletion of stock or resources in a timely manner.
• Assist in stocking up and cleaning all home birth team equipment if required.
• Ensure the working order of equipment, reporting any concerns, faults or breakages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Report any incidents or concerns using the local risk management reporting system and escalate such concerns or incidents appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in the audit of standards within the unit if appropriate.

Care of the Woman:

• Manage own time and caseload effectively whilst prioritising care needs for women and their babies under care under the direction and supervision of the midwife in antenatal, postnatal clinics, community hubs or home settings to ensure if appropriate the principles of continuity of carer are applied.
• Escort women and their families between clinical areas as required
• Assist with the admission, orientation and discharge of women and their babies in accordance with local policy and guidance.
• Communicate effectively and clarifies understanding with women and their families in all settings and be able to select appropriate methods to communicate when a disability or complexity may exist.
• Understand and gains valid consent prior to action or providing care.
• Undertake baseline/routine observations and measurements (and escalate any deviation from the normal range) to the named midwife or appropriate member of the multi-professional team.
• Support women during clinical procedures and act as chaperone when requested to do so by the midwifery or obstetric team.
• Provide support to labouring women if asked to do so, and under the supervision of the midwife, this may include application of TENS machine or teaching breathing and Massage techniques.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary blood sampling in line with national standards and local policy and guidance following completion of the appropriate competencies.
• Assist in the maintenance and understand the principles of good bladder care, removal of catheter and disposal of equipment following infection control policy and to document accurately the fluid balance.
• Assist in the nutrition and hydration needs of women.
• Assist women with mobilisation following surgical procedures and remove of dressings or cannula under direction of the midwife.
• Assist with the transportation of blood products if asked to do so and have an awareness of the storage requirements.

Health Promotion and Screening:

• Maintains a contemporary knowledge base about local and national antenatal and newborn screening services and signposts women and their families to appropriately qualified practitioners if they are undecided or have concerns.
• Has an understanding and can advise families about newborn blood spot screening, immunisations and can produce GROW Charts following successful completion of the appropriate competencies.
• Recognises and promotes the principles of behaviour changes required in health promotion activities including diet, food hygiene, exercise, personal hygiene and smoking cessation. (For example, assess CO levels and signposting to local service appropriately as per policy guidance).
• To complete the relevant documentation for screening test performed in the maternity records.
• To recognise any deterioration in mental and emotional wellbeing and respond appropriately, escalating to midwife to enable an appropriate care pathway.
• To be aware of and understand the current policy and service frameworks for mental health (e.g. Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Health Act).
• To be aware of perinatal mental health issues and the appropriate referral pathway and to escalate to multi-disciplinary team and concerns noted within home or hospital setting.

• Be aware of the main constituents of human milk and their function, including Colostrum and Mature breastmilk. Appreciate the importance and the role of human milk and breastfeeding to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for infants, their mothers and the wider family and in promoting and protecting public health
• Understand the functional anatomy and physiology of lactation and hormonal influences on milk production and mothering, as well as the role of the Feedback Inhibitor of Lactation (FIL)
• Be able to describe the key practices that facilitate the initiation and have the knowledge and skills to support maintenance of breastfeeding
• Understand and have an overview of circumstances which can affect lactation and breastfeeding and be able to support mothers to overcome common challenges and make appropriate referrals when necessary (e.g. midwife/health visitor/infant feeding lead).
• Be able to support parents who formula feed to do so responsively and as safely as possible including minimising the risks, to make up feeds as safely as possible, how to sterilise equipment, how to hold a baby and pace the feeds.
• Importance of skin-to-skin contact to support infant feeding and how to facilitate this within practice promoting responsive feeding to feeding cues.
• Understanding principles and mechanisms of attachment and positioning for effective feeding in line with BFI standards.
• Understands how to protect breastfeeding should supplementation be required.
• Expression and storage of breastmilk to include hand and pump expression technique and the use of cup feeding.
• Develop an understanding of the importance of secure mother-infant attachment and the impact this has on health and emotional wellbeing, irrespective of feeding method.
• Understand the importance of the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent WHA Resolutions (the Code) and how it impacts on practice.

Care of the Newborn:

• Undertake neonatal observations under direct and indirect supervision and escalate any deviations from the normal range appropriately and in a timely manner, following the completion of competency practical and theoretical training.
• Observe the overall wellbeing of the newborn and escalate any concerns to named midwife or multi-professional team in a timely manner.
• Provide practical support and transition to parenthood for new parents when caring for their newborn, whilst promoting safety, bonding and teaching parenting skills in both the hospital and home settings.
• To assist or perform neonatal blood sampling including tests such as newborn blood spot and Serum bilirubin ratio (SBR) test, following successful completion of appropriate competency as directed by the midwife

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent experience
• Care certificate

Desirable

• Commit to undertake in-house training
• Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with members of the public

Desirable

• One years formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
• Experience of using hospital patient record system
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of providing high quality care

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues
• Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
• Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
• Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
• Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• IT / computer skills

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

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

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthy Child Assistant. The post is based at Warsop PCC, team is Mansfield HFT to deliver universal health reviews and breast-feeding support and other duties as part of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme.

Proven experience of working with children and families in some capacity is essential as a major part of this role will involve lone working with parents and their children when completing development reviews.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act on your own initiative but to be able to escalate any issues to the Specialist Public Health Practitioners who lead and manage the Healthy Families Team on a day to day basis.

You will need to be flexible to meet the service needs of the children and their families, have good time management and IT skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as within a team.

The team work closely with Partners to deliver high quality services to Children and Young people.

In return we offer an excellent induction with abundant training and ongoing professional development, regular clinical and safeguarding supervision and an opportunity to contribute to the teams development.

Successful candidates should also be aware of Safeguarding policies and procedures.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• The ability to travel between locations.
• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of child development

Experience

Essential

• Working within a childcare setting
• Group work
• Working in a customer-facing role
• Working within a team
• Working with families, children and young people
• Planning and delivering targeted activities

Desirable

• Experience of using SystmOne
• Experience of delivering breast feeding support

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level qualifications or evidence of study to a similar level
• NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma) or equivalent experience in relevant field

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communicational skills
• Use of initiative
• Organisational skills
• Time management
• Record keeping
• Ability to prioritise
• Flexibility
• Proven IT skills

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warsop Primary Care Centre

Church Street

Warsop, Mansfield, Notts

NG20 0BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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