Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Previous experience of cleaning services

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Able to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Values

Essential

• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Demonstrate care, compassion, competence and good communication skills

Other

Essential

• Receptive to supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out assessments and treatments of podiatry patients in a range of settings including clinics nursing homes and patients homes

To work as a Band Six Podiatrist under the line management of a Band Seven Podiatrist providing support and clinical guidance to Band Five Podiatrists and Assistant Podiatrists within the service

To work autonomously when undertaking clinical assessments treatments clinics and home visits whilst utilising the support of senior staff in specialist areas of practice when required and clinically indicated

To provide podiatric care in a variety of settings including Community Health Centres GP Practices Residential and Nursing Homes Patients Homes Day Centres Hospitals Mobile Podiatry Units Hostels and Schools

To manage a fully allocated clinical and domiciliary caseload working to scheduled appointment times whilst demonstrating flexibility to incorporate emergency referrals including same day referrals when required

To use effective time management prioritisation and stress management skills to manage competing clinical demands and ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care

To plan and manage a housebound and high risk caseload with responsibility for prioritising clinical need and coordinating the involvement of other healthcare professionals social services and voluntary organisations when required

To have highly developed physical skills dexterity and precision hand and eye coordination requiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods

To utilise comprehensive clinical knowledge and highly developed practical skills when undertaking procedures including debridement of callous corns and foot ulcers which may require treatment at difficult angles and in challenging positions

To assess and when appropriate move and handle patients who may be immobile wheelchair bound or bed bound often within confined spaces

To comply with Trust manual handling policies and undertake appropriate risk assessments within nursing homes and patients homes to minimise risks associated with movement and handling and the delivery of clinical care

To undertake regular risk assessments of working environments and identify and manage risks to patients staff and others

To work safely and professionally in environments which may present challenging unpleasant impractical or compromising situations

To manage situations involving infections wounds and unpleasant odours whilst maintaining professional standards patient dignity and personal safety

To understand how beliefs values emotions culture social environments and other individual circumstances can affect models of intervention patient concordance and compliance and to adapt communication and treatment accordingly

To be responsible for the professional day to day coordination and management of patient caseloads and clinics

To organise and participate in regular communication with administrative staff to maintain effective working relationships and ensure efficient service delivery

To monitor clinic waiting times for all patient groups including priority patients and make appropriate adjustments to clinic timetables and appointment sessions where required

To monitor and maintain adequate levels of clinical stock pharmacy supplies health promotion materials equipment and instruments

To ensure all equipment and instrument defects accidents incidents and complaints are reported promptly to the Foot Health Manager and that appropriate action is taken

To actively participate in and meet the requirements for Continuing Professional Development set out by the Health and Care Professions Council and maintain an up to date record of professional development activities

To actively participate in the appraisal process and contribute to the development and review of a Personal Development Plan

To participate in individual performance reviews professional and clinical supervision reflective practice and clinical coaching

To act as a mentor to colleagues and contribute to peer review professional development and the development of clinical skills within the podiatry team

To provide support and clinical guidance to junior colleagues and Assistant Podiatrists where appropriate

To demonstrate flexibility and provide cover for other Podiatrists when necessary including at short notice

To be willing and able to travel between Trust sites during the working day in accordance with service requirements

To be able to work independently and safely when delivering care in patients homes and other community settings whilst maintaining effective communication with the wider multidisciplinary team

To use appropriate IT systems and software including Word Excel PowerPoint and other relevant systems for clinical documentation reports presentations and service requirements

To maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and Trust requirements

To wear the required identification badge whilst on duty

To carry out all responsibilities with due regard to Trust policies and procedures including equality confidentiality health and safety infection prevention and professional conduct

To ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with professional standards evidence based practice and the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post

This job description provides an outline of the role and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification

Priorities may change in line with service requirements and new duties may be introduced following appropriate consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• State registration to HCPC
• Podiatry Diploma/ Degree
• Local Analgesia Administration Certificate.
• Commitment to continuous development of clinical skills and professional knowledge.
• Awareness of current changes within the NHS.
• Full Driver's Licence

Desirable

• IRMER certificate
• POMs certificate
• Evidence of CPD portfolio demonstrating knowledge base.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to diagnose, construct, document, implement and evaluate care plans using a holistic approach
• Ability to make decisions
• To demonstrate good organisational skills in managing own caseload with a proportion of high-risk patients.
• Ability to use electronic resources to create, analyse and share information e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point
• Good verbal and written communication skills in order to deal with people of all age groups in clinical situations and also other health care professional.
• Demonstrate ability to use specialist diagnostic & therapeutic equipment e.g., doppler ultrasound, neurosthesiometer, gait analysis systems
• Hand eye co-ordination, dexterity, manipulation, keyboard activity

Skills

Essential

• Ability to diagnose, construct, document, implement and evaluate care plans using a holistic approach
• Ability to make decisions
• To demonstrate good organisational skills in managing own caseload with a proportion of high-risk patients.
• Ability to use electronic resources to create, analyse and share information e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point
• Good verbal and written communication skills in order to deal with people of all age groups in clinical situations and also other health care professional.
• Demonstrate ability to use specialist diagnostic & therapeutic equipment e.g., doppler ultrasound, neurosthesiometer, gait analysis systems
• Hand eye co-ordination, dexterity, manipulation, keyboard activity

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexible, friendly, enthusiastic, motivated, accessible, reliable
• Empathetic & holistic approach to client care
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Ability to communicate at different levels with for example patients, administrative staff, people with language and learning difficulties
• Providing complex information in an understandable manner
• Work closely with Foot Health Services team members, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary colleagues, to achieve excellent patient care through integrated care pathways
• Able to respond to changes , to integrate new ideas and systems, in a challenging environment

Experience

Essential

• A minimum 1 years Post graduate experience of treating a high-risk caseload including a wound care caseload and a willingness to undertake post graduate training and education in specialist areas of podiatry e.g diabetes
• Post graduate experience in:
• Minor surgical procedures.
• Biomechanics including diagnosis, fabrication, prescription and evaluation of orthoses and formulating treatment plans, muscle balancing programmes.
• Local analgesia injection including calculating maximum safe doses and detecting contra-indications to use.
• Post graduate experience of full patient assessment (medical history, vascular, neuropathic etc) and formulating diagnosis & treatment plans.
• Experience in coaching students and willingness to undertake training in clinical coaching

Desirable

• 2 years post graduate experience of treating a high risk caseload including people with diabetic and ischaemic foot ulceration
• Involvement in Health Education
• Evidence of working within Specialist areas of Podiatry e.g. Podiatric Surgery, Diabetes, R.A etc.
• Training in clinical coaching

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• On the NHSE Medical Performers List

Experience

Essential

• Applicants MUST have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

163 London Road

Apsley

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP3 9SQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

b. The provision of services commensurate with theGMS/contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

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

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

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

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

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

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

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

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

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

a. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

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

c. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

d. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

e. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

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

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

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

c. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Minimum of two years as a salaried GP General understanding of the [GMS/PMS/APMS] contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or Equivalent General Practitioner

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

Whitley Road Medical Centre

Address

1 Whitley Road

Manchester

M40 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY

The Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation.

The Predictive Modelling Analyst will be responsible for delivering advanced predictive modelling and statistical analysis to support strategic commissioning, population health insight and service planning across the ICB. . The postholder will apply quantitative and statistical methods to support forecasting, risk stratification, and analytical insight, working closely with population health, evaluation, and commissioning colleagues to inform decision making.

The Predictive Modelling Analyst will be required to:

• Develop and apply predictive and statistical models to support forecasting, risk stratification, service planning, and commissioning decision-making.
• Use statistical and analytical programming tools (e.g. R, Python) to analyse large, complex health and care datasets.
• Apply appropriate quantitative methods to generate robust analytical insight, ensuring assumptions and limitations are clearly documented and communicated.
• Work closely with population health, evaluation, and commissioning colleagues to ensure modelling outputs are appropriately interpreted and applied.
• Provide quantitative analytical input to support wider analytical, population health, and evaluation work, where required.
• Produce clear, high-quality analytical outputs, including reports, visualisations, and briefings, tailored to a range of audiences.
• Support compliance with information governance, data protection, and data sharing requirements.
• Make effective use of ICB data platforms and analytical environments in line with agreed standards and guidance.
• Prioritise and manage own workload to deliver agreed outputs to time and quality.
• Contribute to a collaborative analytical and population health intelligence team, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement in analytical practice.

As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the ICB in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:

• From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning.
• From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.
• From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below:

Policy and service development

• Implement policy and / or service developments related to analytics, business intelligence and insight generation, drawing on requirements from NHS strategies, including the ICB strategy and the 10 Year Health Plan
• Ensure compliance with relevant ICB policies
• Use research, innovation and audits to inform service improvements or performance management

Strategy and analysis

• Analysis of complex qualitative and quantitative data
• Turns analysis into useful insights and reports that can be used to inform decision making and delivery
• Present complex data, information and insights, including qualitative and quantitative data, through clear and simple written and verbal briefings
• Use of data and insight to contribute to reporting, including performance management, financial and quality reporting against agreed contractual or project deliverables
• Use of Population Health Management methodologies and tools to inform projects and programmes that will improve outcomes for patients and sustainability of health services

Planning and organisation

• Develop and deliver project plans to support analytical and business intelligence projects, ensuring appropriate governance, risk management, escalations and reporting
• Managing competing priorities, prioritizing own and team resources to effectively deliver on short, medium and longer term priorities
• Ensure accurate reporting and records management
• Support delivery and monitoring of business plan for the analytical and population health intelligence unit

Communications and Partnerships

• Work collaboratively, modelling inclusive, respectful and compassionate leadership
• Able to take account of a broad range of perspectives, including staff, patients and the public, to inform decision making
• Comfortable presenting information and training to internal and external stakeholder groups
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across the ICB, with NHS providers, local government, VCFSE partners and communities as needed
• Effective engagement with patients and the public as required
• Work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to enable the collective ownership and delivery of projects that are seeking to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver a sustainable health and care system
• Share complex and challenging information which may relate to service performance or staffing
• Able to manage conflict, find compromise and persuade based on evidence as needed

Financial and resource management

• Supports delivery of budget for the analytical and population health intelligence unit, including effective budget reporting as required
• Supports procurement of relevant services

Team management and capability building

• Support effective people management within the analytical and population health intelligence unit, including supporting recruitment, onboarding, development and performance management of team members
• Able to influence in order to deliver effectively through those not directly line managing
• Support staff through ICB transition, including the development of teams to deliver on new ICB portfolios as agreed through transition
• Support the effective transition of relevant functions to new portfolios within or beyond the ICB to support the new NHS operating model, in line with the requirements of the Model ICB Blueprint
• Work collaboratively with system partners to facilitate transitional arrangements
• Maintain a focus on quality, safety and affordability during transition
• Supporting effective Information Asset Management for the team

Other

• Use initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the role
• Primarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetings
• Able to use software required to develop report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft suite (word, power point, excel), project management software (e.g. Aspyre), analytical and statistical software (e.g. SQL, Azure, PowerBI)

Flexibility and evolving responsibilities

As the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organization, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will need to build constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care system. Key relationships will be with:

• ICB senior leadership
• Information Governance team
• Local Authority partners
• NHS Providers
• NHSEI regional partners
• Other system partners, such as VCFSE
• Data, BI and analytical teams in system partners, including NHS providers and local authorities

Person Specification

Strategy & Analysis

Essential

• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex problems, recognise policy implications and manage potential competing priorities or interests in developing strategies.
• Good data analysis and interpretation skills involving highly complex data, including an understanding of analytical methods and how to use data to support Population Health Management.
• Able to translate complex information into clear communications for a range of audiences, including effective reports to senior leadership.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a relevant healthcare environment (NHS or other).
• Experienced in NHS data flows and using that data to deliver advanced analytics, business intelligence and reporting in the NHS in England.
• Skilled in the use of advanced statistical techniques and the Microsoft data and analytics stack, including working knowledge of SQL, R and Power BI.

People & Culture

Essential

• Line management experience, including supporting individual development and addressing under-performance when necessary.
• Acts as a positive, compassionate and inclusive manager, demonstrating commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, organisational learning and achieving positive outcomes for all staff, patients, service users and carers, working in line with the NHS People Promise.

Personal Attributes and Values

Essential

• Personal commitment to the values of the NHS 10-year Plan, the NHS People Plan and the Nolan Principles, and to championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the ICB and wider health system.
• Takes personal responsibility and works with a high level of integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Able to adapt to different situations, influence others and build credibility effectively.

Partnerships & Communities

Essential

• Experience working across organisational boundaries in the development and delivery of projects.
• Able to represent the organisation credibly and positively.
• Able to influence and challenge effectively within areas of responsibility, escalating appropriately where necessary.

Governance & Assurance

Essential

• Experience delivering projects that require collective decision-making and negotiating successfully in those situations.
• A good understanding of effective corporate governance and the route for decision-making within the ICB.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level (relevant focus) or equivalent managerial experience
• Evidence of sustained commitment to continuing professional development

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board

Address

Seax House

Victoria Road South

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 1QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clerical and receptionist work could include some or all of the following:

• communicate with patients, clinicians and external organisations both face-to-face and via the telephone.

• Make appointment bookings and respond to a variety of enquires

• Process prescriptions

• Open and sort post and take deliveries

• Scan/copy or file documents/patient notes

• Receive payments from patients

• Act as a central point of communication, taking messages and carrying out actions as required

Offer general support to colleagues/clinicians/patients, as required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good Customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Able to listen and problem solve
• Positive working ethic
• Can work effectively in a busy environment
• Reliable, flexible and resilient
• Good team player
• Computer literate, comfortable with using various software systems on a daily basis
• Good attention to detail, able to maintain accuracy with data input
• Able to follow processes to deliver consistent working methods

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Experience with EMIS clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 administration

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

Newtown Surgery

Address

Health Care Resource Centre

Caldwell Road

Widnes

Cheshire

WA8 7GD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre

Hockley Farm Road, Braunstone

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 1HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues and cognitive profiles.
• Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and individual therapeutic

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horizon House

28 Upper High Street

Epsom

KT17 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached JD & Person Spec for more details.

Supporting Clinical and Patient Excellence

To work autonomously within departmental clinical teams to provide excellent physiotherapy care to a diverse client group.

Manage a caseload independently on designated ward/s, supporting junior staff with their caseload management.

To increase and expand knowledge base and experience, clinically and non-clinically.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentation/multiple pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.

Formulate and deliver a complete specialised physiotherapy programme based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practise and treatment options.

Ensure that all patients have a documented problem list and goals that the patient has been involved in creating

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Certificate
• Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
• Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
• Evidence of effective working within an MDT
• Experience of service development
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Demonstrates continuous professional development

Desirable

• Audit and research in a clinical area

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
• Have a flexible approach to working with good time management

Desirable

• Mentorship skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to various hospital locations

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports to Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Hospice Outreach Service manager

Scope & Job Purpose

Hospice in the Weald are committed to supporting and developing its workforce. We recognise and value the importance of individual development and want our nurses and paramedics to train and develop into Clinical Nurse Specialists or Clinical Paramedic Specialists. These roles are demanding, and require a broad range of skills and competencies, however, they are very rewarding and will provide you with both skills and learning to meet the needs of our community and our organisational strategies.

Primary Job Purpose

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in HOS (Hospice Outreach Service) to deliver high quality care to patients with a life limiting illness in the community.

To offer the patient and those who care for them, the skills of a dedicated palliative care service which encompasses symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care.

To offer advice, support and education to the primary health care team and other healthcare professionals on palliative care issues. Giving appropriate medications when immediate need is identified on community visits and supporting other community healthcare professionals with advice about safe medication administration when needed

To strive to help us extend our hospice reach to ensure we have the right people, providing right care at the right time

You will provide clinical advice and specialist support to other professionals on palliative care issues and play a significant role in helping patients to achieve their preferred place of care and their preferred place of death.

To participate in quality initiatives within the department.

Key Responsibilities

Deliverables/Outcomes

Take and analyse a clinical history in a relevant succinct and logical manner

Record concisely, accurately, confidentially and legibly the appropriate elements of the history, examination, results of investigations, differential diagnosis and management plan

Present cases clearly, consistently and professionally to the MDT contributing effectively in patient management

Assess the patients needs. Identify their goals and work with the patient and family towards achieving them

Interpret the results of investigations and discuss and liaise with colleagues to order them appropriately

Develop knowledge of the options for achieving control of symptoms and ability to advise the primary health care team

Develop an ability to explore the personal resources of families/carers in order to ensure patients are cared for in the place of their choice

Support, advise and coach carers at home in managing a relative whose condition is deteriorating

Recognise the impact of caring for dying patients on primary health care team colleagues and offer support

Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for patients and families from different religious and cultural background and sexual orientation

Demonstrate safe mobilisation, transfer and movement of patients in the community and how and where to obtain appropriate equipment

Recognise and manage palliative care emergencies

Bring closure to the nurse-patient relationship and provide for a safe transition to another care provider

To be involved with and support the Gold Standard Framework (GSF) meetings with GPs and in Care Homes and Nursing homes.

Attend weekly MDT meetings

Management and Leadership

Liaise closely with HOS Manager and wider team on control, distribution and management of clinical workload.

Be cognisant of the Hospice in the Wealds Three-Year Strategy and Operational Business Plan.

Work to maintain a high level of risk awareness about self and patient safety

Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines to continuously improve ways of working.

Support and empower our volunteers

Communication and Teamwork

Develop skills in managing complex communication issues with patients and families as a lone worker in the community;

Anticipate barriers to communication, and take action to improve the communication skills and strategies of the team

Seeks out different styles and methods of communicating to assist longer term needs and aims

Develop advanced communication skills

Write and maintain accurate notes/documentation and input computerised data, keeping all information up-to-date

Develop presentation skills, both oral and written.

Structure an interview using appropriate questioning, avoid jargon, using familiarlanguage, at patients own pace

Communicate both verbally and in writing to patients whose first language may not be English in a manner that they understand, using interpreters appropriately

Break bad news in steps appropriate to the understanding of the individual and be able to support distress

Demonstrate an understanding of the need to involve patients and carers in decision making, offering them informed choices, respecting their views

Manage dissatisfied patients/relatives, anticipating potential problems

Demonstrate negotiation and diplomacy skills and partnership working with external agencies

Demonstrate competent use of Electronic Patient Records and Hospice in the Weald IT systems

Education and Training

Education and Training

Participate in all learning opportunities offered and expected as part of the development programme, and apply own learning to the future development of practice

Share, articulate and reflect palliative care skills, enabling others to learn

Participate in planned teaching programmes

Develop teaching skills

Support new staff and clinical placements

Use relevant AV equipment;

Utilise experiential learning methods;

Consistently draw on research and literature to influence specialist palliative careteaching

Obtain evidence based literature from various sources;

Apply evidence to patient care;

Training and Development

Within 2 years to have completed the ACNS/ACPS framework and consolidated performance and practice at a CNS/CPS level.

Actively participate in the provision of supervision/reflective practice to colleagues to support engaging development opportunities.

Undertake Hospice mandatory training and participate in wider training and development opportunities

Act as a role model and mentor to colleagues and to be an ambassador to neighbouring health and social care providers, providing informal education and support to staff in their provision of palliative care.

Work collaboratively with the multi-professional team to provide training to care homes on End of Life Care as required.

Working with Due Diligence

Assist with the development of policies and procedures

Participate in forums for discussion on research and audit programmes

Support quality initiatives in local area

Participate in clinical governance initiatives e.g. clinical review

Engage in clinical supervision and self-reflection, and use this to improve care andPractice

Maintain professionalism through adherence to recognized Codes (e.g. NMC, GMC, HPC, HCPC) and work within the boundaries of Hospice in the Weald policies

Maintain professional development though the Hospice Annual Review process to continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies

General

All employees are required to undertake the following:

To make positive contributions to all internal and external quality and/or best practice measures/processes.

To fully participate in the annual appraisal process, to agree targets and objectives with line managers and to report on activity against agreed targets on a regular basis.

To fully comply at all times, with Hospice in the Weald policies and procedures and to take responsibility for own actions/inactions.

To fully comply with all mandatory and HITW role specific training requirements

To act in accordance with workplace legislation/requirements including Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and Data Protection.

To share and model HITW values and expected behaviours at all times.

To participate in all employee engagement activities including team, departmental or other staff meetings as required

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POST HOLDER AND ACCORDING TO FUTURE CHANGES/DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SERVICE

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC)with 3 years post registration experience.

Evidence of ongoing Professional Development.

Experience

Proven track record of contemporaneous clinical practice.

Experience in Palliative and End of Life Care and Bereavement Support in a community setting (desirable)

Prepared and delivered education programmes to other healthcare professionals. (desirable)

Essential Skills

Ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Takes the initiative and responds flexibly to change.

Delegates tasks appropriately.

Ability to develop rapport with a wide range of people and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy.

High level of computer literacy skills including the use of mobile technology.

Ability to interpret situations from different angles and identify opportunities for improvement.

Forward thinking and proactive in decision making and in assessing risks and its mitigation.

Applies personal organisation strategies to prioritise and effectively manage workload within a team environment.

Personal Attributes

Passionate about providing individualised care

Dedicated to making a difference and changing peoples lives

Compassionate

High levels of enterprise, innovation and dedication

Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook

Proactive team player

Ability to work well within and adapt to a changing environment

Willingness to travel to varying work locations

Forward thinking

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC)
• with 3 years post registration experience.
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development.

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of contemporaneous clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience in Palliative and End of Life Care and Bereavement Support in a community setting
• Prepared and delivered education programmes to other healthcare professionals.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passionate about providing individualised care
• Dedicated to making a difference and changing peoples lives
• Compassionate
• High levels of enterprise, innovation and dedication
• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook
• Proactive team player
• Ability to work well within and adapt to a changing environment
• Willingness to travel to varying work locations
• Forward thinking

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

Hospice in the Weald

Address

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients and their families are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognizing the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance for patients, relatives and work colleagues, for example the complaints department etc. and provide information in an acceptable format, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Motivate staff to achieve personal and departmental targets and standards.

To work as part of a wider team to ensure that the care of people living with Frailty is based on relevant best practice guidance including, NSFs and NICE guidance and ICB policies.

Analytical Tasks

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information.

Review and process data using accurate SNOMED codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases.

Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act.

Present clinical data and information to the MDT team to agree patient pathway

Physical Skills

Able to travel across sites and South Wirral footprint.

Work is physically challenging and will include physical examination of patients, lifting and handling of patients and equipment.

Undertake a range of diagnostics including ECG and phlebotomy and near patient testing as appropriate.

Keyboard skills; knowledge of electronic care records and mobile working, databases, spreadsheet, email, word processing, presentation, email,Internet,Intranet and clinical software systems

Responsibility for Patient Care

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the HCPC.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritize, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.

Utilize the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.

In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.

Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team, providing feedback as appropriate

Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance.

Clinical Practice Specific:

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and develop person centered and holistic plans of clinical care accordingly.

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions-treatments for patients with complex needs seeking advice as appropriate.

Prescribe and review medication within personal ability for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or 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 and working with our multiple stakeholders to ensure best patient care, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time.

Support patients and their families to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner OR HCPC Registered Paramedic
• Educated to degree-diploma level in Paramedicine or equivalent experience
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• Non Medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Accountability of own roles and other roles in primary care setting
• Highly developed knowledge of illness and injury presentation
• Clinical governance in primary care setting
• Experience of working with frail and elderly people
• Local and National health policy
• Experience of managing acute illness presentations
• Up to date Professional Development portfolio

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice

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

Healthier South Wirral

Address

Eastham Group Practice

47 Bridle Road

Bromborough

Wirral

Merseyside

CH62 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the supporting documents heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£338 million (PFI) investment has re-built and modernised both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, resulting in modern state of the art health care facilities for the treatment and care of patients. St Helens Hospital was completed in 2008 and Whiston Hospital in 2010. The hospitals include 887 inpatient beds with state-of-the-art CT and MRI facilities existing on both hospital sites. CT and MRI scanners at St Helens have also recently been upgraded including installation of a high field 3 Tesla MRI scanner. The DEXA scanner is also located at St Helens Hospital.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk, and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery, and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

As a Trust, our aim is to provide a high-quality service to all patients. We strive to meet the best standards for professional care whilst being sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual patients. Our valued workforce is recognised for their unique skills and talents with our teams of experts winning national awards on a regular basis.

Whiston Hospital

Whiston Hospital a busy teaching hospital which provides a comprehensive range of acute Medical and Surgical Services, Emergency Services, Maternity Services, Paediatrics and Medicine for Older People. The Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Units are also based on this site. There is a Critical Care Unit consisting of ICU, HDU, CCU and an onsite Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. The stroke consultants deliver 24/7 thrombolysis to eligible patients presenting with acute stroke. There is a 30-bed Stroke Unit which accommodates both acute stroke patients and those with rehabilitation needs.

St Helens Hospital

St Helens Hospital is an Ambulatory Care Centre providing Intermediate Care and Day Surgery. Rheumatology, Dermatology and Diabetes services are based on this site and within easy reach of other acute specialties at Whiston Hospital.

Southport Hospital

Southport Hospital is a General Hospital that includes adults accident and emergency services, intensive care, and a range of medical and surgical specialities. There is also an outpatients service. The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales, and the Isle of Man.

The hospital, which replaced the Southport General Infirmary and the Southport Promenade Hospital, opened in September 1988.

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk Hospital is a General Hospital and provides womens and childrens services, including accident and emergency services, surgery, and maternity care.

The hospital provides these services for patients living across West Lancashire, Southport, and Formby.

Life in Merseyside and West Lancashire

Merseyside, which includes the great city of Liverpool, is within easy reach of North Wales, the Lake District and the Peak District and provides an interesting mix of rural and urban life.

Liverpool is a vibrant, music city which has undergone a renaissance in recent years and has recently been named European City of Culture.

High quality schools are available in and around Merseyside and West Lancashire. The area has many sports facilities including championship golf courses, several sailing clubs and one of the finest windsurfing venues in Britain.

People from Merseyside and West Lancashire are renowned for their friendliness and quick-witted humour and the region sports two of the finest football teams in the Premier League.

The town of St Helens is renowned for its glassworks and rugby. The district has a population of around 340,000 and is of mixed residential, industrial, and rural character. It is situated on the edge of Merseyside, between the open countryside of Cheshire to the south and Lancashire to the north.

Southport is a seaside town and has a population of around 90,000. Southport lies on the Irish Sea Coast and is fringed to the north by the Ribble estuary. Town attractions include Southport Pier, the second longest seaside pleasure pier in the British Isles and Lord Street, an elegant tree-lined shopping street. Southport today is still one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK and hosts various events including an annual air show on and over the beach, the largest independent flower show in the UK and the British Musical Fireworks Championship.

Ormskirk is an historic Market town surrounded by beautiful countryside, reserves, and wildlife. Ormskirk has quaint village streets, winning restaurants and farm shops and is also home to the award-winning Edgehill University.

Distance to Liverpool City Centre:

From Whiston Hospital 13.3 miles

From St Helens Hospital 15 miles

From Southport Hospital 19.9 miles

From Ormskirk Hospital 18.1 miles

Distance to Manchester City Centre:

From Whiston Hospital - 26.6 miles

From St Helens Hospital 27.7 miles

From Southport Hospital 42.4 miles

From Ormskirk Hospital 35.4 miles

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration at the time of application
• FRCPath or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• MD/PhD or equivalent medical qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Experience of teaching
• Knowledge of the principles of research

Desirable

• Experience of teaching undergraduates
• Experience of supervising trainee pathologists
• Evidence of involvement in research

Skills

Essential

• Broad range of IT skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a Consultant
• Ability to practise independently as a Consultant
• Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Awareness of personal limitations

Other

Essential

• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

• Full driving licence.
• Ability to organise and manage people and resources

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Merseyside

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK. This will be a dual role with both Administrator and Crisis Worker responsibilities.

You will based at the Hazlehurst Centre CSAAS SARC, West Yorkshire

Additional Location: North Yorkshire CSAAS SARC

This is Full-Time vacancy of 40 hours per week.

Salary: £28,051.32 per annum pro rata based on 40 hours per week (£13.45 per hour)

Shift hours will be:

Monday-Saturday Five shifts 9:30am-5:30pm

There will also be the opportunity to pick-up additional shifts as an out of hours Crisis Worker, on an on-call basis from 5:30pm to 9:30am.

Due to the number of applications, this post may close earlier than the published closing date.

Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first.

Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field.

We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Company benefits

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding confidentiality.
• Experience completing administrative duties
• IT Literate
• Work experience within an administration role; including data collection, excel spreadsheets, providing reports and manipulating data will be essential.
• Can drive and has access to a car 24/7
• Because of the nature of this role, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
• As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference.
• We welcome applications for this Administrator/ Crisis Worker role from candidates with experience in care, social care, healthcare, and administration.

Desirable

• Experience of working with individuals who may have complex needs.
• Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault/ violence.
• Experience of creating and utilising resources and use of distraction techniques.
• Project development and outreach
• Training and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Batley

LS27 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC Registration.

Desirable

• Advance Diploma of Dietetics
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development portfolio

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive post registration experience including evidence of experience in catering, providing training for staff/carer and running group sessions with service users.
• Experience of working with eating disorder cases either in a community setting or in-patient
• Experience of providing supervision to other colleagues/professionals

Desirable

• Experience of working with mental health and learning disability within a clinical settings
• Formal training in communication skills e.g.
• Talking Mats, Motivational Interviewing or
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Risk management
• Reflective Practice
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
• Computer literacy
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
• Ability to work creatively with patients to support engagement
• Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy demonstrating positive communication skills

Desirable

• Practical application of evidenced-based practice

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands Hospital

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care. Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity. Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Holds Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification or has equivalent experience
• Demonstrated medical terminology and anatomy knowledge
• Knowledge of Patient information systems
• Evidence of attendance to a Clinical Coding refresher course, within the last 2 years

Desirable

• Holds an NHS Digital approved Clinical coding Auditor or trainer classification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• A thorough knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS - 4
• Significant coding experience
• Be able to explain the complex coding rules to all disciplines of staff including medical and clinical.

Desirable

• Specialist Paediatric coding experience
• Understanding of clinical coding and the impact on HRG'S and financial flows.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Have excellent verbal communication skills, in person, by telephone and in writing (including emails), using tact, discretion and sensitivity
• Be able to explain the complex coding rules to all disciplines of staff including medical and clinical.
• Working with VDU's, standard keyboard skills for Inputting into computer more or less continuously
• Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration
• Use of MS Word & excel to an intermediate level
• Ability to work under pressure to meet Financial and statistical deadlines
• Gather, analyse, interpret and present extensive and / or complex data and information.
• A committed, pro-active individual able to work on their own initiative and prioritise workloads.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of coding classifications, standards and guidance, including ongoing changes to ICD-10 and OPCS-4.
• 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.

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Churchtown Medical Centre is a well organised and supportive practice serving approximately ten thousand patients we prioritise clinician wellbeing and have implemented systems and team structures specifically designed to reduce gp workload and improve job satisfaction

We foster a positive respectful and collaborative working environment where clinicians feel supported valued and able to deliver their best work

we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed salaried gp to join our well established and supportive practice team you will work in a modern primary care environment designed to provide safe high quality and patient centred care while ensuring gp workload remains manageable and sustainable

this role offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside a strong multidisciplinary team supported by effective clinical systems and administrative processes that enable gps to focus on clinical care

the practice is committed to maintaining a sustainable and manageable workload a typical clinical day consists of

morning session twelve patient appointments and three telephone consultations

afternoon session twelve patient appointments and two telephone consultations

flexible start and finish times available

there is no on call requirement as part of this role

the practice also operates specialist clinics and offers opportunities for gps to develop and utilise specialist interests where appropriate

you will work as part of a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team including

salaried gps

advanced nurse practitioners

practice nurses

healthcare assistants

physician associate

clinical prescribing pharmacists

paramedics managing the majority of home visits

dedicated clinical administrative team

the clinical administrative team plays a key role in reducing gp workload by assisting with document management administrative tasks and workflow optimisation

we are committed to supporting the professional growth and development of our clinicians the successful candidate will be encouraged to maintain their professional competence through continued professional development

the practice uses emis web as its clinical system and has efficient digital workflows in place to support safe effective and streamlined patient care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• This position is open only to GPs who have the appropriate GMC registration, NHS England performers list and current right to work in the UK without the need for employer visa sponsorship .

Desirable

• X

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

Primary Care Today Limited

Address

Churchtown Medical Centre

137 Cambridge Road

Southport

Merseyside

PR9 7LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess patients, plan and deliver nursing care, review outcomes and seek GP advice or refer when needs exceed the scope of the role.

Undertake long-term condition reviews, including diabetes and hypertension, and other condition reviews within competence and agreed protocols; support patients with self-management.

Deliver adult, childhood and travel immunisations, including travel health advice, using appropriate authorisation such as Patient Group Directions or Patient Specific Directions.

Perform cervical screening and relevant swabs, following screening programme requirements; explain procedures, obtain consent and arrange appropriate follow-up.

Provide wound assessment and dressings, suture and clip removal, phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, urinalysis and sample collection and processing.

Undertake NHS Health Checks and provide health promotion advice, including smoking cessation, healthy eating and physical activity.

Assist with minor surgery and provide chaperoning when required; recognise deterioration and respond to clinical emergencies within training.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and coding; support patient call and recall, results follow-up and continuity of care.

Person Specification

Clinical skills and knowledge

Essential

• Competence in phlebotomy, wound care, cervical screening, adult and childhood immunisations, and travel health advice / vaccinations.
• Knowledge of health promotion, long-term condition care, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and clinical governance.
• Understanding of professional accountability, consent, confidentiality and medicines administration under PGDs / PSDs.

Desirable

• Additional skills in respiratory disease management or other specialist long-term condition care.
• Knowledge of primary care health campaigns and QOF.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult / RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Recognised cervical screening training and current sample taker registration / number.
• Relevant immunisation training and competence, including childhood immunisations.

Desirable

• Further qualification in general practice nursing, long-term condition management or sexual and reproductive health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a nurse in an NHS GP practice.
• Experience of independent nursing consultations with adults and children, including working with families and carers.
• Experience of long-term condition reviews and use of clinical protocols.
• Experience of participating in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Experience of family planning services.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues and contributing to quality improvement.

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

Swiss Cottage Surgery

Address

Swiss Cottage Surgery

2 Winchester Mews

London

NW3 3NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of the role from the job description:

• To provide a comprehensive speech and language therapy service to stroke patients in the acute setting with acquired communication and swallowing disorders

For full details of the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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

• Recognised Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists degree level qualification
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Post Graduate Dysphagia Training

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience in managing patients with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties post stroke
• Special interest in current evidence-based practice relating to post stroke communication and/or swallowing difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of working with Stroke patients within an acute/hyperacute setting

Professional/managerial/Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist skills in differential diagnosis and targeting of clinical interventions relevant to Stroke
• Ability to appropriately prioritise and manage a complex caseload independently
• Negotiation skills for management of conflict across a range of situations
• Demonstration of specialist knowledge in Stroke underpinned by current evidence based practice
• Knowledge of a broad range of specialist formal and informal assessment methods and their interpretation

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Speech and Language Therapy Department, West Block, Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Eccleshal

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST21 6LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Medical degree
• FRCA or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification - clinical/education
• Fellowship in airway/regional anaesthesia/Paediatric anaesthesia
• FFICM
• EDIC

Skills and experience

Essential

• Wide knowledge and experience of caring for critically ill adults
• Wide experience of anaesthesia
• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of teaching
• Audit participation
• ITU patient management experience
• Complex vascular anaesthesia experience

Desirable

• Critical care and/or anaesthesia publications or presentations

Clinical governance

Essential

• Experience of morbidity and mortality review
• Evidence of audit of own practice

Desirable

• Structured Judgment Review training
• Leadership management course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education or ability to demonstrate equivalent.
• Good literacy skills
• Care Certificate (or commitment to undertake on commencement of the post)
• NVQ level 3/ City and Guilds Health/social care related subject (level 3) or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• GCSE (Grade C pass or Level 2 skills Math/English)
• ECDL

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge, skills or experience in health/social care
• Shows insight into the needs and circumstances of patient group/vulnerable adults.
• Ability to recognise limitations of the role.
• Understand the concept of self-care and self-management principles

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft office systems.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, observations and care.
• Awareness of effects of ill health and the ageing process

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people and dealing with members of the public
• Self- motivated and enthusiasm for the role with the ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising own limitations.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Team player

Desirable

• Experience within a caring environment.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience delivering care in a community setting.

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

• Must be able to undertake all aspects of the role whilst working a lone worker
• Flexible approach to meet service need including ability to work flexibly across a variety of shift patterns.

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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