Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

As an HCPC-registered Practicioner Psychologist, you will:

• work alongside a highly skilled, collaborative team to deliver a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• To provide a comprehensive therapeutic assessment of patients in order to assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation, and the planning of an appropriate package of care.
• To apply your clinical skills, delivering specialist Psychology intervention, including assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and outcome evaluation.
• To work closely with our experienced MDT, you will play a key role in managing risk, guiding treatment, and supporting the overall wellbeing and recovery of our patients.
• To advise on and facilitate the use and interpretation of valid clinical assessment tools to monitor clinical change across the wards.
• To administer and interpret assessments of cognitive and emotional functioning.
• To facilitate members of the MDTs understanding of psychological, social and functional problems presented by patients and to arrive at a shared understanding of current presentation and needs for appropriate intervention.
• In conjunction with the MDT to provide treatments that accord with best psychological and occupational practice to patients either individually or in groups for a range of difficulties.
• To take an active role in MDT meetings and to keep other clinicians appraised of therapy interventions with patients.
• To discuss in MDT meetings the progress of patients in the wards and to offer a therapy perspective on any difficulties along with suggestions for further or alternative interventions.
• To ensure referrers to the hospital and patients carers and families are kept up to date with therapeutic treatments.
• To plan, develop and implement group therapy programmes in conjunction with other disciplines such as Nursing.
• To advise on the future therapy needs of patients on their discharge.
• To liaise with providers of future therapeutic care prior to discharge.

Training and Supervision

• To closely supervise the clinical work of other clinicians in the Therapy Team to ensure that all assessment and treatment interventions are appropriate and in line with current best practice.
• To provide peer supervision to members of the MDT as and when appropriate.
• To disseminate a greater understanding of psychological therapies to other disciplines through the Hospital Educational Seminars and other appropriate vehicles.
• To work as co-facilitator with other members of the MDT in the provision of group therapies or to supervise other clinicians acting as co-facilitator.
• To participate in regular meetings with the Medical Director to ensure that therapy input is in line with the needs of the hospital and ACG Group values.

Administrative

• To ensure the maintenance of professional standards within relevant regulatory bodies such as Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Psychological Society (BPS), and ACG
• To ensure that all the work of the Therapy Department is informed by current evidenced based practice and research and is consistent with all BPS guidelines on professional conduct.
• To ensure that the efficacy of any therapy interventions is monitored closely through the processes of Clinical Audit and can be demonstrated to be effective and appropriate.
• To ensure that the Therapy Teams performance and conduct is in line with the organisational business plans and objectives.
• To be responsible for the continuous professional development of all members of the Team in line with relevant regulatory bodies.

Research

• To take an active part in clinical research within the hospital.

Management

• To be responsible for the management of the Therapy Team, with respect to issues such as conduct, time keeping, training and annual leave
• To be accountable to the Hospital Director
• To advise the Clinical Governance Committee and the SMT about staffing levels and skill mix of Therapy Department
• To ensure that the interventions available are able to meet the needs of patients informed by best practice. Including but not confined to National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines.
• Contribute as a member of the SMT to clinical governance and the ongoing development of therapy services across the hospital.

Professional Responsibilities

• To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with the relevant requirements and company Personal Development Plan requirements
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. To comply with HCPCs Code of Conduct, the appropriate Practice Guidelines and company policies and procedures
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, in line with professional and company guidelines.

Other Duties

• To undertake other such duties as may be required in the light of changing circumstances as requested by the Medical Director or Hospital Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Clinical or Counselling or Forensic Psychologist (HCPC) with extensive post-qualification experience.

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical expertise in a mental health inpatient setting.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in assessment, admissions, pathway management, and outcome measurement.
• Passionate about innovation, advanced rehabilitation technologies, and improving patient outcomes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in service development and quality improvement.
• Involvement in clinical research and audit projects.
• Experience contributing at senior management or leadership level.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Holybourne Ave

London

SW15 4JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered RMN, OT, Social Work or Psychologist qualification and registration to degree/diploma level plus masters degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff
• Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 5 level
• Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.

Information technology / Resources

Essential

• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Confident in the use of computer systems, spreadsheets, databases, data collection and co-ordination, word processing and report writing.
• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

Personal Qualities / Attributes

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
• Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
• Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organizing own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hope House

St Johns Church, 2 Dorchester Road,

Weymouth

DT4 7JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The HR Coordinator supports in the following areas:

• Support the Executive Team and Team Leads/Managers by operating robust and efficient recruitment drives; posting and managing vacancy adverts, liaising with candidates, arranging interviews etc.
• Screen candidates in line with UK and NHS standards.
• Process all pre-employment checks, including background and reference checks.
• Assist with the creation of employment documents for new starters and current employees, in line with employment and UK law.
• Liaise with Team Leads/Managers to organise effective and appropriate induction programmes.
• Welcome new starters in person and ensure all required paperwork is signed on first day.
• Update HR trackers such as maternity, paternity, right to work, probation, performance, reviews and appraisals.
• Keep the HR system up to date and manage the employee life cycle, including leaver checklists.
• Oversee the shared HR email account and manage queries/submissions.
• Prepare electronic HR files, ensuring all appropriate documents are saved and named as per protocol.
• Monthly reporting of NWRS data, ensuring it is accurate and met within the requested deadline.
• Running and reviewing HR reports such as annual leave and sickness, liaising with the Executive Team for HR and Finance as necessary.
• Support with HR projects such as performance management, EDI and Wellbeing.
• Produce HR correspondence for recruitment, performance management and confirmation of employee changes.
• Assist with identifying key changes and improvements within HR processes and procedures, whilst gaining wider understanding of key polices.
• Apply introductory level employment law to advice and queries.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to use initiative and judgement
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics & English (C / 4 or above)
• CIPD Level 3

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience in HR and/or Recruitment roles
• Familiarity with hiring practices and stages

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Basic knowledge of employment law
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Strong IT skills
• Knowledge of the latest Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)

Desirable

• EMIS user 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

Adur Health Partnership

Address

Northbourne Medical Centre

193A Upper Shoreham Road

SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

West Sussex

BN43 6BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care and support more junior staff to do likewise.

2.To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using clinical reasoning skills and a variety of assessment techniques to provide an accurate analysis of their condition.

3.To be able to analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate this into your assessment in order to identify goals, develop a treatment plan and deliver patient centred care.

4.To deliver effective, evidence based therapy treatment that is modified to reflect the patients on-going needs.

CLINICAL/SERVICE DELIVERY

1.To be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of therapy treatment and care delivered to the patient.

2.To be responsible for maintaining evidence based clinical practice both for self and band 5 physiotherapist /support worker members of the team under supervision.

3.To be able to motivate and persuade patients with a range of conditions to work with treatment programmes and work towards treatment goals.

4.To organise and lead family meetings and case conferences as required to facilitate realistic goal setting and appropriate discharge planning.

OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1.To ensure that appropriate risk assessment/management occurs within designated area, reporting back to senior.

2.To work on any of the Trust sites as requested.

3.To use information technology to communicate assessment and treatment results to relevant disciplines and produce letters and reports as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service needs and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise, on a day-to-day basis. To assist band 5 physiotherapists / support worker staff to do likewise.

2.To be responsible in the day-to-day supervision and allocation of work to less experienced physiotherapists and support workers within the clinical team.

**For further information please refer to the attached JD/PS**

Person Specification

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's shared commitments

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Membership of Special Interest Group
• Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy in relevant area.
• Awareness of Evidence Based practice.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation.

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
• Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
• Knowledge of current NHS, Emergency Medicine and local issues

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a broad acute rotational post, including acute medicine
• Experience with complex discharge planning.

Desirable

• Experience of working at band 6 level

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to display transdisciplinary working competencies across Physiotherapy.
• Able to make decisions in an emergency and work under pressure.
• Able to document information accurately.
• Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Ability to participate in weekend, bank-holiday and extended hours rota.
• Evidence of teaching and supervision skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Computer literate.

Desirable

• Evidence of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision.
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues.
• 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.

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities:

Provide professional advice and support to managers in all areas of employment relations such as grievance, disciplinary, fair treatment and absence management procedures, ensuring that problems are identified and resolved quickly, effectively and fairly and that throughout all processes there is comprehensive and effective communication with staff and their representatives.

Advise managers and staff on the interpretation and application of terms and conditions of service and contractual issues.

Advise and support managers to undertake investigations, including: decisions on suspensions and advising on the approval process to suspend as appropriate; supporting the manager in the development of the investigation report; supporting the presentation of the findings at the hearing.

Attend formal employee relations meetings as appropriate and advise managers on documentation, ensuring consistency, accuracy and best practice.

Support the Head of Employee Relations and HR Business Partners with the effective management of Employment Tribunal claims, undertaking relevant duties as delegated to them.

Support the Head of Employee Relations to produce and monitor monthly employment relations data for key performance indicators.

Support the interpretation of this information, identify any problem areas and work with Trust managers to address them.

Support the Head of Employee Relations to provide monthly feedback reports on employee relations activity to the HR senior team.

Lead on supporting managers to proactively manage short term sickness cases, by reviewing reports sent to managers identifying cases that have triggered under the Trusts sickness absence policy.

Work with the Head of Employee Relations to further develop monitoring mechanisms against which the Employee Relations Team can measure performance.

Deputise for the Head of Employee Relations when required.

Professional responsibilities:

Provide professional advice and support as a full panel member in employment related hearings, providing guidance to managers to determine appropriate action.

To be familiar with the Trusts computerised Employee Relations and ESR information record systems and input and retrieve information as required.

Keep up to date with current employment law legislation and best practice and make recommendations when policy and procedure needs to change to reflect this.

Be a trained Agenda for Change job evaluator and participate in job evaluation and matching panels.

Provide advice and guidance to Trust managers with the development of job descriptions and person specifications in line with the Agenda for Change job evaluation and methodology.

Foster a positive climate of employee relations within the Trust, to support the implementation of a partnership approach and to develop and maintain good working relationships with representatives of accredited Trade Unions.

Please see attached job description

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• MCIPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• An understanding of the national NHS agenda and the HR contribution.
• A knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and employment issues
• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Effective communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills.
• Able to prioritise conflicting demands, particularly when working to strict deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to handle highly confidential and / or highly sensitive information in an appropriate way.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical staffing employment issues and MHPS.
• Knowledge of the NHS job evaluation system.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in an operational HR environment.
• Proven experience with supporting managers in employee relations issues.
• Evidence of developing and maintaining positive partnerships with trade union representatives and senior managers

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS environment.
• Advising managers at disciplinary hearings and other formal hearings.
• Experience of policy review and development.
• Previous experience of job evaluation.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic
• Diplomatic
• Patient

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What is next?

• If you are successful, you will be invited to an interview and assessment day on Thursday 15th October 2026. followed by unpaid classroom training which will include 3 days of blended training delivered via Microsoft teams, covering the 15 standards of the care certificate and a day on Mental Health. There will also be one in-person training day to cover basic life support and manual handing. Training dates will be around the16th-18th November.

After the programme

As your first step in healthcare with the NHS, this could provide you with the opportunity to progress your career by accessing further training outside of the programme. In time, you could become a Senior Healthcare Assistant. After that, you could then apply to train as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, enabling further career avenues such as a Nurse, Podiatrist or Midwife.

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Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic English and Maths skills are required, otherwise no specific qualifications are required.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Prospect Park Hospital

Exeter Road

Honey End Lane, Tilehurst

Reading

Berkshire

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Trust's Information Governance agenda and ensuring compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on Information Governance, Data Protection, confidentiality, records management and information security.
• Support the implementation of Information Governance strategies and work programmes.
• Promote a positive culture of information governance throughout the Trust.

• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, NHS guidance and organisational policies.
• Undertake audits and assurance activities to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Produce reports and recommendations for senior managers and governance committees.

• Investigate Information Governance incidents and breaches.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to minimise future risk.
• Support the maintenance of effective incident reporting and monitoring processes.

• Support the management of Data Subject Access Requests, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and timescales.
• Provide advice on lawful information sharing and disclosure of information.
• Support the development and implementation of Data Protection Impact Assessments where required.

• Develop and deliver Information Governance training and awareness activities.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on Information Governance responsibilities.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across the organisation.

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Information Governance Team at meetings, projects and working groups.
• Support organisational projects by providing Information Governance advice and expertise.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working in Information Governance, Data Protection or Information Security
• Experience of investigating incidents and managing compliance issues
• Experience of developing policies, procedures and governance frameworks

Desirable

• NHS or healthcare experience
• Experience managing Subject Access Requests, FOI or information disclosures

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Expert knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act and Confidentiality requirements
• Knowledge of NHS Information Governance standards and frameworks
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to analyse information, investigate issues and recommend solutions
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and information security principles
• Knowledge of risk management and audit processes

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Professional qualification, certification or membership relevant to Information Governance

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Information Governance/Data Protection qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Nexus House

4 Gatwick Road

Crawley

RH10 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

As a General Medical Practitioner, you will be a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, dedicated to delivering high-quality medical care to our patients. You will operate both autonomously and collaboratively with our healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage a diverse range of health conditions. Your role will encompass direct patient care, clinical leadership, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.

The post-holder will manage a caseload and address a wide spectrum of health needs within a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Key responsibilities

• Work independently and in conjunction with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat patients within primary care, initiating direct referrals as appropriate.
• Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers, and colleagues, ensuring the maintenance of clinical excellence.
• Develop new and innovative concepts, models, methods, and practices to enhance primary care services, meeting the evolving needs of the PCN population.
• Deliver comprehensive medical care, managing a diverse caseload and addressing a wide range of health conditions.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated and holistic patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits to continually enhance patient care and service delivery.

Clinical Responsibilities:

The General Medical Practitioner (GP) works autonomously and is accountable for own professional actions.

• Conducting face-to-face and telemedicine consultations to assess, diagnose, and manage patients health conditions.
• Identifying and treating acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions.
• Providing preventative care services and lifestyle advice to promote overall health and prevent disease.
• Managing long-term conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, ensuring patients receive ongoing care and monitoring.
• Prescribing medications, reviewing treatment plans, and monitoring patient side effects and effectiveness.
• Referring patients to specialists or other healthcare services when necessary for further diagnosis or treatment.
• Educating patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and preventative measures.
• Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and providing resources to support patients in making positive changes.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, pharmacists, and specialists, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participating in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Conducting home visits for patients who are unable to attend the clinic due to mobility issues or severe illness if cover is not available under the home visiting team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary (MDT) meetings and maintain effective relationships with multi-professional colleagues across services, including community palliative care, district nurses, specialist nurses, mental health, and social care teams.
• Contribute to and oversee clinical developments within Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) steering group meetings, working collaboratively with PCN members.
• Identify patients at risk of frailty using clinical indicators (e.g., Rockwood score, dementia diagnosis) and ensure appropriate care planning in partnership with the PCN team.
• Ensure accurate registration of all adults living with frailty or dementia on the eFraCCS frailty register.
• Coordinate and implement care plans aimed at reducing avoidable hospital admissions and unnecessary primary care attendees.
• Promote early advance care planning (ACP) to support patient-centred care and future health needs.
• Support the weekly care home ward rounds, ensuring continuity and quality of care for residents.
• Elicit a patient history appropriate to the clinical situation, which will include, presenting complaint, history of the present illness, past medical history, social history, family history, medications, allergies, review of systems, risk factors and appropriate targeted history.
• Perform a physical examination tailored to the needs of the patients and the demands of the clinical situation.
• Assess and prioritise patients undergoing treatment.
• Demonstrate continual evaluation of the patients and use expertise to recommend adjustments/amendments to treatment plans, in consultation with the patient and members of the multi-professional team.
• Make direct referrals to other members of the health care team.
• Requests bloods and radiological test as appropriate.
• Request and perform diagnostic tests as agreed locally.
• Chase, view and Interpret results and report findings.
• Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers, and other health care professionals to enable patients to make an informed decision regarding their treatment.
• Assesses diagnoses and treats patients attending primary health care services with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Assesses diagnoses and treats patients in surgery or own home who require acute medical attention and refer to appropriate agency.
• Refers patients as appropriate to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, secondary care and to other statutory and voluntary organisations.
• Interprets a range of diagnostic tests and routine clinical procedures.
• Makes critical judgements of the highest order to satisfy expectations and demands of the job.
• Works within professional guidelines and codes of conduct.
• Works with all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines e.g., infection control, chaperoning, risk management etc.
• Contribute to practice targets both local and national within the disease management agenda e.g., QOF/Prescribing Incentive Scheme.
• To actively implement safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults and to know who to refer to and how to escalate concerns about radicalisation.

Delivering a quality service

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GMC.
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use a structured framework (e.g., root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events.
• Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery.
• 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.

Leadership personal and people development

Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of medical services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority.

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model.

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.

Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services.

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.

Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers to bring about new developments in the provision of services.

Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols, and standards.

Undertake mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards.

Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g., courses and conferences).

Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families, and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Communication

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

Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising 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/guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment.
• Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff.
• Advanced skills in listening and information processing, alongside empathetic skills to ascertain, understand and respond to individuals complex needs and concerns.
• Advanced knowledge in managing patients with long term conditions.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care.
• A solid understanding and experience of QOF.
• Knowledge of the local and national health policy and wider health economy.
• Experience of compiling protocols and clinical guidelines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues faced.

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree. Membership of the Royal College of General
• Practitioners or equivalent in training if approved by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Certificate of MRCGP.
• Registered GP with the GMC (included on the GP register).
• Included on GP Performers List.
• Posses the right to work in the UK and practice independently.
• Certificate of satisfactory immune status RE: Hepatitis B and other relevant viruses.
• Current General Practice experience with up-to-date GMC appraisal/revalidation.

Other

Essential

• Physical assessment and clinical examination skills.
• Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g., clinical crisis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work well with other people and deal with the challenges of ever changing and demanding situations.
• Good working knowledge of SystmOne.
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology.
• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects.
• Shows ability to work and lead others across professions.
• Able to manage own time and prioritise work.
• Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost-effective healthcare.
• Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff.
• Membership of appropriate Medical Organisation (MDU, MPS etc.)
• Be able to carry out the duties of this post.

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

GP Healthcare Alliance

Address

Canvey PCN

Long Road

Canvey Island

Essex

SS8 0JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.gphealthcarealliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be the lead person for communication for several schools /education establishmentsunder the guidance of the Named SCPHN and be responsible for the development of cooperativeworking arrangements within the school and the extended services thatsupport healthy outcomes for children

Contribute to the provision of a high-quality school health service.

Work collaboratively within the team and with primary and community care colleaguesto deliver local and national health objectives

Work with the SCPHN to undertake workload planning and delegation of work to otherteam members, considering competence levels

Identify needs and prioritize own work appropriately to manage the delivery of theservice.

Support the SCPHN and team leaders to develop new ways of working to provide aresponsive service to children and young people

Support the SCPHN to develop multi-agency partnerships and joint working to facilitatepublic health objectives in line with the MERSEY CARE objectives

Work within a public health competency framework to address public health prioritiesand health inequalities

Participate in the mentorship and assessment of a range of students and in thepreceptorship and support of new colleagues

In conjunction with the SCPHN provide day- to- day supervision and support for thesupport staff and students within the team

Support the team leader in providing induction to the local working environment, School Health Service and MERSEY CARE policies for new team members and students

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with primary and community carecolleagues and other service providers, e.g., education, working collaboratively provide a comprehensive service to children and young people.

Agree and contribute to setting team objectives and delivering agreed outcomes

Complete statistical returns as required by MERSEY CARE including entering data onto computerised systems within the required timeframes

Provide workload and caseload information as requested by the team leader/CaseloadHolder.

Attend and actively participate in team, locality and other relevant meetings

Support the caseload holders in the implementation of practice development,improvement and service modernisation initiatives

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration, first level nurse

Skills

Essential

• Actively involved in professional development
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised programmes of care.
• Understanding of local and national influences on health care delivery
• Awareness of current trends in School Health practice
• Awareness of local and national Public Health agendas
• Awareness of Health Promotion and Education
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Childrens issues
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of skills required for team working
• Ability to travel, for work purposes, within the Trust area

Desirable

• Knowledge of child immunisation programme
• Clinical Governance and Risk Management
• Experience of research/audit/evaluation
• Nurse immuniser ( or willing to undertake training and practice)

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to prioritise and manage workload

Desirable

• Consolidated period of post registration experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to motivate, negotiate with and influence others.

Values

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bootle Health Centre

Park Street

Bootle

L20 3RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Reduction in vacancy rates for Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers, supporting the delivery of safe and sustainable staffing levels.

2. Reduction in turnover rates for Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers through the implementation of effective retention initiatives.

3. Reduction in nursing agency expenditure through improved workforce planning, recruitment and retention outcomes.

4. Improvement in nursing staff engagement, evidenced through staff survey results and local engagement measures.

5. Improvement in staff well-being, evidenced through workforce indicators, staff feedback and participation in well-being initiatives.

6. Improved staff satisfaction with recruitment, induction and on-boarding processes, ensuring a positive experience for new starters.

7. Effective contribution to the development, implementation and delivery of a Trust-wide Nursing Attraction and Recruitment Strategy in partnership with key stakeholders.

8. Effective contribution to the development, implementation and delivery of a Trust-wide Nursing Retention and Well-being Strategy in partnership with key stakeholders, resulting in improved staff experience and workforce sustainability

9. Improved retention of newly registered nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Support Workers through targeted support, engagement and career development initiatives

10. Improved nursing staff experience through the development of initiatives that promote professional fulfilment well-being, inclusion and a positive working environment

Additional Contact Details

Fran Wilson, Lead Nurse for Attraction, Recruitment and Retention [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation

Desirable

• Leadership, management or workforce-related qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an acute healthcare environment
• Experience of leading change, service improvement or workforce-related projects
• Experience of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels

Desirable

• Experience of leading or contributing to workforce, recruitment, retention or staff engagement initiatives

Knowldeg, Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage competing priorities and work streams effectively
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of workforce attraction, recruitment, retention and staff well-being principles
• Ability to lead, influence and motivate others to achieve shared objectives and drive improvement

Desirable

• Knowledge of widening participation, alternative career pathways, apprenticeships or healthcare workforce pipelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Beacon House)

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE
• Computer qualification e.g. ECDL or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Reception and telephone work with direct client/patient contact
• Booking appointments / maintaining a diary system
• Problem solving
• Able to prioritise work, negotiate and make decisions
• Able to work both as part of a team and also using own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of hospital/care work

Technical Skills/ Competencies

Essential

• Keyboard/typing skills (eg. RSA II or equivalent experience)
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the following Windows applications - Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Able to file and maintain accurate records.
• Data accuracy on computer systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to comprehend the nature of the work, the Data Protection Act, and able to comprehend the importance of accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Knowledge of patient pathways and RTT waiting times

Desirable

• .Knowledge of Camis and other hospital computer system.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate with a wide range of people face to face, and by telephone.
• Able to work under pressure amid interruptions.

Desirable

• Awareness of special needs of patients.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and be able to work as part of a team.
• Able to cope with difficult people and situations.

Other requirements

Essential

• Be receptive to change.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt duties to meet the needs of the service.
• Able to cover extra hours if required.

Desirable

• Interested in working with patients.
• Willing to undergo training as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T)/BSc Hons Radiotherapy
• HCPC registration - Therapeutic Radiographer

Desirable

• Other relevant courses or academic qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate knowledge on a range of radiotherapy treatment equipment and techniques
• Experiences of issues of patient care within the grade of the position and appropriate healthcare setting
• Experience of delivering patient care and advice to radiotherapy patients

Desirable

• Working with 3rd party organisations in patient support or education

Skills

Essential

• Ability to setup radiotherapy techniques using a linear accelerator and its imaging functions
• Ability to use a record and verify system
• IT Skills
• Good organisational skills and time keeping
• Demonstrable good communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable

• Able to use a treatment planning system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support qualified clinicians in the delivery of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and other psychologically informed interventions.

To implement intervention programmes designed by qualified clinicians in educational, home and community settings.

To observe and record behaviours, environmental factors and intervention outcomes using agreed recording systems.

To assist in the collection of information to support psychological and behavioural assessments.

To administer questionnaires and collect outcome data under the direction of qualified clinicians.

To support service users, families and carers to implement agreed strategies developed by qualified clinicians.

To assist with preparing materials and resources for assessments and intervention sessions.

To maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records.

To promptly communicate relevant information and concerns to supervising clinicians.

To identify and report risks, safeguarding concerns or deterioration in a child or young person's presentation in accordance with Trust policies.

To participate in multidisciplinary meetings as required and contribute factual observational information.

Please see Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours Psychology Degree (2:1 or First)
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS

Desirable

• Experience of practice based research
• Training in ACT/DNA-V/PBS/ABA programmes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with autistic children/young person
• Experience of delivering assessment and intervention programmes for children/YP
• Experience of working with children/YP complex need and challenging behaviour

Desirable

• Experience of delivering ACT/DNA-V/PBS/ABAprogrammes
• Understanding and experience of using positive behavioural support framwork

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Woodland View

Thornfield Road, Brentry, Bristol,

Bristol

BS10 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate in all aspects of the pharmacy service provided to the Trust and others to which a service is provided, with a particular emphasis on clinical pharmacy services.

To provide a high level of individualised packages of pharmaceutical care to some out-patients (others being served by our wholly owned subsidiary), and to in-patients on the wards which are allocated, involving senior pharmacy staff to advise when considered appropriate.

To gain experience and knowledge in all areas of the pharmacy service by rotating through the different areas of pharmacy practice and clinical service.

To advise medical, nursing and other healthcare staff where necessary on the therapeutic use and risk minimisation in the use of drugs and on legislation and guidance in the proper use of medicines.

To participate in the provision of medicines information services in the Trust, responding to requests for medicines information and advice from healthcare professionals and patients.

To undertake duties as a pharmacist within the dispensary, including dispensing when necessary, providing clinical and final checking and providing advice to patients on the correct use of their medicines.

If agreed, and after appropriate training, to provide a prescription transcription service to assist in the efficient admission and discharge of patients from the Trusts hospitals.

To participate in clinical audit work both within the Pharmacy and in multi - disciplinary settings, as necessary.

To be involved in the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials and the use of other unlicensed drug use where appropriate.To participate actively and fully in the programme of development of pharmacy and medicines management services.

To contribute to the in-service training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare staff and patient groups where appropriate.

To support and act as a role model and mentor for Foundation Training Pharmacists (FTP).

To participate, as necessary, in weekday end-of-the-day working to ensure that an appropriately responsive pharmacy service is provided to the patients of the Trust.

To take part, on rotation, in the provision of an on call from home emergency service out-of-hours, for which the appropriate compensation is granted.

To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday working rotas.

To gain the postgraduate clinical Diploma through sponsored study (some of which will be done out of hours and / or at home) and workplace experience, supported by a workplace mentor, University attendance (on day release or block release) and tutorship. This only applies to permanent contracts.

To carry out any other duties as may be required within the nature and grade of the post.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

To adhere to and perpetuate Trust Policies and Procedures, e.g. Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety etc.

The post holder will be required to hold, and to continue to hold, registration as a pharmacist with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council.

The post holder will be required to adhere to and perpetuate Trust and Pharmacy policies and procedures.

The post holder will have Warwick Hospital as their main base but will be required to work at / visit other hospitals in the Trust(s) as necessary.

The post holder will need to have satisfactory eyesight to be able to use visual display units, and to undergo testing to confirm this if required.

In order to be on call from home, and to visit other units served, the post holder will ideally have their own transport and motor insurance for business use.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment, is not exhaustive and serves as a guide to the main tasks, envisaged at the time of drafting. As such this job description will change and evolve in accordance with the pharmacy services needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy (or equiv)
• Professional registration in the UK as a Pharmacist through the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Able to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development to meet statutory requirements

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist

Desirable

• Hospital work experience through the Foundation Training year or other means

Skills

Essential

• The level of competency (clinical ability/ knowledge) necessary for the post
• Understanding of hospital pharmacy and its future agenda
• Accurate dispensing/ clinical checking skills
• Knowledge of medicines legislation
• Competent in the use of e-mail, word processing, spread sheets, PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Has obtained or is able and willing to undertake postgraduate study for the Clinical Diploma
• An enthusiastic and flexible team worker
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to be involved in developing services
• Sound professional judgement
• Able to create a rapport with the interview panel

Other

Essential

• Able and willing to participate in the out-of-hours service
• Use of motorised transport and insured for business use will be necessary unless willing to come into residence at own expense when on call
• Able and willing to work on weekday late duties, Saturdays Sundays and Bank holidays (on rota)

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Warwickshire University NHS foundation Trust (Warwick Hospital)

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

The Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward/department. They will provide professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team.

The jobholder is responsible for developing and maintaining a ward or department’s philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.

Criteria:

Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children’s areas) (Level 1 or 2)

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Evidence of effective professional and leadership development

Willing to undergo training as necessary

Extensive post registration experience

Significant experience within a leadership role or equivalent

Experience of managing and leading a team

Experience in service development and/or change management

Experience in audit & standard setting

Current issues in health and social care

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload

Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members

Positive approach to change and capable of lateral thinking

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Hannah Graham Matron [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 19th October 2026 Interview Date: 3rd November 2026

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Inpatients

The inpatient element of this role is based primarily within the Ashby Rehabilitation Unit, which provides 18 specialist rehabilitation beds (15 Level 2a and 3 Level 2b). The unit accepts referrals from major trauma centres and acute hospitals across the region for patients requiring specialist neurorehabilitation following conditions such as traumatic brain injury, brain tumour surgery and disorders of consciousness.

The post holder will review referrals presented through the weekly Specialised Rehabilitation Patient Categorisation (PCAT) meeting and undertake assessments of patients requiring specialist rehabilitation at Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital and Grantham Hospital. They will also contribute to the Rehabilitation Unit on-call rota.

The successful candidate will deliver specialist Neurorehabilitation, Brain Injury and Spasticity clinics across multiple hospital and community locations, including Louth, Gainsborough and Spalding.

The role also includes undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate, ensuring patients with complex needs or mobility challenges can access specialist rehabilitation support.

The post holder will be responsible for managing their clinical and non-clinical workload effectively, providing high-quality, patient-centred care and making informed clinical decisions within a multidisciplinary team environment.

They will maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the Trust, General Practitioners, regional trauma centres and partner organisations to support coordinated patient care. The successful candidate will also contribute to service development, operational policy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the clinical care of patients under their supervision.
• Undertaking associated administrative and service management duties.
• Participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Supporting service evaluation and the ongoing development of rehabilitation services.
• Attending departmental, multidisciplinary and organisational meetings.
• Contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings while helping to shape and develop specialist rehabilitation services across Lincolnshire.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current valid GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric medicine, Neurology or Stroke medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support certificate
• Higher research qualification

Clinical Experience and Management

Essential

• Broad clinical experience in Rehabilitation Medicine, including inpatient, outpatient and community rehabilitation services.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex rehabilitation patients independently and provide senior clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in the assessment and management of patients with acquired brain injury, neurological disabilities and spasticity, including the use of specialist rehabilitation interventions
• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures

Desirable

• Evidence of developing a high quality, high-performance service

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Desirable

• A record of quality improvement or clinical audit relating to the care of older patients

Teaching, Traning and Research

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines
• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Teaching qualification/ diploma
• Evidence of original research/ peer reviewed publications

Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and be open to new ways of working to provide the highest possible standard of care to patients
• Basic keyboard skills/knowledge of Microsoft packages

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in food preparation or in similar environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of COSHH & Allergens

Skills

Essential

• To be able to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Experience in a similar role or industry
• An understanding of the importance of hygiene
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Desirable

• Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

London Road

Kettering

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Substantial administrative experience providing a full spectrum of administrative duties.
• Good level of general education this is including GSCE English and Mathematics. RSA 2 typing or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of all Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Desirable

• Experience of supporting or leading a project

Essential

Essential

• Good level of education to include GCSE English and Mathematics, RSA typing or equivalent
• Substantial administrative experience providing a full spectrum of administrative duties
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent time management and organisational 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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Danetre Inpatients Unit, Danetre Hospital

London road

Daventry

NN11 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• HCPC registered

Therapy experience

Essential

• Previous experience

Desirable

• 2 years at B5
• Community experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lotus House

Northampton

NN1 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Helen Thomas Position: Service Manager Email: [email protected]

Job Summary

2X Permanent B7 HCPC Registered Clinical/Healthcare Scientist Posts in Genomics

37.5 hours per week, full time (Flexible working practices including potential hybrid on-site/remote working and including enhancements for weekend rota.)

Join us to make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives

If your passion is Genomics and you want to be at the forefront of improving outcomes for patients, then there’s no better place to be.

We are currently recruiting for dedicated individuals to join our growing team in the Genomics Central Laboratory at Leeds St James’s University Hospital, as Clinical Scientists.

Working closely with colleagues at Leeds and across the wider North East and Yorkshire (NEY) region, you’ll be responsible for the:

Delivery and scientific development of a high-quality diagnostic laboratory genetics service

Scientific leadership in service provision for a specified clinical area

Providing advice to consultants and other service users

Making contributions to shape national best-practice

Essential criteria

HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist with evidenced Genomics experience (including Clinical Scientists from other STP disciplines); or

Final year (or late second year) Clinical Scientist trainee on an accredited training programme (e.g. STP or equivalence) with evidenced genomic experience; or

MSC or PHD in Genetics, with significant laboratory and analytical experience in a relevant clinical setting*; or

HCPC-registered biomedical scientists (BMS) with genomics experience in a relevant clinical setting*

*Would be appointed at an appropriate grade until HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist by portfolio submission via ACS which you should expect to be able to deliver within 12m.

Why you should join our Team

Who we are

Our 160-strong workforce at Leeds St James Hospital provides the Leeds Central Genomics Laboratory for the NEY Genomic Laboratory Hub. The NEY GLH serves around 9 million patients regionally and brings together genomic expertise across NHS Trusts in Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield. We also provide highly specialised tests for inherited cancers for the wider NHS.

The Leeds Central Genomics laboratory is responsible for delivering the high throughput Next Generation Sequencing facility for the GLH, based around NovaSeq, NextSeq550DX and Genexus platforms with associated technical and bioinformatics support to deliver an efficient service, in addition to a broad spectrum of equipment and technologies to support a full genomic laboratory.

Over £4m has been invested in new and cutting-edge equipment in the last four years.

The laboratory works closely with the Translational Genomics Unit, a joint LTHT and University of Leeds team who deliver research and service development with the genomics team: a particular focus at the moment is on long read sequencing technologies for both Rare Disease and Haemato-Oncology services.

With recent advances in our understanding of genetics and the availability of new technologies, we are in a better position than ever before to deliver effective diagnostic testing for inherited diseases and to facilitate an ever more targeted and personalised approach to cancer diagnostics and treatment. There has never been a more exciting time to work in genomics at LTHT.

Why LTHT?

At LTHT, we’re driven to make the right choices for our patients and have a commitment to supporting you to realise your full potential.

With the range of clinical specialities we cover, the potential to have a real impact and grow as an individual is endless. Here, you’ll do work that provides you with unparalleled learning opportunities, whilst improving health outcomes for people across the region and beyond.

We are committed to personal development and ensure that every individual has the opportunity to grow. There’s no better place to make a difference to patients and their families.

We offer

New NHS pay scales from 2024/25

27 days’ annual leave (rising to 29 days after five years and 33 days after 10 years’ service) plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional days

Optional defined benefit pension, with generous 20.6% employer contribution

Access to a wide range of learning and development programmes

Opportunity for paid study leave

Flexible working practices including potential hybrid on-site/remote working.

Supportive benefits throughout changing life circumstances, including up to one year of parental leave, onsite nurseries, career breaks and flexible options for carers

Access to health and wellbeing resources and retail discounts

We welcome applications from candidates who have the relevant skills and experience to succeed. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please email [email protected] to arrange a suitable time.

Apply today

Where can I find out more?

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/about-us/the-leeds-way/our-values/

https://ney-genomics.org.uk/

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or equivalence (statement of equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) or allied professional with experience in MBT
• HCPC registration or equivalent (for allied Health Professionals)

Desirable

• Training in MBT
• Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to personality disorder

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working with patients with complex personality presentations (i.e. 'Personality Disorder') and/or risk of self-harm.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team offering support to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Experience of group work.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training/consultation and providing clinical supervision.
• Work within at least two therapeutic modalities.
• Experience of the application of psychology/therapy in different cultural contexts

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
• Skills in the effective communication of technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Skills in the assessment of risk for patients with mental health problems and specifically for patients with complex Emotional Needs
• Capacity to work calmly and thoughtfully when working with traumatic psychological issues, demonstrating an awareness of the sensitivity and unpredictability of patients with complex needs, and a capacity to tolerate the strong emotions evoked by such work
• Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
• Evidence of CPD
• Competence in advanced IT packages including keyboard skills.
• Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
• Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult - to - treat groups (e.g. complex needs, self harm, personality disorder/psychosis, dual diagnosis, persons with additional disabilities etc).

Desirable

• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Some knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic models and developmental processes associated with Personality Disorder (eg: Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT).

Other

Essential

• Ability to manage effectively verbal aggression and abuse from service users, carers etc, and the risk of physical aggression.
• Demonstrably respectful approach to service users, carers, colleagues, other professionals and professional contacts. Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professional

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Secondary Care Psychological Therapies Service

409 High Street

Stratford

E15 4QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be managing two caseloads and the aligned staff, working alongside the existing team lead and service manager to support and manage the delivery of high quality person centered care. The post will be based in Twinwoods, Bedford, North Bedfordshire Community Nursing teams.

Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Melanie Harris, on 07773205181, [email protected]

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Post-registration qualification SPQDN
• Nurse Prescriber
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
• Demonstrable evidence of significant post registration nursing experience in a community setting.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi professional working
• Demonstrate working within a multi-agency environment.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working.
• Demonstrate application of clinical governance
• Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice
• Understanding of National and Local issues that impact on the local population. Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary staff.
• Experience in managing issues related to conflict resolution avoidance.
• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
• Knowledge of the principles of Health Promotion and prevention of illness
• Experience of using electronic systems to manage activity and the delivery of KPI information.
• Evidence of specialist holistic assessment and evaluation skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage own time to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to collect and interpret data in relation to patient activity and nursing care
• Demonstrate experience in monitoring of staff and quality of service provided.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Experience of clinical leadership
• Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs.
• Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills using a variety techniques and strategies, i.e. email, documentation, active listening, verbal.
• Ability to disseminate complex sensitive information to others

Other

Essential

• Able to adapt to change
• Able to support staff, patients and carers during times of emotional distress
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work alone
• Leadership and motivation skills
• Computer literate
• Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays).
• Ability to travel throughout locality and access to a vehicle for work purposes

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Health Resource Centre

District Nurses, Whitcurch Centre

CLAPHAM

MK416AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*The successful post holder will be given the opportunity to further develop their competence through our band 6 to 7 development programme

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• oVocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• o+ pre-registration training
• oMember of the General Pharmaceutical Council and/or Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Desirable

• oWorking towards higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy in a mental health setting
• oExperience in clinical pharmacy of working with older people
• oPost registration training relevant to hospital pharmacy
• oPsychiatry qualification (or willing to work towards this)

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to mental health patients, carers and clinical staff
• oPrevious evaluated experience of mentorship and training skills
• oTo have undertaken clinical audit
• oTraining and education

Desirable

• oPrevious experience in providing clinical mental health services.
• oStaff management experience
• oMonitoring and advising on drug expenditure

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oClinical and critical appraisal skills
• oThe ability to identify and prioritise clinical work load
• oCommunicates with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff in clear precise and appropriate manner.
• oTo have an awareness of national and local priorities
• oThe ability to identify and manage risks
• oAbility to evaluate own work
• oEnhances the quality of patient care
• oDemonstrates awareness of the clinical governance agenda
• oBasic IT skills
• oTeaching and presentation skills
• oDemonstrates ability to meets set targets
• oDemonstrate ability to organise self to ensure efficient use of time.
• oMeets expected levels of practice as defined by others
• oSelf motivated
• oThe ability and willingness to deputise for senior staff while recognising limitations of experience and ability
• oTakes responsibilities for own actions

Desirable

• oAble to influence junior medical staff
• oUnderstanding of local trust priorities
• oEvidence of writing procedures, guidelines or protocols

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health and Forensic (ELFT-London sites)

Homerton row (main site office)

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.

Person Specification

Educational/ Qualification

Essential

• GPhC approved level 3 pharmacy services/technician qualification/course (i.e. BTEC/City & Guilds/NVQ3) or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or eligible to be registered
• Completed final accuracy checking training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a final accuracy checking (ACPT) qualification
• Completed medicines optimisation training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a medicine's optimisation qualification (AIMMs/MOPs)

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in hospital pharmacy post qualification
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Previous Leadership and Management Experience
• Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

• Ward based clinical work
• Experience in teaching and training
• Previous experience of service quality measurement/audit
• Experience of ordering and invoicing
• Writing and Implementation of policies and procedures

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and proven experience of good stock control
• Ability to work independently and in an organised manner
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills
• Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
• Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
• Use of Microsoft Excel/Word to intermediate level

Desirable

• Management of pharmacy robotics and IT systems
• Ability to plan and chair meetings

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton Pharmacy Office, Calnwood Court,

off calnwood road

Luton

LU4 0LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

1. To work as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills to provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload.

2. To build upon undergraduate skills and continue professional development under the guidance of specialist physiotherapy colleagues.

3. To participate in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external postgraduate training as appropriate.

4. To deliver a quality service and become involved with service improvement initiatives as required.

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

• A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
• Commitment, motivation and adaptability
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Adaptability

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration

Other

Desirable

• Driving Licence

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Intermediate IT skills
• Presentational skills

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC State Registration
• Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
• Basic IT skills
• Experience of working in the NHS

Desirable

• An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level including Respiratory , Neurology and Musculoskeletal
• Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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