Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

Specialty Doctor

For entry to the Specialty Doctor grade, applicants must have at least four years of post-registration training, of which at least two years must be in a speciality training programme in Emergency Medicine (forexample, ACCS) or must be able to demonstrate comparable skills and competencies.The job title of the post is Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine. The post is paid on the Specialty Doctor scale. Applicants wishing to work part-time would be considered. Job Plans are worked around a twenty four person rota. The job is 10 PA (typically 1.5 SPA 8.5 DCC)The post holder will be encouraged to advance their career in Emergency Medicine and will be supported inobtaining postgraduate qualifications. The department also has experience of supporting doctors in CESR(previously Article 14) applications, and again this would be encouraged for suitable experienced doctors.

Duties of the Post

The postholder is expected to work on the middle grade tier rota in the department and provide the relevantexpertise and experience necessary to ensure the efficient primary management of emergency cases. Thepostholder will be required to work with the other team members in the management of the departmentworkload. The postholder will also be expected to provide supervision to the junior members of the team.The postholder will be expected to undertake full clinical duties including the immediate care of critically illpatients attending the Emergency Department and also patients presenting with injuries both major andminor. The care will include initial resuscitation where appropriate, diagnosis, management and thetreatment, referral and discharge under the guidance of the Consultants. The referral could be to GPs to anappropriate specialist team for continued hospital care or to other services.

The postholder will be expected to follow the various guidelines and protocols issued in the department. Inthe case of major trauma cases, cardiac arrests and critically ill patients attending the department, thepostholder will be expected to act in a team leadership role, following appropriate life support guidelines.

Postholders would be expected to gain and maintain certification in ALS, ATLS etc and APLS or recognisedequivalents to these courses.In light of the changing work practices, the work programme may need to be varied in the future. This willbe done only after consultation with the incumbent of the post. As duty hours require the incumbent beingpresent in the department, no on-call or residential accommodation is offered with this post.In exceptional circumstances, additional duties outside normal rostered hours may be required to ensurethe continuation of essential patient care. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the aboveduties, the postholder may be required to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.An educational mentor will be provided process to make sure that the professional and personaldevelopment of the postholder are maintained. The Consultants will act as educational mentor and willmeet with the postholder on a regular basis.There is the opportunity to undertake CESR training with the department and as such the post holder willget a dedicated mentor to take them through the CESR programme to ensure submission for successfulCESR application. The mentor will be an experienced CES assessor. Secondments will be provided in the8 following specialties: Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine. There will bean annual ARCP conducted in house to evaluate progress and set goals for the next twelve months.

Teaching, Audit & Research

The postholder will be expected to participate in teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students,nurses and paramedical staff as directed by the Clinical Lead. The postholder will also be expected toparticipate in the educational programme and attend relevant postgraduate courses in accordance with thelocal and national CME requirements.The postholder will also be expected to participate in the departmental audit programme. Clinical researchwill be encouraged.

Emergencies and Unforeseen Circumstances

The postholder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseencircumstances, without additional remuneration at the request of the Clinical Lead or the on-call Consultant.It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while the postholder accepts that theywill perform such duties, it is stressed that additional commitments arising under this heading areexceptional and the postholder should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged period oron a regular basis.It is the responsibility of the Clinical Lead to determine whether a particular situation can be described asan emergency.

Study and Training

Postgraduate study is encouraged. In-service training is available and clinical meetings are held in theDepartment. There is an excellent postgraduate medical centre at Royal Blackburn Hospital whichprovides excellent library facilities and an active teaching programme, including guest speakers, clinicalconferences and departmental tutorials. Study leave is awarded at the discretion of the Clinical Lead.

The Department

The Emergency Department is located at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital a newly built PFI hospitalwith fully integrated Paediatric and adult areas with Resus, PACS system, and fully supported by CCU andITU Assessments Units, X-ray, CT and MRI facilities. There is a hospital trauma team and cardiac arrest ismanaged in house.In additional to the main Emergency Department which takes primarily ambulance cases, there are 2Urgent Treatment Centres catering to minor injuries and illnesses assessing both walk-in and appointedpatients. One is situated in Burnley General Hospital and other co-located within the Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.The Emergency Department has an 8 bedded resuscitation area (with 1 bed designated for paediatricpatients) with 42 major cubicles. The two Urgent Treatment Centres have examination cubicles, staff base,separate adult and children waiting areas, reception and all facilities to see minor injury and illness. Thedepartment receives excellent support from the Intensive Care Unit, Medical Assessment Unit and SurgicalAssessment Unit, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery. Serious burns andneurosurgical patients are transferred to the regional centre at Preston or Manchester.The Departments have annual attendances of approximately 170,000 across the three sites.The Acute Medical Unit has been established both for medical patients referred from the EmergencyDepartment and Urgent Treatment Centre and for direct GP referrals. Patients who are referred by theirGP to other specialties are ordinarily directed straight to the appropriate ward or assessment area. Thereare ambulatory medical and surgical day emergency care units.There are currently 18 Consultants and two Specialists who work on the Consultant Rota in post in the unit.1. Mrs Georgina Robertson, Clinical Director2. Dr Neil Prater3. Dr Charles Thomson, Deputy Medical Director for Clinical Effectiveness4. Dr Shanthi Siva5. Dr Anna Kirby-Bailey6. Dr Fahad Shaik7. Dr Mohamed Sohail8. Dr Ali Gillani (Specialist)9. Dr Rajendran Garlapati10. Dr Rafeeq Sulaiman11. Dr Mehdi Teeli, Deputy Clinical Director12. Dr Ahmad Alabood13. Dr Helen Turner14. Dr Jawad Saleemi15. Dr Aamir Soohail16. Dr Sukhbir Bhullar17. Dr Badal Sarin (Specialist)18. Dr Maad Jasim19. Dr Claudia Spalding (Paediatric Consultant)Burnley UTC is lead by two Consultant General Practitioners, Dr Zulfikar Aslam and Dr Raju Uppalapati.

Other Clinicians include 4 higher specialist trainees, 28 speciality doctors, 57 junior doctors made up of ACCS & GP trainees, junior clinical fellow and foundation year 1 and 2 doctors. We also have AdvancedCare Practitioners, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Associates and First ContactPhysiotherapists. We train staff of all grades and have medical students of various years from UCLAN andLancaster University in the department.

Terms and Conditions of Service

This post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialty Doctors England 2021. The appointee will be required to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travel time by car from the RoyalBlackburn Hospital. The Trust will reimburse certain expenses relating to removal and relocation whenrequired, the expenses refunded shall reflect actual costs involved but will not exceed £8,000. If relocationis required this must be discussed as interview.

A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for medical and dental staff in theNHS.Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment inconnection with this post will be referred to the D.B.S. for their clearance.Please note: In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is nowpassing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they aresuccessfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whetherto pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. By applying for this vacancyyou are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

For further information please contactMrs Georgina RobertsonClinical Director and Consultant in Emergency Medicine01254 733275Dr Mehdi TeeliDeputy Clinical Director and Consultant in Emergency Medicine01254 733275

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and licence to practice with General Medical Council

Desirable

• A higher qualification e.g. MD or MSC
• MRCEM

Training

Essential

• Minimum of four years experience post graduation
• Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Emergency Medicine
• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses

Desirable

• Experience in other areas
• Experience and training in Acute Medicine, paediatrics, Anaesthetics, ICU

Experience

Essential

• Management of wide range of Emergency and Urgent care conditions
• ALS, APLS and ATLS certificates
• Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Understanding of and experience performing audit
• Awareness of basic research methods
• Familiarity with evidence based practice.

Desirable

• Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
• Previous research projects/publications

Continuing Professional Develop

Essential

• Clear commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience of evidence based medicine
• Ability to keep up to date in the speciality

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate post graduate societies
• IT skills

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines
• Experience of supervision of junior staff
• Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues
• Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines

Desirable

• Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops and Counselling courses
• Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment

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 Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be involved in the following highly specialist clinics:

Orthoptic.

Paediatric.

Ocular motility, strabismus and botulinum toxin.

Neuro-ophthalmology.

To deliver extended roles:

Intra vitreal injections.

Stroke.

Trauma.

Work as an autonomous practitioner in a single-handed capacity, with support from others.

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including management of clinical risk, knowledge of indications and precautions in line with national and trust clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways where they exist.

To receive referrals, undertake assessment, conclude a diagnosis and independently plan individual treatment plans for patients (orthoptic, ophthalmic, optical and surgical) dependant on orthoptic diagnosis, using clinical reasoning and specialist skills and patient education.

To be responsible for the prioritising appropriate onward referral of patients.

To provide advice and support to patients and relatives regarding visual problems.

To assess patients pre-operatively and discuss with the ophthalmologist the need for surgical intervention, timing of surgery, risks and benefits, the type of surgery and alternative treatments.

To assess patients post-operatively and carry out the appropriate treatment.

To assist the ophthalmologist with adjustable suture strabismus surgery.

To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of interventions and ensure the treatment programmes are progressing appropriately.

With support discharge, PIFU or appropriate transfer of care for patients.

At all times to observe safe working practices and equipment procedures that comply with legislative requirements and health and safety regulations.

Dispenses medication using patient group directions or under delegation.

To be responsible for the standard of care performed by orthoptic assistants working with you.

To respect patients privacy, dignity, gender, sexuality and have due regard to patients cultural and religious beliefs.

Undertake other clinical duties as requested by the deputy head or lead of service.

Communication

To be able to persuade and motivate patients through effective communication.

To be sensitive to patients cultural identity and overcome language and other barriers to understanding (e.g. hearing or visual impairment, learning difficulties).

To provide and receive information from patients, carers and other professionals regarding a patients condition and treatment progress. This may include the sharing and receiving of complex and/or sensitive information.

To consult when necessary with appropriate senior specialist staff regarding patients with particular problems

2. Management & Administrative

Information Management

To keep comprehensive records of activity in accordance with local and national requirements, using departmental IT software systems.

To deal with telephone queries and make appropriate decisions on limited information.

Ensure all patient episodes, including coding appropriate activity is recorded.

Human Resource Management

To have an active role in effective team working, assisting and supporting other team members where appropriate.

To deputise for senior Band 7 in their absence.

To participate in the Kings College Hospital Employee Performance Assessment Programme as an appraiser and appraisee, and fulfil its requirements.

Physical Resources

To ensure that the treatment and working areas are kept safe and tidy.

To regularly calibrate and ensure perimetry and slit lamp equipment are in good working order.

Ensure faulty equipment is reported.

To deal with accidents untoward occurrences and complaints according to accepted procedure.

To ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff and report all outpatient hazards.

Service Development

To demonstrate a knowledge of Clinical Governance and have an active role in clinical effectiveness and audit programmes in order to develop and improve services.

Identify opportunities to improve the service and to discuss them with clinical leads.

To support the delivery of the service facilitating the use of clinical governance and development of competencies.

3. Training Education and Research

To provide teaching, guidance and advice when appropriate to other staff groups.

To undertake in-service and post-graduate training to improve patient care and for professional development.

To contribute to the in-service training programmes for Optical Service staff.

To be involved in research and evaluation of practice as opportunities arise.

To prepare and present a research/audit or development project / in-depth study which contributes to service development, own personal knowledge and professional development, presenting the project to the department at the end of the rotation.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree Orthoptics
• HCPC registration
• Demonstrates CPD at a post graduate level.

Desirable

• Member of clinical interest group

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Paeditrics
• Adults
• Running single-handed clinics.

Desirable

• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Large teaching hospital experience

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Recognise boundaries of own knowledge/skill.
• Knows when to ask for support
• Aware of sub-specialty ophthalmology working.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment.
• Flexible working practices

Desirable

• Pastoral care of students.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to) :

• Visual acuity assessment
• visual field assessment
• Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS , OCT imaging, Anterion etc
• Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
• Measurement of Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
• To participate in the virtual technician led clinic.
• To use electronic patient record management system.
• To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
• To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting.
• To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date.
• To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
• To commit to further training as required
• To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust

Person Specification

Required

Essential

• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Working in an Ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multi-disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills
• Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) 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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Support the neuro assessment process.

Ensure the on-going effective use of routine outcome monitoring

Provide education to children, young people and their families to enhance their knowledge of neuro-developmental and mental health issues and management of this.

Promote resilience and prevention of mental health issues.

Maintain high standards of clinical care to children, young people and their families.

To liaise and work with other CAMHS teams to ensure the needs of children and met by the right team, on the right pathway at the right time.

Knowledge, Training and Experience:

• The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell Southwest mandatory training.

• Knowledge of Policy and legislation.

• Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery.

• Knowledge of child development and safeguarding.

• Knowledge of the principles of the CYP IAPT programme and a willingness to undertake training.

• Good ability to know when to involve senior staff in a child or young persons care and share relevant information

• Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet the needs of child or young person and service demands.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1. To assume responsibility for own personal development.
2. To provide support to new post holders, and identify training needs via mode of PDP.
3. To ensure Livewell SW mandatory training is completed at scheduled times.
4. To have oversight of teams training schedule.

Please see attached full JD and Person Spec for more details

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families/carers, who are experiencing mental health problems in the community setting.
• A background of working in a care setting and/or education / social care setting. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity

Desirable

• A background of working in a care setting and/or education / social care setting. Previous experience of working with young people in a professional/voluntary capacity.
• Experience of working with people with neuro developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Qualification Level III or equivalent level of relevant study
• or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to this level.
• Maths & English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent.
• Knowledge and/or awareness of mental health problems.
• Knowledge of safe guarding children.

Desirable

• Some experience / knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
• Knowledge of mental health problems/mental illness in young people and evidenced based treatments.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supervisory/Professional Responsibility

2.1. Clinical supervision of Trainee Applied Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.

2.2. Clinical supervision of Band 7 Applied Psychologists working within immediate area, under the guidance of Consultant Applied Psychologist

2.3. Will hold responsibility and accountability for their own actions, ensuring appropriate support and supervision is sought when required.

2.4. To keep abreast of current developments in this field through reading, attendance at appropriate training courses, and a range of other CPD activities, and to ensure that a log is kept of this in line with HCPC requirements.

2.5. To contribute, as appropriate, to the teaching offered on the local Applied Psychology training courses.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied Psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• HCPC registration as an Applied Psychologist with Chartered Status
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees

Experience

Essential

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care 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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Hold the appropriate qualification
• BABCP registered
• Experience of working in primary care mental health services delivering low-intensity CBT

Desirable

• LTC Trained
• Supervisor trained
• Knowledge of stepped care model and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of and/or experiences of PCMIS, RIO, Ulysess
• Knowledge of KPI targets
• Utilisation of supervision and MDS
• Ability to form and maintain therapeutic relationships

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Goscote House, Walsall Talking Therapies

Goscote Lane

Walsall

WS3 1SJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and delivery of the housekeeping/catering services
• Responsible for undertaking scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as schedules
• Responsible for upholding all infection Prevention and Control Measures as required within the Trust
• Responsible for ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
• Responsible for undertaking ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper or nursing staff.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Must hold Basic Food Hygiene Qualification
• Good Basic Education- Ability to read and write, numerical skills
• NVQ level 2, BICS in Domestic Services

Desirable

• Must have experience of working in a Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities service.
• Must have excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene incl temperature control and HACCP
• Must be a good communicator, to mix with a variety of people.
• Must be able to follow clear instructions

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Face to face and telephone consultations.

Reviewing and issuing repeat prescriptions and supporting the Prescribing Team with medicine queries.

Reviewing hospital letters and reports for patients

Independent decision making.

Prescribing in line with practice, local and national guidance.

Collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams.

Home visits (when required).

Accurate record keeping, including correct templates and coding within EMIS Web

support trainees and students when on placement

Full GMC registration.

Listed on the Performers List.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• .

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

Norwood Medical Centre

Address

Norwood Medical Centre

99 Abbey Road

Barrow-in-furness

Cumbria

LA14 5ES

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description and person specification can be found in the documents to download section below. We will be looking for you to give examples of how you meet each of the essential and where possible desirable criteria. Please use your supporting information section to write your examples.

Sponsorship cannot be provided for this role. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering cleaning services
• Experience following COSHH and health and safety procedures
• Experience carrying out cleaning services in line with colour coding

Desirable

• Experience of cleaning services in a healthcare environment
• Experience working to the NHS national cleaning standards
• Experience working in a mental-health NHS Trust

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Formal cleaning qualification/training

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of cleaning services
• Knowledge of cleaning methods

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS national cleaning standards
• Knowledge of NPSA colour coding

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good liaison and verbal communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable timekeeper
• Able to read health and safety documents, such as risk assessments
• Able to complete training both face-to-face and online either via a mobile phone or computer
• Able to follow cleaning schedules and instructions
• Able to work as part of a cleaning team in an environment
• Able to work alone as required

Desirable

• Good written communication skills.
• Good IT 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Rochdale

OL12 9RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

* Provide communications advice to colleagues as appropriate within the Trust, helping them to understand the purpose of our channels and how best to reach their target audience, thinking creatively as required.

* In the event of a major incident, provide internal communications support as required to the Trust. This may involve attending Headquarters, local ambulance stations or scenes of incidents at short notice and preparing/maintaining specific internal communications plans and templates.

* Develop internal news releases, publications, using digital software, presentations using desk top software, intranet content management software packages, managing a photo library and departmental databases.

* Maintaining one or more information systems relating to the internal communications function such as the systems for deploying plasma screen content, content management systems for the Trust intranet and livestream broadcasting.

* Update the team editorial grid with planned content.

* Support the production and distribution of surveys and focus groups necessary to evaluation the work of the team, reviewing and contributing to ideas for improvement.

* Works within the internal communications department, manages own workload, and is required to act independently in relation to delegated work areas and specific projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a communications related field or, possessing an equivalent level of knowledge and expertise

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of delivering effective internal and digital communications in a complex organisation including use of content management and publishing platforms, stakeholder engagement, event support and successfully delivering great content to support internal campaigns
• Experience and evidence of achieving results in line with strategic aims and objectives
• Proven experience of using insight and analytics to improve content delivery and campaign effectiveness
• Experience of crafting, curating and managing content, publishing to appropriate channels for audience groups, to ensure impactful internal digital engagement

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of media, PR / campaigns, digital, design ,media, staff recognition programmes and the close alignment with internal communications
• Experience of working with senior organisational leaders and developing relationships with a range of stakeholders, responding to queries and providing communications advice to deliver engaging content
• Demonstrable and up-to-date experience of working in a fast paced, communications function

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

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Trust HQ

220 Waterloo Road

LONDON

Greater London

SE1 8SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Children and Young Peoples Psychological Therapies (CYP-PT) is a service transformation programme that aims to improve existing children and young peoples mental health Services (CYP MHS) working in the community.

Job Purpose

This is an NHSE funded training post as part of the Child and Young Peoples (CYP) Psychological Therapies training programme which involves part time working as a Practitioner in the CHUMS Milton Keynes Wellbeing Service and part time studying with UCL/Anna Freud.

We are seeking highly motivated and clinically experienced candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young peoples mental health through evidence-based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment. You will have a registerable professional qualification in a relevant subject with experience working with children, young people and their families in a mental health setting.

This intensive training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children and young people experiencing anxiety or low mood presentations consistent with the evidence base in the area of CBT. The post-holder will work in the service, for at least 2.5 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme or undertaking self-study days for the remaining days, as required by the education provider.

You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Therapy 5 core principles and to providing accessible, compassionate and effective support for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.

The post holder will hold an appropriate training case load and complete the necessary assignments to meet the course requirements at the equivalent of an NHS band 6.

Important: Candidates will need to apply to and be accepted by both CHUMS for their placement and UCL for their academic studies. Candidates cannot progress if they are not accepted by both organisations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

With the assistance of their clinical supervisor accept appropriate referrals;

Assess clients for suitability for the treatment for which modality specific training is provided;

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary;

Undertakes accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

Formulate, implement and evaluate therapeutic intervention for clients in line with their training modality and experience;

Involve the system around the child in treatment as appropriate, e.g. parent/carer, school, conveying therapy formulations and care plans with sensitivity in easily understood language;

Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process.

Work in collaboration with children, young people and communities to enhance and widen access.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate;

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service;

Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols;

Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up, step-down and signposting arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.

Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

Training & Supervision:

Fulfilling the requirements of and completing a PG diploma at UCL/Anna Freud including practical, academic, and practice-based assessments, alongside private study;

Apply learning from the training programme in practice;

Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical, case management supervisors and practice tutors on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice

Professional:

Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g., BPS, HCPC, BABCP), and keep up to date on up to date professional best practice recommendations/guidelines

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times and comply with data management systems and processes including submissions to the training provider;

Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of care pathway;

Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development;

Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager;

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives;

Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments;

Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

Behave in a professional manner at all times.

General:

To contribute to the development of best practice within the service;

To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to childrens mental health and social care needs;

All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public;

All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the GDPR and Security and Confidentiality Policies;

It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

To provide hybrid based support i.e. virtual and face to face based on the needs of the service user

This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of CHUMS and its services, as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Two or more years of qualified experience working with children, young people and families in a mental health setting;
• Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaison across internal and external agencie

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions;
• A year or more experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g. PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer);
• Working with marginalised populations
• Experience of supporting CYP with needs relating to neurodiversity or understanding of the relationship between neurodivergence and mental health needs

Skills/ Competencies

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families, whilst considering social differences;
• Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers;
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with children, young people and their families;
• Ability to manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material;
• Ability to reflect on own practice in clinical supervision and peer groups;
• Professional experience and understanding of evidence-based practice and its influence on good clinical practice;
• Ability to follow policy and clinical governance procedures and maintain accurate records;
• Ability to complete postgraduate academic work and balance course and placement demands;
• Adaptable and able to work with diverse communities;
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities, including autonomous management of a complex caseload;
• Effective oral and written communication and excellent IT skills;
• Able to accommodate travel demands associated with the role;
• Where English is not the first language, proficiency at IELTS Band D or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of risk and safeguarding assessment and management concerning children and young people.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of CBT theory and its application.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum second-class Bachelors Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc);
• OR
• Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• A registerable professional qualification in a relevant field with therapy experience (e.g. psychology, CWP, EMHP and low intensity therapies, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling).

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

CHUMS

Address

Wrest Park Enterprise Centre

Wrest Park

Silsoe

MK45 4HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://chums.uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking practitioners who thrive upon innovation and are not averse to change. It is essential that you are a keen public health advocate who can demonstrate delivery of the healthy child programme. You will need to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team.You need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries.You will need experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and families.You will need to be able to drive.

PURPOSE OF JOB: This service includes the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme by Health Visitors, Public Health Nurses and support staff. The service is a separate service but integrated in the Council's Early Help Teams and is focused on providing a strong universal input to all children and families antenatally and in the early years.

Intensive support will be provided to families and children aged 0-6 identified as having greater needs. The postholder will act as a named health visitor for specific families and will be responsible for:

To Deliver and evaluate an efficient and cost effective Health Visiting service for an identified population.

Delivering the national and local public health agendas in response to identified health and social need.

Working in partnership with other agencies including GPs and Early Help to meet agreed standards, objectives and statutory requirements to keep children healthy and safe.

Managing vulnerable caseloads, attending safeguarding, child protection and other professional meetings where appropriate.

Assisting as appropriate in providing an integrated approach to performance management, quality standards and service delivery within the 0-6 Childrens Health Service

Delivering new ways of working using evidence based practice.

Maintaining strong, positive working relationships with other services/ agencies and professionals aligned to the 0-6 Children's Health Service.

Our offer

We can offer you opportunities for personal and professional development. The Children's Health Team has a strong champion role structure which helps support the service and development of staff by encouraging involvement of HV's in their area of interest, for example we are currently training practitioners in video interactive guidance (VIG), and as lactation consultants. In Children's Health we support new areas of practice such as the development of a safe sleep tool and embedding the Solihull approach.

At Lincolnshire County Council we strongly believe in supporting our HV's and provide regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.

For newly qualified practitioners, we have a preceptorship programme in place to aid your development.

There is the opportunity for career progression through the G9 and G10 pay-scales depending on knowledge and experience.

If you have contributed to the NHS pension for one year this can be continued and NMC annual professional fees are paid.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 27th September 2026

Interviews to be held on or around WC 5th October 2026

If you require any further information, please contact-Locality Health Manager Lyndsay Bushnell 07741605900 [email protected]

Locality Health Manager Alison Sharp 07741605799 [email protected]

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Thats why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your worklife balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [email protected].

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible guide everything we do. Were looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered General Nurse or Midwife
• - Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting
• qualification
• - Member of relevant professional body with an active NMC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

3rd Floor, Lancaster House

36 Orchard Street

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4-year accredited apprenticeship training course, level 3 vocational qualification
• Other training related to healthcare engineering systems. Accredited HTM Competent Person course or appropriate M&E maintenance experience and willingness to undertake CP training as required.
• An apprenticeship qualification in a mechanical, electrical or building related discipline
• Post apprenticeship diploma, ONC or HNC or degree or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
• Additional trade relevant certification e.g. Refrigeration, Pressure Systems, Fixed Wiring, gas appliances, alarm systems or other specialist areas

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines
• Experience of liaising with and supervising building and engineering contractors

Desirable

• Computer systems experience
• Previous experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects
• Mentoring and Training experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the techniques and standards of building, mechanical or electrical engineering services and contract procedures with a minimum of 4 years continuous, relevant experience
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice
• Knowledge of operating a computerised building management system and/or panel drawings in diagnosing faults

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Technical standards and HTM's and where to find them

Skills

Essential

• Able to read, understanding and analyse complex engineering systems and drawings
• Ability to work under own initiative in a demand drive service
• Effective planning skills
• Supervisory of apprentices
• Effective communication and inter-personal skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy.
• Mentoring and training 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.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital Site

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For:A registered nurse with experience in community healthcare and a strong understanding of district nursing.A compassionate, proactive individual with excellent communication skills, able to build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.A motivated leader who is passionate about developing others, with a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values -Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete both a drug calculation assessment and a formal interview.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• RGN / RN with current registration
• Evidence of recent and continuing post-registration professional education and training
• Practice supervisor/assessor training

Desirable

• Has undertaken formal training in staff and team management
• Nurse prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience
• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with people with complex health needs
• Experience of supervising junior staff and co-ordinating a team on a day to day, regular basis
• Experience of teaching students and other staff members
• Experience of implementing evidence-based care in practice
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and writing care plans

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of managing staff ? Post-registration community nursing experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Principles of care for patients with long term conditions, based on local/national guidelines and standards
• NMC Code of Professional Conduct and application to practice
• Appraisal and Personal Development Planning
• Understanding of NHS and Integrated Care boards structures
• Leading audit process
• Applying evidence based care into practice
• The principles of clinical governance and application to practice
• Clinical supervision - purpose and application
• How equal opportunities can be implemented in practice
• Has high level competence in a range of clinical skills
• Basic computer 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.

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

275 Alexandra Avenue

Harrow

HA2 9DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the appointments committee) of being accepted for the specialist registers for Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate medical degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical training and experience as required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Acute and/or General (Internal) Medicine and Infectious Disease
• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
• Experience of and commitment to medical audit
• Current ALS provider

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Aptitude for teaching and training.
• Ability to cover out of hours on call.
• Demonstrable commitment to multidisciplinary team working.
• Positive approach to lessons learnt.
• IT Skills
• 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

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Compass Medical Practice is a GP practice for those who are difficult to manage in mainstream practice. Patients are either consulted via telephone/ video link or face to face. When a face-to-face appointment is required, a risk assessment is undertaken to assess what support the clinician requires. Consultations are supported with the use of patient liaison officers and consultations are carried out in our mobile clinic van or in an agreed prebooked venue.

Compass Medical Practice also provides medical cover to temporary patients residing at Thornton House. These are short term patients that are residing at Thornton house for either rehab, rest or recouperation. There is a weekly ward round and multidisciplinary team meeting. Compass Medical practice also offers medical support throughout the week, outside of the ward round, during opening hours.

Our homeless health service is nurse led and is operates on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from the Salvation Army in central Blackpool. The nursing team take a multidisciplinary approach, often working with wider services to meet the needs of a complex patient cohort who are facing multiple disadvantage.

The Targeted demand management (TDM) service supports people across Blackpool to address clinical and non-clinical factors increasing their risk of an unplanned hospitalisation.

Key aims of TDM are to provide clinical and non-clinical interventions that meet the needs of individuals identified in Blackpool with the following respiratory or cardiovascular long-term conditions. The TDM service, through reducing individual risk, will play a role in relieving pressure on acute services, through preventing health crises.

Day to Day Duties to include, but not exhaustive:

To provide proactive reviews and support for patients with CVD and / or COPD in line with clinical competence and local pathways

To initiate prescribed medication and amend medication when required.

Undertake holistic health assessments, identifying physical, mental and social needs

Deliver health prevention and health promotion interventions including lifestyle advice (alcohol, smoking, diet and physical activity), weight management and wellbeing support, Opportunistic screening and vaccination advice

Identify unmet needs and escalating health concerns, taking appropriate actions

Deliver care within the mobile clinical unit adapting consultations to a community-based environment

Support people who present to the mobile unit by providing assessment and advise where appropriate, signposting and referring to the most suitable service when out the scope of practice and offering reassurance, health information and ongoing support

Promote self-management and empower patients to engage with health services

Accurately record all activity, assessments and outcomes on EMIS using appropriate clinical coding and templates

Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards

Maintain Current NMC registration adhering to the NMC code of conduct

Work autonomously withing scope of practice, escalating concerns appropriately

Participate in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development

Contribute to service development, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives

Multidisciplinary Working

Work collaboratively with other Blackpool Based organisations such as Healthwatch, PCN Social Prescribers, Community Nursing, Housing Intervention teams.

Participate when required in multidisciplinary team for patients experiencing homelessness.

Our key expectations are:

Self-awareness Living authentically

Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Openness What you see is what you get

Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible

Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness

Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself

Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values:Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA:

Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become

Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done

Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be required to undertake a Driver check.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in Primary Care / GP Practice
• Ability to use EMIS computer system
• Health Promotion
• Understanding of health inequalities.
• Long Term Condition Monitoring

Desirable

• Experience of a multi-disciplinary approach to working
• Experience in case management
• Experience of working with socioeconomically disadvantaged populations

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• NMC
• Wound care
• Observation monitoring
• Venepuncture
• Long term condition management
• NMP V300

Desirable

• Spirometry accreditation
• Feno Testing
• Acute presentation management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Willing / able to attend appropriate training
• Commitment to own personal development
• Able to exercise initiative in organisation and prioritising
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills Enthusiastic and committed about the role
• Flexible
• Promote the Service with its ever expansion
• Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues

Desirable

• Willing to try new IT systems in the future for consultations

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

FCMS

Address

Newfield House

Vicarage Lane

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 4EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma/degree level and registered with an appropriate professional body (i.e Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Registered General Nurse etc)
• Training to Level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff or willingness to undertake training

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical supervision qualification
• Educational qualification

Knowledge and Experise

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in perinatal mental health or willingness to undertake training
• Specialist knowledge in attachment and infant mental health or willingness to undertake training
• An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/Mental Health Capacity Act requirements
• CPA process
• Able to produce well written reports
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions
• Ability to manage risk
• Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage own time and that of the team's
• Ability to work flexibly
• Able to be mobile across a geographic area
• Ability to manage change in a positive manner

Desirable

• Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes
• Understanding of recovery principles in mental health

Experience

Essential

• Skills and experience in delivering mental health training and education to non-mental health professionals
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
• Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beech House

Lea Bank Close

Macclesfield

SK11 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Corporate Governance/Board of Directors/Trust Board:

Provide independent expert advice and support to the Chief Executive and Chairperson on all matters relating to statutory and legislative compliance and interpretation.

Provide authoritative advice to the Chief Executive, Chairperson, Board of Directors/Trust Board and Council of Governors on legal, constitutional matters, correct and proper conduct of business and meetings. Commission and provide briefings for external legal advice where necessary, to ensure the efficient and effective resolution of issues.

Scrutinise and report to the Board of Directors/Trust Board on all new regulatory developments.

Ensure that the Trust complies with its terms of authorisation and Constitution, and that amendments to the Constitution are drafted and incorporated in line with correct procedures, including the seeking of legal advice.

Support the Chairperson and Chief Executive in ensuring compliance with The NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance and other best practice in corporate governance.

Ensure Standing Orders are in place, acted upon and reviewed as necessary, and with the Chief Finance Officer, ensure Standing Financial Instructions and a Scheme of Delegation is similarly in place, reviewed and acted upon by the Board of Directors/Trust Board.

Contribute to the development of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that comply with internal and external governance and best practice requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement of the quality of risk information particularly in the areas of key controls.

With the Chief Executive, Managing Director and Chief Officers, ensure effective risk management reporting for the Trust, including through the submission of regular reports to the Board of Directors/Trust Board on the Trusts risk profile.

On behalf of the Managing Director, take responsibility for the Board Assurance Framework (BAF). Ensure the BAF is populated once the Trust and Foundation Group annual objectives have been agreed, reviews are undertaken on a quarterly basis and the BAF is scrutinised, challenged and reviewed in accordance with the agreed BAF review process.

Ensure reporting arrangements to enable the Board of Directors/Trust Board to focus on those goals and objectives in the annual plan that are at risk of not being delivered.

Ensure the effective flow of information within the Board of Directors/Trust Board and Committees, and between the Executive Team and the Board of Directors/Trust Board, through the development and implementation of a sound performance reporting and risk management system and other appropriate mechanisms.

Assess the governance implications of papers put to the Board of Directors/Trust Board and Audit Committee.

Ensure that the Board of Directors/Trust Board and its Committees are properly constituted, operated and supported, according to the Trusts Constitution and the regulatory framework.

Provide authoritative advice to the Trusts Audit Committee and Audit Committee Chair, ensuring compliance with governance requirements.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of declarations under the Fit and Proper Person regulations (The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, regulation 5), for Directors and defined equivalents. Ensuring that the necessary checks are undertaken for new appointees.

Responsible for ensuring the Registers of Directors and Directors Declarations of Interest are maintained, regularly updated and available for public inspection.

Provide advice and guidance to Board members and Trust staff on the Trusts Gifts, Hospitality and Sponsorship Policy. Ensuring the Trusts Gifts, Hospitality and Sponsorship Register is maintained and a 6-monthly progress report and update on the Register is submitted to Audit Committee.

Provide advice and guidance to Trust staff on the Trusts Managing Conflicts of Interest Policy. Ensuring the Trusts Staff Declarations of Interest Register is maintained and a 6-monthly progress report and update on the Register is submitted to Audit Committee.

Ensure that arrangements are in place for the safe custody and application of the common seal, and maintain the Register of Signing and Sealing.

Responsible for the signing and sealing of any documents that are a necessary step in legal proceedings in accordance with the Board of Directors/Trust Boards Standing Orders.

Responsible for ensuring the Annual Report is prepared, in accordance with all relevant legislation/guidance, and ensuring the Annual Report and Annual Accounts are both laid before Parliament in accordance with statutory deadlines.

Act as a signatory on behalf of the Trust, as outlined in the Scheme of Delegation.

Foundation Trust/NHS Trust Secretariat:

Oversee the provision of the secretariat functions for providing adequate administrative resource to facilitate the effective working of the Board of Directors/Trust Board and its Committees. The Secretariat will support the Chairperson, Chief Executive and Committee Chairs, in the effective conduct of the Board of Directors/Trust Board and Board Committee business, in particular through:

Planning, preparation and timely submission of agendas, reports, supporting papers and Minutes;

Preparing agenda and Minutes for Board of Directors/Trust Board and Board Committees; preserving proper records of business;

Organisation, agenda planning, identification and assignment of actions and tasks; and determining forward plans for the business of the Board of Directors/Trust Board in consultation with the Chairperson and Chief Executive;

Maintaining calendars of prospective Board of Directors/Trust Boards business to ensure such business is appropriately dealt with within an annual business cycle;

Reviewing and discussing, as required, the Board of Directors/Trust Board agendas to optimise the use of time at meetings;

Ensuring that agendas are issued with proper notice;

Ensuring Minutes of the Board of Directors/Trust Board and Committees properly record decisions made and their context, and

Ensuring that the business of the Board of Directors/Trust Board and its Committees is planned in advance and that papers are dealt with by the most appropriate Committee in the most appropriate way.

Line manage the Deputy Trust Secretary, and the corporate support function ensuring appraisal/training requirements are met and provide advice and support when required.

Council of Governors:

Manage legal and constitutionally compliant arrangements for elections to the Council of Governors and the appointment of stakeholders; managing the process for resignations and replacements between elections.

Provide advice to the Council of Governors, including interpretation of the Constitution, Standing Orders and other policies/procedures.

Ensure the Council of Governors is supported effectively in its statutory roles, including support at meetings and Governor Committee meetings.

Support the Chairperson to ensure effective communication with the Council of Governors and ensure there is a satisfactory induction process and training for Governors.

Ensure that effective arrangements are in place for the Council of Governors to communicate with members.

Ensure that general meetings of the Council of Governors are held in accordance with the Trusts Constitution.

Responsible for the arrangements of the Council of Governor working group to review the Trusts Constitution and seeking legal advice where required.

Oversee the provision of the secretarial functions to the Council of Governors and its Committees/Working Groups, including:

Planning, preparation and timely submission of agendas, reports, supporting papers and Minutes;

Maintaining calendars of prospective business to ensure such business is appropriately dealt with, within an annual cycle;

Ensuring that agendas are issued with proper notice;

Ensuring Minutes of the Council of Governors and Committees properly record decisions made and their context, and

Ensure the Registers of members of the Council of Governors and Governors Declarations of Interest are maintained, regularly updated and available for public inspection.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Qualification in Corporate Governance
• Evidence of on-going commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post graduate professional/management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Company Secretary or in a senior governance role in a large and complex organisation.
• Experience of supporting Boards and Committees and working at Board level
• Evidence of creating successful partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Evidence of managing highly complex arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness
• Evidence of successfully handling sensitive situations efficiently and confidentially
• Previous experience of working in the NHS or other regulated sector

Skills

Essential

• Proven specialist knowledge of corporate governance and other relevant legislation and best practice
• Ability to understand highly complex issues quickly and explain them clearly and succinctly
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised with excellent prioritising skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads to achieve competing deadlines
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to receive, interpret and provide highly complex, sensitive or confidential information
• Excellent minute-taking skills
• An understanding of NHS legislation, regulatory and governance frameworks (including those specific to Foundation Trusts) and Constitutions and their impact on NHS organisations

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to build excellent relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Methodical with a high level of organisational and administrative skills
• Well-developed inter-personal and influencing skills
• Ability to concentrate on highly complex technical materials for long periods of time
• Ability to work as part of a team at a variety of levels, with the skills to develop collaborative relationships
• Demonstrates an innovative and motivated approach to the role
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure and to meet demanding timescales
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work with significant autonomy and to make decisions based on sound well-informed judgements

Other

Essential

• Good personal presentation
• Good attendance record
• Requirement to work flexibly including some unsociable hours
• Requirement to travel independently
• Passes Occupational Health clearance for this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or BSc/MSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a broad range of people with varied diagnoses and backgrounds
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision

Desirable

• Experience of working within mental health

skills

Essential

• Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment with designated client group.
• Ability to assess and perform Manual Handling Techniques

Desirable

• Experience in running therapeutic groups
• Experience of assessing and prescribing equipment.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of the role of OT in mental health
• Understanding of the principles and application of the Recovery model and social inclusion

Desirable

• Understanding of interface between primary and secondary care services

other

Essential

• Able to travel independently including to rural areas
• Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of post
• Basic ICT 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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Wedgwood House Bury St Edmunds

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills qualifications.
• Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
• Able to demonstrate understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines and all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework.
• Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role.
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe

Desirable

• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
• Teaching or assessment qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
• Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage and diffuse challenging or threatening situations
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Catheter care - including removal
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Reviewing risk assessments
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Monitor and interpret blood glucose.
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Experience of supporting an RN with wound care

Desirable

• Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
• Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
• Skills in non-complex wound care

Language skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Prince Philip Hospital

Bryngwyn Mawr

Llanelli

SA14 8QF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For:

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Experience working in theatre in an orthopaedic setting
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive, patient-focused approach
• Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards

Benefits:

• We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see above

Experience

Essential

• Please see above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

The Glen, Redland Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6UT

Bristol

BS6 6UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care and Patient Support

Support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care across ophthalmology services.

Assist registered practitioners in the assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients throughout the care pathway.

Undertake delegated clinical duties within assessed competency and scope of practice.

Act as a chaperone when required.

Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures

Perform a range of ophthalmic diagnostic investigations to support clinical decision-making and patient management.

Undertake visual acuity assessments, visual field testing, retinal imaging, optical measurements and other diagnostic procedures appropriate to the role.

Record and report investigation results accurately and escalate any concerns identified during assessment.

Clinical Pathway Support

Support outpatient clinics, technician-led pathways, pre-assessment services and interventional room procedures.

Contribute to the efficient flow of patients through diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Support admission, discharge and follow-up processes as required.

Equipment and Resources

Prepare, maintain and monitor clinical equipment to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

Support stock control and ordering processes within the department.

Communication and Team Working

Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Maintain patient confidentiality and handle information in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and data protection requirements.

Contribute to effective team working and support a positive patient and staff experience.

Education and Development

Participate in mandatory, statutory and role-specific training required for the post.

Undertake competency-based training and ongoing professional development to maintain and develop ophthalmic knowledge and skills.

Participate in appraisal and personal development processes and maintain evidence of competence relevant to the role.

Governance and Quality

Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with Trust and professional standards.

Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within the department.

Support the collection and use of patient feedback to enhance services and improve patient experience.

Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and effective clinical environment in line with local policies and procedures.

Person Specification

as above

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, patient-facing, customer service or ophthalmic setting
• Experience working within an ophthalmology service

Desirable

• Experience communicating with the public in person and/or by telephone

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary's Hospital

Frognal Ave

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Theatre Practitioners must be registered with the Governing Body

Desirable

• Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Previous experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Theatre experience

Skills

Desirable

• Theatre 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• oHPC Registration
• oWorking at Masters level as demonstrated by on-going CPD i.e. Masters level accreditation, lecturing on Masters level courses and research / publications
• oEvidence of post registration training in respiratory physiotherapy and management

Desirable

• oRecognised post graduate qualification e.g. MSc Respiratory Physiology
• oMembership of a special interest group
• oMember of relevant appropriate multi professional interest group e.g. BTS
• oLeadership Training
• oPost-graduate management training

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum 4 years post registration experience
• oMinimum 2 years experience in specialist cardiorespiratory care including cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation
• oHigh level of experience of complex discharge planning
• oBroad knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients across a number of respiratory specialities including critical care settings, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
• oHigh level of knowledge in the application of all respiratory modalities including invasive and non-invasive respiratory support
• oHigh level of knowledge of tracheostomy management including development of weaning strategies
• oPrevious experience of student supervision and clinical education
• oPrevious experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
• oEvidence of continued professional development, reviewing current practise and research developments within cardiorespiratory, with application to clinical practise
• oUnderstanding of research methodology
• oDemonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy within the evolving health environment
• oClear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations
• oUnderstanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management

Desirable

• oPrevious experience as a Highly specialist physiotherapist (or equivalent ) in a teaching hospital environment
• oInvolved in developing research links with other academic institutions
• oInvolved in teaching to the multi-disciplinary team as well as evaluating and auditing

Skills

Essential

• oRemains Updated with professional practice and new research
• oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• oAble to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate
• oWillingness to lead staff training
• oAbility to work with multi-interdisciplinary team and set team goals
• oAwareness of skill mix and service needs
• oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
• oAbility to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
• oAbility to keep legible and accurate notes in English in the POMR system
• oRemains updated on professional practice and new research
• oShow evidence of being self-motivated
• oAble to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
• oAbility to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
• oResearch skills
• oAbility to lead and motivate others

Desirable

• oCompetent IT skills
• oPresentation skills
• oAbility to run courses - internal/external
• oCommittee membership e.g. Health & Safety

Knowledge

Essential

• oExperience in service development
• oSpecialist knowledge of the holistic treatment and management of heart failure
• oBroad knowledge and understanding of the impact and management frailty

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of the holistic treatment and management of acute heart failure

Other

Essential

• oPhysically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
• oAble to perform emergency duties
• oProfessional demeanour
• oAble to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours (between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday), unsociable hours (8pm to 8am Monday to Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 8am Monday). This may be via additional on-call hours, shift pattern or another 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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George’s Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Triage, coordination, decision support

Act professionally at all times when interacting with service users.

Receive referrals, provide clinical and logistical advice where required, and allocate appropriate transfer resource or signpost alternatives when out of scope.

Follow service Standard Operating Procedures around referral handling and deployment and specialist clinical pathways.

Manage the tasking of clinical transfer teams.

Maintain high quality clinical records.

Undertake and engage with induction and maintenance training associated with referral handling, triage and decision support.

Supervision and delivery of clinical care

Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary transfer team.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary transfer team and service users to develop and implement treatment plans for patients.

Ensure service and regional Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to clinical pathways, conditions and service operations are followed.

Ensure the safe, timely and efficient transfer of critically ill patients within the ACCTS operating region.

Recognise that shifts are unpredictable and that referrals and transfers may extend beyond the duty period.

Teaching, training and continued professional development

Engage with day-to-day service education and training programme.

Support the induction and ongoing development of multidisciplinary transfer team members.

Contribute to service training days, as required.

Maintain personal competency and currency in the delivery of adult critical care.

Governance and quality improvement

Maintain personal currency in the systems, processes, Standard Operating Procedures and policies of the ACCTS.

Assist in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures.

Attend and present cases at team Clinical Governance days.

Contribute to service quality improvement, audit and research programmes.

Leadership

Be an ambassador for the ACCTS whilst handling referrals, interacting with service users and delivering clinical care.

Demonstrate excellent non-technical skills, model the service values and behave in a professional manner at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with license to practise.
• Specialist register entry in a relevant specialty (Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia).
• oDemonstrable training, competency and currency (ongoing regular exposure) to the delivery of in-hospital critical care.

Desirable

• Higher qualification in retrieval/transfer medicine (e.g. Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine or international equivalent).
• Formal training or postgraduate qualification in leadership and management
• Relevant specialist courses (e.g. Advanced Life Support, European Trauma Course, point of care ultrasound, difficult airway management).

Knowledge&Experience

Essential

• Compliance with GMC Good Medical Practice, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• NHS Consultant (or equivalent).
• Experience in Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia with an interest in Intensive Care Medicine
• Extensive experience within Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia of independently assessing, resuscitating, stabilising and treating critically ill and injured adult patients (synonymous with Level 4 capability of the FICM curriculum and Stage 3 learning outcomes for Intensive Care within the RCoA curriculum).

Desirable

• Previous critical care transfer and/or retrieval medicine experience in a dedicated service (e.g. another ACCTS, retrieval service in Australasia, long-distance aeromedical retrieval service).
• Clinical leadership and management experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent non-technical skills.
• Able to demonstrate effective leadership of, and working within, a high performing small team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Able to work under pressure and in emotive situations
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
• Effective time management and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of specific training in non-technical skills
• Evidence of specific training in advanced communication

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Fitness levels sufficient to carry out critical care transfer work (e.g. delivering clinical care to the patient on a critical care transfer trolley, carrying equipment short to medium distances, manual handling of patients).
• oBe comfortable working in the ambulance environment which includes confined space and motion.

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 of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

ACCOTS - Castle Donington

Trent Lane Industrial Estate

Castle Donington

DE74 2NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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