Job description

Job responsibilities

*Full support and supervision will be provided to support the postholder to work as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist. Year one in post will include completing a structured dysphagia training program and working towards completion of newly qualified competencies. Following this, the post holder will spend a minimum of 12 months working towards a set of competencies to enable them to work as Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in an area of choice. Pay will increase to the Band 6 level on completion of the relevant competencies.

*To work flexibly as a Speech and Language Therapist across a variety of settings. This will include acute ward work, rehabilitation units, care homes, community outpatient clinics and community home visits.

*Following the initial induction period, the postholder will work flexibility across locations and pathways in accordance with service needs with full support and supervision.

*To assess, diagnose and treat patients with communication and swallowing difficulties across a variety of settings including acute stroke, acute general medicine, stroke rehabilitation and care homes.

*To be included in the Speech and Language Therapy Bank Holiday working rota.

*Initially the post will be a Monday to Friday working pattern, however, the role could include weekend working in the future pending a staff consultation.

*After 12 months in post and after completion of Band 5 Newly Qualified Competencies and Dysphagia Competencies, the postholder will work two days a week in a specialist area of choice. During this time, the postholder will work towards a set of competencies covering the four areas of AHP Practice as follows:

Clinical Practice

Delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care. This includes applying evidence-based practice, managing complex caseloads, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, and ensuring quality and safety.

Leadership and Management

Leading within scope of practice and contributing to service improvement. Involves influencing service design, mentoring colleagues, advocating for patients and the profession, and supporting strategic planning.

Education and Learning

Supporting the development of others and oneself. Includes supervising students and peers, delivering training, promoting a learning culture, and engaging in continuing professional development (CPD).

Research and Innovation

Contributing to and applying research to improve care. This involves participating in or leading research, using data and evidence to inform practice, driving innovation, and embedding a culture of inquiry.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Speech and Language
• Full UK Driving

Experience

Essential

• Experience (voluntary, paid or placement) of working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to multidisciplinary team through discussion and negotiation therapy groups.
• Experience of running communication
• Experience of running dysphagia training
• Experience of running triage
• Experience of working an acute ward setting.
• Experience of working a rehabilitation unit.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in how to assess, diagnose and treat adults with speech, language, voice and swallowing difficulties.
• Robust knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005).

Desirable

• Able to prepare teaching materials for designated courses and to participate / lead in courses.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard, specifically in English or equivalent qualificationsor experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development across the spectrum of commercial procurement; specificallyacross Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies.
• A valid manual driving licence (in accordance with BHRUTinsurance requirements, internal policies and DVLA requirements) and ability to drive cars, small vans and large 3.5 tonne vans (Category B and all future requirements for this category as prescribed by the DVLA or superseding UK Government bodies oand/or legislation).

Desirable

• A valid manual driving licence (in accordance with BHRUTinsurance requirements, internal policies and DVLA requirements) and the ability to drive 16-seater mini-buses (Category D1).

Experience

Essential

• Able to effectively work in both a team and a matrix structure within the service and organisation-wide.
• Experience of persuading and influencing stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on outcomes and supporting transformational projects and programmes.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workloadwithout supervision and to prioritise work of self and others, either directly or indirectly in a matrix structure.
• Ability to work to tight and often changing timescales and within financial constraints.
• Entry level of numerical, analytical and computer skills and attention to detail.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Good communications skills.
• Good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Team player with the ability to contribute effectively to the team in both a supporting and matrix role.
• Experience of leading excellent customer service delivery outcomes.
• Experience of supporting internal and external audits; specifically annual stock takes.
• Experience of driving both small vans and large 3.5 tonne vans as part of delivering an end to end logistics service.

Desirable

• Experience of working collaboratively across key external organisational partners in an NHS setting
• Proven experience of capability to plan over short, medium and long- term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisations.
• Experience of working with AIMS.

Skills

Essential

• Able to develop and gain agreement on new methods of operation where peer group may have alternative views
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Operates with a positive outlook, is solution-focused and is dedicated to improving relationships for improved patient outcom
• Self-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems
• Adaptable and able to demonstrate resilience in difficult situations
• Good relationship-building skills and ability to form constructive,credible strategic and operational relationships at peer level through high professional credibility.
• Good demonstrable interpersonal, customer service and communication skills, with an ability to question, support, influence and engage peers across the organisation to drive the required outcomes.
• Demonstrable work planning, management & monitoring skills to manage own work to deliver outputs to drive maximum productivity and performance and to meet challenging deadlines, leading by example.
• Experience of driving cars, small vans and large 3.5 tonne vans.
• Experience of driving vehicles with electronic tracking/monitoring systems, safety camera equipment, hands-free telephone systems and satellite navigation systems

Desirable

• Experience of driving 16 seater mini-buses

Other

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm for commitment to high environmental standards
• Strong identity with the core values of the public service and the NHS
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Professional approach with ability to undertake hands on delivery

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Queens Hospital/ King George Hospital

London

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Respiratory Nurse will provide expert respiratory nursing care across Brunel Primary Care Network, delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for patients with respiratory disease.

Working autonomously at an enhanced level of practice, the post holder will provide clinical leadership, support service development, mentor colleagues and contribute to improving respiratory outcomes across all member practices.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing NMC revalidation.
• Postgraduate qualification at Level 7 or above relevant to enhanced respiratory practice.
• Working at an enhanced level of practice as described within the
• Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• ARTP Spirometry Accreditation.
• Teaching or mentorship qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within Primary Care or Community Services.
• Extensive experience managing asthma and COPD.
• Experience leading respiratory clinics.
• Experience delivering education and mentoring colleagues.
• Experience undertaking quality improvement and clinical audit.

Desirable

• Experience of service redesign within Primary Care Networks.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• NICE guidance relating to respiratory disease.
• BTS/SIGN respiratory guidance.
• Medicines optimisation.
• Population Health Management.
• Long-term condition management.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• Autonomous clinical decision making.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in performing and independently interpreting diagnostic-quality spirometry.
• Demonstrable expertise in spirometry interpretation in accordance with current ARTP standards.
• Ability to work across multiple GP practices.
• Excellent 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.

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 Shore Partnership

Address

St Cuthbert’s Church

Hayling Avenue

Portsmouth

Hants

PO3 6BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.eastshorepartnership.co.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 in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree in Nursing or Health/Social Care related profession or equivalent experience
• Masters level or equivalent relevant experience or PG Certificate Mental Health Law plus relevant experience

Desirable

• Recognised leadership/management qualification
• Masters level or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

• Competence and experience in clinical or other record systems
• Analytic skills including ability to analyse information from varied sources and draw conclusions
• Ability to manage competing priorities and delivery to tight deadlines

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant mental health law
• To have good knowledge and understanding of confidential information management including principles of safe information sharing

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to all Trust locations within Norfolk and Suffolk
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to take an organsation wide perspective

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Trust wide

Hellesdon Hospital

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B prison located in Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a busy male prison with a capacity for 690 inmates. We are recruiting for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to support the wider team with tasks such as observations, second sign to support pharmacy, helping out with recovery and supporting with the wider ISMS Team.

Hours

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £31,789 per annum per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out required vehicle and equipment checks.

Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure patients are moved in a timely, safe and dignified manner

Work within Contract Specific Quality Standards and ensure a high level of customer care (These standards vary from contract to contract and will be available at your base)

Ensure effective communication with the Control Centre, by telephone or electronic means

Transfer patients using equipment and skills specific to individual needs

Provide effective care to patients, appropriate to their requirements using available equipment.

Transport patients safely and considerately this will include pre-planned and ad-hoc journeys.

Ensure patients have a safe, smooth journey, complying with all relevant traffic legislation and driving with consideration for other road users.

Maintain full and accurate records and reports, including Patient Transport Records, Accident Reports, and Incident Reports etc. These may be both paper and electronic.

Ensure vehicles and equipment are kept in states of cleanliness and readiness.

Undertake required training to maintain acceptable standards and quality of care.

Maintain a current valid driving licence.

Adhere to corporate Instructions and Policies, Operational Instructions, Clinical Protocols, Quality Procedures and other verbal or written instructions.

Perform other tasks in keeping with the post as required by supervisory staff and managers.

The above are the core duties and responsibilities. There may be other duties that are required for individual contracts. These will be explained at interview

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of Education minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above to include English or be willing to undertake a level 2 qualification whilst in post within the first 12 months of the role
• Must be willing to undertake any training as required by the Trust.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment.
• Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
• Lifting & Handling (manual handling) experience

Visa Status

Essential

• Must be able to work in the UK without the need for a Visa or Sponsorship

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills both verbally & in writing
• Full UK manual driving licence showing no more than 3 penalty points

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frankley PTS

Frankley Industrial Estate

Tay Road

Frankley

Birmingham

B45 0LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://wmas.nhs.uk/careers-staff-room/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health & Care Services deliver community health & social care services for adults & older people via a model of locality-based cluster teams. Each of the clusters consist of Nursing, Therapy and Reablement Teams working closely alongside social work professionals to provide support to people within their own homes and within bed based reablement units. We work closely with GPs, local communities, acute and community hospital(s) and other partners to enable people to live as independently and for as long as possible within their own home.

We are a clinically led organisation where individuals are valued for their unique professional contribution to ensuring best patient care. Continuing Professional Development is a key priority and we actively promote and develop the broadening roles that Physiotherapists and Allied Health Professionals are able to contribute. We have an extensive range of Advanced Practitioners, Clinical Specialists, Professional Leads and Non-Medical Prescribers across a wide range of specialisms that actively support clinical colleagues within our organisation. Our well established, structured Clinical Supervision and In-Service Training programmes contribute to the learning culture which develops and challenges thinking and practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & Maths Grade C or above or equivalent
• NVQ 3 or working towards or, can demonstrate experience to that level

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working as part of a team
• Experience of communicating over the telephone
• Proven ability to work unsupervised and manage working time effectively
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with competing demands
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills

Professional Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of willingness and ability to learn new skills

Desirable

• Understanding and comprehensive use of Electronic records and the local system for patient records (SystmOne), including writing/typing appropriate paperwork on the 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

Pioneer Avenue

Gloucester

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transfer and Discharge Coordinator to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Lewes, a category B Prison located in Lewes.

Hours

This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Monday - Friday

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £29,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (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 or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Post doctoral qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, including doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology
• Highly developed clinical skills in assessment, formulation, treatment, consultation and supervision
• Doctoral level knowledge of psychological theory and practice, including neuro- psychological and psychometric assessment and interpretation; and psychological therapies and their application
• Beginning to develop advanced levels of clinical expertise and practice working with looked After Children and/or in Specialist CAMHS OR For Annexe 21: previous relevant experience and a demonstrable interest in working in these areas
• For Annex 21: Due to complete a Doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and willingness to undertake a training programme to develop the competences required for the role

Desirable

• Post-Doctorate Clinical Supervision training
• Specialist training, in for example, Research Design & methodology; Systemic Family therapy, DDP, Theraplay, DBT, STEPPS

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience gained through doctorate training of working across a range of client groups that must include Adults, Children and Families, people with a Learning Disability, and Older Age Adults

Desirable

• Experience delivering teaching and training
• Experience providing individual or group supervision and consultation to other psychologists (qualified, in training, and assistants) and other professional staff groups

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Park Street Clinic

Park Street

Newtown

SY16 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Assistant General Manager will support the operational delivery and performance management of Radiology services, ensuring patients progress through their diagnostic pathways safely and efficiently while meeting key national standards, including RTT, cancer and diagnostic targets.

The post holder will monitor performance, waiting lists, capacity and demand, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and lead service improvement and transformation initiatives. They will provide leadership to administrative, booking and support teams, overseeing workforce management activities including recruitment, induction, appraisal, training, wellbeing and performance management. The role will also involve supporting complaints and incident processes, preparing reports for operational forums, managing resources effectively, and working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to improve patient experience, service quality and operational performance across Radiology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths to C grade or higher

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge, training and experience in an NHS operational or administrative environment.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development such as attendance at management training (I Lead, I Manage)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an NHS operational, administrative or service delivery role within a busy healthcare environment.
• Experience of supporting team coordination, workload prioritization, rota cover or staff supervision
• Experience of managing or contributing to complaints investigations, preparing clear and timely responses, and ensuring learning is translated into service improvement actions.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a relevant speciality

Knowledge, skill and Abilities

Essential

• Broad knowledge of the delivery of health services.
• In-depth knowledge of cancer and 18-week RTT targets and their application.
• Demonstrable knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects and programmes.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and prioritise own and others' workloads within agreed objectives.
• Can work under pressure and respond to short timescales, delivering work on time and with accuracy.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff, command respect and create a strong sense of community within a team.
• Benefits-, target- and results-oriented, with a clear focus on service outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and relevant project management software to produce high-quality reports for Divisional and Trust Boards and other audiences.
• Acts as a role model and lead by example to reinforce the Trust's values and behaviours throughout the area of responsibility.

Desirable

• Knowledge of capacity and demand modelling, with evidence of successful implementation.
• Knowledge and experience of managing complaints, concerns and patient feedback in accordance with Trust policy, including investigation, drafting responses, identifying themes and implementing learning.
• Analyse performance data to identify risks and areas for improvement, support recovery actions and present updates clearly.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an NHS operational, administrative or service delivery role within a busy healthcare environment.
• Experience of supporting team coordination, workload prioritisation, rota cover or staff supervision.
• Experience of managing or contributing to complaints investigations, preparing clear and timely responses, and ensuring learning is translated into service improvement actions.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Demonstrates a patient-focused approach, with commitment to quality, safety, confidentiality and inclusive working.
• Creative and flexible, with the resilience to adapt to changing operational priorities.
• Communicates professionally and sensitively, including when responding to patients or families raising concerns or complaints.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.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 in your local communities, click APPLY!

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

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**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply **

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree or equivalent, Dip SW, or Dip OT, or equivalent or HCPC registered

Desirable

• Ongoing professional development
• ILM certificate in management or equivalent

Expereince

Essential

• Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management / supervision experience
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of providing leadership in a Mental Health care environment including service development
• -Mentoring Experience

Skills

Essential

• Competent and effective treatment skills
• Care planning skills
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines.

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

Bungalow 5/6 Walker close

Foxhall Road

Ipswich, Suffolk

IP3 8LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operate communications and information systems to receive and make calls to/from patients, commissioners, healthcare professionals and WMAS operational staff taking patient demographics and a full presenting history.

Inputting details of bookings by telephone/fax/electronically from customer units/staff and transport enquiries from Healthcare Professionals and the general public applicable to the Trust Contracts.

Ensure the effective deployment of resources to meet contractual requirements, co-ordinating the work of others as required.

Make outbound calls to other professionals and the general public adhering to working practices and protocols. These include: contacting relatives; querying other professionals; communicating with hospitals; arranging breakdown recovery for ambulances and reporting incidents to other emergency services.

Support the achievement of agreed National and Trust standards of service.

In conjunction with first line management ensure that patient movement is co-ordinated and that a dialogue exists between local Operational Staff and/or Liaison Assistants and the Control Centre to maximise the effective use of available resources.

Report to first line management on the performance of operational staff in the delivery of the Service.

Through the process of planning/control, allocate and re-assign where necessary journeys to operational staff working for the Non-Emergency Service using a high-level of organisational skill.

Receive and process sickness and fitness notifications from all Operational and Control staff.

Handle calls from Drivers regarding their work and shift arrangements.

Ensure that those areas of service provision under their control or jurisdiction conform to the WMAS Quality Procedures, Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guidelines.

Assist first line management in ensuring the effective deployment of operational resources such as Voluntary Car Drivers and all other sub-contractors to support the Trust Non-Emergency Contracts.

Attend training courses, which are required to maintain professional knowledge and keep up to date with changing procedures and protocols.

Train new Call Takers on the telephone and computer system.

Identify and report IT related problems on computer software and workstations.

Undertake administration duties when required, including filing, faxing and photocopying.

Any other duties consistent with role

Person Specification

Visa Status

Essential

• Must be able to work in the UK without the need for a Visa or Sponsorship

Experience

Essential

• Recent extensive Customer Care experience
• Working as part of a team co-ordinating the work of others
• Previous experience of working in a Control Centre environment or equivalent
• Experience of pressurised working environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English or equivalent
• Successful completion of entrance assessments
• Willing to undertake required in-house training
• Completion of the Educare Training Programme within six months of commencing with the Trust

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced Keyboard skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skills, empathetic, tactful and diplomatic
• The ability to remain calm whilst maintaining a courteous, caring, professional attitude when dealing with callers.

Employer details

Employer name

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warrington PTS

Unit 4 Eagle Park

Warrington

Cheshire

WA2 8JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://wmas.nhs.uk/careers-staff-room/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will:

• Assist qualified nurses in the safe transfer of patients, ensuring every move is handled with care and professionalism
• Work 162.5 per month on a rota basis including day and night shifts, and will attend in a full company uniform as required.
• Deliver compassionate care, maintaining dignity and comfort at all times even in challenging situations
• Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing mental health difficulties, offering reassurance and practical support
• Drive ambulances when required, ensuring safe, smooth and timely journeys
• Complete accurate handovers and essential paperwork, capturing risk histories and current presentations to ensure continuity of care
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, using your training and judgement to act in the patient's best interests * Follow safeguarding policies for both children and adults, always keeping safety and wellbeing as the priority
• Take part in mandatory training, meetings and reviews so your skills and knowledge stay up to date
• Check vehicles and equipment before each journey, reporting any issues promptly so we can deliver safe and reliable service
• Build positive relationships with patients, colleagues and partner agencies, promoting equality, diversity and respect in every interaction

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Mandatory:
• * Experience in a healthcare support or compliance focused role
• ** We will be holding a recruitment event on 24 September 2026. If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend at an allocated time slot, which will be confirmed with you in advance. **

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 2
• Qualified to Care Certificate

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Mandatory:
• * Enhanced DBS clearance for both adults and children
• * Full UK driving licence covering both manual and automatic vehicles with 6 or fewer points
• * Right to work in the UK
• ** We will be holding a recruitment event on 24 September 2026. If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend at an allocated time slot, which will be confirmed with you in advance. **

Desirable

• Experience of Mental health ward based or community based
• Experience with under 18

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Prometheus Safe and Secure

Address

Unit 110

Fort Dunlop

Birmingham

B24 9FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a warm, friendly and efficient reception service to patients and everyone visiting the practice.
• Responding to general enquiries and helping patients understand practice services, procedures and processes.
• Supporting patients with appointment, home visit and telephone consultation requests, in line with practice protocols and guidance.
• Answering and making telephone calls, directing enquiries to the appropriate person and taking clear and accurate messages when required.
• Using good judgement, empathy and communication skills to support patients who may require urgent assistance, helping them access the appropriate member of the practice team.
• Welcoming patients attending appointments and helping them navigate their visit to the practice.
• Processing repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines and ensuring completed prescriptions are provided to the correct patient.
• Welcoming new patients to the practice, explaining our arrangements and helping them complete the necessary registration processes.
• Processing and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Arranging patient transport where required.
• Scanning and accurately processing information into patient records.
• Maintaining filing systems and patient records in an organised and confidential manner.
• Advising patients of any relevant charges for private services, receiving payments and issuing receipts.
• Helping to keep the reception area, noticeboards and patient information displays welcoming, tidy and up to date.
• Supporting colleagues by being confident and flexible in covering the different reception duties when needed.
• Developing a good working knowledge of the practice telephone and communication systems, including arrangements during and outside normal practice hours.

Administration

Alongside reception duties, you will support the wider team with a range of administrative tasks that help keep the practice running effectively. These may include:

• Contacting patients by telephone, letter or other agreed methods regarding appointments, recalls, reminders and other practice communications.
• Photocopying, scanning and preparing documents as required.
• Supporting the processing and accurate recording of information.
• Providing general administrative and clerical support to colleagues across the practice.

Working as Part of Our Team

Teamwork is at the heart of how we work. We want everyone who joins us to feel supported and valued and to play an active part in creating a positive environment for both colleagues and patients.

As part of the team, you will:

• Develop a good understanding of practice procedures and work in accordance with agreed protocols and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, reception and administrative colleagues, helping and supporting one another during busy periods.
• Handle patient information carefully, accurately and confidentially.
• Support the security of the practice, including having a good understanding of doors, windows, alarms and other security arrangements.
• Assist with opening and closing the practice when required, following agreed safety and security procedures.
• Complete accurate computer data entry and process information in accordance with practice procedures.
• Provide clerical and administrative assistance to colleagues as required.

Our patients trust us with sensitive and personal information, and protecting that trust is an important responsibility for everyone in the practice team.

As part of your role, you will:

• Respect the privacy and confidentiality of patients, carers, colleagues and others at all times.
• Treat all information you come across through your work, whether relating to patients, staff, other healthcare professionals or the practice itself, as confidential.
• Only share confidential information with authorised individuals and where appropriate to do so, in accordance with practice policies, procedures and relevant data protection requirements.
• Handle all personal and sensitive information with care, discretion and professionalism, helping our patients feel confident that their information is safe with us.

We all have a part to play in creating a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors and colleagues. You will support this by:

• Following practice health, safety and security procedures.
• Using personal security systems appropriately and in line with practice guidance.
• Being aware of potential risks within your day-to-day work and taking sensible steps to manage them.
• Making good use of training and keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.
• Following appropriate infection prevention and control procedures.
• Helping to keep work areas clean, tidy, safe and free from avoidable hazards.
• Promptly raising any health, safety or security concerns with the appropriate member of the team.

We are committed to creating a practice where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued, including our patients, carers, visitors and colleagues.

As part of our team, you will:

• Treat everyone fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Recognise and respect individual needs, beliefs, backgrounds, circumstances and choices.
• Provide a welcoming and non-judgemental service, recognising that every person's situation and experience is different.
• Respect people's privacy, dignity and individual rights.
• Help us maintain an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone is treated as an individual.

We want our team members to feel confident, supported and able to develop within their role. You will be encouraged to continue learning and building your knowledge and skills as part of your employment with us.

This will include:

• Taking part in relevant training and learning opportunities provided by the practice.
• Participating positively in regular reviews and conversations about your performance, development and wellbeing.
• Taking an active role in your own learning and maintaining an appropriate record of training and professional development.
• Sharing knowledge, skills and experience with colleagues and supporting others who are learning.
• Being open to feedback and using it as an opportunity to learn, develop and grow within the team.

We are always looking for ways to provide the best possible service for our patients and a positive working environment for our team. Everyone's ideas and contributions are valued.

You will:

• Raise any concerns relating to quality, safety or risk with the appropriate member of the team.
• Take responsibility for your work and ask for support or guidance whenever needed.
• Reflect positively on your own work and contribute to discussions about how we can improve the way we work together.
• Share ideas and suggestions, recognising that improvements can come from anyone within the team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other health and care organisations to support the needs of our patients.
• Organise your time and workload effectively, while recognising that we work as a team and support one another when things get busy.

Good communication is at the heart of great patient care and great teamwork. We want our patients to feel listened to and our colleagues to feel informed, supported and valued.

You will:

• Communicate with colleagues in an open, respectful and supportive way.
• Communicate with patients and carers with kindness, patience and understanding.
• Listen carefully and respond appropriately to people's individual needs and circumstances.
• Recognise when someone may need information communicated differently and make reasonable efforts to support them.
• Help maintain a positive team environment by sharing information, asking questions and supporting colleagues.

Everyone in our team has an important part to play in helping the practice provide safe, effective and compassionate care.

As part of your role, you will:

• Work in accordance with practice policies, procedures, standards and guidance.
• Take an active interest in how our services operate and how your role contributes to the wider practice.
• Work with colleagues to understand and positively implement changes to policies, procedures and ways of working.
• Participate in audits, reviews and improvement activities where appropriate.
• Embrace positive change and new ways of working that help us improve services for our patients and support our team.
• Contribute your ideas and experience, helping us to continue developing as a practice.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing a friendly, caring and professional service. You will be joining a great team where colleagues support one another, everyone's contribution is valued, and we work together to make a positive difference for our patients every day.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Administrative/Reception experience
• Understanding the importance of dealing with confidential/sensitive issues appropriately
• Be able to create a good rapport with patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working within General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Experience of working with the general public
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Smart, polite and confident
• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Using initiative
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics C or above
• GCSE English C or above
• Experience of reception work
• Experience of working within General Practice
• Knowledge of SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rivergreen Medical Centre

Address

106 Southchurch Drive

Clifton

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG11 8AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities for establishing and maintaining communication and relationship both internally and externally.

Establish and maintain effective communication and foster good working relationships with all multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external.

Provide and receive complex and / or sensitive information from patients and staff. For example, breaking bad news to patients, giving complex information about procedures and their outcomes, dealing with performance issues, holding staff meetings. Able to support and talk to distressed patients, visitors, and staff members.

Responsible for cascading information to ward staff and chairing staff meetings from which minutes are provided.

Make use of electronic internal / external mail and Internet systems as appropriate and necessary.

Deal effectively with comments, complaints, or incidents that affect staff and users of the ward in accordance with complaints, risk management, or human resources procedures.

Bring to the attention of the Senior Sister/Charge any factors which may adversely affect patient care or service provision.

Report all serious incidents to the appropriate Manager / Director within 24 hours; these include Never Events, serious falls, and grade 3 or 4 pressure ulcers.

Please review the full job description attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 5 within the speciality or related field.
• Ward / Departmental management experience at Band 5 or above.
• Ward / Department based teaching.
• Managing clinical risk and incidents at Ward / Department level.

Desirable

• Clinical audit activity.
• Risk assessment.
• Staff appraisals and PDP formation.
• Sickness absence / performance management.
• Complaints handling.
• Using Essence of Care standards.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current registration.
• Evidence of Continuing. Professional Development
• Evidence of management experience / training.
• Post registration qualification or experience in the specialty.
• NMC recognised teaching and assessing qualification.

Desirable

• First level degree.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of being up to date with current NHS / professional issues.
• Experience and knowledge within the speciality or related field.
• Clinical credible.
• Evidence of teaching and development skills.
• Evidence of managing Change Organisation skills, Leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Awareness of health and safety issues and management of them.
• Able to prioritise.
• Fully aware of principles of infection control.
• Able to produce written reports and articulate concerns regarding patient care / safety issues.
• Fully aware of the principles of clinical governance and the application of clinical governance.
• Computer literate as appropriate to the post.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• NMC Code.
• Knowledge of person centred care.
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
• To ensure actions contribute to quality.
• Knowledge of the ageing process and related mental and physical health problems.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

REDDITCH

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (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 or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse.
• Family Planning Certificate/ FSRH Diploma.
• STIF course/equivalent or prepared undertake.
• Venepuncture.
• Mentorship or equivalent. Non-medical prescriber or be prepared to undertake

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessing Module or equivalent.
• CSW smear takers course or be prepared to undertake.
• Implant training or working towards.

Experience

Essential

• Specialist working knowledge and relevant practical experience in Integrated Sexual & Reproductive Health [ISRH].
• Relevant experience in relevant clinical area i.e. contraception, sexual & reproductive health.
• Ability to produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post, i.e. individual patient departmental documentation.

Desirable

• Experience of audit/ recording in relation to patient quality data.
• Evidence of showing development of leadership skills required for sphere of responsibility, i.e. organisational, interpersonal operational skills.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.

Abilities

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Has the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others.
• Able to work autonomously including managing own workload and delegating where appropriate.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate good time management.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Values

Essential

• Enthusiastic/ Motivated / good time keeping
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable and flexible to meet service needs

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner.
• Able to work hours flexibly.
• Amenable to Service Changes.

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Bridgend Health and Wellbeing Centre

Angel Road

Bridgend

CF31 4AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023. Its state of the art design and facilities offer a secure environment to provide skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment on release with the aim of reducing reoffending rates

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

1 Tigers Road

Glen Parva

Wigston

LE18 4WS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The successful GP will join our progressive clinical team at Thornton Road Surgery, a friendly and vibrant practice serving a diverse and supportive local community in Croydon. The role offers a balanced mix of face-to-face consultations and telephone appointments, ensuring excellent continuity of care while allowing flexible working styles. The GP will contribute to the management of blood test results and clinical documents, supported by an experienced administrative workflow team who process and streamline the majority of incoming tasks meaning GPs handle only a small, clinically focused number of actions each day. Our well-established network of clinical pharmacists provides further support with prescribing, medication queries, and repeat prescription management, allowing you to focus on high-quality patient care. The postholder will have the opportunity to lead on key disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework, treatment, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse patient list, including practice-based commissioning, patient participation and health promotion.

Supported by the clinical and management teams, the postholder will work as one of the GPs within Thornton Road & Valley Park Surgery, while also contributing to the wider multidisciplinary team across the Bourne Health Partnership.

Main duties of the job

In accordance with the practice timetable, you will undertake clinical sessions consisting of face-to-face consultations, telephone consultations, clinical triage, queries, home visits, repeat prescription signing, test result actioning, and medical reports. Consultations are typically 10 minutes.

Key Responsibilities

You will be required to

• Act upon QOF alerts and prompts during routine consultations
• Provide GP services in line with PMS contract requirements
• Undertake Duty Doctor and Paperwork Doctor sessions on a rota basis
• Support extended hours access when required
• Provide cross-site cover across Thornton Road, Valley Park and other Bourne Health Partnership practices when needed
• Assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients appropriately
• Provide preventative health care and lifestyle advice
• Support patients referred by nursing staff
• Provide certification in line with NHS regulations
• Adhere to local and national prescribing guidelines
• Make autonomous clinical decisions regarding presenting problems
• Maintain clear and accurate electronic clinical records
• Participate in audits and quality improvement activities
• Generate computer-based prescriptions
• Undertake all routine duties associated with general practice

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a Personal Development Plan aligned with practice goals
• Participate in the training of nurses, GP trainees and medical students
• Support administrative and clinical colleagues
• Attend clinical, prescribing, palliative care and practice meetings
• Chair or present during clinical meetings when required
• Deliver enhanced services and undertake training to support them
• Participate in practice-based commissioning, demand management and peer review
• Ensure compliance with deadlines for QOF, LCS and audit returns
• Take on additional duties as required to support the organisation

This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

Key Relationships

Internal

Members of the Senior Management team

Members of the Partnership Board

Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership

External

Suppliers of services

Other GP practices and practice groups

Other external organisations

Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information

Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the organisations FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.

Information Governance

All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed, and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner

Equal Opportunities

Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to The Bourne Partnerships Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Health and Safety

All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that The Bourne Partnerships health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

Infection Control

All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with the Partnerships Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy and Personal Protective Equipment Policy. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with The Bourne Partnerships use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager or stated to be mandatory.

Flexible Working

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern and multiple sites so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Sustainability

It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.

Smoking Policy

The Bourne Partnership is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on organisational property.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Medical degree
• Completion of GP registrar training

Other Requirements

Essential

• DBS check
• Maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable working within a large MDT
• Interest in chronic disease management

Desirable

• Flexibility to work outside core hours

Experience

Essential

• EMIS experience
• Video/telephone consultation experience
• Experience working in general practice
• Completion of vocational GP training (e.g. MRCGP/MRCP)

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification GP experience

Skills

Desirable

• GP trainer or trainer in training
• Ability to work early extended access sessions (e.g. 07:30 starts)
• Womens health (coils)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite, confident and approachable
• Flexible and cooperative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Motivated and proactive
• Uses initiative and sound judgement
• High integrity and loyalty
• Empathetic in distressing situations
• Able to work under pressure
• Confident, assertive and resilient

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

Thornton & Valley Park Surgery

Address

Thornton Road Surgery

299 Thornton Road

Croydon

CR0 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhs.uk/services/gp-surgery/thornton-road-and-valley-park-surgery/H83051 (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional Criteria

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Patrick Haugh Rd

Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX25 1PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent L2 in English, Math and IT
• NVQ/QCF L3 Qualification or equivalent demonstrable skills to academic level
• Advanced keyboard skills to support Transcribing and minute taking or equivalent ECDL, RSA 11
• Awareness of policies and procedures dealing with confidential data, both personal and organisational

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of using hospital administration systems, for example, Welsh clinical portal, Signal or similar

Essential Experience

Essential

• Experience of accurate data entry and using databases/spreadsheets to produce routine reports
• Experience of working in an administrative role handling confidential/sensitive information

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Good organisation, prioritisation and time management skills ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Proven ability in the use of software tools utilised in information management, e.g. Microsoft Office suite, for the production of reports
• Ability to work within a team and take direction from senior team member
• Ability to problem solve and fact find
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage their own workload effectively

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

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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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for aRegistered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working42hours a weekatCygnet Newham House. This is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI).

The hospital provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery alongside offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntingtons Disease, a placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI.

Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments & observations
• Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & improve quality
• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
• Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives & other healthcare professionals
• Administer medicines within 46healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines

Why Cygnet? Well offer you£21.43 per/hour (£46,803.12 per annum)

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You

An experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number, youll have

Essential:

• The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
• A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
• Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence

Desirable:

• The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
• An interest in leadership, research & assessment

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Middlesbrough

TS8 9DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshires residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strengths-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.

This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them.

It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we cant do it alone our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If were doing a good job, we dont stand still were ambitious and were always striving to do better; its in our DNA.

About the role and teamThe Safeguarding Adults Team operates across Oxfordshire and is responsible for triaging all safeguarding concerns received by Adult Social Care. The team also has responsibility for undertaking safeguarding enquiries where the concerns relate to care providers, ensuring that risks are appropriately assessed and addressed in line with statutory safeguarding duties.

We are looking for candidates with a genuine passion for working with people.You will use a strength-based approach to create opportunities and build resilience so that people live their lives as independently as possible. We work with a wide range of individuals and the ability to adapt and adjust your approach will be a key skill.

You will receive supervision, support and training opportunities to ensure you have the skills required. We actively encourage opportunities to enhance your skills so opportunities for job swaps, rotation or secondments are available and we will create and review a personal development plan with you.You should have the ability to travel to and access a variety of premises across Oxfordshire. The teams work across the County and staff are expected to work agilely utilising offices bases and working from home.

Would you like to know more?For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Aaron Hedderly ([email protected])

About you

You are

• Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
• Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care.
• Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
• Always learning, with an excellent working knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance, you have natural entrepreneurial qualities.
• Passionate about following the professional standards of RCOT and HCPC.

Our Rewards and Benefits

• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy)
• Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.

Learn more here: Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Aaron Hedderly, Team Manager:[email protected]

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Abingdon CSS or Samuelson House

OX14 3GD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will provide high quality nursing care as part of our dedicated nursing team, working with the wider practice to deliver outstanding patient care. The main focus will be on general nursing duties such as dressings and immunisations as well as ensuring there is efficient stock for upcoming appointments. The Practice nurse will also play a crucial role in the delivery of our flu and Covid vaccines.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Chronic Disease Management: Provide reviews, and ongoing management of patients with conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, or hypertension. This will depend on experience.

• Childhood Immunisations: Administer vaccinations following national guidelines and maintain accurate records. This will involve working closely with the Health Visitors.

• Wound Care & Dressings: Provide treatment and follow-up care for wounds, ulcers, burns and post-operative dressings. Refer into secondary care for more complex wounds.

• Health Promotion & Prevention: Offer smoking cessation support, weight management, and lifestyle advice to patients during consultations where appropriate.

• Womens Health: Conduct cervical screening and womens health advice where appropriate.

• Treatment Room Duties: Assist with maintaining a clean, tidy environment with adequate stock levels.

Team Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work closely with the wider team including GPs, Pharmacists and non clinical teams.

• Engage in team meetings to discuss complex cases and contribute to practice development. This may involve practice, clinical or palliative care meetings.

• Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain up-to-date clinical skills and knowledge.

• Assist in audits, quality improvement projects, compliance and policy updates within the practice.

Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using the EMIS clinical system.

• Ensure compliance with NHS Wales and Public Health Wales protocols, NICE guidelines, Health and Safety and infection control standards.

• Monitor group channels such as Microsoft Teams.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in childhood immunisations, injections, chronic disease management, and wound care.
• Experience in patient education and health promotion.

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice.
• Experience in working with multilingual or diverse patient populations.
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives or audits within a primary care setting.
• Experience working within socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.

Additional criteria

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.

Desirable

• Familiarity with NHS protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality standards.
• Ability to engage proactively with hard-to-reach patient populations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing qualification

Desirable

• Diploma or relevant experience to support in additional clinics such as respiratory, pessaries or HRT.

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Tal-y-bont Surgery

Station Road

Pontarddulais

SA4 8TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The day to day duties will include:

• Service delivery
  • To receive, sort, unpack, label and process specimens in the laboratory.
  • To assist in the provision and organisation of safe, timely, high quality and economical CL2 and CL3 microbiological, serological, and molecular laboratory duties, guided by standard operating procedures (SOPs) within GBRU
  • To undertake DNA-based detection and typing for a range of pathogens with assays and techniques such as real-time polymerase chain reaction and whole genome sequencing (WGS)
  • To analyse and validate clinical and reference-based results, support the senior scientists in dealing with laboratory queries and maintain professional registration.
  • Assist in providing a flexible laboratory response to emergency public health needs including investigation of incidents, of deliberate release of pathogenic organisms and to general investigations of illness as appropriate.
  • Assist with evaluation and implementation of new techniques / methods to the unit that enhance effectiveness of the laboratory work.
  • Writing and updating SOPs and controlled documentation.
  • To provide technical support to GBRU Reference Services as appropriate including adjusting day-to-day work priorities to meet changing demands or emergency requirements.
  • Writing and updating SOPs and controlled documentation.
  • Assist senior staff in the management of supporting staff across GBRU and deputise for the HEO when required.

• Health and SafetyIn collaboration with the GBRU Safety Officer and complying with UKHSA safety policies and procedures to:
  • Ensure that health, safety and welfare is an afforded priority over other issues and to demonstrate a commitment to health, safety and welfare regarding self, all staff and visitors in the unit
  • Assist in maintaining a safe working environment within the unit ensuring risk assessments and COSHH are carried out as and when required and safety policy is adhered to
  • Report all accidents and incidents or near misses, dangerous situations or shortcomings in health and safety training instructions and assist in taking remedial action
  • Participate in the internal and external safety audits as required and implement any arising corrective actions
  • Your attention is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 which requires you to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work; and co-operate with the UKHSA on any matters of health and safety.

• Information Technology
  • Entry of results into LIMS system and liaison with senior staff in sending laboratory reports.
  • Answering telephone queries.
• Quality
  • Maintain a high standard of work and contribute to developing the service of the laboratory so that service delivery is safe effective and economical and follows best practice according to ISO15189 and 17025 standards.
• Staff Management and Training
  • Train and supervise other staff, visitors and students.Support Services & Equipment
  • Oversee the service and maintenance of equipment
  • Ensure performance checks on equipment are performed and to take appropriate corrective action if equipment fails to meet specification.
• Strategy, Policy and Service Development
  • Contribute to GBRU strategic policies and encourage innovations and develop practices that enhance the effectiveness of the sections work

This is not an exhaustive list.

Essential criteria

• BSc in Microbiology or relevant biological science or equivalent level of qualification and experience
• Experience and knowledge of working in a microbiology laboratory at containment level 2
• Good experience and knowledge of multiple laboratory techniques including phenotypic and molecular methods
• Good understanding of quality assurance principles and procedures
• Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Use of micropipettes, sub-culturing organisms - good manual dexterity - work by paying attention to detail
• Able to work without supervision - ability to prioritise work in a timely manner - good organisational skills

Desirable criteria

• HCPC registration
• Experience and knowledge of working in a microbiology laboratory at containment level 3
• Experience of writing SOPs
• Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis

Selection process

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours and experience.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed7essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of:

• an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• a 1000wordsupporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000words. We will not consider any words over1000words.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• BSc in Microbiology or relevant biological science or equivalent level of qualification and experience
• Experience and knowledge of working in a microbiology laboratory at containment level 2

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a face to face interview in Colindale, London.

Behaviours and experience will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Working together (Lead behaviour)
• Making effective decisions
• Managing a quality service

Interviews will be held week commencing 12th October 2026. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is lab based in Colindale, London. Please note that hybrid working is not available with this role.

Eligibility criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security clearance level requirement

Part 1

Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed.

Part 2

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorism Check clearance.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years to obtain Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Salary information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Working together
• Making effective decisions
• Managing a quality service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Scientific Campus

Colindale, London

NW9 5EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a qualified clinician contributing to the development of an outpatient psychosexual and relationship therapy service for adult cancer patients; delivering a range of interventions to support individuals / couples affected by cancer across the lifespan, in the form of individual or couple therapy and psycho-educational groups. The post willrequire independent management of caseload and provision of a psychosexual and relationship therapy service with appropriate supervision and professional management, as per professional body guidelines.

Working within the highly specialised area of psycho-oncology to provide appropriate psychosexual and relationship assessments, based upon the use, interpretation and integration of complex psychosexual data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, surgical, radiation, SACT and endocrine treatment plans, pharmacological and supportive care management and semi-structured interviews with patients, partners and others involved in the patients care.

You will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified and trainee staff from across a range of clinical backgrounds, including counselling, psychology, psychiatry and mental health nursing. There are excellent CPD opportunities.

We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role and/ or to arrange an informal visit. Please contact Dr Justin Grayer, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Lead of Adult Psychological Support Service on [email protected] or Isabel White, Psychosexual Therapist (Weds/Thurs), on [email protected] and 020 8661 3006.

***When writing your supporting statement/ additional information please limit this to a maximum of 600 words statements longer than this will result in the application form not being read***

Closing date: 2 weeks from advert publication Provisional interview date and location: date TBC, The Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham Rd, London

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Post-Graduate Diploma level training in Psychosexual Therapy, accredited by COSRT
• AND Professional health care practitioner training such as nurse, occupational therapist, accredited by appropriate professional body AND
• Registered with COSRT/ BACP or other recognised psychological therapy professional body
• Post-Graduate Master's level training in Psychosexual Therapy, accredited by COSRT, or psychotherapy training
• Registered with COSRT/ BACP or other recognised therapy body
• Post-Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), accredited by the BPS
• Registered with HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Specialist assessment and therapy using an integrative psychosexual therapy approach incorporating CBT, Couple/ Systems Therapy & Biomedical management principles
• Specialist psychosexual assessment and treatment of a variety of client groups across the lifespan, presenting with a wide range of clinical severity
• Specialist psychosexual assessment and treatment of patients with a long-term and / or life limiting illness
• Collaborative work within multi-disciplinary teams within a hospital setting, and the ability to form good working relationships
• Exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychosexual care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified clinician and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working as a qualified psychosexual therapist within a multi-cultural setting

Desirable

• Training and experience in couple's therapy.
• Service development in outpatient settings
• Specialist psychosexual assessment and treatment of patients with cancer
• Provision of supervision (group and 1:1) to trainee and qualified psychosexual therapists/ psychologists/ counsellors
• Teaching & training to psychological and other health care practitioners on psychosexual matters
• Evidence of research productivity

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Post-graduate level knowledge of Psychosexual Therapy
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychosexual assessment and intervention frequently requiring use of sustained and intense concentration
• A high-level ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively in written and oral format, to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside of NHS
• Skills in providing consultation and advice to other professional and non-professional groups
• Post-graduate level knowledge and experience in research design and methodology
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by COSRT/ BPS/ BACP
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance to maintain high quality clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotional and distressing material
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Knowledge of legislation and implications for clinical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of theory related to couple's therapy
• Training in the supervision of psychosexual therapists/ psychologists/ counsellors
• Training in the delivery and process of supervision of other healthcare professionals, clinical nurse specialists
• Knowledge of psycho-oncology theory and practice of psychosexual and psychological therapies applied to cancer care settings
• An understanding of the impact of illness on patient's psychosexual and psychological wellbeing

Other Requirements

Essential

• Enthusiasm for psychosexual therapy, its application to physical health care, specifically psycho-oncology, and a wish to continue to develop expertise
• Team player
• Able to be self-directive and act as an autonomous practitioner
• Ability to effectively manage competing demands
• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to contain and understand the stress of others in a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• A commitment to the evaluation of services, including audit, and service development
• Ability to provide appropriate support to carers and staff
• A commitment to keeping abreast of literature and of new developments in the field
• Computer literate (including Excel), and ability to use multi-media materials for presentations
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance and audit mechanisms to reflect, assess and maintain the effectiveness of clinical practice
• Ability to articulate and interpret the role of psychosexual therapy in local and national contexts
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
• Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment and to respond under pressure