Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide both direct and indirect intervention with guidance, direction and supervision from a qualified clinician.To carry out interventions (individual or group) using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To refer to a qualified Occupational Therapist/Speech and Language Therapist who will oversee the monitoring, evaluation and modification of treatment in order to measure progress and to ensure effective interventionTo screen and monitor risks associated with swallowing disorders as directed by the relevant clinician always escalating risks immediately to a qualified clinician for action.Work with clients/families/other agencies as required independently following appropriate guidance, procedures and following preparation from a qualified clinician.Liaise with significant others involved in the management of the client, within and outside the NHS, to ensure the clients needs are met effectively and efficiently.To support and deliver training and therapeutic groups under guidance of qualified cliniciansUnder the guidance of qualified clinicians, have responsibility for organising his/her own clinical administration, achieving key performance targets and ensuring a cost-effective quality service.Responsibility for maintaining accurate and contemporaneous client records (within 24 hours), overseen by a qualified member of clinician, in order to ensure compliance with departmental, professional and legal requirements.Carry out clinical administrative activity associated with client care, to support the clinical team, including making and cancelling appointments, making and receiving telephone calls, and any other client related administration.Undertakes the development and provision of therapy materials to support clinical intervention under the direction of the qualified clinicians.Contribute to service development, quality initiatives and the collection of statistical information, as appropriate, to ensure whole-staff ownership and implementation of quality care.Adhere to the clinical and quality standards in place within the clinical team.The post-holder is subject to annual appraisal and regular supervision so that work targets are set and competencies and development needs can be achieved.To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality forensic community team service.

Person Specification

knowledge skills and experience

Essential

• educational qualifications/experience in working with people with learning disabilities

Desirable

• understanding of assessment and treatment / experience of working in the community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forensic Community Team Jack Judge House Halesowen Street Oldbury B69 2AJ

Jack Judge House Halesowen Street

Oldbury

B69 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following responsibilities are examples, please refer to the attached Job Description for the complete picture.

With a starting salary of £25,760 pro rata, per annum, a generous NHS pension scheme, a fantastic annual leave package (27 days annual leave plus bank holidays) and access to other NHS staff benefits and discounts, it is fair to say that this job has a lot to offer. And, its not just the NHS pay scale and benefits that we offer that make joining our organisation an excellent choice, there are many training and development opportunities available, giving you the opportunity for career progression.

All staff have regular 1-2-1s, quarterly supervision meetings and an annual appraisal, which provides lots of opportunity for discussion around achievements, challenges and aspirations.

Staff recognition is very important to us; we work closely with colleagues to support development, the staff voice, and to recognise teams and individuals through our Greatix and Star Award schemes; highlighting the outstanding work being done every day.

We recognise that Administrators are professionals and are a valuable asset to our organisation. We understand that they have a key role in the support and delivery of our services and that their contribution helps us in achieving our aim of consistently providing safe and high quality care for our service users. The kind of care we would want for ourselves and for our loved ones.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration.
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role. Where an applicant does not have the above qualifications or are unable to provide evidence of the certification, the applicant MUST achieve the required standards during their probationary period.

Desirable

• Level 3 in Business Administration.
• RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute taking, data input, collating and presenting information).
• Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
• Experience of organising competing demands and workloads.
• Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
• Evidence of experience in working autonomously and proactively.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting/supervising staff
• Experience of working in the NHS or a similar structure/systems based organisation

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huntington House

Jockey Lane

York

YO32 9XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Applicants should be qualified in Integrative Therapy or CBT, with additional training and/or experience working with children and young people (CYP). Applicants should have post-qualification experience within CAMHS mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.

Desirable

• Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. If the accreditation body is National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), Senior Accreditation is required; otherwise, candidates must be working towards the required level of accreditation. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Lane

Roehampton

Greater London

SW15 5JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Work You will manage a smaller caseload, enabling you to provide more intensive, responsive support and Interventions and meet with people more frequently. You will undertake assessments, coordinate clinical care and respond flexibly to emerging needs. With supervision from the CEN MDT, you will develop bespoke, formulation-led care plans, positive risk-management plans and psychologically based interventions that reflect each persons needs and goals. Through close liaison and shared agreement with the wider Community Mental Health Team, you will help ensure these plans are understood and implemented consistently.

Teamwork You will be a valued member of the pan-Trust CEN Team, working alongside psychologists, CEN Clinical Leads and Wellbeing & Recovery Facilitators, and alongside the Community Mental Health Teams across the trust. You will contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, provide in-reach support to inpatient services, and attend professionals meetings and case conferences as required to promote coordinated, consistent care.

Training, Reflective Practice and Supervision You will participate in regular supervision and reflective practice within the CEN pathway, supporting your professional development and the delivery of safe, effective care. You will undertake relevant training to strengthen your knowledge and skills in working with people with complex emotional needs. As your experience develops, you may also contribute to supervision and reflective practice for Community Mental Health Team colleagues and CEN Wellbeing & Recovery Facilitators.

Professional Responsibilities You will practise in accordance with your professional code of conduct, relevant legislation, Trust policies and Trust values. You will maintain high standards of care, professional accountability and accurate, timely clinical records, while promoting safe, compassionate and person-centred practice in your own work and across the wider team.

For more details see attached Job description

Person Specification

Attributes/Skills

Essential

• Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions
• Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff

Desirable

• Skills in audit or research

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Professional Qualification
• Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable

• Further training in psychosocial interventions relevant to Personality Disorders
• oMasters qualification or working towards qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working with clients with complex emotional needs
• Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services symptoms of common mental health illness
• Proven experience of working with clients with Personality Disorders and/or neurodiversity

Desirable

• Experience of working with a psychological model of care e.g. DBT or other
• Experience of providing supervision to junior staff, trainees or students

Knowledge

Essential

• To be able to adopt flexible working practices and undertake a full range of duties
• Car Driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jack Judge House

Halesowen Street

Oldbury

B69 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Although the base for this post is at West Park Hospital, the successful applicant may be required to support other parts of the stroke service, should service need require this. Full clinical and operational support will be given if this is ever required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings.
• Teaching, training, consultancy and clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Park road

Wolverhampton

WV1 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Postgraduate qualification in statistics, research methods, public health or related field, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional body

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of data analysis in either the public health, health care or cancer field, working at a senior level
• Understanding of a range of analytical techniques, and their application to the NHS context.
• Experience of applying analysis to reflect implementation of policy at national and subnational level.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent.

Skills

Essential

• Substantial working knowledge of statistical methods applied to health care data including benchmarking, significance testing, relationship testing, standardisation and forecasting.
• Excellent data interpretation and presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Advanced Excel with additional statistical software and programming language skills including SQL and Power BI.

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

NHS Central East ICB

Address

Central East ICB

Ely, Cambridge

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Health Psychology team comprises a large group of Clinical, Counselling and Health Psychologists working across Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton with a wide range of physical health conditions. There are good opportunities for peer support and development. BCHFT employs a very large number of Psychological Professionals across, Adult Mental Health, Older Adults, Learning Disabilities and Childrens Services. So, there is an excellent structure of professional support and opportunities for development. The Trust has recently invested in a fully funded CPD package for Psychological Professionals that would be available to the successful applicant.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings.
• Teaching, training, consultancy and clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Street Health Trust

Cross Street

Dudley

DY1 1RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to Master's degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field (e.g. health, care, public services, professional expertise, or related discipline).
• oEvidence of continuous professional development, with a track record of keeping skills and knowledge current covering a number of disciplines such as Finance or Management.
• oSignificant experience at Senior Management (sub board) within the NHS, public sector, or a comparable complex system.
• oRegistered with a relevant Professional Body and up to date with CPD.
• oHold a postgraduate or management qualification, or equivalent experience.
• oLeadership qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExtensive leadership experience in a complex, multi-agency environment, ideally within health and care commissioning
• oDemonstrable success in delivering organisational change, transformation, and integration at scale.
• oDeep understanding of the NHS, Integrated Care Systems, and the wider health and care policy context, including the priorities of the NHS 10 Year Plan and statutory duties of an ICB.
• oStrong track record in delivery of strategic planning, commissioning, and/or system-wide service redesign to improve outcomes and value for money.
• oEvidence of working effectively with a broad range of partners, including local authorities, providers, community organisations, and national bodies.
• oExperience of leading in a politically sensitive environment and balancing competing demands with diplomacy and sound judgement.

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

NHS Central East ICB

Address

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), Gemini House

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name Dr Emma Rowbotham Position Consultant MSK Radiologist [email protected] Phone number 0113 3924513 Shortlisting Date: 07/10/2026 Interview Date: 14/10/2026 (TBC)

There are departments of clinical radiology at each of the 6 sites that make up Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

A comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional procedures are provided to the population of Leeds. In addition, significant numbers of referrals from the areas of the region and beyond are received for specialist procedures.

While each member of the Consultant Radiologist team shares the day-to-day work in the department, within research fields particular areas of interest have been developed by individual group members. These include spinal imaging, trauma radiology, diagnostic and therapeutic radiology of sports injuries, imaging of soft tissue sarcomas and imaging of arthritis. The department has a strong research focus and an extensive publication portfolio. Members of the group are active in the International Skeletal Society, European Society of Skeletal Radiology and British Society of Skeletal Radiology.

The successful applicant will bring a wealth of experience to enable them to provide a high-quality musculoskeletal radiology service, working closely with the consultant radiologists in this speciality. The successful applicant will...

Develop a specialist interest in aspects of musculoskeletal radiology.

Participate in the Radiology SpR teaching programme.

Participate in departmental clinical research and audit.

Work an alternate week evening general acute CT list is incorporated into the fellowship timetable

Will assist in the training of junior medical staff (radiological and other clinicians).

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

Our Trust values

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

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

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

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS7 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Diabetes and Endocrinology

The post will be based at Kings College Hospital (Denmark hill). As an employee of the Trust the post holder will work in close co-operation and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in the diabetes and endocrinology departments in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.

The post is suitable for candidates looking to develop their skills in diabetes. The post holder will join the endocrinology and diabetes specialist registrar rotation at Kings. Additional contributions to general internal medicine could be arranged via bank. Timetables are attached.

The specialist rotation at Kings College Hospital is ranked highly in terms of trainees satisfaction within London and nationally according to the latest national trainees survey.

An induction programme to the Trust and the departments will be organised to familiarise the post holder to Kings and the various services and activities in diabetes and endocrinology.

Integral to these responsibilities are the following:

• The provision of a first-class clinical service
• A supportive role to the trainee doctors engaged in the specialties
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC with Licence to practice

Desirable

• Experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

Camberwell

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised clinical coder to join our established team of clinical coders and scanners. Knowledge of S1 clinical system is desirable but not essential and training will be provided. Travel may be a requirement of this role between two practice sites and to attend meetings, training etc. .

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working in a general practice setting

Desirable

• Good knowledge of medical terminology
• S1 user skills
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working in a general practice setting
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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

Tickhill and Colliery Medical Practice

Address

25 St Marys Road

Tickhill

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN11 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:To work under guidance from a registered healthcare professional, following instructions and promptly reporting any problems.You will be able to perform the following:To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriateTo monitor and record in EPIC patients clinical observations, as requested by a Registered NurseUndertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point of care testing (e.g. bloodsugar, urinalysis) as per training and competencies assessmentTo assist with patient nutritional needs eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patients needsTo assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with legal requirements

Assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments

Haemodialysis specific responsibilities:To safely prepare dialysis machines for treatment using all equipment as per patients dialysis prescriptionTo monitor and record in the Trusts Electronic Patients records System patients clinical observations, as requested by a Registered NurseTo dispose of all HD circuit lines following infection control guidelinesTo decontaminate dialysis equipment following infection control guidelines and document using the HD decontamination checklistTo support with checking in/discharge patients for treatment

To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriateTo ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriateTo assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area.To ensure that stock levels of linen (where applicable), sterile supplies and stationery are maintained at all times in conjunction with the senior sister/ward receptionist.To assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policyTo assist ward staff with general collection/delivery of items necessary to ensure effective operational management of ward/departmentTo assist in performing the last offices as requested

Customer Care/Administration:To ensure that all patients and relatives are welcomed and orientated to the ward environmentTo assist with the care of distressed or bereaved relativesTo assist with clerical and ward administrative duties, including data management, photocopying, transporting of equipment/data/ paperwork to other departmentsTo provide clear and effective information and communication, both verbally and in documentation. Promptly referring enquiries to the relevant personTo maintain confidentiality at all times, in and out of the hospital environmentTo demonstrate an awareness of the different cultural, ethnic and religious believes

Personal and Professional Responsibilities:To adhere to, and work within the code of conduct for clinical support workers at Kings College HospitalTo be able to identify with support own development needs, completing a competency document and learning objectives within a specified time frame and as agreed by managerTo ensure own attendance at mandatory study days and training ( BLS, manual handling etc.) as required by ward/departmental managerTo update skills and knowledge as required by the TrustTo actively participate in annual individual performance review

Education:To be involved in teaching and education programs within the unitBe involved in HD shared activities within the unitTo participate in reflection and clinical supervision as provided

Leadership:To adhere to, and work within the National Code of Conduct for clinical support workers at Kings College HospitalTo manage an agreed workload with supervision and support from colleagues and senior staffTo work within and support the multidisciplinary team, contributing ideas toward future developments

To act as a role model and advisor to less experienced staff demonstrating and Job reference: Senior Healthcare Assistant Page 3 of 10 promoting the Trusts Values and BehavioursTo provide day-to-day supervision and co-ordination of junior staff (e.g. healthcare assistants (band 2), apprentices, work experience) supporting their local inductionTake personal ownership in giving and receiving feedbackTo participate in reflection and or clinical supervision sessions as providedTo observe personal and collective responsibility for resource managementTo be responsible with others for any specific risk management associated with the post, reporting and taking appropriate actions as necessary

Research and Service Development:

Assist with audits, surveys and research and developmental activities as instructed

Provide care to patients taking part in clinical trials as directed by registered healthcare professionals in line with relevant research protocols

To act as a liaison with specialist teams and services as a link practitioner enhancing communication and collaborative working by attending meetings and disseminating relevant information (via face to face teaching and written/digital briefings

GeneralThe post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.Our values at Kings:

Caring we put patients and their families first and show compassion and respect in every interaction with them, as well as with one another.

Collaborative acrossallofour hospitals and services, we work as one team with partners and our communities, to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Inclusive we celebrate diversity, listening to different voices and creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Innovative we constantly seeknew ideasand smarter ways of working to improve care,researchand education.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
• Able to maintain electronic patient records

Desirable

• Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
• Empowering and working in partnership with the people using our Services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dartford Dialysis Unit

Darent Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.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 attachments.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• CCT/CCST in paediatrics or paediatric dermatology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for Portfolio Pathway - previously known as CESR)

Desirable

• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience in managing patients with EB and epidermal differentiation disorders
• Experience in lasers for children
• Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
• Experience of clinical leadership or management

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Presentation skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. Work as an experienced autonomous practitioner, professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own practice and for maintaining a high standard of patient-centred care.

2. Undertake comprehensive specialist assessment, differential diagnosis and management of patients with complex dysphagia, integrating clinical history, examination findings, instrumental assessment and relevant medical information.

3. Analyse and interpret highly complex and sometimes conflicting clinical information to formulate individualised management plans, including recommendations regarding oral intake, rehabilitation, compensatory strategies and onward referral.

4. Undertake FEES and videofluoroscopy within own scope of competence, contributing to diagnosis, treatment planning and review, and supporting safe governance of instrumental swallowing assessment.

5. Provide highly specialist dysphagia assessment and management for patients with tracheostomies and patients in critical care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

6. Provide expert clinical advice and second opinions for complex, high-risk or unusual dysphagia presentations and support appropriate escalation where clinical risk is identified.

7. Assess capacity and obtain valid informed consent in accordance with relevant legislation and Trust policy, contributing to best-interest and risk-management discussions where appropriate.

8. Communicate complex and sensitive information regarding swallowing, aspiration risk, nutrition and hydration and management options to patients, relatives, carers and professionals, including situations where there are barriers to understanding or differing views.

9. Work collaboratively with ward and community teams to support safe transfer of care, ensuring clear communication of swallowing recommendations and onward referral where required.

Clinical Leadership and Service Development

1. Act as the Trust clinical lead and expert resource for dysphagia, providing professional leadership and promoting consistently high standards of dysphagia care.

2. Lead the development, implementation and review of dysphagia pathways, clinical guidelines, standard operating procedures and competency frameworks in line with current evidence, professional guidance and Trust governance requirements.

3. Identify opportunities for service improvement and lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives that improve patient safety, experience, outcomes, efficiency and equity of access.

4. Work collaboratively with the Operational Lead SLT and relevant team leads regarding service pressures, clinical priorities and dysphagia-related risks. Routine staffing, caseload allocation and cover arrangements remain the responsibility of operational/team leads.

5. Influence multidisciplinary practice and decision-making relating to dysphagia, including the management of complex clinical risk.

6. Support the development and evaluation of instrumental dysphagia services, including FEES and videofluoroscopy, promoting equitable and clinically appropriate access.

7. Maintain effective professional networks with relevant internal and external services, professional groups, universities and research networks.

Clinical Governance, Quality and Risk

1. Lead dysphagia-related clinical governance activity, including audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and the use of relevant outcome measures.

2. Monitor and evaluate the quality, safety and effectiveness of dysphagia practice and use data, feedback, incidents and audit findings to inform improvement.

3. Contribute specialist dysphagia expertise to the review and investigation of relevant incidents, complaints and clinical risks, identifying learning and supporting implementation of actions.

4. Promote evidence-based practice by critically appraising new evidence and national/professional guidance and translating relevant findings into local practice.

5. Ensure dysphagia-related policies, procedures and clinical resources are reviewed and updated appropriately.

6. Promote safe practice in relation to infection prevention and control, equipment, record keeping, information governance and risk management.

Education, Training and Clinical Supervision

1. Lead and coordinate a programme of dysphagia education and training for SLTs and relevant members of the wider multidisciplinary workforce across Trust sites.

2. Provide clinical supervision, specialist advice and competency support to SLTs developing or maintaining dysphagia skills.

3. Support competency development in specialist areas including instrumental assessment, tracheostomy and complex dysphagia where this falls within the post holder's scope of practice.

4. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, including supervision and teaching of Speech and Language Therapy students.

5. Support induction and development of new staff and contribute to multidisciplinary education relating to dysphagia.

6. Maintain own continuing professional development and specialist competencies, reflecting on practice and maintaining an evidence-based professional portfolio in accordance with HCPC and RCSLT requirements.

7. Participate in annual appraisal/PDR as an appraisee and, where formally delegated, contribute to PDR or development review processes for other staff.

Communication and Collaborative Working

1. Establish and maintain effective communication networks for dysphagia across the Trust and with relevant community and external services.

2. Communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information effectively, adapting communication to the needs of patients, carers and colleagues.

3. Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, dietetic, pharmacy, therapy, radiology, critical care and other colleagues to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary dysphagia care.

4. Promote awareness of the role and contribution of Speech and Language Therapy in dysphagia management and patient safety.

5. Build constructive relationships across professional and organisational boundaries and contribute specialist expertise to relevant meetings, working groups and service-development forums.

Organisation and Management

1. Prioritise and manage own specialist clinical workload effectively, responding appropriately to clinical urgency and risk.

2. Use resources responsibly and contribute to service planning by identifying dysphagia-related demand, capacity, risk and development needs.

3. Contribute to recruitment and selection where appropriate.

4. Contribute to the review of referral criteria and pathways for dysphagia services.

5. Collect and interpret relevant activity, outcome and quality data to support service evaluation, governance and planning.

6. This post provides clinical leadership for dysphagia. Routine line management, day-to-day staff deployment and operational cover arrangements are not inherent responsibilities of the role unless separately and explicitly delegated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training in adult dysphagia
• Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to highly specialist dysphagia practice

Desirable

• Postgraduate study at Master's level or equivalent
• Leadership/service improvement training
• Clinical educator/supervision qualification or training

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration SLT experience, including substantial experience in adult dysphagia
• Highly specialist knowledge and experience in assessment and management of complex adult dysphagia
• Demonstrable competence in clinical dysphagia assessment and management at a highly specialist level
• Experience of managing complex clinical risk and making autonomous clinical decisions
• Experience of working within an acute hospital multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in assessment and management of patients with tracheostomy
• Competent in videofluoroscopic assessment of swallowing or evidence of advanced progress towards independent competence with ability to achieve full competence within an agreed timeframe
• Independent competence in FEES, or evidence of advanced progress towards independent competence with ability to achieve full competence within an agreed timeframe
• Knowledge of relevant professional guidance and evidence relating to dysphagia

Desirable

• Experience across a range of acute specialties, e.g. stroke, critical care, respiratory, frailty, neurology
• Experience of developing or expanding an instrumental assessment service
• Advanced tracheostomy experience
• FEES supervisor/mentor level competence
• Experience of complex shared decision-making/eating and drinking with acknowledged risks
• Experience across organisational boundaries/community interfaces

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, risk management and evidence-based practice
• Experience of clinical audit/service evaluation and implementing improvements arising from findings
• Experience of quality improvement/service improvement
• Ability to critically appraise evidence and translate evidence/guidance into clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience contributing to investigation of incidents or complaints
• Formal QI methodology training
• Research experience, publication or presentation
• Experience presenting audit/QI work beyond own service

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information to patients, carers and professionals
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary working and ability to influence clinical decision-making
• Ability to manage differences of professional opinion constructively and advocate for safe, patient-centred dysphagia care
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and sound professional judgement
• Able to work autonomously and take responsibility for complex clinical decisions within scope of practice
• Demonstrates clinical leadership, professional credibility and ability to act as a positive role model
• Able to prioritise competing demands and respond appropriately to clinical risk
• Able to work collaboratively and build effective professional relationships
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and person-centred care
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Trust values: being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect for everyone

Desirable

• Previous formal clinical lead experience
• Experience of business case or service redesign work
• Formal leadership/management development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Working within Digital transformation and Improvement teams.
• Identifying and delivering quality and efficiency improvements across the Trust.
• Supporting and leading enabling work streams (including theatres, procurement and outpatients).
• Measuring and tracking the impact of any agreed change in relation to both quality and financial benefits.
• Delivering their projects and programmes using the agreed improvement tools and techniques and being viewed as our Improvement Coaches by colleagues and the wider Trust.
• Effectively cascading improvement skill and tool through the teams and work streams they work with (e.g. through a train the trainer approach). Over time these roles will be responsible for developing a pool of skilled Advanced Improvers, or Improvement Champions.
• Leading by example; with a positive mindset, the behaviours and habits of an improver through engagement and influential leadership.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement across the Trusts pathways and processes.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Highly developed Improvement specialist knowledge underpinned by broad & deep theory & experience at a senior level working in a complex NHS (or appropriate other complex project) environment..
• Master's Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a health related and/or large complex organisation.
• Formal quality improvement training qualification of a L5 Lean 6Sigma Black Belt or above (or equivalent).
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of using Improvement tools and techniques through leading improvement projects with beneficial outcomes.
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills.
• Track record of leading and managing complex change programmes in a large Trust (or appropriate other complex environment).

Desirable

• Experience of quality improvement within a healthcare or manufacturing setting
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2, Managing Successful Projects or equivalent).
• Formal training on digital applications such as Power Automate, Power Apps, SQL.
• Formal data management and analytical training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of designing and delivering training in the principles, methods, techniques and tools for effective Improvement.
• Experience of managing and leading a wide range of stakeholders through complex change
• Knowledge of formal risk management methodologies
• Knowledge of research, audit, data collection and analysis methodologies
• Experience of leading stakeholders through complex option appraisals processes and business case development cycles.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and presentation skills in lecture theatre environment, or one to one briefings.
• Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines and a pressured environment with humility and good grace.
• Designing and resourcing modules of education and training, communicating effectively verbally, including presentation skills in lecture theatre environment, or one to one briefings.
• Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines and a pressured environment with humility and good grace.
• Experience of leading a team and taking responsibility for team and leadership operational management and development.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS structures and health and social care delivery systems
• Clinical professional qualification or Operational Management qualification or equivalent knowledge gained in a health related organization.
• Evidence of Achieving Transformation which has resulted in positive change in a health and/or social care setting.
• Evidence of Achieving Transformation which has resulted in positive change in a health and/or social care setting.
• Experience of using NHS or Lean change management knowledge, tools, models and theory
• Experience of co- design and co- production with patient involvement and leadership

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues with stakeholders and others in order to agree 'win - win' solutions to competing issues
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, including presentation skills in lecture theatre environment, or one to one briefings
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including formal report writing
• Ability to present to large groups including the public as necessary.
• Has the ability to manage conflicting views and reconcile professional differences of opinion.
• Ability to present complex and sensitive information to groups of staff from multidisciplinary backgrounds at all levels of the organisation.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to present complex and sensitive information to groups of staff from multidisciplinary backgrounds at all levels of the organisation.
• Has the ability to manage conflicting views and reconcile professional differences of opinion.

Desirable

• Highly literate using data analytics and statistical modelling. Experience of using applications such as Minitab, SPSS.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to plan over short, medium and long term, and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Demonstrable experience of methods and techniques for reporting of progress against plan; and of being process driven and organised, in order to achieve milestones
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload on own initiative and with your home team.
• A flexible approach to work, comfortable with being agile and working at time remotely without supervision
• Must have skill set that supports remote working, using tools for communication, collaboration, planning and project management.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a detailed over view of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level/or equivalent experience in business administration

Skills / Competencies

Essential

• Advance Keyboard skills and experience of typing from dictation / audio typing
• Proactive approach and able to identify and suggest areas where improvements or developments can be made based on feedback or intuition
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of three years providing high-level, efficient Business Support within a corporate environment.
• Experience of complex diary and email management, being able to proactively manage and coordinate conflicting priorities, using initiative based on knowledge and understanding of your director[s] objectives and priorities.
• Experience of supporting director level meetings including production of minutes.
• Experience in preparing reports, action plans and forward planning

Desirable

• Experience of supporting an Executive / Board Director level position.

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

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

YAS Headquarters, Springhill 2

Brindley Way, Jct. 41 Business Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

HEALTH CARE ASSISSTANT / PHLEBOTOMIST

HOURS: 28 hours per week hours to be negotiated over 4 days

Job summary

Working under the direct supervision of the nurse practitioner and senior practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Minor wound care under the direct supervision of the practice nurse

Flu vaccination and pneumococcal under PSD completed by GP

Chaperoning duties

Checking trollies in clinical rooms to ensure stock is in date and available for all clinicians

Check the emergency trolley weekly

To order pathology supplies and medical supplies.

Ensure stock rotation and recording of deliveries

Monitor fridge temp each morning on the remote website, in line with the cold chain policy

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Assisting the admin in the booking of annual reviews and recall for new patient health checks

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness, and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
• Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across the clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc, is sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of workspace standards
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Previous experience working in a healthcare or patient-facing environment.
• Experience of taking blood samples independently and safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and information governance.
• Ability to work independently within agreed competencies and recognise when clinical advice is required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Phlebotomist within general practice or primary care.
• Experience using EMIS or a similar clinical system.
• Experience undertaking HCA procedures such as ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, NHS Health Checks, urinalysis, wound care and suture/staple removal.
• Experience of clinical stock management and maintaining clinical areas.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to support colleagues.
• Commitment to infection prevention and control, safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity.
• Willingness to undertake an appropriate DBS check.
• Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work the hours required by the practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Competent and experienced in phlebotomy.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Basic IT skills.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training.
• Willingness to maintain and develop competencies relevant to the HCA role.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Care Certificate, Healthcare Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Relevant clinical training and competency certificates.
• Training in ECGs, NHS Health Checks, wound care, suture/staple removal, urinalysis and blood pressure monitoring.

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

Elizabeth House Medical Practice

Address

Elizabeth House Medical

515 Limpsfield Road

Warlingham

Surrey

CR6 9LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification, for a full breakdown of duties and requirements within this role.

A flexible and can-do attitude towards ad-hoc changes in scheduled work, and any potential alternative location support cover within your shift is required.

Due to the required site support needs and the nature of the Emergency Services health care provision, short notice changes can occur within task and duties.

Can you work alone to effectively plan essential given tasks to ensure overall completion, within limited time restraints and communicate effectively with senior staff?

When completing this application, please ensure you read the person specification and ensure you describe how you meet these specifications within your application.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a 1215-minute basic Physical Capability Assessment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous workplace premise cleaning experience within last two years.

Personal/Other

Essential

• Ability to work individually or as a team.
• Willingness to undertake role specific training including NVQ 2 Cleaning & Support Services or agreed equivalent.
• Flexibility to work out of hours to meet service and development/training requirements

Desirable

• Current 'B' Class driving Licence which is valid in the UK.

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

• Good literacy and numerical skills in order to complete daily worksheets and reports.
• Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector

Skills / Competencies

Essential

• Basic IT Skills including use of keyboard, hand held data devices and telephones.

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

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Filey Ambulance Station

Padbury Avenue

Filey

YO14 0BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English C or above
• Educated to NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject or Equivalent
• IT Literacy skills
• Venepuncture trained or willingness to undertake training on appointment
• Able to travel across the City and County south peripherals
• Experience of working in a NHS clinic / NHS surgery
• Essential oral and written communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Contraception and Sexual health screening
• Safeguarding procedures
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare providers.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Team working skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of health care providers

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Florence Nightingale community hospital

London Road

Derby

DE12QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification, for a full breakdown of duties and requirements within this role

A flexible and can-do attitude towards ad-hoc changes in scheduled work, and any potential alternative location support cover within your shift is required. As short notice changers can occur, due to the required site support needs and the nature of the Emergency Services health care provision.

Can you work alone to effectively plan essential given tasks to ensure overall completion, within limited time restraints and communicate effectively with senior staff?

When completing this application, please ensure you read the person specification and ensure you identify how you meet these specifications within your application.

Successful candidate will be required to undertake a very basic 1215-minute Physical capability assessment.

Person Specification

Experience & work achievements

Essential

• Previous workplace premise cleaning experience within last two years.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake role specific training including NVQ 2 Cleaning & Support Services or agreed equivalent.
• Flexibility to work out of hours and bank holidays as and when identified to meet service and development/training requirements
• Current 'C1' Class driving Licence which is valid in the UK

Knowledge & education

Essential

• Good literacy and numerical skills in order to complete daily worksheets and reports.
• Basic IT Skills including use of keyboard, hand held data devices and telephones.
• Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments and IP&C preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector

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

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Harrogate

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yas.nhs.uk/ (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 Substance Misuse Recovery Workers to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Lewes, a category B Prison located in Lewes.

Hours

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £33,510 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

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

Job responsibilities

If you do not hold a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, an equivalent qualification, or the Care Certificate you will need to complete the Care Certificate within 3 months of commencement of the Band 3 post.

If you have a minimum of 6 months experience in the last 2 years working in a care role, but do not hold the Care Certificate you can complete the form Care Certificate Evidence Document from the additional documentation list to evidence that this experience is equivalent to the 15 standards as set out within the Care Certificate. You will need to take this completed form to interview where it will be reviewed by the appointing manager and if you meet the criteria, the manager can approve this in place of completing the Care Certificate.

We will also offer entry onto our Apprenticeship programme to initially undertake the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship if your role is appropriate. This allows entry onto our career progression pathway to enable you to undertake further training to degree level clinical posts.

Job Purpose

• To assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to people using services. The care provided will encompass social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals.
• Be responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication & Working Relationships

• To communicate effectively with people using services taking into account any communication difficulties they may have and responding appropriately.
• To form and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals and other professionals and agencies.
• To maintain accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• To communicate in a professional manner that is consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Taking, recording and reporting telephone messages.
• Providing and receiving routine information to assist in undertaking the role.
• Participate in ward / team meetings and discussions.

Planning & Organisation

• To be involved in the assessment and implementation of individual treatment programmes and the persons recovery care plan under the supervision of qualified staff.
• To prioritise tasks and manage the shift workload in discussion with the Nurse-in-Charge.
• Participate in flexible shift system, which requires you to work days, evening, nights, weekends and public holiday's dependant on the needs of the ward.
• In order to provide comprehensive and quality services to individuals, the post holder will if necessary be required to work in other areas of the service as directed by the Line Manager / Nurse-in-Charge.

Responsibility for Judgement & Analysis

• The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies.
• Take part in the constant assessment of risk and management of risk in conjunction with the qualified staff.
• Take part and be aware of Health and Safety matters as appropriate.
• Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Trust Policies.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy

• To be fully aware of each individuals recovery care plan and be involved in clinical formulation and delivery of allocated individuals recovery care plans.
• To participate fully in the allocated /associate nurse role.
• Participation in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, - assisting / facilitating in the running of group and individual 1-1 activities, offering time in positive activity and engagement.
• Participate in procedures involving intensive engagement and care of individuals who are distressed and / or verbally or physically aggressive.
• To provide support with daily living skills.
• Assist in all aspects of physical nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Be able to recognise signs of abuse and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.
• Provide regular and practical support to individuals and their carers.
• To maintain the dignity and well being of individuals and their carers at all times.
• Assisting in the monitoring of patient nutritional needs.
• Escorting individuals under direction of Nurse-in-Charge.
• To assist individuals gain access to resources including benefits and welfare rights.
• Participating in ward / team Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and discussions.
• Keep accurate records of interventions and care provided as identified in patient care plans as directed by the Nurse-in-Charge and ensure all entries are validated on the electronic records system.
• Promptly report any difficulties encountered whilst implementing agreed care plans to the Nurse-in-Charge, and be able to report both verbally and in written form against progress of care plans.

Policy, Service, Research, Innovation & Improvement

• To complete all core training requirements and other appropriate training courses, to maintain individual professional development.
• To comply with all DPT policies, protocols, procedures relevant to the role.
• Report any observed incidence of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward occurrences or faulty equipment to the Nurse-in-charge or Line Manager.
• To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes.
• To take part in any audit processes as required.
• Comply with universal Infection Control precautions and procedures.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources

• Assist in maintaining safety and security of the environment.
• Helping to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the environment (including equipment).
• To have knowledge and understanding of counter fraud.
• To ensure Trust policies and legislation are followed regarding patient's property and monies.
• To ensure accurate documentation and record keeping.
• To participate in the monitoring, ordering and receipts of stock and non-stock supplies of the ward.

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management

• To actively participate in regular supervision and an annual staff appraisal which includes service objectives and individual learning and development needs in accordance with Trust policy.
• To participate in and support students learning along with other members of the team.

Information Resources & Administrative Duties

• To effectively use the Trust's IT systems
• Maintaining confidentiality of information being aware of Trust policies and local protocols and keeping up-to-date with changes.

Freedom to Act

• Works within the standard operational procedures of the team. Uses own initiative in delivering patient care whilst receiving supervision from the team.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• To contribute to the provision of a safe therapeutic environment for individuals, staff and visitors to the ward.
• To take on responsibility for duties assigned by Line Manager.
• The post holder should ensure their fitness to undertake the post they should be able to demonstrate they are able to undertake the level of general training and personal safety training appropriate to their role and work area, and keep this training up-to-date.
• If the ability to perform Physical Intervention Techniques or Prevention of Violence, Management is a requirement of the role, the post holder must declare physical fitness to undertake such a role.
• The post holder should act quickly to protect the safety of individuals if they have reason to believe that they or a colleague may not be fit to undertake the duties within their job role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing practical support with daily living activities, and physically perform nursing duties.
• Able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, be able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner.
• Demonstrate good communication and listening skills and the ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of safeguarding principles
• Confident IT skills to support accurate documentation in the electronic patient record
• To take leadership and direction from qualified staff to completed allocated tasks unsupervised and provide accurate feedback
• To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of working within mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) grade A to C in English and Maths
• Ability to complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained

Desirable

• NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Rougemont Ward

Franklyn Hospital

Franklyn Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX2 9HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Psychologist will work within a prison, where the need for specialised psychological support is paramount. This role focuses on embedding a trauma-informed and multidisciplinary approach to care, aimed at minimizing further re-traumatization for people in prison while also addressing the impact and secondary trauma of staff to reduce burnout. As a clinical leader, the Senior Psychologist will develop and implement evidence-based interventions that foster resilience and recovery among men in prison, while simultaneously providing support and training to staff to enhance their understanding of trauma and its effects. By working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Psychologist will ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health care, develop and implement trauma informed and evidence-based treatment programs in line with the Psychological Therapies Services (PTS) model, and contribute to the formulation of policies and practices that promote psychological wellbeing. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position includes managerial expectations, such as overseeing junior/trainee psychologists, coordinating mental health services, and contributing to the development of policies that promote a supportive environment for both patients and staff. By cultivating culture of empathy and understanding, the Senior Psychologist will play a crucial role in improving the overall psychological well-being of the prison population and the staff, ultimately contributing to a more effective and compassionate correctional environment.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

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

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (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 Substance Misuse Recovery Worker to join our Substance Misuse team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a male remand prison based in Winchester with a capacity for 650 inmates.

Join the Recovery Team and empower those whom wish to make changes in their behaviour to promote health and well-being through recovery from drugs and alcohol. This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. We are looking for someone with experience within substance misuse that can hit the ground running.

Hours

Monday - Friday

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £33,510 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.

#LI-NB1

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

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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Expert knowledge of database design and formatting using SQL and MS Access analysis and computerised software
• Proven track record of designing and developing a front-end clinical/informatics platform.
• Advance skills in the use of Excel, SQL and MS Access platforms. Experience in a role involving analysis, investigation and resolution of complex analytical queries
• Operational experience in an analyst or senior analyst role.

Desirable

• Working knowledge in the use of R programming language in design and development of front-end analytics platforms.

Education

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience

Desirable

• Relevant clinical background or demonstrable understanding of the clinical arena
• MSc level qualification in an information management related field

Skills/knowledge/abilities

Essential

• Able to identify areas for improvement and implement processes as appropriate
• Understanding of providing excellent customer service

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology and human physiology.

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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