Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Role

To ensure the highest standards of individualised care for patients with life threatening diseases including providing support to their families and carers in a safe, friendly and efficient environment.

To communicate with patients, families and carers in a sensitive and empathetic way maintaining effective communication with multi-disciplinary team members. To work part of a multi professional team with professional shared learning under the supervision and guidance of nurses and medical teams.

Although based on our Inpatient Unit, post holders may occasionally be required to work in other teams to ensure adequate staffing levels and to gain experience of the wider hospice delivery of care.

Key Tasks

To provide the highest standards of care to patients.

To lead on and coordinate assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care.

Ensure that you always act in the patients best interests, taking personal responsibility for actions and decisions taken.

Provide a holistic approach to all care provisions provided that is both sensitive and responsive to the patients ever changing needs.

To provide out of hours specialist advice by telephone to patients, carers and allied professionals as required, alerting them to any significant matters.

Give and receive regular reposts on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to the senior nurse/medical personnel as duty as required.

~~~Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role~~~

Person Specification

Abilities

Essential

• Able to work shift patterns on a rota basis including nights, weekend, bank holidays
• Able to make effective use of available resources to benefit the patients and Mountbatten
• Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations

Other

Essential

• Physical capable carrying out manual handling duties as required by this role
• Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising
• Support and adopting of Mountbattens Values

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting
• Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to form good working relationships at all levels
• Awareness of palliative care issues
• Experience of working in a Hospital/Hospice care setting

Skills

Essential

• Understand specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care
• Demonstrate commitment to the patients right to be involved in decision making relating to their health care and ensuring decisions are understood by care teams
• Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multi-disciplinary teams across all healthcare settings
• Able to effectively manage own time and case load

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Register Nurse with current NMC registration
• Revalidation of NMC Registration
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
• Clinically up to date in general nursing 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.

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

Mountbatten Hampshire

Address

Botley Rd

West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The chosen candidate must demonstrate experience in;

• Effective management of projects within time, cost and quality parameters
• Managing projects with an end-to-end view of project priorities and direction
• Developing a pipeline of work, managing project priorities, financial tracking and reporting
• Effective communication with the ability to interact well with colleagues, business groups and external vendors
• Active leadership in areas of quality control, working practices, continuous improvement and coordinating project inter-dependencies
• Managing procurement and contract negotiations

• Direct and effective management of projects as required within time, cost and quality parameters.
• Contribute towards the delivery of the IT Services Programme/Project portfolio and co-ordinate project inter-dependencies.
• To make a significant contribution to the aspects of the IT Services strategy, which enables the Trust to meet its business goals and to achieve statutory and business reporting requirements.
• To ensure the timely and accurate production of programme status reports for senior management.
• Development and delivery of a comprehensive portfolio of work comprising of programmes, projects, technical requests and feasibility studies.
• Client interaction, including developing a pipeline of work from the client, managing programmes/project priorities with the client, financial tracking and reporting, and project tracking and reporting
• Cross-activity relationship management.
• The position will involve a considerable amount of interaction with colleagues, business groups, IT and external vendors.
• To make a considerable contribution to the ongoing development of the Trusts IT Change Framework (structure, processes and controls).
• Promoting the value of the Change Framework within the change community, and driving improvements based on experience gathered from business partners.
• Maturing those disciplines across the organisation ensuring deliverance of aprofessional, high quality service.
• Contributing and developing the Trust Wide Programme Management Operating Plan, maintaining alignment to NHS direction and policy.
• Managing effective interfaces in order to maintain an end-to-end view of programme priorities and direction.
• Feeds into and updates a register of portfolio risks and issues, including mitigation plans. Ensuring that these are escalated and acted upon effectively.
• Experience of managing stakeholders and debate, up to Director level.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

• Interview Date Tuesday 22 September 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

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Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent level of qualification or experience e.g. IT, Business, Health or have substantial experience in a relevant post

SKILLS

Essential

• Have experience of managing a team, ideally management of project or service support teams
• Have experience of delivering change management technology
• Have experience of analysing and forecasting staff and budgets
• Have experience of inter-agency working involving multiple and diverse partners
• Have experience of supporting executive level Project Boards
• Be competent with the Microsoft Office Suite

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Have experience of managing multiple complex projects
• Have a good understanding of Trust policies and procedures

Desirable

• Experience of managing projects in other organisations of similar size and complexity within or outside of the NHS

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Hold a current recognised project management qualification, preferably PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent experience in project management techniques

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage the relationships with consultants, understanding the different levels of prioritisation and resource allocation to each
• Ensuring that consultants have best utilisation of their time, maximising capacity and efficiencies
• Being involved in the new consultant inductions, ensuring that the consultants practice is set up
• Taking on specialty specific projects to lead the team on developing best practice services
• Working with the consultant leads on the running of the specialty meetings to ensure they are well attended, have a strong purpose and are clearly linked to the strategic direction of the hospital and MAC
• Create regular events to ensure both GP and Consultant engagement
• Gather market place intelligence that promotes the introduction of new initiatives
• Collate feedback to the team based on services provided
• Promote the GP educational programme and run events
• Analysis of financial and activity-based data to create / influence activity that drives business
• Build on local businesses knowledge to promote the services of HJE to raise awareness and referrals for marketing activity for both self-pay and PMI opportunities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level (or possess equivalent Business Development experience)
• At least 1 years experience of business development and or sales experience
• An ability to work independently and take decisions but know when to seek guidance and deliver to deadlines
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Independent Hospitals
• Independent hospital sector experience
• Evidence of successfully managing projects using a collaborative and professional approach and operating well under pressure

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

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At the NIHR, your work directly contributes to the health of the nation and the strength of the economy. You will be part of a collaborative culture that values equality, diversity, and continuous improvement. This role offers the unique opportunity to represent the UK on an international stage, involving national and international travel, while forming part of a national portfolio management function that shapes the future of healthcare. Join us to be at the forefront of clinical research innovation and make a tangible impact on patient care.

We would encourage all applicants to contact us by phone or email to discuss any queries they have about the role, job description, the application, flexible working options and shortlisting process or any other queries they have related to the role or working for the NIHR RDN.

The NIHR and DHSC vision is for this role being a single conduit for key commercial partners to explore their pipeline, plan, place and facilitate effective delivery of their studies.

The Life Science Key Account Manager, as a senior manager in the NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN), will work as part of a national NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) Industry facing team to develop and manage relationships with Life Sciences companies, and the NIHR wider stakeholders within the clinical research environment including non-commercial funders and other parts of the research ecosystem to attract and grow clinical research delivery in the UK. The Life Sciences Key Account Manager will work as part of a national portfolio management function coordinated by the NIHR Life Sciences Director through the NIHR Industry Hub.

Hosted by RDN, this role will work closely with Industry facing teams across the NIHR to ensure equality and consistency of service for all customers, nationally and regionally. Using horizon scanning data, business intelligence and NIHR expertise and relationships, the postholder will provide a tailored service to key accounts as a single conduit, representing the NIHR nationally. The post holder will promote NIHR services, ensuring that key themes and opportunities are communicated into the NIHR. The postholder will work closely with other key industry facing teams , External Affairs and Strategic Partnerships and the Department of Business and Trade to explore opportunities and enable access to NIHR infrastructure.

The postholder will support the marketing of NIHR services to Industry and contribute to the shaping of new projects and services that meet the needs of Life Sciences customers. The postholder will proactively develop a profile across the research infrastructure and work collaboratively with individuals and groups both internally, and with external stakeholders in a host of settings. The postholder will contribute to the positioning of the UK within the global programmes.

The post holder will be line managed by the RRDN Strategic Development Director but will operate within a dual reporting structure supported by a matrix management framework, with the NIHR Life Sciences Industry Director as Matrix Manager to ensure alignment of the role to the work of the NIHR Industry Hub. As part of the same matrix management framework, the postholder will provide line management of the Industry Manager in partnership with the NIHR Industry Hub Director of Operations as Matrix Manager. Together this team will support a culture of one NIHR to deliver the life science strategy as a whole.

This role requires national travel and international travel.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
• Significant experience or knowledge in research and development (R&D), science or healthcare
• Significant specialist knowledge of the NHS, R&D systems and the context of the importance of the life sciences in this context

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of owning and writing complex business cases
• Broad knowledge and experience of utilising information technology to provide management information reports, particularly financial and activity reporting
• Experience at dealing with very senior people both internally and externally e.g operational management
• Proven experience of working successfully as part of diffused leadership teams
• Proven staff management experience with the ability to gain their support, motivate and develop them
• Experience of managing a customer-focused service
• Experience of working in healthcare in an operational management or business management or development capacity
• Experience of working with the life sciences sector or working within R&D within the NHS/academic sector
• Ability to negotiate commercial contracts and non-commercial agreements with the commercial sector, the public sector, universities and charities
• Professional leadership at an operational level
• Experience at project management, with a good understanding of the complexities involved
• An understanding of business and marketing principles

Desirable

• Research management and administration including governance, sponsorship, costings, contracts, finance and clinical trial agreements
• Appreciation of clinical research methodologies and trials organisation
• Advanced experience of using R&D databases
• Experience of working in the private healthcare sector and International business experience
• Senior level experience of managing R&D activity in the health and social care/university sector
• Demonstration of strategic thinking and strategy development
• Experience of design management and delivery of completed research projects in the health, social care or university sector

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Robust leadership skills
• Ability to exercise initiative
• Excellent organisational skills
• Team building and staff training skill
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate at all levels throughout an organisation
• Evidence of strong analytical skills and high level of numeracy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties
• Good IT skills, particularly in use of Web applications, Google Workspace applications and MS Office applications and with respect to research databases
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a high standard
• Ability to plan, manage and deliver projects and activities, involving multiple agencies and individuals to tight deadlines
• Ability to manage challenging and stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving 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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

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Person Specification

Educational Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education eg: GCSEs
• RSA level or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Knowledge of working with spreadsheets e.g.: Excel

Skills/ Experience/ Knowledge Base

Essential

• Sound use of Word, Microsoft and Windows
• Goodd communication skills (verbal and written)
• Organisational skills
• Keyboard skills
• Time Management skills
• Able to prioritise

Desirable

• Additional training in office packages
• Competent with MS excel
• Experience of working in an office environment/ administrative role.

Personal Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

• Development and maintain good working relationships
• Be able to work in a flexible and approachable manner
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
• Able to work under pressure and time frames effectively

Desirable

• Able to use own initiative and problem solving skills

Addtional Requirements

Essential

• The role requires the postholder to sit at a keyboard for frequent periods of time and use a VDU/ computer on a frequent basis
• The role requires frequent concentration for typing documents
• To be able to work with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset Liaison Psychiatry

Williams Avenue

Dorset

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department has developed an indicative job plan to support the recruitment of a Consultant Respiratory Physician with a specialist interest in Lung Cancer and COPD. The post is organised on an 18-week rolling rota, providing a balanced mix of inpatient, outpatient and specialist activity whilst promoting consultant wellbeing through an equitable distribution of clinical commitments. The majority of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) is delivered through the department's Consultant of the Week model, where two Respiratory Consultants provide daily consultant-led ward rounds across the 35-bed Chestnut Respiratory Ward, together with specialist in-reach to the Emergency Department (ED). The role also includes outpatient clinics, specialist services, multidisciplinary team meetings, procedural sessions and participation in the General Internal Medicine (GIM) on-call rota.

The consultant job plan operates over two alternating weekly schedules within the 18-week rota. Week 1 comprises an average of 7.25 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.25 PAs of Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), whilst Week 2 comprises 7.75 DCC PAs and 1.25 SPA. Both weeks include a predictable allocation of 1.1 PAs for General Internal Medicine (GIM) duties.

The rota has been designed to ensure an equitable distribution of workload, enabling consultants to alternate between ward-based, outpatient and specialist activities, balancing clinical demand while supporting continuity of care and staff wellbeing. These job plans are indicative and based on the current establishment of eight substantive Respiratory Consultants. A personalised job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate. All job plans are reviewed annually in accordance with the Trust's Consultant Job Planning Policy and may be amended by mutual agreement to reflect evolving service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registrarion with the General Medical Council
• Medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical experience managing the full range of respiratory conditions (e.g., COPD, asthma, lung cancer, pleural disease, interstitial lung disease, sleep apnoea).
• Substantial NHS Experience

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Ability to independently assess, investigate, and manage complex respiratory cases
• Ability to supervise and train junior doctors and allied health professionals

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the planning and the delivery of individualised, safe, effective and evidence based patient care
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
• To participate in the efficient operational management of the department and undertake shift leading responsibility on a regular basis.
• To deputise for the Ward Manager and Deputy ward Manager
• To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
• To undertake the Duty Manager role
• To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
• To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role
• To participate in presenting and delivering teaching sessions for the clinical staff

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
• Diploma/degree in relevant subject
• Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities
• 2 years post registration experience in one of the specialities of the ward
• Experience of Shift Management and Leading a team
• Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and Person specification are currently with the Royal College for approval. A draft copy of the Job Description is available attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GMC Registration

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

Trust sites

Edward Street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GMC Registration

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

Edward Street Hospital

Edward Street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health and risk assessments for individuals presenting with acute mental health needs, including those who have self-harmed or are experiencing psychological distress, across the acute hospitals.
• Provide timely and effective responses to referrals received from the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Units, and inpatient wards/departments across the acute hospitals, ensuring interventions are delivered within agreed service response times.
• Undertake independent comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments, formulating person-centred care and risk management plans for individuals requiring ongoing support from local mental health services. This includes liaison and referral to services such as Talking Therapies, the Primary Care Mental Health Team, the Community Mental Health Team, Early Intervention Services, Home Treatment Teams, and Inpatient mental health services.
• Work collaboratively with patients, carers, families, and multidisciplinary professionals across services to ensure coordinated care planning and seamless access to appropriate intervention, including voluntary sector and community-based support agencies.
• Use advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills to identify patient needs at the earliest opportunity, minimising duplication of assessments and reducing unnecessary delays in accessing appropriate care and treatment pathways.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation using the Black Country Healthcare electronic patient record system and the relevant acute hospital patient record systems.
• Provide specialist advice, support, and education to patients, carers, and acute hospital colleagues regarding the assessment and management of mental health presentations, including the communication of sensitive and complex information in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health, recognising and responding appropriately to physical symptoms or underlying medical conditions that may influence a patients mental health presentation and overall care needs.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Trust-wide Liaison Mental Health Services, promoting safe, effective, and recovery-focused care in line with Trust objectives, NICE guidance, and the national Core 24 model.

Person Specification

Experience, knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current registration with the NMC
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to mental health and urgent care practice
• Experience of undertaking independent comprehensive mental health and risk assessments.
• Experience of working within acute, urgent care, crisis, liaison, community, or inpatient mental health settings
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and relevant NICE guidance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information.

Desirable

• Awareness of physical healthcare needs in patients with severe mental illness.
• Understanding of pathways relating to crisis care, high intensity service users , and complex mental health presentations.

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

Dorothy Pattison Hospital

Walsall

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post-holder assists in the management of the communication/swallowing needs of clients including those with challenging behaviours and complex needs, identified andmonitored by a suitably experienced speech and language therapist, to maximise appropriate health, education and social benefits. It will include assisting in the management of clients for whom English is not the first spoken language along with an appropriate interpreter.
• The post-holder provides both direct and indirect intervention, advice and support as identified and diagnosed by a qualified therapist. The post-holder works alone with clients/families/other agencies as required following appropriate guidance andpreparation from a qualified speech and language therapist.
• The post-holder liaises orally 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.
• Under the guidance of qualified staff the post-holder is responsible for organising his/her own clinical administration, including making appointments, in order to meet access criteria and ensure a cost-effective quality service.
• The post-holder has responsibility for maintaining accurate and contemporaneous client records (within 24 hours), counter-signed by a qualified member of staff, this is in order to ensure compliance with departmental, professional and legal requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Intervention or equivalent qualification (e.g.relevant BTEC, access course)
• GSCE or equivalent English (A-C grade).
• A minimum of three years' experience working with children or adults with learning disabilities/mental health/forensic needs in a variety of settings.
• Working knowledge of SLT relevant symbol systems, computer software packages and high and low-tech communication aid systems and signing systems.

Desirable

• Experience of a multi-disciplinary inpatient setting and/or community team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administration experience in an office environment

Prioritisation and Organisational skills

Word - letters/memos/reports

Excel - spreadsheets

Access - database

PowerPoint - presentations

Internet - research

Outlook - e-mail

Bespoke - PCMis / RiO / e-series

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Qualifications
• Working in office setting in an administrative role
• Experience of Office Packages

Desirable

• Experience of working with a Mental Health setting
• Having experince of working in a busy, fast pace office environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whiteheath Medical Centre

Badsey Road

Oldbury

B69 1EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Evidence of recent relevant training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in the community
• Evidence of research based/reflective practice

Desirable

• Long Term Conditions
• Leg ulcer management
• Wound care and leg ulcer management
• palliative Care

Other

Essential

• Able to work weekend and bank holidays
• Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be able to travel across a wide geographical area, often with equipment, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Swadlincote Health Centre

Civic Way

Swadlincote

DE11 0AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:

Organisational Management

1. The post holder will manage elective Booking for Consultants and Registrars working to clearly defined policies.

2. To be responsible for managing the patient waiting lists ensuring patients are dated within their waiting time breach dates.

3. To be responsible for organising operation dates with patients in strict order of the waiting list, taking into account case mi, instrument availability, age medication, surgeon etc.

4. To be responsible for managing the rebooking of patients if there are cancelled operations ensuring the relevant Trust policies are followed when re-booking patients (for example28 day rule).

5. In addition to own workload the post holder will be expected to provide cover for colleagues in the office during annual leave, sick leave and during busy periods where there is an imbalance of work.

Communication

1. Be responsible for contacting patients using persuasive and negotiating skills in agreeing a date for admission in accordance with the Patient Choice Policy.

2. Be responsible for providing excellent communication and information for patients coming in for surgery. Responsible for generating correct letters to patients explaining details of correct feeding instructions, information regarding medication, transport and sending appropriate information leaflets.

3. Liaise with the pre-assessment booking team to ensure pre-assessment appointments for patients booked in a timely fashion, so as not to delay surgery. Acting upon the outcome of the pre-assessment if patient deemed unfit to proceed.

4. Be responsible for all correspondence with patients, all telephone and face to face enquiries from patients and relatives using tact and diplomacy; analyse and resolve patient problems.

5. The post holder must be prepared to telephone patients/consultants about contentious issues, such as operations cancelled, re-arranging lists due to beds not available or breach issues.

Management of Information

1. The post holder must be fully conversant and competent in the features of patients administration system (PAS), and ClickView which supports all aspects of the management of the waiting lists.

2. The post holder must be conversant with government NHS guidelines and Trust Policy in all aspects of waiting list management.

3. Be responsible for data entry of TCI forms onto the PAS system within 3 working days of receipt.

4. Be responsible for intended procedure codes to be correctly entered onto the PAS system.

5. Be responsible for all relevant patient information, clinical and non-clinical to be recorded correctly onto the PAS system and to seek advice and information when this is not evident.

6. Be responsible for the quality and integrity of information concerning patients kept on PAS and all other patient information systems.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oExperience managing and organising own workload. oExperience within an environment undergoing change. oExperience of working within a busy office environment, and dealing with conflicting demands. oGood written and verbal communication skills oAble to deal sensitively and tactfully with all contacts and maintain confidentiality.

Desirable

• An understanding of the present issues facing the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

• English GSCE grade C or equivalent
• A level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IT Qualification

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS: oYou have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role oYou are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role, oPatient facing roles -be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences oAble to provide a customer focussed service

Other

Essential

• Other requirements oAble to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy oTreat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect oAbility to travel between Trust sites oAbility to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital

Ashford & St. Peters Hospitals NHS Trust

Ashford

TW15 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Description

The Clinical Practice Educator (Maternity) is responsible for leading education, training and workforce development initiatives to support the delivery of safe, high-quality maternity care. The role combines educational leadership with a strong clinical presence, supporting staff development, competency achievement, professional growth and the delivery of evidence-based practice across maternity services. The postholder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote continuous learning, quality improvement and patient safety. For full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Main ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver education and training programmes for maternity staff.Support workforce development, clinical competence and professional growth.Provide visible clinical leadership and support within maternity services.Facilitate preceptorship, competency assessment and simulation-based learning.Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous improvement.Contribute to audit, governance and compliance with national and local standards.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for a full breakdown of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

• Registered midwife
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development.
• Practice Assessor, Mentor or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Simulation training (e.g. PROMPT, NLS, ALSO, MOET)

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or working towards)
• Master's degree (or working towards)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Band 6 Midwife across maternity settings within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supporting the learning and development of staff and/or students
• Experience delivering education or training programmes
• Participation in audit, governance or quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Experience leading or contributing to service improvement projects
• Experience supporting preceptorship programmes

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of national maternity education, safety and workforce development frameworks, including NMC Education Standards, CNST Maternity Incentive Scheme, Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle, Ockenden Recommendations and NHS England maternity priorities.
• Knowledge of current maternity practice and clinical standards
• Ability to analyse information and use data to inform improvement
• Ability to influence and engage staff at all levels

Desirable

• Knowledge of education theory and adult learning principles
• Experience delivering simulation-based training

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Rd

Lynne, Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Sydenham

Department: In-Patient Unit (IPU)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £55,524 - £62,652 per annum (HCA inclusive)

Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity on one of our wards for an experienced, motivated and emotionally intelligent registered nurse, who has excellent leadership, managerial and clinical skills. This is a key position within the hospice, where you will have the day to day responsibility for leading a team of skilled nurses, caring for patients and their families at the end of life. The wards at St Christopher’s offer opportunities for clinical placements for health care staff learning about end of life care. These range from student nurses to doctors and nurses worldwide involved in setting up palliative care services.

To succeed in this role

You will be a resilient practitioner with a keen interest in making a difference to patient care, and have experience of working at Senior Staff Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager level in specialist palliative care or oncology.

Additionally, it is just as important to us that you are able to demonstrate good computer skills, be an excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing), and have a passion for positively promoting Equality and Diversity.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katie Grace, Clinical Team Lead on [email protected]

To apply for this position, please submit your expression of interest by clicking the link below:

Closing Date: Monday 21st September

Interview Date: TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ESSENTIAL: Nursing Degree preferably in palliative care/oncology

Desirable

• DESIRABLE: Willing to undertake further qualifications

Experience

Essential

• ESSENTIAL: Demonstrable experience in palliative care or oncology experience

Desirable

• DESIRABLE: Experience of positively promoting equality and diversity

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

St Christopher’s Hospice

Address

St Christopher's - Sydenham

51-59 Lawrie Park Road

Sydenham

London

SE26 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent prior to 1996) or at least Masters level in Forensic psychology by course accredited by the BPS and HCPC registration; Or Masters or above in a psychotherapy and accredited as a psychotherapist with UKCP or BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council)
• Additional significant post qualification training relevant to the service and job role outlined in the job summary.
• Formal training in supervision of others.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience in an area of practice relevant to the service specified in the job summary, to include assessment of risk.

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Offender Personality Disorder Service

Leeds

LS12 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Significant experience designing or transforming Clinical Education or workforce learning services within complex healthcare or public sector environments
• Strong understanding of clinical training pathways, professional development and digital learning solutions, with the ability to design user-centred services that improve workforce capability and experience
• Proven ability to collaborate across education, workforce, digital and operational teams to deliver innovative, scalable and nationally consistent learning services that support the future NHS workforce
• Proven experience designing or delivering HR service transformation, operating model redesign or large-scale people change programmes
• Strong understanding of HR processes, service delivery models and workforce transformation within complex organisations
• Experience building user-centred services, translating operational needs and policy requirements into practical and scalable service solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across senior leaders, HR teams, digital partners and operational services
• Experience leading complex workshops, service design activity and collaborative problem-solving across multiple stakeholders
• Strong programme delivery and strategic planning capability, with the ability to manage priorities, risks and dependencies in a fast-paced environment.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• CIPD Level 7, fellow or equivalent qualification in HR & OD.

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of HR and OD and People Services within the NHS.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working on workforce transformational programmes.
• Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to:- People Services Service Design; Building Shared Services; Clinical Education.

Experience

Essential

• Capable of leading transformational change to generate successful outcomes.
• Significant experience designing or transforming Clinical Education or workforce learning services within complex healthcare or public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of clinical training pathways, professional development and digital learning solutions, with the ability to design user-centred services that improve workforce capability and experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate across education, workforce, digital and operational teams to deliver innovative, scalable and nationally consistent learning services that support the future NHS workforce.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

This role can be based in London or Leeds, (other sites will be considered)

London or Leeds

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out and prioritise a variety of administrative and clerical duties and undertake other general office duties (prioritising and generate own workload), which will include:

Using a range of software programmes to produce, maintain and distribute documents, including reports, spreadsheets, databases and presentations, which may include regularly dealing with matters of a complex and/or distressing nature.

Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, some of which are non-routine, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge. This is normally acquired through formal training or equivalent experience.

Photocopying, scanning, emailing, faxing, distributing, filing and organising letters, reports and other documents.

Setting up and maintaining comprehensive, confidential records and filing systems, ensuring that all records are kept up-to-date, and filing is carried out in a timely manner

Identify and report areas within working processes and procedures that could improve service delivery

To organise and service meetings, which may involve travel to and from other venues. This will include resolving appointment conflicts, issuing meeting invitations, formulating agendas, distributing papers, making room bookings, arranging meeting room layout, equipment, hospitality, greeting visitors and taking formal minutes or notes of meetings.

To undertake receptionist/telephonist duties, receiving and processing telephone calls, including referrals, which may be urgent, liaising with health professionals to correctly process referrals.

To communicate with patients at an appropriate level providing clear information and guidance and dealing with patients fears and lack of understanding, exercising tact and judgement in dealing with and resolving routine enquiries, taking accurate messages and ensuring these are passed to the relevant person in a timely manner.

To be responsible for the clinical staff sickness line and to process all absence related documentation including sick certificates and updating HealthRoster (in the absence of the Community Operational Manager)

To communicate team of changes in staffing levels including sickness and annual leave and to update the office white board weekly to reflect the staffing level.

To request and process bank cover for staff shortages.

Receive urgent and non-urgent D2A referrals via phone calls or SystmOne.

To provide administration support to the clinical leads including scheduling supervision and training

To provide training and support to colleagues including new starters, temporary staff and apprentices when required as directed by the PA/Supervisor and/or the Admin Team Leader

To be committed to working within a changing environment, embracing new demands and changes. To be an active team member recognising potential

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• GCSE Level 4/ Grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Proven administration experience in a busy office environment
• Proven experience of working as part of a team
• Proven ability to organise and service meetings

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS ordering systems
• Knowledge of SystmOne. PAS etc.
• Knowledge of NHS invoicing systems

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good organisational skills
• Proven ability to work on own initiative, without direct supervision, prioritising and managing own workload
• Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care
• Good keyboard and IT skills

Desirable

• Enhanced IT skills
• Planning skills
• Customer care skills
• Supervisory skills

Personal Attributes/Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.

Other

Essential

• Flexible attitude and approach to work
• Able to make own transport arrangements to meet the needs of the service

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

St James Clinic

Extons Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 5NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Education, Qulifications and Training

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ in health-related care (or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Previous experience of caring in an informal or formal setting.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to manage risk
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to travel across Derbyshire to attend essential training
• Full flexibility required to work shifts according to service needs

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

Butterley ward, Ripley Hospital

Sandham lane

Ripley

DE5 3HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposes.

• A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their own homes.

• Willing to undertake training to fulfil the requirements of these role.

• Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with NMC Pin

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tammy Hartshorne on 07717 695105 or email: [email protected] be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Adult
• Specialist Practitioner qualification (DN Degree, diploma or Certificate in District Nursing)
• Active on the Mentor Register
• Evidence of Leadership & Management development
• Recognised coaching qualification or willing to undertake

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber Qualification

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Evidence of a current CPD portfolio

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience in mentoring and assessing both pre and post reg. nurses in a community setting.
• Evidence of clinical leadership within a community nursing environment including;
• Mentoring/assessing in practice
• Coaching
• Risk and Incident Reporting (Root Cause Analysis) and supporting teams in learning from findings
• Clinical Leadership course or willingness to undertake
• Able to manage own workload and support others
• At least 2 years Community Nursing experience at Band 6.
• Experience of leadership within a team.

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection
• Clinical Leadership course or willingness to undertake
• Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance related issues

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Community Nursing
• Able to work autonomously
• Good organisational skills.
• High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Able to motivate self and teams to positively manage change
• Reinforce within the service the need to view users holistically and promote self- care and independence
• Work collaboratively with their counterparts from teams in other provider organisations to develop a seamless service.
• Effective role model and motivates staff within the service by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels; utilising effective written, oral and presentation skills.
• Develops strong interpersonal relationships, ensuring that staffs are given the support to develop and grow into roles
• Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, implementing evidence- based practice.
• Ability to influence and problem solve.
• Creative and innovative approach to service development
• Applies policies and procedures effectively to manage risk
• Demonstrates cultural awareness
• Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
• Understands the business needs of the organisation and shares all available information with the service ensuring people understand latest developments and their relevance
• Knowledge of current DH documents/government legislation and recommendations
• Willingness to undertake further qualifications and develop expertise in identified areas.
• Participation in audit.
• Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate recent innovative practice
• Able to work flexibly across service areas to enhance quality of service provision.
• Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during and in unusual environments with use of car for work purposes
• A degree of agility and the ability to manoeuvre light to moderate loads
• Able to work bank holidays, weekends and unsocial hours to meet service needs
• Able to work in challenging environments.
• Access to a car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

District Nursing - Windsor

Windsor

SL4 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic, professional, and operational leadership for Therapy Services within Active Neuro.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing MDT, fostering clinical excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a specialist clinical caseload (25%), modelling advanced neurorehabilitation practice.
• Oversee pre-admission assessments and rehabilitation pathways, ensuring timely, outcome-focused decision-making.
• Drive a culture that embraces advanced rehabilitation technologies, including robotics, exoskeletons, and anti-gravity treadmills.
• Use outcome data and UKROC reporting to optimise pathways, demonstrate clinical impact, and support service sustainability.
• Work closely with insurers, commissioners, and external stakeholders, providing expert clinical insight.
• Lead on quality, governance, and audit activity, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and patient-centred care.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC) with extensive post-qualification experience.

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical expertise in neurological and/or spinal rehabilitation.
• Significant senior leadership experience in a private or insurance-funded rehabilitation service.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in assessment, admissions, pathway management, and outcome measurement.
• Passionate about innovation, advanced rehabilitation technologies, and improving patient outcomes.

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

Active Care Group

Address

Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Hothfield

Kent

TN26 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role summary

To undertake high level assessments of patients within their own homes with acute/unstable conditions who are referred to the Urgent Community Response Service as an alternative to hospital admission.

To provide urgent therapeutic intervention for adults within their own home in the Warrington area.

To actively participate and contribute to multidisciplinary team working, also liaising with other professional agencies to promote and plan personalised care.

Main tasks and responsibilities

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Clinical

To undertake comprehensive and holistic physiotherapy assessments of patients including those with diverse presentations, multiple pathologies and complex needs, in a variety of community settings.

Based on assessment to provide urgent therapeutic intervention and signpost as appropriate to services for long term review and intervention.

To utilise advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills.

Based on the outcomes of comprehensive assessment, formulate and implement timely person centred discharge.

To modify treatment skills as appropriate to the service users environment.

To assess and treat patients in their own environment, without prejudice and in conditions hazardous to health with the potential to cause harm.

To provide planned and spontaneous advice to patients, informal and formal carers, relatives, junior staff and fellow professionals promoting understanding of the aims of Physiotherapy and ensuring a consistent approach to patient care.

To work autonomously within scope of practice and to consult more experienced team members as necessary.

To communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, colleagues and junior staff, assistants etc.

To deal with distressing and/or emotional situations with tact and sensitivity.

To implement best practice based on evidence and clinical knowledge.

To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To facilitate management of manual handling risks in accordance with the trusts policy.

To be responsible for maintaining and managing accurate and comprehensive intervention records in line with professional and local standards.

Clinical Management

To accept clinical responsibility for the prioritisation of patients requiring urgent assessments.

To communicate with a wide range of professionals both within the Trust, and in external agencies including primary care, the acute trust, social care, voluntary organisations etc.

To engage patients in the consent process to facilitate informed compliance with physiotherapy interventions.

To attend relevant clinical meetings as appropriate.

To provide training to members of the team and students as required.

To supervise less experienced staff, students and assistants and delegate specific responsibilities where applicable.

To provide accurate statistical information in line with local standards and the professional body.

To participate in clinical audit relevant to the post.

To adhere to the Trust lone worker policy at all times.

To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Professional Development

To work to the standards of professional practice as described by professional body and the HCPC.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development activities as identified by the HCPC.

To continually evaluate clinical practice and modify approach in line with team and organisational objectives.

To prepare for and actively participate in the Performance Development process both of yourself and others.

To update clinical knowledge and skills and evidence based practice as identified through the PDR process utilising appropriate learning opportunities.

To be actively involved in improvements to service delivery and quality initiatives.

Please see Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust and work in a variety of community settings
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Broad based clinical knowledge, skills and experience
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning relevant to clinical area
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of inter-agency work
• Ability to work independently and request assistance as necessary
• Computer literate
• Evidence of compliance with clinical governance and ability to apply evidence base to practice

Desirable

• Ability to make and maintain accurate clinical judgement under pressure
• Experience of taking clinical observations and NEWS scores
• Proactive in the development of services to meet changing needs of patients
• Experience to pass on skills and/or knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
• IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-registration experience in a variety of settings
• Demonstrable experience of work in a community setting and/or acute setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of organising and prioritising own workload and delegation of responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in an intermediate care service
• Experience of working in an integrated service
• Experience of supervising students and assistants

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council registration
• Member of Professional Body

Desirable

• Post-graduate study in relevant speciality

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

1 Times Square

Warrington

Cheshire

WA1 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapist

• Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Academic Year Contract, to Start in September
• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage

KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team, supporting a young person in Oxford.

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver highly specialist occupational therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with autism to develop greater independence, improve emotional regulation and maximise engagement in education and everyday life.

The Role

• Deliver weekly 40-minute direct occupational therapy sessions
• Provide approximately 10 hours of indirect support across the academic year
• Set meaningful therapy goals using a sensory integration approach informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice
• Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills
• Coach and support school staff and other key adults to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines
• Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure interventions remain effective
• Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records, attend multidisciplinary meetings and produce an annual review report where required

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and additional needs
• Knowledge of sensory integration principles and neuro-affirming practice
• Experience supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing and functional independence
• Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills.
• The ability to coach and empower families, education staff and other professionals
• Experience supporting young people within educational settings would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage
• Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
• Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.

This is a critical role with a September start, and we are keen to hear from Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• HCPC registered OT

Desirable

• SI
• paediatrics

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

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 8FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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