Job description

Job responsibilities

Welcome patients and visitors at the front desk and respond to all requests in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner

Explain arrangements and formal requirements for new registrations and ensure documentation/registration process is completed correctly.

Ensure each new patient is given a registration pack which includes the registration form, patient questionnaire, information on the OCS, SCR and relevant opt out forms.

Advise patients of private charges before booking non-NHS appointments and receive payments/issue receipts.

Be completely familiar with the appointments system and monitor the flow of patients to consulting rooms.

Advise patients if the clinician is running more than 15minutes late

Receive/store/prepare samples for collection according to protocol

Receive deliveries and advise addressee of arrival Ensure that workstations and the reception area in general are kept neat and tidy.

Accepting messages for nurses, doctors and requests for prescriptions.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To assist patients wanting to book in for appointments, using the self-check in systems (touch screens) - noting and resolving any discrepancies

Provide assistance to patients on the services provided at Hedena Health

To ensure that the reception and waiting area (including patient reading material) are kept tidy and are welcoming to patients.

Report back to relevant colleagues on individual patients when required

Ensure that prescription requests are actioned promptly, and that repeat prescription requests are dealt with within 48 hours according to protocol.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

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

Hedena Health Ltd

Address

207 London Road

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To thoroughly assess patients through subjective questioning, objective formal and informal assessment and analysis of information gathered.

2. To prioritise factors involved in a patients presenting condition through clinical reasoning based on knowledge of evidence-based practice, current professional opinion, the patients prognosis and other physical psychological and social issues.

3. To ensure high standards of clinical practice using evidence-based practice and national/local clinical guidelines.

4. To advise and teach the relevant carers/health workers to participate in on-going Speech & Language Therapy rehabilitation care or disability management programmes for clients, as appropriate.

5. To set goals for treatment with clients, families and carers, and ensure that care is client-centred and agreed by the client and/or their significant others.

6. To devise and manage a treatment plan individual to a clients presenting condition through, for example the use of functional rehabilitation, compensatory approaches, provision of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and feeding equipment, education and health promotion.

7. To act as an advocate on behalf of clients and carers by adopting a client-centred approach to support meaningful participation in life roles within the local communities.

8. To ensure that the client and/or their carer have an understanding of treatment protocols and give informed consent to examination and treatment.

9. To ensure that the patient understands the clinical reasoning process and the management plan.

10. To modify the patients therapy treatment/management plan as appropriate following ongoing re-assessment and evaluation of progress.

11. To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs with supervision and guidance as necessary from senior staff. To successfully monitor, evaluate and review Speech & Language Therapy treatment/interventions within a multi-disciplinary framework and to modify as necessary taking a key worker role as indicated.

12. To use knowledge of other multi-disciplinary roles and external agencies to ensure effective referral management and achieve best client care.

13. To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling people in inpatient and community environments (as required for swallow assessments).

14. To ensure that all documentation is accurate, contemporaneous and meets the documentation policy of the Trust.

15. To prescribe, delegate and monitor the work of rehabilitation assistants as required.

16. To manage clinical risk in own caseload and ensure that rehabilitation assistants and students comply e.g manual handling, risk assessment and local policy regarding lone working.

17. To contribute to the efficient, day-to-day, running of the team.

18. To maintain case notes and write reports outlining recommendations for discharge, independently or jointly with other professions. These are communicated to external agencies e.g. GPs, Consultants, Social Services.

1. To keep up to date with Speech & Language Therapy professional registration and clinical practice through CPD activities and be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD as required of the HCPC.

1. To develop a specialist knowledge base in rehabilitation and disability management, assessment, clinical reasoning and management skills.

1. To evaluate your practice through audit and outcome measures.

4. To access library services, medical databases and the Intranet to further develop clinical practice and service initiatives.

5. To develop links and communicate with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken.

Management:

1. To ensure that accurate and evaluative records of patient care are maintained in accordance with the Trust/ Service/Speech & Language Therapy service policies.

1. To manage a clinical case load supported by senior staff.

1. To participate in the Trusts appraisal and supervision schemes and contribute to the appraisal of rehabilitation assistants and Speech & Language Therapists with support from senior staff.

4. To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents, incidents and complaints are reported to the line manager immediately and that appropriate action is taken following Trust and Service policies.

1. To supervise junior members of staff, rehabilitation assistants and volunteers as required. To delegate administrative and clinical tasks appropriate to their competencies.

1. To comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

1. To attend and actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

1. To mange own diary in respect of the teams priorities e.g. case load, in-service training, supervision and meetings.

1. To input and retrieve computerised information.

10. To participate in the collation of accurate statistics and reports required for monitoring and evaluating the service.

11. To be involved with the implementation of the teams clinical governance plan.

1. To use a variety of highly skilled verbal and non-verbal communication and tools to ensure that the client and their carer understands the relevant individual education and advice.

This includes clients:

• of a non-English speaking background
• requiring an interpreter
• with a hearing impairment
• with altered emotional states
• with a cognitive/learning/behavioural disability
• not understanding or accepting a clinical decision based on sound reasoning
• with communication deficits

1. To attend and actively participate in any relevant meetings and conferences as required.

1. To assist in managing conflict with support from senior colleagues reporting any incidents to the line manager.

1. To communicate closely with colleagues on all matters related to client care, service organisation and delivery.

1. To establish and maintain lines of communication within the Team, with service users and with acute, and community services/agencies, including voluntary services.

1. To communicate sensitive information in an understandable form to patients and their carers and enable client's co-operation in treatment. Part of this process must reflect on ensuring the client and/or their carer understands the clinical reasoning process and the management plan and gives informed consent to intervention.

1. To comply with the Trust and operational policy on all documentation.

1. To produce client reports and discharge summaries for G.P.s, social workers and referrers and to provide copies to clients following agreement.

Research and Development:

1. To participate in the evaluation of clinical practice.

2. To keep up-to-date in the developments in research and clinical practice, in the field ofrehabilitation, neurology, chronic conditions, older people and other related areas.

1. To participate actively in the in-service training and post-registration training programmes of the

service.

2. To act as professional practice educator for Speech & Language Therapy students.

3. To participate in education programmes for client groups / staff.

4. To comply with all mandatory training.

1. To perform such duties as may be considered necessary from time to time, appropriate to the grade.

1. To work at other sites in the Trust if required. This may include rotation with our secondary partners.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• State registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Professional registration with RCSLT
• Membership and/or involvement in national and/or local Clinical Excellence Networks

Sound post-registration experience working as band 5 or band 6, or equivalent in experience:

Essential

• Previous general experience to include the following: oNeurology oRehabilitation oCommunity working oOlder people/elderly rehab
• Experience of departmental duties

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with / supervising students

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, problem solving, initiative and leadership skills and working well within a team
• Able to demonstrate clinical and professional development
• Ability to reflect on practice
• Understanding the principles of multi-disciplinary teamwork and working in teams
• Understanding of the problems of disability and its effects.
• Awareness of developments in NHS and health and social care service delivery.
• Demonstration of knowledge of standards of practice, evidence and national practice guidelines in relation to SLT.
• Knowledge and experience in a range of formal and informal assessment approaches for swallowing and communication, and ability to make a differential diagnosis
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate treatment approaches for the client group in order to formulate client specific treatment plans.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of Health and Safety
• Personally and professionally responsible
• Able to prioritise, delegate and manage own time.
• Awareness of own limitations and learning needs and ability to seek supervision appropriately
• Good understanding of clinical governance principles
• Approaches to support clients & carers with challenging behaviour, mental health needs or in high levels of distress

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of role of SLT in community rehabilitation and disability management as well as the role of other professionals in MDT
• Skills in delivering presentations and training , including basic adaptations to presentation / training style for a range of audiences
• Knowledge of approaches to mentoring, advising, supporting and clinically supervising rehab assistants and support staff and students in training
• Knowledge of basic qualitative & quantitative approaches to audit and research
• Development and implementation of short term clinically based projects

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Pancras Hospital (office base) - with travel to patients across the borough of Camden

St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of conditions, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical and social needs.

To be responsible for reassessing patients care as treatment progress and alter treatment programme as appropriate.

To undertake highly specialist assessment and treatment of patients who may present with long term multiple conditions or with complex presentations of fatigue, brain fog, low mood.

To be able to prioritise on needs-based care approach.

To demonstrate excellent communication within MDT and other stakeholders.

To participate in local and cross borough Inservice training, deliver training and promote the service

To keep accurate up-to-date records on patient care and equipment provision, which comply with quality standards of Trust/Professional/Service policies, meet legal requirements and that can be shared with colleagues and carers when appropriate.

To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice.

Please see attached Job description for full details of duties and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Health Care Professionals Council Registration

Desirable

• Membership of special interest group
• MSc post graduate training

Experience

Essential

• NHS Experience in acute and community in core areas of rotation eg medical, surgical, orthopaedic, neurology, care of elderly
• Experience of leading Audit
• Experience of supervision / teaching
• Understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Clinical triage and managing long term complex conditions
• Sound assessment skills with advanced clinical reasoning and analytical ability especially with multipathology, fatigue management, vocational rehabilitation and brain fog
• Ability to critically appraise information/journal articles
• Keyboard skills and ability to access information via the internet
• Evidence of self-directed learning and reflective practice
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload and pressures
• A sound theoretical knowledge of manual dexterity skills and therapeutic manual handling techniques
• Presentation skills and the ability to pass these skills and knowledge to others
• Knowledge of developments within NHS community and occupational therapy profession
• Good understanding of role of the Occupational Therapist in rehabilitation as well as the role of other professionals in MDT
• Knowledge & understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies

Desirable

• Experience of complex vocational rehabilitation intervention/ report writing and fit note
• An understanding of NHS Referral pathways
• Excellent IT skills for audits, electronic notes, digital apps including Outlook, Word, Excel, databases etc

Personal attributes

Essential

• Excellent time management and prioritisation
• Able to work flexibly and travel across sites to meet service needs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Good problem solving abilities
• An understanding of providing services in a diverse patient population community

Desirable

• Car User

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clinic site in Ealing and Hillingdon ( Beaufort House )

Ealing Day Treatment Centre Britten Drive London

Southall

UB1 2SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues, service leads and the Associate Director of Therapies to develop and continuously review the strategy for the delivery of afull range of psychological services and the development of psychological mindedness across allservices.
• To lead and/or contribute to service improvements, change programmes and business developments as required.
• To plan and deliver expert clinical interventions, consultation and training.

See attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees
• Holds a drivers lincense and has access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Additional academic clinical qualification relevant to area of work
• Additional leadership/management study

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification clinical experience in relevant clinical setting
• Extensive experience of leading in clinical practice, service development or project work and contributing to strategic initiatives
• Extensive experience of implementing change following audit and service evaluation
• Demonstrable experience of developing complex formulations drawing on multiple psychological models
• Experience of advising senior managers on complex psychological issues and risk

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leatherhead

18 Mole Business Park, off Ronson Way

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional mental health qualification e.g. NMC - RMN, HCPC - OT, Social Work Degree or equivalent Clinical Supervision qualification
• A valid driving licence, be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times for community based work.

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post qualification experience in a Band 6 post
• Evidence of post qualification study

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Supervisor experience
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
• Experience of working in crisis/community/home treatment teams

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Theta Building

Lyon Way

Frimley

GU16 7ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities:

To work as members of a team, carrying out facilities tasks as allocated and prioritised.

Facilities tasks may include all or a combination of the following:

Cleaning of clinical/ward areas, inclusive of toilets;

Waste disposal;

Linen transportation;

Basic food preparation;

Fridge and food temperature monitoring;

Collating service user menu orders;

To assist colleagues and their line manager, carry out the tasks assigned to the team or individual and to support the minimisation of overtime and sickness costs to the Trust and also minimise the waste of resources, through operating the required reporting, management or information systems.

To undertake all mandatory training as required by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and ensure that all required training is kept up to date.

To take part in performance management and Personal Achievement and Contribution Evaluations (PACE).

To comply with all relevant policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, health & safety, security, manual handling and food safety). As work may be carried out in a wide variety of locations, adherence to site-specific security procedures is of paramount importance.

To take responsibility for the completion of all duties in a safe and efficient manner, and to maintain regular contact with their line manager.

To stand in for other FMAs as required.

To liaise with all relevant parties in a friendly and helpful way as is required to ensure the achievement of all duties and responsibilities.

Internal Contacts

Contact with staff of all disciplines and at all levels in the course of day-to-day domestic and catering duties.

External Contacts

Contact with visitors to the Trust, and with a variety of maintenance and other contractors working on site.

Service Users

Contact with patients. This may be daily within inpatient areas for extended periods of time, or infrequently in outpatient areas. This contact may include communication with service users with severe and enduring mental health problems, who may display behavioural difficulties and import sensitive information.

To work unsupervised and use own initiative in line with service requirements.

To ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation, and to enter and use data on information systems.

To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules and instructions.

Any other duties that may be reasonably expected and that are commensurate with the grade.

Generic Responsibilities for all staff:

All post holders will agree to:

Commit to the vision of supporting Mersey Care in becoming a leading organisation in the provision of mental health care, addiction services and learning disability care, and in doing so fully utilise their skills and experience to support the objectives of the Trust.

Role model the values of the Trust Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness and Enthusiasm in all activities and interactions with employees, service users and other stakeholders

Challenge the stigma associated with mental health and learning difficulties.

Comply with the Duty of Candour, defined by Francis as: 'The volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not the information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report about that provision has been made.

Work across professional and organisational boundaries to improve services for all.

Maintain their specific knowledge base and develop new skills.

Value the contribution of the patient / service user voice.

Operate within any organisational codes of practice or those from a relevant professional body.

Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communications with staff, service users and other stakeholders.

Take responsibility for the accurate and timely collection and recording of data and ensuring all personally identifiable information is protected and used only for the purposes for which it was intended.

Comply with all health and safety legislation and local policies and procedures.

Adhere to all organisational policies.

Have knowledge and understanding of technology in the workplace which is sufficient to maintain their efficiency and also how technology can empower service users in a digital environment

Comply with the NHS Constitution in relation to the staff responsibilities that it sets out for NHS employees.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/O'Levels or experience.

Desirable

• Foundation certificate in food hygiene level 2.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar role (cleaning or catering).

Desirable

• Training in Health & Safety and catering or cleaning tasks.
• Experience of working in the NHS specifically Mental Health/Community environment

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

Skills

Essential

• Able to function as a member of a team and support the management objectives of the department and Trust.
• Able to deal with requests from service users, managers and staff in a friendly and helpful way.
• Flexible.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to carry out manual tasks.

Desirable

• Able to maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
• Willingness to undertake further training as required.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Knowledge of using cleaning equipment.

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mossley Hill Hospital

Park Drive

Liverpool

L18 8BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Ethics and Clinical GovernanceRespect the individual, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and their families, andcontribute to the provision of services sensitive to these needs.To be aware and respect the Rights of the child as laid down by Children Act 2004 and UNICEFOnly undertake activities and procedures where relevant training and competency have beenobtained and the post holder has been deemed safe to undertake.Personal and Professional DevelopmentGain experience within the play team and further your knowledge of the care of hospitalised CYP.Review and reflect on your own practice through effective use of supervision and appraisal.Develop and keep an up to date portfolio.Attend courses and update training to reflect current trends.Staff and studentsWithin the play team support and work alongside new staff and students.Responsibilities and ResourcesMonitor play resources and inform senior member of the team when equipment needed.To be responsible for maintaining play equipment in accordance with Trust, Health and Safetystandards.

Person Specification

Analytical and judgement

Essential

• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Evidence of previous other health care experience to include observations

Communication

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Evidence of working within a team

Knowledge training

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or CACHE
• Evidence of working in a hospital setting or community with CYP
• Good IT skills and experience of using teams, electrical documentation

Desirable

• Experience of working within a MDT

Communication

Essential

• Able to function effectively in challenging, emotive situations

Desirable

• Experience of hospital communication passports

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

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Coxen ward, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage the Multi-professional therapy and Physiotherapy input to the Acute Stroke Unit Service and Neuro-Outlier service at NMUH and alongside the NMUH Physiotherapy Manager for inpatients engage in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service, participating in the design and implementation of physiotherapy and multidisciplinary research, audit and policy. You will also be responsible for the initiation and development of physiotherapy and multi-professional Acute Stroke practice within NMUH and across the Trust.

To engage in the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the acute stroke/ neurology service, participating in the design and implementation of physiotherapy/multidisciplinary research, audit and policy.

To be responsible for the initiation and development of physiotherapy and multi-professional Acute Stroke practice within ASU and the wider NMUH Trust.

To perform expert physiotherapy assessment and design management programmes for patients presenting with highly complex acute and chronic neurological and neuromuscular disease, performing the role to the highest degree of autonomy.

To act as a source of expertise on the physiotherapy management of neurological and neuromuscular disease, providing advice to consultant physicians, patients, carers, all grades of physiotherapists, other health care professionals, general practitioners, and social services.

To provide specialist support and advice to physiotherapy colleagues across the NCL sector regarding neuro-rehabilitative management as well as influencing national theory and practice through your involvement in research and other postgraduate work.

To initiate specialist practice, for example, outpatient clinics / spasticity management clinics, or interventions normally performed by medical personnel once appropriate protocols or training has been agreed.

To educate and train Senior and Junior grade physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians, Assistants, undergraduate and adaptation students, other healthcare professionals in the physiotherapy management of acute stroke patients.

As part of your extended role, you will be a non-medical prescriber for the Neuro rehabilitation service of the North Middlesex University Hospital. As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the Acute Stroke and Neurology services, you will use advanced assessment skills, knowledge and complex decision-making processes to manage patients presenting with neuropathic pain and spasticity management.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• oRegistration with the Health Professions Council
• oUndertaking higher degree relevant to the area of practice.

Desirable

• oMember of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• oMember of relevant Clinical Interest Group.

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years post registration experience, 2 years at band 7 level in Neurology including extensive Junior and band 6 rotations
• Evidence of dedicated clinical practice and professional development in the area of stroke care / neurology.
• Extensive experience of organising, writing and delivering in-service training programmes.
• Extensive experience of supervising Junior and non-qualified staff, including participation in personal development reviews.
• Experience of clinical governance initiatives

Desirable

• Experience across a range of NHS sectors e.g. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Community Services
• Experience of being involved in research

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across external organisations
• Skilled in leading, motivating and influencing a team of physiotherapists across grades as well as Consultants, service managers and the wider MDT
• Highly developed problem-solving skills for highly complex situations which may include clinical or organizational issues
• Highly developed clinical reasoning skills for complex neurology patients
• Able to assimilate and analyse complex information
• Highly skills ability and competency in using arrange of therapeutic skills including, but not limited to various manual handling techniques, exercise therapy, respiratory therapy and equipment (IPPB, cough assist), splinting and personal hygiene

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Compassionate and Caring nature
• Motivated and able to motivate others
• Able to work efficiently under pressure

Others

Essential

• Willingness to work on any site as service requirements dictate.
• Dedication to staff development and the promotion and progression of the Physiotherapy profession
• Dedicated to holistic patient management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families of children diagnosed with diabetes.
• To assess the needs of children, young people and their families by collaborating with families to develop goals and care plans.
• Support parents/carers, siblings and other family members with emotional and practical adjustment to diagnosis.
• To take responsibility for own workload and prioritise when necessary.
• To undertake duties as required by the paediatric diabetes service and Line Manager to support the daily running of the service.
• To deal with general departmental enquiries, referring to senior Therapy staff as appropriate.
• To prioritise enquires and give information to patients and the public as appropriate.
• To support with the timely ordering of equipment and supplies as require ensuring patients receive the necessary supplies.
• To be able to work in a variety of environments, including outpatient clinics, inpatient wards and community settings.
• To undertake duties as required by the paediatric diabetes service and Line Manager to support the daily running of the service.
• Proactively safeguard the welfare of all children and actively adhere to safeguarding procedures and policies and attend all relevant training that is required.
• To support service users with understanding diabetes technology.
• To support the running of outpatient clinics when required.
• To ensure that patient related information is kept up-to-date with senior colleagues, as per trust documentation policy and notes recording process.

Please refer to the attached Job description to see the complete job description and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Core role requirements

Essential

• Registered Nurse Associate qualification.
• Active NMC registration.
• Previous experience working with children and young people in a clinical setting.
• Diabetes knowledge and experience.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child-centred care, and transition to adult services.
• Good IT skills, including use of electronic patient records and digital diabetes platforms.

Desirable

• Awareness of currently available diabetes technology.
• Awereness of BPT and NPDA.
• Experience supporting patients using insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems.
• Experience of participating in quality improvement or service development projects.

Personal attributes and experience

Essential

• To be able to perform under pressure
• To be able to manage own workload
• To be flexible, with capacity to adapt to new workload demands
• To be able to manage own caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, young people, and families.

Desirable

• Experience in an outpatient, community, or specialist paediatric setting.
• Experience contributing to education programmes for children, young people, and families.

Other requirements

Essential

• Possession of valid UK driver's license and access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

• To ensure that confidentiality is maintained with regard to the business of the services at all times.
• To liaise effectively with their line manager
• To provide general non-clinical information and guidance regarding the Whittington Health Community Services to the referrers, patients, carers and the general public, in an appropriate manner
• To ensure that the patient understands the information regarding their appointment and their responsibilities in lines with Whittington Health Service guidelines
• To manage all correspondence generated by the Community Services to patients, GPs, and other health professionals in line with the Whittington Health procedures and protocols.
• To be able to utilise sensitive communication skills to ensure the patient, carer or other health professionals are happy with the care processes

• To participate in the Trusts Appraisal system under the supervision of the Manager and Team Leader and attend any training courses as deemed appropriate to meet the objectives of the service and for personal development
• To take responsibility for self-development on a continuous basis, undertaking on-the- job training as training is required.
• To the complete of all mandatory training required by the organisation and ensure all modules are within date

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/o Level or equivalent / Higher Education to A level or or equivalent experience
• Excellent written/spoken English

Experience

Essential

• Previous Admin/Office experience
• Previous NHS experience.
• Previous experience of booking and changing appointments
• Previous Experience of Using RIO
• Knowledge of a range of computerised software including Microsoft packages. E A/I Previous Experience of
• Previous experience of dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone
• Previous experience of using other patient Data entry Systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to act appropriately in stressful situations
• Willingness to undertake and use training relevant to the post
• Ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Personally/professionally responsible
• Flexible approach to changing circumstances and departmental needs
• Good organisation, time management and prioritisation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Dartmouth Park Hill

Dartmouth Park Hill

London

N19 5JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Provide structured medication reviews for patients with complex medication needs, polypharmacy, long-term conditions, frailty or other identified clinical risks.

Support medicines optimisation across the PCN, helping patients to understand and use their medicines safely and effectively.

Provide medication advice to patients, carers, clinicians and wider practice teams.

Support chronic disease management through clinical reviews, medicines adjustment, monitoring and prescribing support, within scope of practice.

Contribute to safer prescribing initiatives, including audits, searches, high-risk drug monitoring, prescribing safety alerts and quality improvement work.

Support achievement of QOF, IIF, CRM and PCN DES and other contractual or local enhanced service requirements.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, care coordinators, social prescribers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Review hospital discharge letters, clinic letters and medication changes where appropriate, supporting accurate and safe medicines reconciliation.

Help reduce medicines waste, inappropriate prescribing and unnecessary medication burden for patients.

Support repeat prescribing processes, medicines queries and prescribing governance across PCN practices.

Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all work is appropriately coded and documented within the clinical system.

Work within professional, legal and ethical boundaries, escalating clinical concerns appropriately.

Engage in continuing professional development and, where not already qualified, work towards becoming an Independent Prescriber if agreed as part of the role development plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy registration

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

Health Alliance PCN

Address

Belmont Health Centre

516 Kenton Lane

Harrow

Middlesex

HA3 7LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a management position with primary responsibility for the operational and financial delivery of commercial and non commercial research across two Primary Care settings.

You will:

1. Ensure the delivery and continued growth of a reputable and efficient research function, maintaining the highest standards in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all regulatory requirements.

2. Responsible for the operational and financial management of the research function on a day to day basis, ensuring that the team delivers its roles and responsibilities for all elements of research governance, quality and assurance.

3. Provide expert research management and governance advice across the partnerships and external teams.

4. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Research Team.

5. Be responsible for ensuring the Expression of Interest / Study Selection process for the relevant specialty is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner.

6. Be responsible for ensuring that the approval of new studies are rapidly achieved and acted upon by the Research Team.

7. Oversee the setting up, organisation and running of a clinical trial within the practices to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines within the Research Governance framework and adhering to other related regulations/SOPs maintaining effective communication with study sponsors and ensuring standards and KPIs are met at all times escalating to the Principal Investigators as appropriate.

8. Responsible for the establishment and agreement of study contracts with Sponsors and Third Party Contractors for studies as appropriate.

9. Responsible for the necessary infrastructure and training personnel to ensure efficient study set up and management of all studies across both sites.

10. Responsible for the review and management of all systems and processes within the Research team to ensure the team is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible to maximise the study pipeline.

11. Responsible for the financial governance arrangements across both sites ensuring appropriate systems are in place to monitor income and expenditure, identify opportunities for securing potential income via bid opportunities and collaboration.

12. Be responsible for resource implications in delivering and facilitating clinical research, working with the Principal Investigators to identify and resolve.

13. Oversee recruitment processes for new and ongoing clinical trials, ensuring patients are

identified and approached in line with study protocols, eligibility criteria and consent

requirements, recruitment targets are monitored, and risks to recruitment are identified

and mitigated.

14. Ensure the appropriate reporting and recording of any adverse events and serious

adverse events that occur whilst the patient is being treated on a clinical trial.

15. Ensure all research activity is accurately recorded to maintain clear and contemporaneous

study documentation, including adverse event and serious adverse event reporting in line

with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

16. Ensure study close down is undertaken following the appropriate regulations.

17. Ensure that the Research Team actively promotes its research activities through

presentation as posters, abstracts, papers or scientific presentations.

18. Responsible for line management of the Research Team, including setting objectives,

clarifying roles and responsibilities, reviewing workload and supporting effective team

performance.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Interim Research Manager may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice

d. To take responsibility for own development and education

e. To participate in annual appraisal process with your line manager

f. Work with staff from other practices to deliver research objectives

g. Undertake all mandatory training and take part in personal development reviews.

19. Liaise with local, regional and national research partners to support integrated research delivery, share learning and develop appropriate joint research initiatives. 20. Compile complex reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring information is accurate, timely and appropriate for the intended audience. 21. Represent the Research Team at internal and external meetings and events as required, promote the roles and services of the Research Team, considering improvements and developments at all times. 22. Escalate issues where appropriate particularly around issues of quality, safety and GCP to the Principal Investigators. 23. Lead on performance metrics on behalf of the Principal Investigators. 24. Support the Research Team by ensuring studies are appropriately resourced, staff training requirements are identified and addressed, and workload is reviewed with the Principal Investigators where additional capacity or support is required. 25. Maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of research policy and landscape through attendance at workshops and meetings and assimilation of information from a range of sources and ensure dissemination of key developments. 26. Collaborate with the Regional Research Delivery Network to identify research opportunities, support study delivery and maintain effective links across the wider research system.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately
• and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of others
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of financial and contract management
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing new
• systems and processes
• Experience of HR processes, workforce planning and development
• Experience of performance management including appraisals
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• NHS, primary care or general practice experience, including understanding of how research is delivered within a practice environment.
• Understanding of research ethics and regulatory frameworks
• Experience of using EMIS, SystmOne, Vision or another primary care
• clinical system.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in healthcare, business or a related subject,
• or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Leadership and / or management qualification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to lead a team, work effectively as a team member and work
• autonomously when required.
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance

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

Ashfields Primary Care Centre

Address

Middlewich Road

Sandbach

Cheshire

CW11 1EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or above, or equivalent level working experience.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a secretarial or administrative role
• Previous experience of working in a customer or patient focussed role
• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, Databases and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Knowledge of the Statutory Medical Examiner System

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

RSH & PRH

Shrewsbury & Telford

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

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Essential

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Desirable

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Essential

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Desirable

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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

The Information and Change Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and operational development of the PCN. The postholder will ensure that high-quality information and intelligence are available to support decision-making, performance monitoring, service redesign and population health management.

Working closely with practice teams, clinicians, system partners and commissioning organisations, you will lead change programmes and drive continuous improvement through effective use of data and digital technologies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent experience in management, healthcare management, business intelligence or a related field

Experience

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in information management, healthcare management, business intelligence or a related field.
• Experience of analysing and presenting complex data.
• Proven experience leading change or service improvement projects.
• Strong project and general management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data reporting skills.
• Understanding of information governance, GDPR and healthcare data management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS, primary care, PCNs or integrated healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of NHS performance frameworks and commissioning processes.
• Experience with population health management and healthcare analytics.
• PRINCE2, Agile, Lean or change management qualification.
• Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.

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

Norton Medical Centre

Address

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning, implementing, evaluating care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable with the support of senior nurse nurse specialist caseload holder

To Co-ordinate the delivery of care, application of clinical judgement in day-to-day changes in patients' needs and circumstances external to the individual, determining when to seek advice from senior clinical or management staff. This includes response to immediate crisis.

To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for their role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients are met.

To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives.

To provide clinical supervision to other staff and students.

Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health promotion.

Depending on role you will be required to work within a defined geographical area undertaking specific clinical nursing duties to patients in a variety of settings such as their own homes, care homes, other community locations or clinic set

Provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the absence of the team leader.

To work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice. Moving across the organisation should the need arise, for example, in a pandemic situation.

Your role may require you to be a non-medical prescriber Nurse Prescriber taking responsibility for prescribing in line with Nurse Prescribing formulary and Plymouth Area Joint Formulary.

To work within Livewell Southwest policies.

Within the role you will be expected to work with more complex patients providing holistic evidence-based care, assessing, planning, implementing the treatment requirements of the practice population.

To work collaboratively and maintain key working relationships with managers, service heads and leads.

Establish and uphold proactive connections with stakeholders, including ICBs, NHS

Organisations, CHC, PCNs, Plymouth City Council, as well as private/voluntary sector St. Lukes.

Lead and participate in the management of enhanced assessments, rehabilitation programmes

Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, Maximise independence.

Share knowledge and skills and empower others.

Support the audit of patient outcomes.

Some services may need extra training to administer certain medications, such as intravenous medication, oxygen, or medicines under patient group directives.

Prevent hospital admission.

You may be required to undertake 7 days working, including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set out in your contract of employment.

Be responsible for the planning, implementing, development, delivery and evaluation of care across community nursing teams/clinics.

To manage and prioritise a defined caseload and delegate where appropriate to the skill mix of the team.

As part of your role there may be a requirement / opportunity to undertake Treatment Escalation Plan (TEP) discussion, to achieve this you will be required to be competent in advanced communication, care planning and attended appropriate training to support competence.

To act as a role model for other staff and students demonstrating high standards of specialist practice and professional conduct.

Be responsible for providing and maintaining a learning environment and maximise opportunities for educational and development in the clinical area to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery of high standards. Acting as expert resource and assist in teaching knowledge and clinical skills for other health care professionals.

Take part in the process of clinical supervision and support clinical supervision and reflective practice for team members.

To develop strategies for continued professional development as Non-Medical Prescriber if relevant for role

Support recruitment and selection of new staff, which may include being part of an interview panel.

Act as mentor for new staff and students, including leading on a structured induction and training program for new members of staff.

Support the coordination of study leave, annual leave, and rotas to ensure the service is operationally covered. Where difficulties are identified in maintaining service provision that this is escalated to senior managers of the service in team managers absence.

Support the team manager in the supervision, line management, appraisals, mandatory training, standards and staff performance to work within the teams and supporting and investigating staff performance and absence.

Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with the role.

Within your job role there will be clinical specific competencies which you may need to undertake to enhance your knowledge and skills in practice.

Integrate theory into practice.

Support staff to complete documentation within the agreed organisational timeframes.

In the absence of the service manager, be responsible for the day-to-day management (without direct supervision) of the team and patient care provided to the agreed local and professional standards.

To maintain effective verbal and written communication with the clinical team and to keep staff informed of changes to prescribing intervention or treatment provided to service-users.

To work in partnership with medical staff and service-users in the development and implementation of clinical management plans related to an individuals treatment and prescribing needs.

To establish and maintain good liaison with key stakeholders in the individuals care e.g. GP practices and other services in the area, including sharing prescribing information and rationale.

To demonstrate awareness of resources, providing cost effective and quality-controlled usage of products.

To have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory funding and the legislation guidance that underpins these funding streams, ensuring service users meet the eligibility criteria when advocating for/ utilising services on the service users behalf e.g. Care Act eligibility, Housing legislation etc

Be authorised signatory and signing off the supplies and expenses. These include off duty, staff overtime, annual leave, bank nurses and the procurement of supplies for the team.

Exercise a duty of care in relation to the use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner.

To be responsible for overseeing and monitoring and authorising of equipment and ensuring maintenance and repair.

Track stock levels and ensure the supply levels are sufficient to meet the demands of the service.

Maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary team and deliver a cost-effective quality service to patient/carers within a defined geographical area.

To contribute to resource governance through knowledge and appropriate prescribing decisions.

The post holder may be required to use a computer, mobile phone or lone working device and will be required to adhere to Livewell Southwest policies regards their use.

Compliance will be monitored through observation, spot checks and through incident management in line with the Organisations Incident reporting and Investigation policy.

The post holder will be expected to oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members.

Support the team manager in the recording of accurate clinical activity data.

To be responsible for maintaining lone working information for identified staff group and monitoring staff adherence to lone working policy and use of devices.

Ensure accurate records of FP10 prescription use maintained in accordance with organisational Medicines Policy.

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Good time management
• Autonomous practitioner with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work alongside clinicians to support and enhance quality of patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in Leadership, co-ordination and management skills.
• Delegation skills.
• IT Literate.
• Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
• Ability to act as a champion for patients and carers and their
• interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Desirable

• Flexible/Adaptable
• /Team player
• Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Nurse Registration
• (degree or diploma)
• NMC Registration
• Current Registered Nurse with a relevant registered experience.
• Experience of mentoring.

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification mentorship or equivalent.
• Leadership experience/qualifications
• NMP prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake.
• DNSPQ Qualification
• Specialist Nurse
• modules

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current practice within the area specified in job purpose
• Knowledge of national and local frameworks and strategies
• Ability to translate best practice evidence and national policies in practice.
• Background and development knowledge of Government Policies and changes in Primary Care.
• Understanding of NICE guidance.
• The post holder will have experience undertaking Incident Investigations.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued recent academic and
• clinical development
• Knowledge of service development
• Previous primary care / community experience.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Familiar and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
• Ability to work flexibly, demonstrating commitment to partnership working.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Desirable

• Values and diversity difference.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registered experience
• Able to demonstrate Clinical Management skills appropriate to the role.
• Proven relevant experience of Leadership.
• Experience in leading and development of new pathways of care and delivering best practice
• Experience in managing sensitive issues and overcoming obstacles in communication.

Desirable

• Experience and working knowledge of community setting desirable.
• Management/Leadership
• qualification
• Experience of influencing change in the workplace.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Comprehensive Hernia Centre at North Devon District Hospital offers advanced management of complex abdominal wall hernias and receives over 100 tertiary referrals a year from across the South West of England and nationally. Our service provides a weekly abdominal wall MDT, bespoke patient pathways and pre-optimisation for complex hernias, and advanced techniques including robotic surgery, anterior and posterior component separation, peritoneal flap hernioplasty, and pre-operative chemical component separation with botulinum toxin therapy. We also provide a dedicated multidisciplinary chronic groin pain service, and an active research program. The abdominal wall service is provided by three consultant abdominal wall surgeons and two Advanced Clinical Practitioners in Abdominal Wall Surgery, who provide specialist nursing input and pre-optimisation pathways and rehabilitation for patients.

North Devon provides a beautiful environment in which to live and work, with a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities and excellent local schools. With National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the doorstep, the area offers an excellent quality of life.

Applicants must have completed specialist training in General Surgery (Colorectal, Upper GI, General Surgery or equivalent). Attainment of FRCS (or equivalent) is required. The applicant must also be registered with the GMC and have completed ST8 competency (or equivalent)

Working Pattern: Full time

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Dave Sanders (Lead Clinician) on [email protected] or 01271) 370241, Keeley Cooper (Senior Operations Manager) on [email protected] or 5771

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 19th July 2028

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

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

HMP Dovegate

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working independently of programme teams, you'll give objective assurance to senior digital leaders and communicate complex safety issues in a way clinicians and non-clinicians can act on. You'll provide clinical safety leadership across major digital programmes including EPR, diagnostics, interoperability and communications, ensuring safety is built into governance, testing and go live readiness.

The role also supports cross boundary digital safety with the ICB, primary care and partner organisations, ensuring safe information flow across the wider system.

This post is central to reducing patient harm, strengthening digital assurance and making sure clinical systems across both Trusts are safe, effective and fit for purpose.

This role requires a highly experienced clinician with strong clinical governance, patient safety and digital transformation expertise. The Lead Clinical Safety Officer must bring deep knowledge of Health IT systems, clinical workflows and human factors, with proven experience applying DCB0129 and DCB0160 in practice. The post holder will be confident analysing complex safety documentation, developing Clinical Safety Cases and Hazard Logs, and making clear, evidence-based safety judgements.

Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to translate complex digital safety risks for clinical and nonclinical audiences. The role demands critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to work independently while managing conflicting priorities across two organisations. Experience working with clinicians, managers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams is key, alongside the ability to lead investigations, support root cause analysis and embed learning.

The CSO will provide clinical safety leadership across major digital programmes including EPR, diagnostics, interoperability and communications, ensuring safety is built into governance, testing and go live readiness. The role also supports cross boundary digital safety with ICB, primary care and partner organisations, ensuring safe information flow across the wider system.

This post is central to reducing patient harm, strengthening digital assurance and ensuring clinical systems across both Trusts are safe, effective and compliant with national standards.

For full job details and person specification, please refer to enclosed job description.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of Health IT Systems, human factors and their contribution and control in the context of patient harm
• Meet the key competencies specified in Section 2.3 of DCB0160
• Knowledge and understanding of all legal and statutory matters in relation to the maintenance of clinical safety in the manufacture and adoption of IT health systems including the DCB0129 and DCB 0160 standards and requirements. Also, Data Protection Impact Assessments and Medical Devices regulation requirements
• Knowledgeable in risk management and its application to clinical domains
• In-depth understanding of the ways in which healthcare professionals use information in support of patient care
• IT user-level skills experience in the use of digital systems in a clinical context
• A thorough understanding of why and how errors occur in the development, deployment and subsequent use of Health IT Systems and how these can result in patient harm
• Knowledge of measures that can be effectively applied to reduce associated clinical risk through the procurement, development and deployment of Health IT Systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of project & programme management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile).

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with a regulatory body within Health or Social Care (e.g. Medical, Nursing, Allied Health Professional or Social Care)
• Formal training in Clinical Risk Management and certification (DCB0129/DCB0160)
• Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment.

Desirable

• Risk Management Training.
• Quality Improvement training.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in clinical governance, patient safety, or digital transformation.
• Clinical Safety experience
• Risk Management experience
• Relevant clinical experience. (In depth knowledge of the practice of related healthcare, clinical workflow and supporting business processes).
• Experience of working with clinicians, managers and other stakeholders.
• Experience as a Clinical Safety Officer
• Experience of involvement in the specification, development, or implementation of information systems.
• Extensive experience of managing conflicting demands from the various points of view and assessing the requirement of patient safety.

Desirable

• Experience of involvement in the specification, development, or implementation of information 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.

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour

Western Road, Cosham

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English (must have proof of qualification)
• Care Certificate
• oLevel 3 qualification in healthcare or equivalent in terms of academic attainment

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
• Understanding of the NMC Code of conduct and how it applies to the Nursing Associate role
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Equality issues.
• Equality legislation and best practice.

Desirable

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Completion of an HCA development programme Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance and nutritional requirements etc.
• Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the Foundation Degree Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff programme and one of the following to demonstrate a minimum of achievement of 48 UCAS points
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Intermediate IT skills
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in support / development in support / development

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme

Desirable

• Able to travel independently

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CIC / WCH

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy approved by RCSLT.
• Registration with HCPC.
• Ongoing Membership with the RCSLT.
• Evidence of formal training/ specialist experience to Masters Level equivalently in dysphonia

Desirable

• Training in conducting and interpreting video laryngeal endoscopy.
• Membership of appropriate CEN

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to carry out and analyse the results of, various assessments.
• IT skills - including word processing, ability to access software packages.
• Excellent skills in presentation and training of others
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management, organisational and administration skills.

Desirable

• Effective use of telemedicine

Other Requirements

Essential

• Car driver essential
• Car owner
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the post
• Promote equality and value diversity (Level 3)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of Working within the field of dysphonia to an advanced level
• Evidence of Leadership/management skills.
• Experience of working with adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the treatment, surgical procedures and medical management carried out by other services relevant to SLT management of voice eg ENT, respiratory medicine.
• Demonstrate interest in developing skill in objective laryngeal assessment eg VLE/stroboscopy, to support current service.
• High level of knowledge of current national and local drivers, governance and risk relating to the delivery of SLT services to adults with voice disorders.
• Experience of driving change to improve service delivery.

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership training
• Experience of service development.
• Experience in conducting / interpreting video laryngeal endoscopy.
• Experience of working in a voice clinic setting.
• Experience of working with upper airway disorders.

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 Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland infirmary

Newtown Rd

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
• Entry into the specialist register

Desirable

• Other relevant medical and non medical training/degree
• Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas.
• Management training
• Instructor status in either APLS/ALS

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• High Level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy
• Excellent communication skills with patient, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• A special interest to complement that of the existing postholders in particular obstetrics and labour ward management
• Experience in Postnatal Pelvic Health Management
• Knowledge in advanced Antenatal care
• Maternal Medicine
• Experience in Uro-dynamics & OPH

Desirable

• Experience in outpatient hysteroscopy
• Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training
• Membership of relevant learned societies.
• Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development
• Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning
• Proven track record in undertaking research projects
• Formal training in medical education.
• Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level
• Hold an ATSM or equivalent experience

Management and Administrative

Essential

• Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service
• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Communication Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Empathetic and Sensitive approach to patient needs
• Approachable and effective multi disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Team Loyalty
• Positive Approach to lesson learnt
• confident approach without being arrogant
• IT skills

Desirable

• Presentation skills - presentations of audit and research papers

Cotinued Professional Personal Development

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
• Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
• participation in appropriate peer review processes

Desirable

• Continued Professional / Personal Development

Management and Administrative

Essential

• Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Teaching

Essential

• Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
• Recognised educational supervisor

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
• Experience of research and Clinical Governance.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Participation in on call and emergency cover
• Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

• Click apply to view job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Click apply to view job description and person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Eastwood Park

Wotton-under-edge

Gloucestershire

GL12 8DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Servicesspecialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.

We are looking for aBank Driverwho is able to drive our 7 seater mini bus working on a casual/ flexible basis.

You will be offered shifts on an ad-hoc basis as and when required to cover 3 hours in the morning and/or 3 hours in the evening across a 7 day rota.

Please note: For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

You will also be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage.

The post holder will need to demonstrate each of the following:

• Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points

• Knowledge of the local area

• Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps

• Able to plan and keep to a schedule

• Willing to work unsupervised

• Good customer service skills

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• Excellent organization skills

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• £13.00 per hour (£14,56 per hour inclusive of 12% A/L entitlement)

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & peer support

• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Each casual / bank shift constitutes a separate engagement and shall be deemed to be unconnected. Between periods of work there are no subsisting obligations on either party.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements