Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or demonstrable working experience in the field of rehabilitation

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of healthy living practices
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Knowledge of preparing rehabilitation programmes for improving independence and fitness.
• Knowledge of risks associated with performing exercise and when to escalate clinical concerns to the most appropriate clinician
• Clear understanding of the rehabilitative process and role to play within this.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Young People

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a clinical care setting
• Experience of engaging people in healthy living practices.
• Experience of working with groups of people.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Desirable

• Evidence of working within rehabilitation clinical services
• Previous experience working with people with physical needs and adults with complex needs
• Experience of working with people with chronic/progressive disease
• Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care 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.

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

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Hull and East Riding Bedded Units

Hull and East Riding

HU3 4AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

** 27.5 Hours Per Week - Including Alternate Weekends **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Cook who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

An important part of the day for our residents is based around mealtimes. At Akari Care we take great pride in ensuring that what is prepared in the kitchen is of outstanding quality, wholesome and nutritious. At the same time, we always ensure that we are mindful and conscientious about individual needs, religious and cultural backgrounds. We continually assess how this might impact meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel that they have a personalised service.

As the pivotal link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will have the autonomy to create menus, plate up and arrange food trollies in an attractive way for our residents to gain enthusiasm and a stimulated appetite to eat.

Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team, you will be afforded the scope to coach a team into creating ideas and seeing them through as part of their own personal development needs.

By showing us, you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards)

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

• Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment /surrounding.

• Supervisory or Line Management experience

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.

• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively.

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary

• Pension contribution of 3%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans.

• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 706 1&2, or equivalent (achieved or working towards); Basic Food Hygiene Certificate; Head chef or Head Cook experience with similar environment/surrounding; Supervisory or Line Management experience; A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach; Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively; Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice; Warm, approachable, and engaging persona; Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated; Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

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

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Blyth

NE24 1DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work with Specialist High Cost Drugs Pharmacists to develop and implement a range of complex cost improvement and transformation projects that will deliver on national and local targets. You will lead the implementation of specific complex therapy switching projects, which will include engagement with relevant clinical, Pharmacy, and governance staff.

You will be a confident communicator - maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders throughout each project. You will be adept at breaking down complex financial data to inform your audience, showing your familiarity with each project. You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects running simultaneously, as well as delivering on deadlines for each project.

You will proactively seek out efficiencies relating to medicines - namely biosimilar and generic medicine switches - formulating a plan for the implementation of these therapies and regularly reporting on the delivery of the plan.

You will work well with others - ensuring key stakeholder engagement throughout each project. You will be able to deliver different types of information to different audiences, for example our Drugs and Therapeutics Committee, Governance meetings, and clinical team meetings.

You will provide specialist clinical services and advice around the use, management, and effective clinical governance regarding high cost drugs and biosimilars. For therapies delivered via Pharmacy Homecare you will support the Senior Homecare Pharmacy Technician in delivering on these switches and in ensuring effective contracting and clinical governance arrangements.

On a more practical day-to-day element you will support the training of new staff on the use of Blueteq, as well as supporting clinical teams with the implementation of commissioning polices that may impact the services they provide.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3
• BTEC in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Society
• Theoretical study (or on the pathway to complete), or portfolio demonstrating equivalent through experience, and relevant short courses equivalent to post-graduate diploma level

Desirable

• PRINCE 2 or formal project management qualification
• Evidence of relevant further educational qualifications e.g. in IT, project management
• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualifications
• Membership of relevant professional groups (e.g. APTUK)

Experience

Essential

• Line management experience
• Significant Pharmacy Technician experience
• Experience of design and leading on audits
• Evidence of training, teaching, and supervising others
• Experience of designing, leading, and delivering on projects related to medicines
• Experience in primary or secondary care environment with awareness of specialist client group needs

Desirable

• Experience of service delivery redesign

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information simply
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to stick to deadlines
• Use of Excel formulas and similar in complex data analysis

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent. Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent. HCPC Registration Experience and enthusiasm for teaching and training Current/recent role in training Understand the principles of clinical audit General management skills to include organisation of teaching, training & audit Good understanding and experience in the use of Microsoft Office software e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Interest and willingness to undertake research. Higher Clinical Leadership qualification. Higher qualification in education

Experience

Essential

• Expert knowledge of ultrasound imaging Ability to issue independent reports Experience of dealing with general public/customers and trainees/students Evidence of participation in clinical audit

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

• Good communication and customer care skills Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritise workload Ability to use own initiative

Desirable

• The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Must be motivated, and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others Ability to be adaptable and flexible Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work as an individual Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Belief in the NHS and its ability to succeed Ability to work to deadlines

Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel between Health Board sites and Academy in a timely manner Able to work hours flexibly, based on the demands of the Academy

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

National Imaging Academy Wales

Pencoed Business Park

Bridgend

CF35 5HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full detailed job description and person specification, please see the attached job description document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Broad general education to GCSE/NVQ II including C grade or equivalent in Maths and English
• *Care certificate, level 2 in health-related area
• *Requirement to complete level 3 QCF for this role

Experience

Essential

• *Clear understanding of the Physiotherapy role
• *Experience in working as part of a team
• *Comprehensive experience working as a rehabilitation assistant or within the rehabilitation setting
• *Comprehensive experience of working within the acute care setting
• *Evidence of supporting the development of others

Desirable

• *Experience working with patients with respiratory conditions and post-surgical patients
• *Experience of working with people with communication difficulties and confusion

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Be able to be flexible and adaptable to the demands of the job
• *Be reliable and punctual
• *Passion for helping others
• *Ability to work under pressure
• *Be responsible and passionate for own learning.
• *To have basic IT skills and a willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• *To have basic Manual handling skills
• *Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language
• *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• *Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• *Ability to use initiative as appropriate
• *Good time management and organisational skills
• *Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• *To be aware of therapeutic manual handling techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For an informal discussion, please contact:

• Dr Neky Sargant, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead for Eating [email protected]
• Dr Sharon Lim Kong, General Paediatrics Clinical [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview
• APLS Certified

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general paediatrics, and safeguarding
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Experience of working with CYP with Eating Disorders

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of general paediatrics, and safeguarding children and young people
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care
• Excellent time management skills

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance, Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence- based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
• Willingness to undertake quality improvement projects
• Ability and willingness to develop and write guidelines

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To assess, implement and evaluate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for patients in line with current evidence, Unit and Trust policies and the NMC Code of Professional Practice.
• To ensure patients understand their treatment options enabling them to give informed consent.
• To act as an advocate for patients receiving care within the Breast service.
• To support patients through the psychological impact of altered body image.
• To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care for Breast patients, e.g. Cancer Team, Counsellor, Radiology staff.
• To work as a team player and liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team.
• Work in conjunction with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists in the development of evidence-based practice in Breast Services.
• Undertake nurse led duties following competency assessments as delegated by the Breast Care Nurse Specialists for example Nurse Led Benign Telephone Results, Prosthesis Clinic, PIFU, Screening Assessment clinics, Results clinics and more.
• Advise patients on the prevention of and management of arm lymphoedema.
• In conjunction with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists initiate and support innovative change in line with evidence based practice, national standards and relevant reports relating to Breast Cancer patients.
• Contribute to service developments and patient pathway changes.
• To liaise with colleagues, GPs and other professionals where necessary in order to provide a seamless service for patients receiving care across both health and other agency boundaries.
• To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students within the outpatient setting

Communication

• To work as a team player, liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team.
• To liaise and communicate with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care for Breast patients, e.g. Cancer Team, Counsellor, Radiology staff and the wider community.
• To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.

Education

• To ensure that own clinical and non-clinical mandatory training is up to date.
• To participate in My Performance Appraisal (MPA) process and identify own training requirements and personal development plan.
• Continue own professional education through formal and informal routes to acquire new skills in relation to the development of practice in Breast Services.
• To participate in teaching programmes for nursing, medical staff and Organisations outside of the Trust.
• To act as clinical practice mentor for students ensuring that they are able to meet their objectives through the formulation of learning contracts.

Research

• To keep up to date with current practice/research which is evidence-based and to participate in audit to ensure that this is effective.
• To participate in research within the department and Trust as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists identify areas of practice for development and assist with planning and implementation of changes.
• Contribute to the development of research based policies and protocols with the Breast Unit.
• To be involved in clinical audit and benchmarking initiatives as required.

Resource Management

• To identify and manage resource issues in the use of staffing, equipment, and the Breast Unit resources.
• To identify areas of need as required in particular relation to waiting times and access to the service and contribute to ensuring that cancer targets are met.
• Contribute to cases for new equipment and contribute to information required for Investment appraisals for the purchase of new equipment as required.
• To liaise with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and the Breast Services Manager where appropriate to minimise or reduce expenditure.

Operational

• To attend meetings internally and externally as requested by the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and the Breast Services Manager.
• To participate in requirements for Breast QA visits and Peer Review assessments as requested by the Breast Care Nurse Specialists and the Breast Services Manager.
• In liaison with the Breast Care Nurse Specialists maintain the safety and upkeep of the clinic environment, undertake risk assessments and participate in requirements for Healthcare Governance needs.
• To participate in the Risk Management strategy of the department and the Trust and ensure that Datix are reported in a timely way.
• To ensure that adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times in all areas and identify areas of need to the Breast Care Nurse Specialists.
• To act up for the Breast Care Nurse Specialists as requested.
• To assist in the collection of data for statistical and administrative purposes.

Any other duties applicable to this post and grade may be required and agreed between the Breast Services Manager and the post holder.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• NMC or equivalent trained nurse with 3 years post graduate experience
• Evidence of Post registration professional development relevant to role
• Teaching/Mentoring Qualification

Desirable

• Managerial/Leadership experience
• Counselling Course
• Breast Care Module
• Advanced Communication Course

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Compassionate care delivery with empathy and sensitivity
• Able to work independently

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience working at a senior level within Breast Services or Oncology or Women's Health services

Desirable

• Developing new services/ways of working
• Experience in policy development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department is active in teaching both medical students and at postgraduate level. There is also a developing research program, alongside regular audits and a developing set of KPIs. We are enthusiastic educators and enjoy supervising our junior colleagues and helping them to achieve their goals and guiding them successfully through their specialist training.

We are looking for a candidate who can build on the success of our services and help develop them further in the future as we strive to make care for the frail older patients better than ever.

Why UHDB? The Royal Derby Hospital is the regions newest purpose-built acute hospital and has the East Midlands only rooftop helipad. We are ranked in the top 20% of Acute Trusts in England for staff recommending us as a place to work and receive treatment. We know that staff satisfaction is inextricably linked to patient satisfaction and we recruit staff who subscribe to our values of compassion, attitude, respect and equality. By living our values we have a culture that puts patients at the heart of everything we do. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and operates employee-friendly policies, including job share.

Derby and Burton offer the best of both worlds cosmopolitan city life on the doorstep of stunning countryside. UHDB will consider relocation expenses and enhanced Terms and Conditions on appointment, depending on previous experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• MBBS/MBCH
• GMC Specialist Register for Medicine for the Elderly Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice simultaneously with a Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted and is under consideration by the GMC
• MRCP

Desirable

• Postgraduate thesis
• Higher degree / MD
• Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to speciality
• Training Qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

• 5 year supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme, together with a high standard of clinical skill and expertise in Medicine for the Elderly
• Comprehensive technical competence in Medicine for the Elderly
• Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities
• Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
• Evidence of independent clinical practice
• Evidence of up to date and relevant clinical knowledge in the specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application

Desirable

• 1 year NHS experience
• Interest in an area of the specialty complimentary to existing consultants

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Attended a recognised teaching training course

Research Experience

Essential

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Management and Admin

Essential

• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
• Experience of formal presentations

Desirable

• Attended a management/leadership course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical:

• Perform requested tests in accordance with laboratory Standard operational procedures (SOPs).
• Operate, clean, and maintain all automated analysers, incubators and, safety cabinets (including air-flow checks) in accordance with Health and Safety policy on daily and weekly basis.

Laboratory informatics:

• To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure, and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
• Collect, receive, match, verify, label, and enter on as computer sample requests. Identify any errors for action e.g., mislabelled other failures of sample matching criteria. Report and record in accordance with standard operating procedure.

Administrative:

• To participate in effective stock control of reagents and consumables, by keeping a check on supplies and informing senior staff when orders must be placed.
• Organise daily duties in the provision of a quality service.

General:

• Collectsamples from pathology support area, wards and other departments if required.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• GCSEs in Science, Maths and English or NVQ L3 in Pathology or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Foundation Science degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a UK laboratory

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an NHS laboratory

Skills

Essential

• Good communication/interpersonal skill
• Ability to keep accurate records.

Desirable

• Knowledge of manual handling and Health and Safety regulations.

Personal and people development

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to work individually/in a team
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience as a team leader

Communication

Essential

• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication at all levels of the organisation
• Understanding/awareness of Data Protection Act

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
• Physically fit
• Adapt to changing needs of service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Microbiology (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade 9-4 in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2; certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 2)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
• Effective organisational skills
• Effective and polite manner when dealing with people, both face to face and via email
• Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within the Trust
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages

Desirable

• A clear and comprehensive knowledge of the Referral to Treatment time standards and the key element of an Access Policy
• Working knowledge of outpatient policies and procedures

Experience

Essential

• Clerical / administrative experience, including filing and / or reception

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of using a Patient Administration System
• Extracting performance reports or RTT related information

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work on your own, using your own initiative
• Demonstrates a flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary or Weston General Hospital

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The complete job description and person specification can be found in the attached document.

You will be responsible for providing support to Birmingham & Solihull and Black Country Cluster to ensure the delivery of financial information and advice across various budgets in the Acute and Community portfolio to support effective management control and decision making, enabling the organisations to plan, monitor, report and use its financial resources in an effective and efficient manner, and which facilitates the achievement of the business objectives and statutory duties.

The post holder will also have to operate as part of the wider finance team which means that the focus of work may be varied as business needs dictate, therefore a flexible approach to work is required.

In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do:

Commissioning for Value and Outcomes

Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace

Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways

Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity

Advancing Health Equity

Integrated Partnership

You will be accountable for:

1. Ensuring the delivery of financial information and advice across various budgets to support effective management control and decision making, enabling the organisations to plan, monitor, report and use its financial resources in an effective and efficient manner, and which facilitates the achievement of the business objectives and statutory duties

2. Maintaining complex financial and forecasting models to aid proactive budget management and planning for the ICB.

3. The co-ordination of internal and external reports and returns.

4. Setting budgets for specific programme areas, clearly identifying the methodologies used and effectively communicating the process to Non-Financially minded budget holders.

5. Meeting with budget holders to validate the budgets produced, highlight any areas where cost pressures are likely and identify opportunities for managing them.

6. Using their knowledge and experience to contribute towards the development and delivery of the financial strategy.

7. Leading on the production of monthly working papers to aid the reporting of performance against budget. The post holder will be expected to communicate the financial position to the Senior Lead Finance Manager and Senior Finance Managers in the team and provide accompanying narrative and detailed analysis for inclusion within the regular papers to numerous committees.

8. Supporting in the planning, in-year financial management and reporting on the financial performance of any placed based responsibilities which could included for better care funds, neighbourhood and locality related programmes, intermediate care or other specific local projects.

9. Providing accurate year end forecast information based on the postholders knowledge of individual reporting areas.

10. The post holder will assist other members of the Finance team when other ad hoc requests occur.

11. Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio of projects/function.

12. To contribute to the development of new models of care or support investment into new community programmes from national initiatives

13. Working with the Planning & Strategic Investment team to set annual budgets within the funding available to the ICBs

14. Working with commissioning leads and contracting to identify and implement mitigating actions in year to ensure costs are managed within ICB budgets

15. Working alongside the planning & strategic investment finance team, supporting the development of transformational business cases to enable delivery of the 3 key shifts and ICBs strategic priorities

16. Developing and maintaining systems for the recording, reconciling, forecasting and reporting performance of acute and community against revenue resource allocations.

17. Supporting the financial negotiation of contracts with acute and community providers, ensuring contract values are within available resources based upon current guidance and legislation, and in accordance with activity proposals recommended by commissioning staff.

18. Deputising for the Senior Finance Managers Acute and Community as necessary.

19. Supporting on the completion of Freedom of Information requests that require financial input relating to ICB acute and community contracts in accordance with the legislation.

20. Supporting the completion of the ICBs Statutory Annual Accounts ensuring records and working papers are accurate and produced to the timescales required.

21. Devising and providing improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting; and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes and service redesign.

22. Working with members of the Team to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions.

23. Evaluating projects/functions within identified portfolio for delivery against financial recovery/savings plans through providing sophisticated, high quality project analysis.

24. Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and conform to necessary standards using professional judgement and estimations.

25. Ensuring financial transactions are in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). The post holder is also responsible for informing the Chief Finance Officer of any breach of SFIs and reporting incidences of fraud.

26. Working within departmental and ICB-wide policies and procedures, accounting principles, NHS guidelines and regulations, use professional knowledge and judgement to decide appropriate actions and responses which will also include highly sensitive or contentious issues.

27. Actively contributing to the local HFMA network and be an ambassador for future One NHS Finance accreditations.

28. Providing cross cover and support to the Financial Management function as necessary

Key Relationships

The post holder will be required to:

1. Maintain constructive working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders within and beyond the ICS, including primary, community and secondary care providers; voluntary and third sector Providers and NHSE

2. Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with ICS system partners, clinicians and contractors working on a variety of topics.

3. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise.

4. Develop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data.

5. Present information and issues, including highly complex issues, to a wide range of ICS partners and external stakeholders.

6. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, presenting information, to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting.

7. Have the ability to deal with resulting potentially challenging/antagonistic situations.

8. Commit to working and engaging constructively with ICS partners on a range of business sensitive issues.

9. Nurture key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally, including national networks.

10. Liaise with the Communications and Engagement teams on public relations and marketing activities.

11. Link with managers and members of other functions, to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment e.g. IT specialists

12. Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the impact of any change.

13. Deputise for Senior Finance Manager Primary Care as required, expanding on knowledge, skills and experience within personal professional development.

Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of NHS Finance management and operating model
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy
• Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the ICB/ICS and individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills with the willingness to embrace technological advancements.
• Ability to Analyse, interpret and communicate useful financial information from large volumes of data in accordance with strict deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of financial management of NHS contracts
• Knowledge of NHS payment rules

Mobility

Essential

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Light physical effort
• Ability to travel across sites as required

Autonomy

Essential

• Able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations, with the aim of improving deliverables
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required, working to tight and often changing timescales

Personal qualities

Essential

• You conduct yourself in a caring and considerate manner at all times.
• You are respectful to others and listen to others
• You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role
• Professionalism and understanding difference is key

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with ICS partners and Providers on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Highlight difficult and controversial issues including performance and change to senior managers
• Putting the long-term health, social care and well-being needs
• of the population first (system first)
• Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve
• excellence in everything we do in Bsol
• Holding yourself and others to account for delivering better outcomes
• Being inclusive, supportive and empowering at all times
• Engaging and enabling those working towards the aims we have as a collective

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• CCAB or CIMA professional qualification or extensive practical experience to an equivalent level
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Wolverhampton City Council

St. Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate high emotional intelligence and leadership skills

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant leadership/management role in a large complex healthcare organisation

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of further study/knowledge, experience and skills at Master's Level or equivalent
• Understanding of the UHB objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational and Local Authority boundaries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Agreed on appointment

Agreed on appointment

Agreed on appointment

CF45 4SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Clerical/administrative experience/Secretarial
• Using Datix reporting system
• Previous NHS experience
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
• Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Ability to deal with non-routine issues on own initiative
• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
• Knowledge of NHS policies and/or procedures

Desirable

• Understanding of specialist medical terminology
• Demonstrate experience in handling sensitive and confidential information

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
• Completed Patient Safety Kalidus Training
• All essential training is kept up to date

Desirable

• Qualified in word processing or audio typing (or equivalent)
• Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience
• Awarness/ have completed Duty of Candour Kalidus training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective and polite manner when dealing with people, both face to face and on the phone
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of Accuracy
• Effective organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work autonomously and as a team, make decisions within role responsibilities

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Heart Institute, Level 7 Management Offices

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A GP receptionist serves as the first point of contact for patients. Providing administrative support, managing appointments and ensuring smooth practice operations whilst maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key responsibilities:

Patient interactions and reception duties:

Greeting patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner both in person, via telephone and over email.

Booking, amending and cancelling appointments using clinical systems.

Assisting patients in accessing appropriate services or health care professionals efficiently.

Acting as a chaperone during clinical examinations when required once adequate training is provided.

Providing information about practice arrangements to prospective new or temporary patients.

Administrative and clerical tasks:

Processing repeat prescription requests and online consultation requests according to practice guidelines.

Managing patient records which will involve coding and filing correspondence and medical notes.

Supporting clinicians with administrative tasks.

Maintaining the tidiness, safety and security of the practice premises.

Attending staff meetings and undertaking training as required.

Confidentiality and compliance:

Handling sensitive patient information with strict confidentiality.

Following practice policies and procedures and written protocols to ensure compliance with both practice and NHS standards.

Reporting potential risks and supporting health, safety and infection control measures to senior members of staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Good team working
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Keyboard skills
• Well mannered and well presented
• Patient, tolerant, tactful and discreet
• Enthusiastic, honest and reliable

Desirable

• Self-motivating
• Demonstrate initiative
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Able to tolerate and manage stress

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working with computers and the general public

Desirable

• Experience as a Medical Receptionist in a GP Surgery
• Previous experience of customer care or dealing with members of public in a frontline role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dunstan Village Group Practice

Address

131 Earle Road

Liverpool

Merseyside

L7 6HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To improve children and young peoples mental health through the delivery of an integrated and coordinated system of community based mental health care to children, young people, and their families, providing safe, culturally competent, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are in accordance with national and local priorities and are responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people, and their families.

To support the delivery of consultation, liaison, and training to staff in Universal/targeted/specialist Services. To also provide clinical input to the team, delivering practice within best evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post sits within a multi-agency locality-based team within the city offering mental health assessment and treatment interventions in line with NICE Guidelines.

To contribute to a positive working environment and open learning culture, which supports high morale and commitment within the Community Mental Health Team promoting wellbeing, personal development, and continuous improvement in the standards of business activities and professional practice.

To work with children/young people/families and professionals working with them, to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and contribute to the embedding of a positive message about maintaining good mental health.

The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) will be supported to develop the ability to provide specialist and autonomous, culturally competent mental health assessment, formulation of and implementation of specific care plans and review for children and young people and their families/carers following a request for involvement. The MHP will have skills that enable them to communicate that assessment in writing to the referrer and the General Practitioner. This information may also be required to be copied to any other relevant parties involved in the young persons care, with the young persons permission where appropriate.

All Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) must use an evidence-based approach to develop and implement a specialist program of intervention to a defined caseload of children and young people. These interventions will be based on a clear theoretical framework and will take full account of the child or young persons developmental needs, gender, ethnicity, religion, race, ability, and sexual orientation. The MHP will need to develop their skills and knowledge enabling them to draw on a range of therapeutic interventions, for example different psychotherapeutic models, non- verbal therapeutic approaches and other techniques adapted for use with children and young people. They will also need to develop an extensive knowledge of the full range of children and family services across all agencies.

Direct intervention by the MHP is undertaken according to the competencies of individuals. As a Band 6 clinician the expectation will be that the clinician takes a lead role in the delivery of the service and supervise the junior members of the team. It will be evidence based and informed by a clear theoretical framework. The MHP will describe the planned care within a written care plan, review, and update, which has been signed by the child/young person and/or parent/carer.

The MHP will develop the skills and knowledge enabling to choose an intervention and deliver that from a range of therapeutic modalities including systemic practice, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy.

The post holder will be expected to draw upon experience and knowledge gained through training and practice relating to child development, child and adolescent mental health and adult mental health.

The MHP will demonstrate effective skills in the assessment and reassessment of risk and communicate concerns accurately in a timely fashion. This is inclusive of priority assessments and requires multi-agency responses to risk assessment and risk management plans.

The MHP will develop skills and knowledge enabling them to make an autonomous decision about the time of discharge, and agree with the child, young person, and family/carers as well as multi-agency key partners. Communicate a summary of the work undertaken and how to sustain improvements made and include correspondence to General Practitioner.

The MHP is required to maintain high effective standards in the recording of clinical observations and actions, risk and risk management including child protection in health records.

The MHP will provide schools, and/or other community venues, with access to individual and small group therapeutic interventions for those pupils who require it, including working with families.

All MHPs work with families at their homes, education, and community settings and at base as appropriate/required by children/young people and their families.

The MHP will strongly adhere to culturally competent and anti-discriminatory practice, promote equity of opportunity, and use their professional position to empower others and challenge power imbalances where they are found to exist.

The MHP will provide consultation to staff in partner agencies and may be required to support junior staff in attendance at meetings/ EHAT/CP meetings.

Consultation is offered to all professionals to identify the nature and level of the childs mental health need so that an appropriate CAMHS response can be defined and actioned.

Offer consultation and support to CAMHS wider system

All MHPs promote the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people

The MHP will play a major role in encouraging and co-coordinating collaboration between all agencies by attending multi-agency meetings such as multi-agency EHAT meetings, child protection case conferences, education reviews etc., to provide a mental health perspective.

The MHP will be required to have excellent and effective communication skills, applicable to working both with young people, their families, and professional systems. Acting as a point of liaison between specialist CAMHS and universal services to ensure improved communication and collaboration via a range of different interfaces, forums, and meetings e.g., presenting at meetings within Plymouth.

The post holder will be required to contribute to the delivery of education and training to professionals in multi-agency universal services.

Contribute to team

Contribute to the development of team protocols and clinical practice, proposing changes for discussion. Maintain good activity records and input them onto the electronic recording system in a timely manner.

Maintain good activity records and provide them in a timely manner for inputting onto the electronic system.

Be available for and make use of clinical supervision, child protection supervision and operational line management supervision.

The Post holder is responsible for attending clinical supervision a minimum requirement of an hour per month.

The post holder will need to organize their own workload under the support and supervision of Clinical Team Manager

Maintain health records to the standards required by LSW

Contribute to a strong team ethos of enquiry, development, and improvement.

Contribute to the development of team protocols and clinical practice, proposing changes for discussion.

Participate in team meetings, for example allocation, supervision, reflective practice, case discussions.

The post holder will strongly adhere to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice, promote equity of opportunity, and use their professional position to empower others and challenge power imbalances where they are found to exist.

Keep up to date with CAMHS developments taking place nationally in line with service objectives.

To participate in audit and quality and patient safety activity in line with service objectives.

Input to the electronic system as appropriate e.g., child protection supervision coding.

To be aware of and familiar with LWSW policy and procedure and operate within that e.g., lone working policy.

To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control in day-to-day delivery of practice.

To measure and make available clinical outcome measures within an agreed system. This is most likely to be the CAMHS Outcomes Research Consortium.

Please refer to the relevant job description which has been attached to this job application/ advert.

Person Specification

Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and with other colleagues in Livewell Southwest and with partner agencies.
• Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.

Desirable

• Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.

Experience

Essential

• Experience (both work and life related)
• Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary
• context.
• Experience of working with the care systems both directly with
• Children and young people and professionals within the care
• system.
• Experience of post-registration working with children and young
• people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
• Experience in assessment, inc risk, care planning, intervention, and
• evaluation.
• Maintaining own safety in Community settings by working within
• relevant policy and having completed or be willing to complete
• breakaway training or equivalent.
• Experience of effective working with families of different cultural
• backgrounds.
• Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems
• e.g., child protection conferences, child in need meetings

Desirable

• Experience of service evaluation

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining
• to children, e.g., Children Act 2004, Child Protection, National Service Framework, Every Child Matters etc. Learning Disability specific legislation and documents, Aiming High for Disabled Children, Valuing People, Mansell report, Mental Capacity Act.
• Knowledge of a range of mental health problems and disorders affecting children and young people who are in care.
• Knowledge of theories of child development and their application to practice.
• An understanding of resilience and vulnerability

Desirable

• Knowledge of different models of therapy, e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis and at least one other therapeutic modality e.g., CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focussed therapy etc.

Qualifications

Essential

• Core qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing /
• CPN/ Social Work / Psychology
• Appropriate Registration relevant to professional qualification
• Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with
• children with mental health problems, e.g., counselling, systemic
• practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health

Skills

Essential

• Mental Health and Risk assessment, care planning, evaluation, and intervention skills
• Well established case management skills and good organizational skills with ability to prioritize
• Well-developed communication skills both oral and written
• Commitment to anti-oppressive practice
• Ability to work in partnership and in collaboration with others, both in and out of own agency/professional background.
• Commitment to own learning and professional development.
• Reflective Practitioner

Desirable

• Culturally competent assessment and intervention skills
• Specific therapeutic skills relevant to working with children and families
• Consultation skills.
• Training skills
• Self-motivating and able to work on own initiative

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 a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualfication

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist (HCPC/NMC registration) (A)
• Evidence of CPD (A)

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification (A)

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to assess mental health needs in a physical health setting (I)
• Ability to generate systemic and individual formulations (I)
• Excellent communication skills in highly emotive situations (I)
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly (I)
• Accurate recording of clinical information and data (A/I)
• Effective time management and prioritisation (I)
• Commitment to team working (I)
• Awareness of work related stress and strategies for resilience (I)

Desirable

• Ability to teach multi professional teams (I)
• Ability to supervise Band 6/5/4 staff (I)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in clinical mental health with children, adolescents or adults (A/I)
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Children's Act (I)
• Experience presenting mental health information to multi professional teams (I)
• Expertise in risk assessment and risk management (I)
• Experience in CAMHS/CYPS (A/I)

Desirable

• Experience using a range of interventions (A/I)
• Experience delivering teaching/training (I)

Personall Qualities

Essential

• Compassionate, patient centred approach (I)
• Emotional resilience

Desirable

• Commitment to inclusion and co production (I)

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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