Job description

Job responsibilities

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdoms largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents its not just a good place to work; its a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Please see job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse level 1
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Supervisor/Assessor competence or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Additional Nursing Qualification relevant to continence

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Able to deal with difficult situations
• Ability to Identify and assess patients' needs.
• Ability to use resources appropriately.
• Multidisciplinary working
• Willingness to undertake further training specific to role

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Good team worker.
• Ability to organise self and others by prioritising and delegating as needed
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to educate others
• IT literate
• Clinical audit knowledge or ability to participate.
• Willing to develop professionally.
• Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS.
• Ability to confidently make decisions based on evidence based practice
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to communicate sensitive information to patients.
• Ability to ensure equality and value diversity.
• Understand implications of lone working
• Demonstrates personal value that align with the Trust values
• Flexible attitude to work
• Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job
• Motivated
• Evidence of self-development
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South shore primary care centre

lytham road

blackpool

FY4 1TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
• Basic computer/typing skills.
• Experience of dealing with the public / patients.
• Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post.
• Specific nursing skills / qualifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience within Primary Care would be desirable, but we will also consider applications from nurses whose background will also provide suitable experience and qualifications.

Desirable

• Experience in Primary Care
• Car driver / clean licence

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

Trafalgar Medical Group Practice

Address

25 Osborne Road

Southsea

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO5 3ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Applicants must have MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• MRCP
• Additional related qualifications,

Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff
• Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.

Desirable

• Previous responsibility for service improvement.
• Management skills

Experience

Essential

• Equivalence to the 5 years training period in the UK National Health Service required for the specialty. Training and expertise in children's safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience in Stroke Medicine, Acute Medicine, Neurology, Geriatric Medicine or Rehabilitation Medicine
• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Interests

Essential

• Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice reception and administration team may include any or all the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the PST manager dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Provide excellent customer care, demonstrating empathy; patience and a holistic approach to client/patient care, with commitment to follow-through of care plans and building effective working relationships.

Maintain and monitor the practice appointments system.

Process personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensure callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Direct visitors to the correct place, ensuring they sign the visitors book on arrival and departure.

Process repeat and acute prescription requests from patients, Pharmacies and online in accordance with practice guidelines.

Take details of home visits, record, action and pass on to the appropriate member of staff as per the Practice guidelines.

Deal with urgent phone calls as per Practice guidelines.

Register patients for on-line services.

Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, plus processing and recording of information in accordance with Practice procedures.

Update patients personal details.

Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers.

Take in urine and other samples and deliver to the appropriate place.

Provide clerical assistance to Practice staff, including photocopying and scanning.

Deal appropriately with any forms handed in by patients.

Keep the reception and administration area tidy and free from obstructions and clutter.

Record blood pressure readings on the patients notes, dealing with any high readings as per Practice protocol.

Hand out any correspondence to the patients. Collect any money (cheque or cash) from patients for services provided, issuing receipts, and recording on the computer.

Provide an efficient scanning service.

Support the development of an effective patient navigation across the partnership

Triage calls, directing and signposting clients/ patients appropriately to relevant personnel/ services

Provide communication skills, with the ability to communicate in writing (letters and electronically) and verbally with a wide range of providers and users of services, including patients; carers; voluntary; social; primary and secondary care providers

Working with social prescribing have access to a directory of information about services to point and signpost patients to the most appropriate source of help, advice, and support.

Understand, and share health promotion information whilst using this information to support patients who might benefit from these services and to signpost accordingly.

Keep accurate records of all client/patient contacts, using the organisation databases and templates as directed, updating as necessary

Understand the common needs and safeguarding issues of vulnerable patient groups, including the elderly; housebound and those with long-term conditions, including physical and mental disabilities.

Supporting further development of care navigation across the partnership

Assist in the training of other colleagues where appropriate

To be noted:

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 in administration or relevant equivalent experience or qualification
• Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English to Grade C or above
• I.T. Literate

Desirable

• RSA Typing Level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment (face to face and via the telephone)
• Experience of working as a part of a team
• Experience of working in an office environment
• Use of electronic IT systems
• Polite telephone manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne
• Ability to prioritise work
• Some experience of working in a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Address

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the job, duties, benefits and an overview of the PCN please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous administrative experience working in an NHS setting.
• Proficient IT, analytical and project planning skills.
• Interest/experience in Digital technologies; public health, health inequalities.
• Experience and good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Good coordination, organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, be a self-starter and take busy days in your stride.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion for our patients.
• Strong communication in English, both written and spoken.
• High degree of accuracy with regard to patient correspondence/notes.
• Ability to complete tasks to deadlines and to a specified standard.
• Ability to be flexible in approach to work.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• The ability to work to a professional standard.
• This role will require a Standard DBS Clearance. Should you have this certificate as part of the DBS subscription service, we would be happy to accept this providing the original is shown. Otherwise, you will be expected to complete a new application.

Desirable

• Good Knowledge of SystmOne Primary Care clinical and administrative system.
• Ability to undertake searches, construct reports and use other documentation for recording as necessary.

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

Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN

Address

The Treatment Centre

First Floor

Beechwood Avenue

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH5 1LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice reception and administration team may include any or all the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the PST manager dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Provide excellent customer care, demonstrating empathy; patience and a holistic approach to client/patient care, with commitment to follow-through of care plans and building effective working relationships.

Maintain and monitor the practice appointments system.

Process personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensure callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Direct visitors to the correct place, ensuring they sign the visitors book on arrival and departure.

Process repeat and acute prescription requests from patients, Pharmacies and online in accordance with practice guidelines.

Take details of home visits, record, action and pass on to the appropriate member of staff as per the Practice guidelines.

Deal with urgent phone calls as per Practice guidelines.

Register patients for on-line services.

Computer data entry/data allocation and collation, plus processing and recording of information in accordance with Practice procedures.

Update patients personal details.

Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers.

Take in urine and other samples and deliver to the appropriate place.

Provide clerical assistance to Practice staff, including photocopying and scanning.

Deal appropriately with any forms handed in by patients.

Keep the reception and administration area tidy and free from obstructions and clutter.

Record blood pressure readings on the patients notes, dealing with any high readings as per Practice protocol.

Hand out any correspondence to the patients. Collect any money (cheque or cash) from patients for services provided, issuing receipts, and recording on the computer.

Provide an efficient scanning service.

Support the development of an effective patient navigation across the partnership

Triage calls, directing and signposting clients/ patients appropriately to relevant personnel/ services

Provide communication skills, with the ability to communicate in writing (letters and electronically) and verbally with a wide range of providers and users of services, including patients; carers; voluntary; social; primary and secondary care providers

Working with social prescribing have access to a directory of information about services to point and signpost patients to the most appropriate source of help, advice, and support.

Understand, and share health promotion information whilst using this information to support patients who might benefit from these services and to signpost accordingly.

Keep accurate records of all client/patient contacts, using the organisation databases and templates as directed, updating as necessary

Understand the common needs and safeguarding issues of vulnerable patient groups, including the elderly; housebound and those with long-term conditions, including physical and mental disabilities.

Supporting further development of care navigation across the partnership

Assist in the training of other colleagues where appropriate

To be noted:

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 in administration or relevant equivalent experience or qualification
• Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English to Grade C or above
• I.T. Literate

Desirable

• RSA Typing Level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment (face to face and via the telephone)
• Experience of working as a part of a team
• Experience of working in an office environment
• Use of electronic IT systems
• Polite telephone manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne
• Ability to prioritise work
• Some experience of working in a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Blackmore Vale Partnership

Address

Sturminster Newton Medical Centre

Old Market Hill

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 1QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

As an Outreach Liaison Practitioner, you will:

• Provide leadership and specialist expertise in the development and delivery of the Outreach Liaison pathway.
• Act as Lead Professional, overseeing assessment, formulation, care planning, and coordination for children and young people with complex presentations.
• Undertake timely assessments of children and young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including assessments relating to self-harm.
• Deliver timely follow-up interventions and ensure effective signposting to appropriate services.
• Work closely with families, schools, health colleagues, social care, and wider partners to create coordinated support plans.
• Support professionals across the alliance partnership by sharing knowledge, providing consultation, and building confidence in working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Promote collaborative, outcome-focused approaches that strengthen resilience within the child's wider support network.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Extensive post-qualification experience, including experience of working as a Band 6 (or equivalent level) within a community setting
• Significant experience working with children and young people (CYP) with mental health needs in community-based environments
• Proven ability to carry out comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, including risk formulation, crisis and contingency planning, and the use of outcome measures

Essential

Essential

• NMC/HCPC
• Driving Licence and use of vehicle for work

Essential

Essential

• Strong understanding of formulation-led practice and its application in complex and high-risk cases
• Experience in developing and implementing care plans that address risk and safeguard children or vulnerable individuals
• Sound knowledge of family functioning, with the ability to apply a systemic, whole family approach
• Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and statutory responsibilities
• Experience of working effectively across multi-agency systems, developing collaborative and coordinated approaches to care
• Ability to lead, contribute to, and support multidisciplinary and formulation meetings, including offering guidance and challenge where appropriate
• Experience of supporting and developing others, including delivering training through a range of approaches
• Ability to identify gaps in provision and contribute to service development, improving outcomes for children and young people
• Experience in managing and responding to complaints in line with organisational expectations and professional standards
• Experience of working within partnership frameworks such as i-THRIVE, supporting needs-led, outcome-focused care across the system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ

Mole Business Park, Randall's Road

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

Please view the attached Job description for more information about the main job role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered RMHN
• Recognized nursing qualification RMN or degree in appropriate subject, including the Foundation Nursing Degree or Psychology
• Able To drive. Clean license.

Desirable

• Any additional courses relevant to health and social care

Experience

Essential

• Have a minimum 1 year Community experience working with people with mental health (can be pre- qualification).
• Experience can be working in a relevant health, social care or voluntary sector setting

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

Runnymede Neighbourhood Mental Health Service

Unither House

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 in Business Admin or equivalent experience (4 years)

Experience

Essential

• 4 years' experience of clerical and administrative work requiring a high degree of accuracy and working in accordance with policies/procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unither House

Curfew Bell Road

CHERTSEY

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration as a Mental Health Nurse
• Successful completion of mentorship course

Desirable

• Clinical supervision training completion
• Successful completion of Practice Assessor Course

Experience

Essential

• Further training or experience to post graduate diploma level or Extensive post registration experience working in Mental Health
• Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
• Aware of personal and professional boundaries
• Clinical supervision training

Desirable

• Experience working in a Community Mental Healh Setting
• Experience working with older persons

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

Unither House

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working autonomously within the parameters of the role, provide a defined drug and alcohol service to an allocated caseload of service users, leading on implementing the delivery of quality care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recoveryfocused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

Having responsibility for the assessment of needs and the planning and implementation of treatment and care to meet those needs, based on best practice and as agreed with the multidisciplinary team and/or supervisor, and contributing to the evaluation of care.

Highly developed and skilled in assessing and interpreting the complex needs of patients/clients, e.g., clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs, and related physical health assessments.

Deliver personcentric nursing care via facetoface, online, or telephone contact in line with the persons choice, risk, and/or clinical need.

Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.

Provide education and support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.

Coordinating and evaluating collaborative patientcentred care; obtaining feedback and improving Personal Wellbeing Plans with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and system partners. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.

Please see attached Job Description file for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities,

Essential

• Appropriate health / social care professional qualification and registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the post
• Post registration experience working with service users and carers in the delivery of services to address complex alcohol/drug problems, preferably in a specialist substance misuse service
• The ability to demonstrate high level skills and sound professional judgement in assessment, risk assessment and risk management, care planning, care co-ordination and evaluation of care for this client group
• The ability to deliver a range of psychosocial interventions appropriate to the needs of this client group
• Up to date working knowledge of current developments in the drug/alcohol field and related aspects of general / mental health, including research and audit
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
• Able to travel easily and frequently around the region which will include attending face-to-face appointments, Trust training and team meetings as required
• Effective communication, presentation, interpersonal and liaison skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Is a veteran, has lived experience of the veteran community or has experience of caring for veterans

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Weston Super Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their consent to the collection of a blood sample

Collection of sample(s)s of blood in accordance with training and procedures Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers

Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity

Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible

Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.

Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues

Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Report any clinical or environmental issues of concern and take action to rectify these where appropriate

Ensure a working knowledge and compliance with Practice Policies and Procedures Check and record fridge temperatures to maintain the cold chain

Check and re-stock GP rooms regularly

Understand the importance and adhere to infection control issues Keep clinical areas clean and free from clutter.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education.
• Functional skills in English and Maths
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Essential

• Ability to provide quality care.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working skills.
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions.
• Adaptable to change.
• Computer literate

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

Invicta Health CIC

Address

Martello Health Centre

Romney Marsh

Kent

TN290TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

• The successful candidate will support the UC Governance Lead in working with the teams within Urgent Care to ensure that structures and processes are in place that enable improvements in the delivery of safe effective patient care.
• To support the Care Group to meet its governance and regulatory requirements.
• To oversee the governance and quality aspects related to the Care Groups delivery of the Delivering Excellence Every day (DEED) agenda.
• To ensure effective and responsive administration of the Care Groups governance agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide and act as a resource to the Care Group on the Trusts approach to governance and assurance and its regulatory requirements.
• To support the monitoring and achievement of the Divisions approach to DEED and to escalate any concerns or risk that may impact on successful delivery of this.
• To support the Care Group and Division to maintain Care Quality Commission (CQC) and regulatory compliance.
• To support the Lead for UC Governance in the identification or emerging themes and priorities through analysis of quality data.
• To produce and maintain the Care Groups Governance related action trackers ensuring robust evidence is collected to provide assurance.
• To support the Governance Lead in the production of a newsletter to ensure the sharing of lessons learned, areas for improvement and updates on the progress and compliance with Delivering Excellence Everyday framework.
• To coordinate the Care Group Governance agenda for Care Group meetings and any other meeting deemed appropriate by the UC Triumvirate or the Governance lead.
• To ensure that all Serious Incidents and AAR action plans are monitored, and action trackers are updated for presentation in the monthly Care Group and Trust leadership team (TLT) Governance Meetings.
• To ensure that all complaints and any learning is monitored, and action trackers are updated for presentation in the monthly Care Group and TLT Governance Meetings.
• To ensure that clinical audit, NICE guidance updates and progress are monitored and reported on through the Care Group Governance Meetings.

We will support you to develop and thrive through access to leadership programmes, quality improvement training, mentoring and a wide range of professional development opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding role with genuine opportunities to influence change, broaden your expertise and progress into senior leadership positions, we would love to hear from you.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree Level in relevant field
• Demonstrable relevant experience within NHS at senior level
• NMC registration

Desirable

• Leadership and Management qualification
• Clinical Audit training or qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in Healthcare Governance, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Leadership, Healthcare Management, or a related field.

Experience

Essential

• Experience within the NHS at management level (band 6/7)
• Experience using Datix (or equivalent risk management systems)

Desirable

• Experience of incident management and PSIRF processes.
• Experience of complaints, PALS, inquests, mortality reviews and claims management.
• Experience of coordinating governance committees and producing formal reports.
• Experience of maintaining risk registers and action plans.
• Experience of CQC inspections and regulatory compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of NHS England patient safety frameworks.
• Experience analysing quality, safety and performance data to identify themes and trends.
• Experience of developing policies, SOPs and governance processes.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed communications skills when providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information (verbal, non-verbal, written, and self-presentation)
• Knowledge of NHS policies and issues
• Knowledge and skills relating to compliance monitoring
• Managing and developing others
• Organisational skills
• Motivation and enthusiasm
• Networking skills
• Tact and diplomacy
• Good IT skills including use of Office, use of Risk Management System Software (Datix), PowerPoint, and databases
• Ability to manage continuously evolving priorities and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills underpinned by a confident and professional manner
• Ability to inspire others
• Ability to make judgments and decisions in a complex, high pressure environment
• Well-developed influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines
• Ability to act to ensure delivery

Desirable

• Knowledge of governance requirements within Urgent and Emergency Care settings
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor action plans, work programmes and governance trackers.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels of the organization to support quality improvement and patient safety.
• Knowledge of NHS performance, quality and safety metrics and their use in providing assurance to internal and external stakeholders.

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Performing 12 Lead ECGs and has a skilled knowledge of ECG interpretation.
• Independently and confidently perform ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, analyses result and provides a comprehensive and accurate report to enable clinical decisions to be made regarding patient treatment.
• Responsible for acting as lead for Exercise ECG testing.
• To be fully conversant with emergency arrest procedures including defibrillation.
• To be part of the Cardiac Cath labs, be expert in routine invasive procedures, including diagnostic angiograms, PCI and primary PCI. Participate in training for EP cases and ablations.
• To be an active part of the 24/7 on call catheter lab team and part of a weekend rota for inpatient work.
• Skilled knowledge in Pacemaker implantation to include VVI and DDD implants.
• Working towards performing a transthoracic Echocardiogram to BSE minimum standards and producing a report to the BSE minimum dataset.

• Act as assistant in TOE (Transoesophageal Echo).
• Experience in the follow up of Reveal devices including remote monitoring and provides comprehensive and accurate report to enable clinical decisions to be made regarding patient treatment. .
• Be competent in the follow up of VVI and DDD pacemakers, working towards follow up of specialised devices.
• Perform remote follow up of Bradycardia pacemakers, working towards more complex devices.
• Have or working towards professional registration.

Management and leadership

• To supervise Band 5 Cardiac Physiologists and Assistant Technical officer staff groups.
• Work towards leadership development.

For further details and person specification please refer tothe Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Working towards BSE/BHRS or accredited.
• Have or working towards professional accreditation.
• Intermediate life support certification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience as working as a Band 5 within a clinical cardiology environment.
• Experience in all routine clinical Cardiac physiological testing invasive and non-invasive Cardiology.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Flexible.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

Highly developed and skilled in assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients e.g. clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs and related physical health assessments

Deliver person-centric nursing care via face to face, online or telephone contact in line with the persons choice, risk and/or clinical need.

Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.

Provide education and support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.

Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient-centred care; getting feedback and improving Personal Wellbeing Plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and system partners. Liaising and working positively with members of the multidisciplinary team and partner organisations.

Advocate for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to patients, families, and carers in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner.

Ensure that all information regarding Personal Wellbeing plans, treatment options, and health conditions is accurate, timely, and presented in an accessible format.

Comply with and implement local and Trust policies and procedures regarding appropriate communication.

To deliver specific interventions in line with the treatment pathway, including complex service users. Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practice and research (including NICE guidelines), demonstrating clinical excellence and high standards of professional practice to other staff

Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and reassurance when supporting individuals through difficult or emotionally charged situations, adapting communication approaches to meet the individual needs of patients, including those with sensory impairments, cognitive challenges, language barriers, or disabilities.

Proactively support patients in engaging with mental health and related community services, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion.Identify and address barriers to engagement, including stigma, accessibility, cultural factors, and individual anxieties or mistrust of services.

Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration and has successfully completed preceptorship
• Understanding of trauma informed approaches and current nursing practice
• Substantial experience at band 5 in mental health settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Function as keyworker coordinating all aspects of care and communication for the person, their family members
• Demonstrate leadership skills - motivating others, using own initiative, change management
• Mobile with the facility to move easily across a geographically dispersed, and often rural, area with limited public transport.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in nursing or related discipline
• Is a veteran, has lived experience of the veteran community or has experience of caring for veterans

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Weston-Super-Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Person Specification

Application form and interview

Essential

• Relevant degree or equivalent 5 years' experience in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• oStatistical methodological qualification or experience or willingness to work towards

Application form and interview

Essential

• Working knowledge in clinical audit methodology

Desirable

• oExtensive knowledge and experience in working with NHS regulatory bodies and frameworks

Application and interview

Essential

• oProven evidence of using different electronic systems including Microsoft Excel and to be able to use these to produce reports

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in audit methodology or willingness to work towards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

18 Mole Business Park,

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

The successful candidate will be expected to manage a caseload and coordinate care for children and young people with diabetes. Previous experience of caseload management is essential; however, comprehensive support, supervision and professional development opportunities will be provided by our experienced team to help you succeed in the role.

We are looking for a registered children's nurse who:

• Has experience working with children and young people with long-term conditions.
• Has experience managing a clinical caseload and coordinating patient care.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Is able to work autonomously while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Has a genuine passion for improving outcomes and experiences for children and young people with diabetes.
• Previous diabetes experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate with relevant transferable skills and enthusiasm to learn.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work within a well-established, forward-thinking paediatric diabetes service.
• A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Structured induction, mentorship and ongoing clinical support.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of children, young people and their families.

If you are looking for an exciting challenge within a progressive and patient-focused service, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape outstanding diabetes care for children and young people across Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.

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

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Direct care skills (i.e.insulin dose adjustment, able to run pump and CGM starts, nurse led clinics, understanding of the management of the acutely sick child e.g. DKA, able to recognize the acutely unwell CYP with type 1 diabetes).
• Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions and judgments
• Expert communication skills
• Experience of devising, delivering and evaluating teaching programs (formal or informal)
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Clinical decision making skills
• Experience in clinical audit and benchmarking (this will be required locally, nationally and for RDMCC)
• Medicines management
• Effective leadership skills
• Organisational skills and forward planning
• Flexibility
• Able to support development of others
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Critical appraisal skills
• IT literate
• Ability to gather data, compile information and write reports
• Knowledge and understanding of national diabetes guidelines
• Ability to deal with highly emotional and distressing situations/circumstances
• Ambition to develop within specialism and willingness to undertake further training/development.

Desirable

• Advanced Communication Skills Training
• Understanding of health policy and the national and local nursing agenda
• Prior experience of conducting nurse-led clinics independently

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Child branch or Registered Sick Childrens Nurse (RSCN), current active registration with NMC.
• Educated to BSc Degree level in relevant field (i.e. child nursing/ long term conditions) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years post registration experience.
• At least 2 years working experience as a Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist.
• Significant demonstrable experience within paediatric diabetes care with evidence of professional development within this specialism.
• Prior experience in working with CYP and families affected by complex, chronic conditions.
• Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
• Willingness to undertake and attend relevant training, workshops and conferences as required
• Car owner with valid driving license
• Community experience eg health visitor, school nurse or childrens community nurse with relevant qualification

Desirable

• Educated to Master's degree/evidence of working towards Master's degree or willingness to undertake.
• Post Reg. qualifications for specialist area
• Previous experience in line managing staff
• Teaching qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of change management with relevant management/leadership course
• Previous experience in research and application of research in practice
• Clinical supervision
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of other services within primary, secondary and tertiary care, social care and education
• An interest in coordinating and supporting the smooth transition of young people to the adult setting

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road, Cosham

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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