Job description

Job responsibilities

More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable 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.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Ellis Centre

18 Dean Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 7SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver effective cardiac arrest prevention training programs across the organisation.

Assist the Lead Nurse with duties that will enable the effective running of the cardiac arrest prevention service.

Contribute to the development of projects and strategy by leading on an identified aspect of cardiac arrest prevention or resuscitation practice.

Identify and proactively manage cardiac arrest prevention related risk

Provide resuscitation and deteriorating patient training

Support the sisters/charge nurses in the delivery of the service

Assist with the delivery of projects, under the direction of a sister/charge nurse, as required

Assist with audit, under the direction of a sister/charge nurse, as required

Provide advice in relation to basic resuscitation or deteriorating patient enquires from clinical staff and

refer complex enquiries to a sister/charge nurse

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel frequently between hospital sites

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate with senior clinical staff with confidence Ability to convey information in an easy to understand manner

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree in health and Social care ( or willing to work towards) Willing to undertake an ILS Willing to undertake an ILS instructor 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.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Post: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent)

• Salary: £50,632 £57,940 per year (pro rata)

• Hours: 32 hours per week / any 4 days per week

• Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new role?

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to undertake an exciting position as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist working in our North East residential services for adults a learning disability and/or autism.

The post holder will hold a clinical caseload (3 days p/w) at:

• Hollyhurst, 118 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LN

The post holder will also provide clinical supervision to a full-time SLT working across the residential services listed below, including support with complex cases and mentoring. This support is allocated for up to 1 day a week and may be in person or virtually, depending on context.

Where travel is required,mileage between the post holder's designated base site and the residential services listed below will be reimbursed in line with the organisation's expenses policy.

• Oaklands, Anick Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JR

• Thornfield Grange, 60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7QZ

Our focus is on assessment, therapy and outcomes meaning you will get to spend lots of time with residents and staff doing exactly what you trained to do!

Job Role:

As a highly specialised Speech and Language Therapist, you will be given the opportunity to excel your skills in leading on the delivery of an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group.Working as part of the integrated multi-disciplinary team, you will use your expert skills and knowledge to train others, promote best practice and embed positive and inclusive environments, with the ultimate aim of ensuring that people and their friends and families are true partners in their care. Clinical Supervision will be provided in-house and you will also be required to offer clinical supervision to a junior SLT working in 2 homes nearby (within the same Clinical MDT).

You will be joining a team of over 50 SLTs working within Cygnet. The SLT department is well organised and structured by service line. You will implement the agreed clinical pathway for Social Care and contribute to annual service development reviews. We support student placements and if you have a specific area of clinical interest there is also the opportunity for you to discuss this with our in-house Research & Development team. We welcome quality and service improvement projects and will support your career progression both personally and professionally.

You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy (Social Care) and the onsite Service Manager (Hollyhurst).

Postgraduate qualification in the management of dysphagia is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

• Experience in the field of Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders

Knowledge of low tech/high tech AAC.

• Ability to assess and manage eating, drinking and swallowing needs (desirable)

• Ability to supervise a junior SLT.

• Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others

• Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

• Enthusiastic, motivated and passionate.

In return we offer:

• Salary between £50,632 £57,940 per year (pro rata)

• Excellent Clinical Supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities

• An immediate peer network of SLTs working within Cygnets Social Care Division as well as the wider SALT Team.

• Full support from an onsite multidisciplinary team

• Routine service meetings with over 50 SLTs but also like minded SLTs working in similar settings.

• Company pension and employee reward scheme including NHS discounts and much more!

• Full induction training

For more information on Speech and Language Therapy at Cygnet please visit our page:

https://join.cygnetgroup.com/slt/

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Please note this position may close early on receipt of sufficient applications.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Alma Matei, Recruiter on 07436 176 074 or Carla Bartlett, Director of SLT (Social Care) on 07803 248 026.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Darlington

DL3 9LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ / Diploma / RHS Level 2 or willing to work towards an Amenity Horticulture or equivalent
• Willing to undertake any specific training appropriate to the post.
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2.
• Experience of Grounds Maintenance
• A keen and invested interest in horticulture

Desirable

• Certification for machine maintenance.
• Pesticide certification PA1 / PA6 or a strong willing to undertake this certification.
• City and Guilds level 2 award in chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting.
• Willing to undertake Level 3 supervisory qualification should this be requested

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months experience working in an amenity horticulture environment.
• Evidence of working in a team environment
• Efficient in the use of all Microsoft
• Office programs including, word, excel and Microsoft outlook

Desirable

• Experience of hard and soft landscaping

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and legislation
• Ability to use a wide range of horticultural nonpowered and powered tools and equipment
• Good understanding of plant knowledge, their maintenance requirements, identification and propagation
• Knowledge of horticultural duties relevant to decorative amenity areas

Desirable

• Identification methods and control of pests and diseases.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Lane Hospital

Cross Lane

Scarborough

YO12 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you refer to the Job Description attached where you will find the full details of the role and its responsibilities, as this will support you when completing your application.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Relevant level 4 qualification in business administration or project management. (E.g. NVQ level 4, diploma, HNC etc)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced computer literacy/skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint etc)

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience is required, in particular working in a fast paced environment, with competing demands for attention.

Desirable

• Knowledge and/or experience of Trauma Risk Management

Disposition

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise own workload and act on own initiative to agreed deadlines but is equally a strong team player.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bernicia House / Home Working

TBC

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The pharmacy team in TEWV has over 100 team members including drivers, pharmacy assistants, administration, nurses, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Individual team members are spread across multiple sites, with a dispensary in each of our 3 localities. The locality teams work independently, but come together to agree standards and best practice, learning from each other and trying to improve.

We developed a 5 year Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Framework which was created with the teams to produce a shared set of themes and priorities.

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the Tees locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 with BTEC underpinning knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (At the time of applying Pre-registration Pharmacy technicians MUST be due to qualify/register in four months or less)
• Accredited checking qualification (or willing to work towards)

Desirable

• NHSEngland Medicines Optimisation Modules 1-7
• CPPE The community Pharmacy technician: advancing your role programme
• CPPE Mental Health

Experience

Essential

• Experience of pharmacy practice

Desirable

• Experience of a patient facing role

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines

Desirable

• Microsoft Office including Teams, word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Use of email
• Use of internet

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Organisational and time management skills
• Patient centred care
• Able to follow legal and organisational policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Leadership experience and/or staff supervision

Other

Essential

• Suitable to work with vulnerable patients
• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roseberry Park Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY

Job Description

Role: Health Care Assistant

Name:

Location: Bewick Crescent Surgery

Responsible to: Nurse Manager

Job summary.

Provide patient care and services such as blood sampling, ECG monitoring, blood pressures etc.

Key contact for patients when visiting the surgery with efficient communication with the clinical nursing and GP teams essential. Support clinics where required e.g. Diabetic and Rheumatology, Diabetic foot checks, Complete NHS health checks

Venepuncture taking blood samples from patients using vaccutainer system. Specialised techniques e.g. butterfly using alternate areas on body, supporting clinics including diabetes, NHS Checks and GPs requests.

Blood Pressures taking blood pressures on patients using electronic equipment.Following practice protocols, taking appropriate action with either follow up monitoring, or GP referrals. Set up home blood pressure monitoring and process results.

ECGs performing heart tracings on patients, down loading information onto computer system and extracting an A4 printout for GPs attention, taking appropriate action according to results i.e.; urgent attention, GP appointment, routine monitoring. Liaise with manufacturer for reporting equipment faults and system issues. Action when necessary.

Including setting up and fitting of 24 hour ECGs and process results.

Diabetic foot care checks Screen diabetic patients for vascular and neuropathy assessments providing foot care advice when necessary. Refer onwards as required.

Urine testing urine specimens for anomalies, i.e. protein, glucose, blood, nitrites etc taking correct action. Labelling and sending samples to laboratory for appropriate testing requirements using the ICE system.

Chaperoning - at GPs request, attending patient examinations, consoling and reassuring patients when necessary.

Smoking cessatior first point of contact for patients wishing to quit smoking. Refer to the appropriate smoking cessation service.

Update patient records using the correct read codes after every consultation. Always check demographic data as per protocols. Use templates wherever available for data entry.

Vaccinations: Administer B12, pneumococcal and flu vaccinations as required.

NHS checks: first point of contact for patient. Collate family history, take required measurements, monitor BP and take relevant bloods. Refer to GP when required.

Minor Operations Clinic: support the clinician in performing the minor operations clinic by setting up room, equipment and ensuring relevant injections are there for the patients attending.

Ear Irrigation: checking patients ear, and irrigating with water to remove wax, ensuring ear drums are intact and informing the patient of risks and aftercare.

General Duties

E-mail: Read them daily and take necessary action on any message received.

Tasks and notifications: Read daily and take necessary action on any tasks or briefings.

GP Team Net: check daily. Acknowledge items when required. Update training record & upload certificates.

Standard worksheets/station logs: check your workstation log daily for updates; update/create worksheets as appropriate. Maintain the current standard of work sheets.

Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate, create a task for all messages to nurses, GPs and Practice/Assistant Practice Manager. Do not use paper. Log all dialogue with patients in Systmone.

Deal with all telephone calls including appointments, divert as necessary.

Ensure your training records are kept up to date transition to GPTN.

Ensure all surgery policy documents are the most recent version and remove old versions from all work stations.

Attend meetings and training events as required.

Remove room name plate from door when not in use. Ensure the name plate follows you to avoid patient confusion.

Other Duties

• Be able to analyse patient information and take appropriate action in order to accommodate patients needs and requirements.
• Recognise when follow up appointments may be necessary. Using set protocols as a guide to patient care. Have the ability to refer patients to the correct clinicians where appropriate.
• Perform administration procedures by updating patient records and information data.
• Liaise with GPs/Nurses/ internal clinicians and staff as needed and appropriate to do so.
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements e.g. COSHH, reporting of accidents and incidents.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection throughout.
• Maintain a high standard of training in order to meet practice requirements and deliver a gold standard care package to patients. Ensure all competency assessments are undertaken prior to delivery of service.

Skills Required

• Phlebotomy
• Clinical Skills
• Excellent communication and rapport with patients
• Excellent IT skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Bewick Crescent Surgery
• Person Specification Health Care Assistant
• Essential (Standard Performance)
• Communication
• Able to demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
• Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.
• Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.
• Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e.g. Carer support leaflets, NHS checks leaflets) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients
• Good Clinical Practice
• Recognise and work within own competence and refer onwards as required
• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Conduct infection control audits
• Support and participate in shared learning across the practice , students and wider organisation.
• Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery in the HCA rooms
• Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance.
• Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
• Assist in the updating of Practice protocols, standard operating procedures and policy.
• In participation with the Bewick Protocols, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels meet patient requirements and clinics
• Always use templates and read code entries ensuring patient data is accurate and timely.
• General
• Good IT skills: Outlook, GPTeamNet, SystmOne, scan and e-mail.
• Able to embrace change and adapt to it.
• Able to follow agreed protocols/standard work consistently.
• Take responsibility for keeping up to date with SOPs, Policies etc.
• Good attention to detail and pride in the standard of work produced, eg updated standard work sheets when change occurs
• Team worker.
• Able to use and maintain standard worksheets and policies/SOPs.
• Continued Professional Development (CPD) identified and booked in/maintained e.g. vaccination updates, safeguarding. GPTN updated whenever training has been completed.
• Desirable (Above Standard/Outstanding Performance)
• Able to recognise areas for improvement and make relevant suggestions.
• Able to recognise potential issues/problems and offer solutions.
• Able to feedback honestly and openly to colleagues, Managers and clinicians.
• Able to train/coach others, eg in differing skills, new techniques
• Takes responsibility for own learning and development, eg identifying areas for improvement, training required, using allocated PLT time for personal development, mandatory training etc.
• Outstanding patient skills, eg going the extra mile, consistently good feedback from patients and colleagues, working for the team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bewick Crescent Surgery

Address

27 Bewick Crescent

Newton Aycliffe

County Durham

DL5 5LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

The successful candidates who do not hold the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Activity Coordinator Framework which will include the acquisition of the Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision in Social Care Distance learning, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant level 3 or above qualification e.g. in health and/or social care, communication, teaching
• AND Numeracy, Literacy Level2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care if not in place already

Experience

Essential

• Experience of paid, voluntary or personally of working with people with a learning disability or mental health issues
• Experience of supporting engagement of others in activity

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of needs of service users with Mental Health conditions or learning disabilities
• Awareness of the needs of inidvdiuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Understanding of the value and benefit of activity to mental wellbeing

personal attributes

Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
• Ability to work in a calm confident manner
• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
• Self awareness and committed to continual personal development

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good observation skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Ability to plan and implement activities
• Ability to manage own time
• Ability to engage and motivate others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lanchester Road Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

The successful candidates who do not hold the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Activity Coordinator Framework which will include the acquisition of the Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision in Social Care Distance learning, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant level 3 or above qualification e.g. in health and/or social care, communication, teaching
• AND Numeracy, Literacy Level2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care if not in place already

Experience

Essential

• Experience of paid, voluntary or personally of working with people with a learning disability or mental health issues
• Experience of supporting engagement of others in activity

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of needs of service users with Mental Health conditions or learning disabilities
• Awareness of the needs of inidvdiuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Understanding of the value and benefit of activity to mental wellbeing

personal attributes

Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
• Ability to work in a calm confident manner
• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
• Self awareness and committed to continual personal development

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good observation skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Ability to plan and implement activities
• Ability to manage own time
• Ability to engage and motivate others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lanchester Road Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

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Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service (or to be completed in agreed timescale)
• Key skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 or O Level / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above
• ITQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Diploma/NVQ Level 2 Business Administration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative role

Desirable

• Experience working in mental health setting

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements
• Must be able to follow and work within defined procedures
• Demonstrate good customer service skills when dealing with potentially distressing situations
• Ability to communicate face to face and by telephone in a helpful manner
• Demonstrate good organisational skills and time management skills including ability to prioritise effectively

Personal attributes

Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values
• Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
• Able to remain calm and productive under pressure
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self-aware and committed to personal development
• Ability to cope with routine tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to work using own initiative and without supervision
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lanchester Road Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an accomplished leader with a strong corporate governance background and a proven track record of advising Boards and senior leaders in complex organisations.

Committed to continuous improvement, ensuring governance adds value and contributes to outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

Committed to continuous improvement, ensuring governance adds value and contributes to outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

This role provides the opportunity to:

• Work directly with the Chair, Chief Executive and Board.
• Influence governance across one of the largest geographical NHS Foundation Trusts in England.
• Lead a substantial programme of governance transformation and improvement.
• Shape Board assurance, risk and governance arrangements at the highest level of the organisation.
• Make a meaningful contribution to improving services for patients, carers and communities.

At TEWV, our values of Respect, Compassion and Responsibility underpin everything we do, and we are looking for a leader who shares these values and will help us continue to build an open, inclusive and high-performing culture.

Further Information

If you are a strategic thinker, trusted adviser and experienced governance leader looking for a role where you can make a significant impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future governance of TEWV.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification, or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired through substantial senior experience and with accredited elements
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent accredited senior-level knowledge and experience
• Chartered Governance Professional status or membership of the Chartered Governance Institute, or another relevant professional body OR
• Advanced Certificate in Health Service Governance (CGI UKI) or undertaking the CGI UKI qualifying program and achieved the level of graduate

Desirable

• Legal Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge derived from significant experience and / or education
• Highly developed specialist governance administrative skills and understanding from significant experience and/ or education
• Expert knowledge of NHS corporate governance, foundation trust constitutional arrangements, regulatory requirements and Board assurance

Experience

Essential

• Substantial senior leadership experience in corporate governance, risk and assurance, legal or related corporate services within a large and complex organisation
• Experience of operating with and at senior manager or Board level
• Experience of corporate affairs in a large, complex organization

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch with us, as part of the application process.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with an approved body
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale).
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental ill-health

Desirable

• Working in a community setting
• Experience of working with older adult population
• Working collaboratively with service users and their family/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice of caring for service users in designated field
• Understanding of relevant legislation e.g. MHA/MCA
• Understanding of safeguarding and it's application in practice
• Awareness of risk assessment and it's application in practice

Desirable

• Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment

Skills

Essential

• Communicate sensitive and complex information to service users, carers/family members and all members of the MDT
• Works effectively as part of an MDT
• Manage their own time and effective prioritisation of own workload

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking lead professional and care coordination responsibilities

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alexander House

Ash Tree Road

Knaresborough

HG5 0UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact Kirstie Ward, Wold View Ward Manager to arrange an informal chat or visit.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, due to the part time hours the starting salary for this role would not meet the required salary threshold for this post to be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care (Skilled Worker) visa. Health and Care Worker visa.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only )
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wold View, Foss Park Hospital

Haxby Road

YORK

YO31 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is a permanent, part time post working across sites within the Trust. You will be expected to work at University Hospital North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. You may also be able to spend one day a week at a community site.

This role is an integral part of the infant feeding team and following training you will be providing infant feeding support independently and undertaking triage of referrals to the team. You will have the opportunity to undertake additional training to support UNICEF standards including UNICEF audit training and attendance at conferences. This is an interesting and varied role ideally suited to someone with a passion for public health and infant feeding. The postholder will undertake appropriate training to meet the needs of the service ensuring competency is achieved, maintained and updated yearly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Relevent NVQ level 3

Desirable

• Care certificate
• Knowledge of infant feeding agenda

Special Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to transport
• Willing to work across CDDFT sites

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in an NHS role

Desirable

• Previous experience as a maternity support worker or equivalent role desirable.
• Previous knowledge of infant feeding and UNICEF standards.
• Ability to carry out clinical observations, recognising and reporting dfeviations from the norm.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independantly and within a team.
• Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues.
• Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time.

Desirable

• An understanding of the key public health messages around smoking, health lifestyle in pregnancy and infant feeding knowledge would be desirable
• Previous experience supporting infant feeding would be advantageous

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our teams are friendly, supportive, and committed to providing the best possible services. We developed a 5-year Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Framework, which was co-created with the team enabling a shared set of themes and priorities. The trust has also co-created a direction of travel known as Our Journey to Change.

The Pharmacy team in TEWV has over 100 people including drivers, pharmacy assistants, admin, nurses, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Individual team members are spread across multiple sites, with a dispensary in each of our 3 localities. The locality teams work independently, but come together to agree standards and best practice, learning from each other to improve.

We are committed to developing our staff and can provide the opportunity to undertake post graduate qualifications including independent non-medical prescribing and the Aston University Post Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics. The Trust is committed to Quality Improvement Systems and there will be opportunities to development your skills using these tools.

If you are interested in this role then we would encourage you to contact us for more information either before or after applying.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria .

The successful postholder will work as a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within the Clinical Pharmacy Team, and liaise with professional staff and patients and carers; to deliver high quality pharmaceutical care for patients with complex, specialist mental health needs.

You will deliver the clinical pharmacy service and promote medicines optimisation within own specialist area and support the responsible 8a Senior Clinical Pharmacist for the speciality/locality.

In addition to this, the postholder will support and be involved in clinical pharmacy service developments as needs or opportunities arise.

You will participate in audit and clinical trials within own clinical specialism.

You will promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

You will promote at all times a positive image of the Pharmacy department and profession and the wider Trust.

The successful postholder should be capable of independent travel, to be able to support clinical services at all sites within the locality.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or currently studying.
• Postgraduate qualification in psychiatric pharmacy; or currently studying for or willing to work towards.

Experience

Essential

• Recent significant and relevant experience in community or hospital pharmacy, delivering medicines management activities to patients

Desirable

• Experience of mental health pharmacy

Skills

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Confident and articulate communicator both written and verbal

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills
• To use the internet to provide useful information and search bibliographic databases
• Understanding of health service issues in primary and secondary care
• Medicines Information skills

Personal attributes

Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Professional in approach and manner
• Motivation to develop clinical pharmacy skills and specialist mental health knowledge
• Good interpersonal and social skills
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
• Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities
• Committed to promoting a positive image of Pharmacy department and the wider Trust

Desirable

• Assertive and innovative
• Ability to plan and organise workload

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

The successful candidates will complete a 5-day induction programme, location will be agreed prior to start date.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (to be completed within 12 months)
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
• ITQ Level 2

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping (within agreed timescale)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Experience in general cleaning duties
• Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disabilities environment

Desirable

• Experience cleaning in a hospital environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
• Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness
• Knowledge of deep-cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of Patient-Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) (within agreed timescale)
• Good understanding of confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Able to follow protocols and instructions
• Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks
• Safe, efficient and effective techniques in the following areas, producing consistently high standards: Cleaning; Deep cleaning; Use of motorised cleaning equipment e.g. floor scrubber, carpet cleaner; Use of kitchen equipment; Preparation and serving of food; Use and cleaning of regeneration ovens; Washing and ironing
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acklam Road Hospital

Acklam Road

Middlesbrough

TS5 4EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (to be completed within 12 months)
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
• ITQ Level 2

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Housekeeping (within agreed timescale)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Experience in general cleaning duties
• Experience of working or volunteering in a mental health or learning disabilities environment

Desirable

• Experience cleaning in a hospital environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
• Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness
• Knowledge of deep-cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of Patient-Lead Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE)
• Good understanding of confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Able to follow protocols and instructions
• Able to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail in all tasks
• Safe, efficient and effective techniques in the following areas, producing consistently high standards: Cleaning; Deep cleaning; Use of motorised cleaning equipment e.g. floor scrubber, carpet cleaner; Use of kitchen equipment; Preparation and serving of food; Use and cleaning of regeneration ovens; Washing and ironing
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• Breakaway techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Edward Pease Way

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Specailist Palliative Care team requires a suitably qualified and experienced registered nurse to be able to utilise their extensive knowledge of palliative care and complex symptom management to offer high quality patient centred care, whilst supporting their peers and colleagues. Be able to have a positive impact on care and confidently deal with difficult and complex situations with sensitivity and compassion. Be confident and influence change. Offer support and supervision to Band 6 Palliative Care Nurses in the team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Nurse
• Relevant post registration experience, in cancer, palliative care or relevant specialty
• In-depth specialist experience
• Experience of multi professional working
• Leadership and management experience
• Experience of teaching

Desirable

• Demonstrates proactive approach to palliative and end of life care
• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Active 1st Level NMC Adult Registration

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
• Well presented application
• Assertive and confident yet approachable and supportive manner
• Professionally credible
• Flexibility in approach to work and in range of duties/ hours of work
• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm
• Diplomatic
• Calm and objective
• Self Motivated
• Recognition of own limitations
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

Essential

• Highly developed knowledge of Palliative Care Pain and Symptom control management
• First level degree in related subject
• Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
• Sound knowledge of national and regional policies influencing palliative care services
• Advanced communication skills training or willing and able to undertake
• Knowledge of cancer treatment modalities & implications
• Independent Nurse Prescriber or able and willing to undertake
• Evidence of teaching qualification (Cert Ed or equivalent)
• Good understanding of organisational priorities of relevant organisations
• Awareness of current political and organisational climate
• Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards

Desirable

• Degree level qualification in Palliative care.
• UCPD in Physical Assessment skills
• Post registration qualification in cancer nursing.
• Evidence of Counselling qualification
• Understanding of audit methodologies
• Research qualification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture
• Ability to demonstrate track record of practice development
• Excellent communication and counselling skills both in clinical settings and with other healthcare professionals
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing at all levels of understanding.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team
• Well developed influencing negotiation and facilitation skills
• Organised and able to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to respond sensitively to situations of conflict
• Confident & effective teaching / presentation skills
• Flexible and innovative
• Skills in supervision and mentorship
• Commitment to continuing personal development
• Ability to lead and influence change
• Well developed IT skills
• Ability to obtain and critically evaluate information to enable decision making
• Ability to motivate, inspire and lead
• Ability to deal with difficult and complex situations with sensitivity & compassion
• Ability to think and plan strategically
• Well developed leadership skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates proactive approach to palliative and end of life care Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Whitehouse

Traynor Way

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for an outstanding Chef who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You'll be working full time, 40 hours a week at Hollyhurst, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Please note: This is a fixed term contract that ends in May 2027. Working Hours are to be discussed at interview, and the role includes some weekend working.

Hollyhurst is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington, County Durham. The specialist MDT led team support people who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Prepare, cook & serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff & visitors
• Liaise with nursing colleagues to meet patients nutritional & dietary needs
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Supervise kitchen staff when deputising for the Head Chef
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

You are...

• A skilled chef, preferably with experience in the care sector
• The holder of a basic food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external requests at all times
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
• Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• £13.70 per hour increasing to £14.00 per hour at 3 months
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Darlingtonton

DL3 9LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

As part of the MDT, you will have the opportunity to provide evidence based interventions and therapies to children and young peoples.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS trust places an emphasis on Staff wellbeing and provides access to a number of formal staff support services, which are available to staff on appointment. North Durham CAMHS have identified a number of staff within the team who coordinate a number of in-house staff wellbeing activities. The team are regularly available to meet with staff members and there are regular whole team events to support staff whilst they are at work.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a multidiscplinary team
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practic
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional 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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North End House

North End

Durham

DH14LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information and to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team, including the Team Manager and the Clinical Specialist Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage interested professional to get in touch with us to discuss the role and our services. It may also be possible for you to arrange a visit to meet the team prior to interview.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework. (at the point of application)
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience
• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment

Desirable

• The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hummingbird House

31-33 Victoria Avenue

Harrogate

HG1 5QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a non-clinical team, youll help people understand their available treatment options and take their first steps towards the most appropriate pathway. This is a rewarding role where your communication skills, empathy and ability to listen will make a real difference.

Person Specification

You will demonstrate

Essential

• Youll have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be confident handling sensitive conversations with vulnerable people, always approaching each interaction with care and empathy.
• Youll be comfortable working to call-handling KPIs and quality standards, able to work independently as well as part of a team, and confident using systems to accurately record information.
• The role operates 365 days a year, so youll need to be flexible to work a varied shift pattern, including weekends, evenings and nights.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and services is desirable but not essential.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Admiralty House, Teesdale Business Park, 9 Fudan Way

Stockton-on-Tees

County Durham

TS17 6EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Intensive care medicine and anaesthesia falls under the surgical care group specifically within the anaesthetic department at Darlington Memorial Hosptal with other anaesthetic sub-specialities including Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Pre-assessment and Day Surgery and obsterics. Care group director for Anaesthetics, Theatres and Intensive Care Medicine is Dr James Limb (trust wide). The lead clinician for the anaesthetic department at Darlington Memorial Hospital is Dr Jothika Thimappa and the lead clinician for the Intensive Care department is Dr Simone Carbert.

The successful applicant will primarily work at DMH but we do provide anaesthetic cover for elective surgical lists at Bishop Aukland Hospital. The anaesthetic departments culture is one of mutual respect with collective responsibility for the workload within the hospital.

DMH intensive care admits approximately 580 patient per year with a mix of surgical and medical take.

DMH has an 11 bed combined ICU and high-dependency care located near the theatre suite. This unit is used flexibly between level 2 and 3 beds. Three consultant sessions are allocated on each weekday to provide 15 sessions over the week with a rota based on continuity of care.

At DMH site surgery is provided within 11 operating theatres covering Community Dental, ENT (Day case), General Surgery (including major colorectal surgery, breast surgery and bariatric surgery), Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Obstetric and Gynaecological Surgery, Ophthalmology and Urology (Day case). Plastic surgery team is based at University Hospital North Durham. Regional Anaesthesia is well established and supported by a regional fellow post and an acute pain team.

Emergency lists are provided in routine hours for Orthopaedic trauma, General surgery and Gynaecology, as well as an out of hours emergency theatre. There is a Consultant-led pre-assessment service with weekly clinics including CPEX testing. Anaesthesia for CT scanning and MRI services is available.

The majotiry of intensive care admissions are emergency surgical patients and Monday to Thursday we have a PACU to provide Level 1 care of elevtice patients under the support of the surgical and anaesthetic teams.

There is an obstetric department, located on the 6th floor has its own theatre with dedicated elective lists in the main theatre suite. An anaesthetic nurse provides assistance for all theatre cases.

Medical department consisits of in house acute internal medicine, cardiology, respiratory (including 6 bedded ARU), haematology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and care of the elderly. Outpatient dermatology, rheumatology and psychiatry will provide virtual and face to face consultations. Palliative care provide face to face support with a team of consutlant and specialist nurses.

Consultant led RaCI plus nurse led IV, renal outreach and Acute Intervention Teams (critical care inreach) support our work. Weekend work is completed as part of the out of hours commitment with 12 hour shifts. The majority of specialist support is provided via in house referrals with otherwise good relations with our tertiary referral hospitals. Renal and neurology specialities based at James Cook University Hospital provide in house reviews. Our consultant group form a supportive team and recent appointments include a job share with James Cook Hospital and with Acute Internal Medicine. Trust wide collaboration between the intensive care units and specialist support within the trust occurs with regular Critical Care Delivery Group meetings chaired by the Clinical Director for Anaesthetics and Critical Care.

At the weekend there are dedicated consultants who cover critical care and orthopaedic trauma lists during daytime hours, as well as other theatre emergencies.

Consultants and Speciality Doctors are actively encouraged to support the weekly DMH teaching programme and attend our regualar M&M and clinical governance sessions.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will undertake clinical work in conjunction with their clinical colleagues (24 Consultants, 9 specialty / specialist doctors and an average of 13 trainees) and other professional staff in order to maintain and develop the intensive care service and develop specialist skills in accordance with the needs of the department.

The post holder will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and will contribute to the proper functioning of the department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. Furthermore, the post holder will be required to undertake administrative duties directly associated with the care of patients. The post holder will supervise junior medical staff and have responsibility to ensure continuing patient care at all times. For management purposes, the post holder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician for ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

The post holder will have scheduled activity with regular sessions, fixed continuity weeks and some flexible sessions. SPA activity will be timetabled within the weekly job plan but can be completed flexibily and diarised for review. During some working weeks, flexibility in the ratio of DCC:SPA may be required although SPA time will always be paid back. As additional responsibilities are acquired, the number of SPAs may alter with remuneration agreed through the job planning process.

The post holder must possess a UK driving license and be able to present for scheduled list start times as required by the Trust.

The post holder will be expected to participate in teaching.

Research and clinical audit activities, which are considered to be an integral part of normal duties, will be encouraged. Research funding may be available following successful application to local committees.

The post holder will be encouraged and supported to develop services, courses and to undertake innovation.

The post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues.

The post-holder will be expected to perform additional duties in emergency and unforeseen circumstances as are essential for continuity of patient care.

The post holder will be responsible for the professional management and supervision of junior medical staff. The post holder will be expected to receive training and participate in educational and clinical supervision.

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines.

If you are involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against the Trust you will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and statement of facts about the case.

PROPOSED TIMETABLE AND JOB PLAN

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director within 3-6 months, and approved by the Medical Director. The job plan will then be reviewed annually in accordance with the Trust policy on Consultant Job Planning.

Each session is 5.25 hours. Remuneration is 1.313 PAs per working session (which includes pre and post ward round care).

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Full registration with GMC.
• Specialist Registration with the GMC in Anaesthesia
• Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of CCT date
• Evidence of adherence to appraisal and GMC revalidation processes
• Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the GMC and either on, or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interview
• If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC

Desirable

• Specialist Registration with the GMC in Intensive Care Medicine

Special Requirements

Desirable

• Ability to innovate and develop services
• Willingness to undertake additional professional duties to develop the division and the Trust
• A commitment to developing Intensive Care Medicine within the Trust

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical skills appropriate for a Consultant in Anaesthesia with an Interest in Intensive Care Medicine
• Ability to train at the bedside and in classroom settings
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work
• Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee / non-consultant career grade anaesthetists
• An understanding of the importance of research

Desirable

• A recognised qualification in post-graduate teaching
• Feedback from delivered teaching demonstrating high quality delivery
• Formal training in management and demonstrable administrative skills
• Evidence of completion of management projects

Experience

Essential

• Experience in providing intenisve care medicine in the patient population and specialities supported at Darlington Memorial Hospital
• Experience of a significant quality improvement project and a good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Evidence demonstrating commitment to clinical audit with implemented outcomes benefiting patients
• Publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and academic awards

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• FRCA

Desirable

• ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification
• FFICM / EDIC

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Intensive care medicine and anaesthesia fall within the surgical care group specifically within the anaesthetic department at Darlington Memorial Hosptal. Complimetary anaesthetic sub-specialities including Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Pre-assessment, Day Surgery and obsterics. The care group director for Anaesthetics, Theatres and Intensive Care Medicine is Dr James Limb (trust wide). The lead clinician for the anaesthetic department at Darlington Memorial Hospital is Dr Jothika Thimappa and the lead clinician for the Intensive Care department is Dr Simone Carbert.

The successful applicant will primarily work at DMH but we do provide anaesthetic cover for elective surgical lists at the elective surgical hub based at Bishop Aukland Hospital. The anaesthetic departments culture is one of mutual respect with collective responsibility for the workload within the hospital.

At DMH site surgery is provided within 11 operating theatres covering Community Dental, ENT (Day case), General Surgery (including major colorectal surgery, breast surgery and bariatric surgery), Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Obstetric and Gynaecological Surgery, Ophthalmology and Urology (Day case). Plastic surgery team is based at University Hospital North Durham. Regional Anaesthesia is well established and supported by a regional fellow post.

Emergency lists are provided in routine hours for Orthopaedic trauma, General surgery and Gynaecology, as well as an out of hours emergency theatre. There is a Consultant-led pre-assessment service with weekly clinics including CPEX testing.Anaesthesia for CT scanning and MRI services is available. Monday to Thursday we have a PACU to provide Level 1 care of elective patients under the support of the surgical and anaesthetic teams.

There is an obstetric department, located on the 6th floor has its own theatre with dedicated elective lists in the main theatre suite. An anaesthetic nurse provides assistance for all theatre cases.

The medical department consisits of in house acute internal medicine, cardiology (including a 4 bedded monitored CCU), respiratory (including 6 bedded ARU), haematology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and care of the elderly. Outpatient dermatology, rheumatology and psychiatry will provide virtual and face to face consultations. Palliative care provide face to face support with a team of consutlant and specialist nurses.

DMH intenisve care unit admits approximately 580 patients per year with a mix of emergency surgical and medical take. We have 11 funded bed spaces combining level 3 and level 2 care in a unit located near the theatre suite. The consultant rota provides a supoprtive and continuous approach to patient management. The unit is in the process of becoming fully electronic with its documentation.

Consultant led RaCI plus nurse led IV, renal outreach and Acute Intervention Teams (critical care inreach) support our work. Weekend work is completed as part of the out of hours commitment with 12 hour shifts. The majority of specialist support is provided via in house referrals with otherwise good relations with our tertiary referral hospitals. Renal and neurology specialities based at James Cook University Hospital provide in house reviews. Our consultant group form a supportive team and recent appointments include a job share with James Cook Hospital and with Acute Internal Medicine. Trust wide collaboration between the intensive care units and specialist support within the trust occurs with regular Critical Care Delivery Group meetings involving the multidisciplinery team from both Durham and Darlington sites. Trust wide ICM specifc a teaching programme is in place with availability of on site simulation equipment.

At the weekend there are 3 dedicated consultants who seperately cover critical care, emergency theatres and orthopaedic. trauma lists

Consultants and Speciality Doctors are actively encouraged to support the weekly DMH teaching programme and attend our regualar M&M and clinical governance sessions.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will undertake clinical work in conjunction with their clinical colleagues (24 Consultants, 9 specialty / specialist doctors and an average of 13 trainees) and other professional staff in order to maintain and develop both the intensive care and anaesthetic service and be encourage to develop specialist skills in accordance with the needs of the department and progress to hold departmental non clinical roles.

The post holder will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and will contribute to the proper functioning of the department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. Furthermore, the post holder will be required to undertake administrative duties directly associated with the care of patients. The post holder will supervise junior medical staff and have responsibility to ensure continuing patient care at all times. For management purposes, the post holder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician for ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.

The post holder will have scheduled activity with regular sessions, fixed continuity weeks and some flexible sessions. SPA activity will be timetabled within the weekly job plan but can be completed flexibily and diarised for review. During some working weeks, flexibility in the ratio of DCC:SPA may be required although SPA time will always be paid back. As additional responsibilities are acquired, the number of SPAs may alter with remuneration agreed through the job planning process.

The post holder must possess a UK driving license and be able to present for scheduled list start times as required by the Trust.

The post holder will be expected to participate in teaching.

Research and clinical audit activities, which are considered to be an integral part of normal duties, will be encouraged. Research funding may be available following successful application to local committees.

The post holder will be encouraged and supported to develop services, courses and to undertake innovation.

The post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues.

The post-holder will be expected to perform additional duties in emergency and unforeseen circumstances as are essential for continuity of patient care.

The post holder will be responsible for the professional management and supervision of junior medical staff. The post holder will be expected to receive training and participate in educational and clinical supervision.

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with national and local guidelines.

If you are involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against the Trust you will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and statement of facts about the case.

PROPOSED TIMETABLE AND JOB PLAN

This is an indicative job plan, the final job plan/on-call arrangements will be agreed in partnership prior to appointment.

Each session is 5.25 hours. Remuneration is 1.313 PAs per working session (which includes pre and post ward round care).

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical skills appropriate for a Consultant in Anaesthesia with an Interest in Intensive Care Medicine
• Ability to train at the bedside and in classroom settings
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work. Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee / non-consultant career grade anaesthetists
• An understanding of the importance of research

Desirable

• A recognised qualification in post-graduate teaching
• Feedback from delivered teaching demonstrating high quality delivery
• Formal training in management and demonstrable administrative skills
• Evidence of completion of management projects

Special Requirements

Desirable

• Ability to innovate and develop services
• Willingness to undertake additional professional duties to develop the division and the Trust
• A commitment to developing Intensive Care Medicine within the Trust

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Full registration with GMC.
• Specialist Registration with the GMC in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine.
• Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of CCT date
• Evidence of adherence to appraisal and GMC revalidation processes
• Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the GMC and either on, or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interview
• If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC

Experience

Essential

• Experience in providing intenisve care medicine in the patient population and specialities supported at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
• Experience of a significant quality improvement project and a good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Evidence demonstrating commitment to clinical audit with implemented outcomes benefiting patients.
• Publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and academic awards.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• FRCA
• FCICM / EDIC

Desirable

• ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Purpose of the Role

The Paramedic will provide safe, effective and professional clinical care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries. The role involves assessing patients, providing appropriate treatment, making clinical decisions and arranging transportation or onward care where required.

Paramedics may work in a variety of environments, including patients' homes, GP practices, public places, hospitals and other healthcare settings. They may work as part of a two-person ambulance crew or independently using an appropriate response vehicle.

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and obtain patient consent where possible.
• Provide appropriate emergency and non-emergency treatment based on the patient's condition.
• Resuscitate and stabilise patients when required.
• Manage airways, severe bleeding and other life-threatening conditions.
• Administer medication, oxygen and intravenous fluids within the individual's scope of practice.
• Use clinical equipment such as defibrillators, ventilators, pulse oximeters and other approved medical equipment.
• Perform appropriate clinical procedures, including cannulation and endotracheal intubation where trained and authorised.
• Monitor patients and recognise changes in their condition.
• Determine whether hospital admission is required and identify the most appropriate destination or onward care.
• Safely treat, refer or discharge patients who do not require hospital admission where clinically appropriate.
• Provide clear clinical handovers and accurate patient records.
• Liaise with doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, ambulance services, police, fire and other emergency services.
• Communicate professionally with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and members of the public.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Support and supervise student paramedics and new members of staff where required.
• Provide clinical advice to patients and colleagues when appropriate.

• Drive company vehicles for which the employee is appropriately trained and authorised, in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures and the Highway Code.
• Complete vehicle and equipment checks as required.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment and stations in a clean, safe and operational condition.
• Complete all required inspection and maintenance documentation.
• Assist other healthcare professionals with patient care when required.

• Maintain current HCPC registration and practise within the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics.
• Maintain an appropriate scope of practice.
• Complete all mandatory and statutory training required by the company.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
• Participate in training, mentoring and development of colleagues where required.
• Work with management to identify and address individual learning and development needs.

• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott principles and company policies.
• Handle patient and business information securely and appropriately.
• Comply with relevant Information Governance and Freedom of Information requirements.

• Follow all company Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe working practices.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses and identified risks promptly through the company's reporting system.
• Participate in risk assessments and actions designed to reduce risk.
• Attend mandatory Health & Safety training.
• Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of patients, colleagues and members of the public.
• Support a workplace where health and safety is embedded in everyday practice.

• Safeguard children and vulnerable adults encountered during the course of your duties.
• Follow all relevant safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance.
• Report safeguarding concerns appropriately.

• Follow current Infection Prevention and Control guidance and company procedures.
• Comply with Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
• Complete mandatory IPC training.
• Take appropriate measures to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

• Ensure work is completed to the required professional and company standards.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, protocols and relevant legislation.
• Report incidents and concerns through the appropriate reporting systems.
• Support the company in providing safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professionalism and accountability.

The post holder must maintain professional, respectful and effective relationships with:

• Patients and their relatives/carers.
• Nerams Ltd colleagues.
• Hospital and healthcare teams.
• NHS Ambulance Trust operational and control staff.
• Other emergency services and healthcare professionals.

Effective communication, teamwork and appropriate information sharing are essential.

• Treat all patients, visitors and colleagues fairly and respectfully.
• Comply with company equality and diversity policies.
• Ensure patient care is delivered in a way that recognises individual needs.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Strong clinical decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Caring, compassionate and reassuring approach.
• Professionalism, integrity and honesty.
• Resilience when dealing with challenging situations.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and appropriately.
• Good literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.
• Ability to undertake manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Good general fitness appropriate to the requirements of the role.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including rota hours, weekends, nights and bank holidays where required.
• High standards of personal hygiene and professional appearance.

• Current HCPC registration as a Paramedic.
• Recognised Diploma or BSc in Paramedicine.
• Completion of the required NQP period.
• Appropriate emergency/blue-light driving qualification, such as CERAD or equivalent.
• Appropriate driving entitlement in accordance with company requirements.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Ability to successfully complete all required clinical and driving training.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and maintain ongoing CPD.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, ideally gained through experience working with patients, customers or members of the public.

• C1 driving entitlement.
• Level 4 Coaching and Mentoring qualification.
• BSc in Paramedicine.
• Additional clinical or professional qualifications, such as Mental Health, Advanced Practice, Advanced Assessment, Prescribing, Counselling or other relevant areas of practice.

This job description outlines the main duties of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be amended from time to time to reflect the needs of the organisation and service.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and meet any relevant occupational health requirements.

All employees are expected to comply with Nerams Ltd policies, procedures, legislation and professional standards and to contribute to a safe, respectful and high-quality service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Paramedic
• Diploma or BSc in Paramedicine
• Completed NQP (Newly Qualified Paramedic) period
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and maintain CPD.

Desirable

• Level 3 CERAD course / IHCD D1/D2 blue-light driving qualification
• Appropriate driving entitlement
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Level 4 Coaching & Mentoring
• BSc in Paramedicine
• Additional qualifications such as Mental Health, Advanced Practice, Advanced Assessment, Prescribing or Counselling.

Experience

Essential

• Experience dealing with patients, customers or members of the public.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills gained through this experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally, assertively and tactfully.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience/ability to carry out manual handling, including patients and equipment.
• Ability to use basic IT systems, such as Word and email.
• Experience is also beneficial in working with hospital teams and other healthcare professionals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nerams Limited

Address

Nerams Ltd

Chilton

FERRYHILL

County Durham

DL17 0EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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