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
• Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
• ITQ Level 2
• NVQ Level 2 in Portering or Housekeeping (within agreed timescale).

Experience

Essential

• Experience in portering.
• Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Experience in general cleaning duties.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to follow instructions and understand written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of stock control
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH

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

Lanchester Road

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Microsoft License Migration from E3 to E1

• Identify and migrate suitable staff from E3 to E1 licensing.
• Create and configure new Teams channels as required to meet the departments operational requirements.
• Migrate departmental shared folders to secure Teams channel
• Ensure permissions are correctly set within Teams working closely with senior departmental stakeholders.
• Ensure legacy network drive folders are no longer in use and secured as required.
• Ensure all migrated staff are fully supported as part of the migration process providing training as required including documented guides.
• Support internal and external audits relating to software licensing.
• Maintain licence governance procedures and documentation.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Microsoft licensing requirements.
• Support internal and external audits relating to software licensing.
• Maintain licence governance procedures and documentation.
• Monitor changes in Microsoft licensing models and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain licensing standards and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, Cyber Security and procurement requirements.

Reporting and Business Intelligence

• Produce monthly licence utilisation reports and dashboards.
• Maintain reports relating to Microsoft 365, Azure, Copilot and Power Platform usage.
• Provide management information to ICT leadership teams.
• Identify trends and opportunities for service improvement.
• Support business case development for digital investments.

Service Improvement and Digital Strategy

• Support delivery of the Trust Digital Strategy.
• Assist with adoption of new Microsoft technologies.
• Provide specialist advice regarding Microsoft licensing implications of new projects.
• Assist in evaluating emerging Microsoft solutions.
• Support sustainability initiatives through optimisation of digital services and cloud resources.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure suitable staff are migrated from M365 Office E3 licenses to E1 licenses.
• Ensure effective customer service at all times.
• Provide in-person training as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Participate in audits and governance reviews.
• Travel to Trust sites.

Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post

The Trust requires a Microsoft license migration programme that enables existing Microsoft 365 E3 users to transition to the E1 licence model while maintaining service continuity and minimising operational disruption.

The postholder is expected to work autonomously under the direction of the ICT Operations Manager to provide specialist Microsoft licensing expertise and advice across the organisation.

The role is critical to ensuring that the Trust remains compliant with Microsoft licensing requirements whilst delivering value for money and supporting digital transformation.

The postholder will:

Support the optimisation of Microsoft licensing inventories across the Trust.

Monitor licence utilisation and identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings.

Produce detailed reports and recommendations for ICT management and senior stakeholders.

Support procurement, contract renewals and supplier engagement activities.

Maintain accurate licensing records and governance controls.

Contribute to the delivery of the Trust's Digital Strategy and sustainability objectives.

Support adoption of Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Teams, Power Platform, Copilot and Azure services.

Work closely with ICT, Procurement, Finance and external suppliers.

Migrate staff using Microsoft 365 E3 licensing to E1 licensing

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Migrate departmental shared and personal data to Teams channels

Provide training to Trust staff as required on the use of Microsoft Office 365 with particular focus on Online versions and relevant security management.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to work independently, prioritise competing demands and deliver agreed outcomes within deadlines.
• Customer-focused and able to manage change sensitively while maintaining service continuity.
• Able to travel between Trust sites when required.
• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, confidentiality and the Trust values.

Desirable

• Flexible approach to working patterns to support planned migration activity when required.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 licensing concepts, licence assignment and user lifecycle management.
• Competent in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Excel, including data analysis and reporting including permissions management.
• Able to interpret complex licensing information and translate it into clear, practical advice.
• Strong analytical, numerical, organisational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and train staff at all levels.
• Understanding of information governance, cyber security, access permissions and data protection requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform and Copilot administration or reporting tools.
• Knowledge of software asset management, procurement, contract renewal and licence compliance principles.
• Knowledge of NHS Administrative Tools for license and user management.
• Experience of using Active Directory and NTFS permissions.
• Experience of creating dashboards or management information

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administering or supporting Microsoft 365 services and user licensing in a large organisation.
• Experience of analysing licence allocation, utilisation or financial data and producing accurate management reports.
• Experience of supporting users through service change, including migration, guidance and issue resolution.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records, procedures and audit evidence.

Desirable

• Experience within the NHS or another complex public-sector organisation.
• Experience of Microsoft 365 E3/E1 licence optimisation, Teams and OneDrive migrations, Azure, Power Platform or Copilot licensing.
• Experience of working with Procurement, Finance, suppliers or software audits.

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal qualifications in Information technologyBusiness Management or equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Microsoft 365, software licensing or digital services

Desirable

• Microsoft Fundamentals certification, for example MS-900, AZ-900 or PL-900.
• ITIL Foundation, Software Asset Management or Microsoft licensing-related training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview: a. All clinical competencies. b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)

Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.

We invite applications from suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists. The successful candidate will be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

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

Qualification

Essential

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
• Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model

Knowledge

Essential

• Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
• Multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of research and audit
• Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Audit and research methodology
• Social Inclusion agenda

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Essential

• Awareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System
• Must be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
• Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities
• Provide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
• Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
• Utilise psychometric tests competently
• Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
• Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work
• Use approved breakaway techniques
• Demonstrate effective keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
• Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orca House

Osbaldwick Link Road

York

YO10 3JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the Health Professionals Council. You will have significant post-graduate experience of working with complex dysphagia in an acute setting, preferably ITU, management of tracheostomised patients and FEES with a passion for service development.

We will provide professional development opportunities to enable career development with peer support and clinical supervision from RaCI lead based at DMH. You will be committed to multi-disciplinary working, continuing professional development of complex dysphagia and communication disorders and be in possession of excellent communication and prioritisation skills. Experience of FEES and working in an ITU setting would be highly desirable.

The Speech and Language Therapy service is comprised of a pro-active team of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support, second opinions and on-going peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practice assessment and therapy to patients. You will help supervise more junior staff and speech and language therapy students as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to the RaCI MDT, medical students and a range of professionals enhancing patient care

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

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• Planning and organisational skills applicable to advising on the formulation of long-term strategic plans relating to the specialist area, which involve uncertainty.
• Highly developed physical skills (precision, speed, hand/eye/sensory co-ordination) to perform real time phonemic and phonetic transcriptions.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
• Ability to communicate highly complex,
• sensitive, contentious information where there
• may be barriers to overcome.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances and relevant management practices; to be advised of same by peers and more senior clinicians within the Trust.
• Able to travel independently within the Foundation Trust area/ Car Owner/ Car Driver
• Able to travel independently countywide
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT
• Health professions Council Licence to Practice
• Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist courses up to Masters Degree Equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/Education/Social care policies and practices
• Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition, diagnosis, dysphagia disorders including a post basic dysphagia qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• FEES trained
• Experience of Joint SLT/ENT clinics

Experience

Essential

• Highly specialist experience at post-graduate level in voice/ dysphagia specialist/lead area.
• At least 2 years working as a Speech and Language Therapist in specialist area.

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration
• RCSLT member

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

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work alongside the existing Sleep Specialist nurses, to provide a high level of

specialist knowledge to patients and other health care professionals.

To deliver both review telephone and face to face clinics of patients established on CPAP therapy

Trouble shooting problems with CPAP devices and equipment and arranging suitable follow up or delivery of equipment

Regular answering of queries from both patients with pre-exsisting OSA and pre-formal diagnosis.

Use advanced communication skills to enable clear understanding of sleep results and treatment options.

Understanding the mechanics of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and relevant equipment.

Understand remote monitoring (Airview) and when to adjust pressures and settings to ensure optimal patient treatment.

Ability to arrange patient initiated follow up (PIFU)

Ability to cross site cover if required (UHND/BAH/DMH

Measuring and recording observations: respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, pulse, blood pressure.

Monitoring patients on oxygen therapy and ensuring equipment is set correctly.

Completing documentation accurately.

Cleaning and restocking respiratory equipment (CPAP masks and equipment, nebulisers, peak-flow meters, oxygen tubing).

Reinforcing patient education given by nurses

Communicating changes in a patients condition promptly to the clinical team.

Providing reassurance and emotional support to patients with chronic breathing issues.

Following infection-control procedures, especially with airborne illnesses.

Good communication and empathy.

Ability to stay calm when patients are distressed or breathless.

Basic clinical skills and willingness to learn.

Attention to detail when recording observations.

Understanding of respiratory conditions (often taught on the job).

Venepuncture

Capillary blood gases

Administration

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• ability to work independently
• IT literate
• Knowledge of Obstructive sleep apnoea

Desirable

• Working with patients with sleep apnoea and respiratory conditions

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in hospital environment
• Evidence of continued professional
• development

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards foundation degree

Special Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks / National Guidance
• Driving Licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

BISHOP AUCKLAND

County Durham

DL14 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will act as a source of expertise on the diagnosis and management of ocular motility disorder to patients, carers, other health care professionals, G.P.s and Ophthalmology Medical staff. They will be required to accurately diagnose and develop effective treatment plans for patients, ensure timely review.. They will appropriately discharge and make onward referral to other services within the Trust for both Ophthalmological and emotional support, involving external agencies such as the DVLA and local government sensory support services where necessary. The post holder will be required to educate and train other Health care professionals, undergraduate Orthoptic students, medical students, Opticians and work experience students. They will be required to participate actively in continuous professional development to benefit both themselves and the Orthoptic services.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Ongoing CPD

Desirable

• BIOS registration

Special Requirments

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of clinical techniques and technology
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Orthoptics

Desirable

• Clinical teachers qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics including specialist services ideally e.g. Paediatrics, Neurology, Community services, adjustable suture squint surgery

Desirable

• Experience of Goldmann visual field testing
• Experience of clinical teaching ideally including Orthoptic undergraduates

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication with patients and other professionals,
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to organise own workload and clinics
• Manual dexterity in the use of Orthoptic equipment

Desirable

• Experienced with computer software
• Research skills

Special Requirments

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of clinical techniques and technology
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

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)