Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 3rd September 2026

Closing date : 17th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Care, Customer Care or Business Administration or commitment to work towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a mental health setting
• Person centred care

Desirable

• Safeguarding
• Carer needs

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Literacy skills
• Numeracy skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Time Management

Desirable

• Record keeping skills
• Ability to prioritise

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bensham Hospital

Fontwell Drive

Gateshead

NE8 4YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Referrals

Process referrals generated by GPs and other clinicians accurately and promptly.

Use the NHS e-Referral Service e-RS and other appropriate referral systems.

Process and manage Advice & Guidance requests.

Ensure referrals are directed to the appropriate service and pathway.

Check referral documentation for completeness and identify missing information.

Liaise with clinicians where clarification or additional clinical information is required.

Monitor and action rejected, returned or incomplete referrals.

Follow up referrals where necessary to support continuity of patient care.

Maintain accurate records of referrals and actions taken within the patient's clinical record.

Liaise with hospitals, community services and other healthcare providers regarding referrals.

Respond appropriately to patient enquiries relating to the progress or administration of their referral.

Recognise urgent referrals and ensure these are processed in accordance with practice procedures and appropriate timescales.

Medical Secretarial Duties

Provide an efficient secretarial service to GPs and other members of the clinical team.

Prepare, type and process clinical correspondence, referral letters and other documentation.

Process incoming and outgoing clinical correspondence appropriately.

Ensure documentation is attached, filed and recorded accurately within the clinical system.

Deal with telephone calls and correspondence from hospitals and other healthcare organisations.

Support clinicians with administrative queries relating to secondary care and community services.

Maintain effective electronic filing and administrative systems.

Patient Communication

Communicate with patients professionally, sensitively and courteously.

Assist patients with appropriate administrative enquiries regarding their referrals.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Escalate clinical concerns or queries to an appropriate clinician rather than providing clinical advice.

General Practice Administration

Work collaboratively with the wider administrative, reception and clinical teams.

Provide appropriate administrative support during periods of absence or increased workload.

Attend relevant practice meetings and training as required.

Follow practice policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.

Contribute to the development and improvement of administrative and referral processes.

Identify referral or administrative issues that may present a risk to patient safety and escalate these appropriately.

Confidentiality and Information Governance

The postholder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare organisations. All information must be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with practice policies, UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and NHS information governance requirements.

Safeguarding

The postholder must recognise their responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk and comply with the practice's safeguarding policies and training requirements.

Health and Safety

The postholder must comply with the practice's Health and Safety policies and procedures and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The postholder will support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect.

Training and Development

Complete all mandatory training required by the practice.

Maintain knowledge relevant to the role, including changes to NHS referral systems and pathways.

Participate in appraisal and performance review.

Undertake additional training where required.

Flexibility

This job description provides an outline of the main responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post following discussion with the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, including English.
• Good level of IT literacy.
• Medical Secretary certificates

Desirable

• Medical terminology qualification or relevant medical secretarial qualification.
• Relevant administrative or business qualification.
• Training in confidentiality, information governance and data protection.

Employer details

Employer name

Little London Surgery

Address

Little London Surgery

Walsall

West Midlands

WS1 3EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional / Management Responsibilities:

To strive for excellence in all aspects of the delivery of safe, high quality patient care, ensuring all nursing care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To act as a positive role model at all times providing professional and clinical leadership to establish a committed and motivated team with a clear purpose.

Ensure a high level of professional awareness both personally and throughout perinatal services, paediatric services and CDDFT by chairing/attending appropriate meetings, seminars and other forums.

Work as part of the senior leadership team in assessing implications of trends in workload, clinical or professional practice, identifying the effects on service provision and initiating change where appropriate.

Working collaboratively across the SCBUs to manage the allocation of appropriate skill mix nursing resource, ensuring that the needs of the clinical areas are met in an effective and efficient manner with optimisation of allocated resource and off duty planning in line with Trusts Roster Policy ensuring rota patterns provide safe staffing levels and optimising health and well-being needs of staff.

To effectively supervise and manage sickness absence, other leave and bank usage in accordance with Trust policies, regularly reporting all issues regularly to Paediatric and Neonatal Matron.

Ensure that budget resources within the area of responsibility are deployed and used effectively and efficiently within budgetary limits to ensure a cost-effective service.

Take a leadship role in policy development and evaluation.

Ensure that staff are fully conversant with and practice in accordance with statutory requirements, agreed policies and procedures, observing NMC Codes and Guidance at all times.

Regular competency review for nursing staff within the unit and coordinate professional development and appraisal to achieve a motivated and efficient nursing workforce.

Provide leadership and development opportunities and supervise development of staff to ensure effective succession planning. Maintain oversight of delegated activities to ensure and gain assurance that performance is optimised.

Communicate both formally and informally with other disciplines and support staff to ensure appropriate exchange of advice and information and the maintenance of a collaborative approach to service provision across the care groups.

To monitor and utilise Patient Experience feedback to improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.

To ensure effective engagement with service users and their families; listening to them, demonstrating compassion, empathy and partnership working regarding care and treatment.

To ensure care is delivered within duty of candour guidance, ensuring nursing staff are open and candid with all service users in all aspects of care and treatment including when any mistakes or harm have taken place.

To adopt an open culture sharing learning outcomes of incidents and complaints with the clinical teams and demonstrate changes in practice as a result of complaints and incidents to embed a culture of learning.

To work with Human Resources on the resolution of complex HR issues

Undertake regular departmental walkabouts engaging with all patients and their families/carers and proactively resolving any issues ensuring high standards of care delivered and monitored through regular quality care indicator audits and spot checks.

Monitor monthly environmental audits to ensure a safe and clean environment is maintained, and to act on findings to ensure required actions are completed within a timely manner. To maintain and monitor a safe and clean environment within the ward/department in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control Polices.

Provide active leadership to Trust wide neonatal transitional care provision developing local policy and practice underpinned by national guidance.

Proactively participate in meetings and forums, ensuring robust communication and feedback mechanisms within the ward to ensure staff are kept informed and up to date

Ensure all nursing staff are kept informed of those clinical governance issues that pertain to the local and national agenda.

To promote a culture of raising and escalating any patient safety concerns through a robust process of investigating, escalating and dealing with the concerns as appropriate.

To ensure there is an effective Risk Management process in place, that any identified risks are entered onto the Risk Register with appropriate mitigations in place.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently across locations to fulfil the requirements of the post
• Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require, and across site when necessary to support the SCBU team

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical neonatal nursing experience
• Experience of managing a clinical ward.
• Demonstrate professional managerial development
• Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to develop effective and appropriate relationships to develop partnerships with people to promote shared decision making in order to support individuals, their families

Desirable

• Contribution to:
• Governance,
• NNAP,
• Quality improvement,
• Maternity incentive scheme agendas

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child or Adult)
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree leading to UK NMC registration to part 1 of the UK NMC register (Children or Adult Nursing)
• Evidence of continuing professional development and specialist training including the neonatal nursing Qualification in Speciality (QIS)
• Supervisor / Assessor for Pre-registration learners or equivalent teaching qualification
• Substantial post registration demonstrable experience.
• Evidence of recognised teaching/assessors qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of Masters level post registration education

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understands and acts in line with UK NMC professional standards for practice.
• meets the requirements for UK NMC professional revalidation
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Lead and participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision.
• Good leadership and team working skills including individual appraisals and team development.
• Service development and quality improvement skills evidenced in developing guidelines, SOPS and leading governance processes within service to demonstrate ongoing service development
• Ability to seek advice, challenge and escalate as appropriate in line with relevant policy and process.
• Provides leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
• Safely lead and manage the nursing care, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care
• Able to organise and prioritise own workload
• Able to develop and share assessment, planning, decision making and goal setting when working with people, their families
• Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and work with high levels of concentration.
• Competent IT Skills
• Be able to work flexibly within the service needs

Desirable

• Develop the role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Demonstrate appreciation and understanding of clinical budgeting and financial management
• Demonstrate appreciation of the perinatal context of neonatal care and the monitoring and scrutiny that drives neonatal quality improvement

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

• This is an additional post which has been created mainly to backfill existing clinical work and with a view to developing Sleep and Ventilation services. The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to lead the service development within Sleep and Ventilation.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate ideally with extensive experience within general respiratory medicine including pleural diseases. They will also have the opportunity to develop and update clinical pathways already in place for pulmonary embolism and pneumonia.
• The trust provides Ebus services and is developing thoracoscopy services, working towards being an independent service provider.
• A dedicated SDEC (Same day emergency care unit) and PACU (planned ambulatory care unit) have been operational since 2020. The Respiratory Physicians do three clinics a week (2 pleural and 1 Respiratory Hot clinic). These deal with patients referred urgently from the Emergency Department and particularly those with pleural effusions. There is also a pathway for ambulatory management of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). Both pathways require an enthusiastic physician to lead and develop these further.
• The Respiratory Physicians provide an in-reach service for the 42 bedded Acute Medicine Unit. Early review of patients with respiratory failure, respiratory tract infections and pleural effusions is particularly important, but cannot always be provided due to leave. With increasing numbers of Respiratory Physicians this service will be provided more reliably.
• Respiratory Services at the trust are currently delivered by 4 consultant physicians and 1 Specialist doctor. In addition to 1 Speciality Trainee and 1 Trust Grade Registrar there are 2 lung cancer nurses, 3 COPD nurses who run an Early Discharge Service and 2 asthma nurses (1 WTE). A physiotherapist supports the bronchiectasis clinics. Each Consultant has a dedicated 0.49 WTE Band 4 secretary with 1 WTE typist supporting the service.
• The respiratory ward has 27 beds. Nursing staff are trained to set up NIV for patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD and in the after care of patients with chest drains. The ward is the step-down facility for ITU, with the ability to provide high flow nasal canula support within the ward. The respiratory physicians provide ad hoc input for patients on ITU.
• The lung function unit has 3 WTE physiologists who do full lung function testing, mannitol bronchial challenge test, skin prick testing, home sleep studies and CPAP set up for OSA, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and run a HOS-AR service with the COPD nurses. New equipment was installed in September 2019.
• The Department runs a TB clinic every 4 weeks. This is supported by a TB clinical nurse specialist. A monthly meeting at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire provides expert advice for patients with interstitial lung disease. A weekly radiology meeting allows review of imaging with the radiologists.
• The Respiratory Physicians do bronchoscopy, EBUS and thoracoscopy in the JAG accredited endoscopy unit.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Educational & Qualification

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or European Community Rights.
• MRCP Intercollegiate or equivalent
• MBBS (or equivalent)

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough & broad training in Adult Respiratory Medicine
• Competent to perform Bronchoscopy
• Teaching and commitment to education post- and under-graduate levels

Desirable

• oHigher qualification in education

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit

Desirable

• Experience of having supervised and supported research students

Key Skills

Essential

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Desirable

• Attended a course in NHS leadership
• Evidence of having organised events and led professional groups

Other

Essential

• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.
• Compassionately care for palliative & end of life care patients and those important to them.
• Undertake holistic assessments and dynamic environmental risk assessments.
• Assess physical, psychological, emotional and social needs, recognising changes in patient condition and responding appropriately.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Report back to the HIYH RN Lead on all clinical matters and provide timely & accurate handovers to the HIYH Administrators as required.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care within own scope of practice.
• Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Monitor symptom control and communicate changes promptly to the wider clinical team.
• Support patients to remain in their preferred place of care whenever clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant clinical records.
• Have the ability to challenge decisions made by others if they are against policy or not in the best interest of the patient.
• Engage in sensitive and complex communication with patients, relatives and carers.
• Provide support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care.
• Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the organisation and wider healthcare system, in a mature, professional, kind and reasoned manner.
• Communicate with and care for distressed, anxious and worried patients/relatives.
• Take responsibility to ensure adherence to Hospice policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate good team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the HIYH Service.

Responsive Community Care & Planning

• Respond promptly to referrals and urgent requests for assessment across the Hospice in Your Home service.
• Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions within professional competence while seeking senior advice where appropriate.
• Work flexibly across a seven-day service including day, evening and night shifts.
• Develop person-centred care plans that reflect patients' wishes, preferences and goals.
• Review care plans regularly and adapt interventions according to changing needs.
• Ensure care planning supports dignity, comfort and quality of life.

Management and Team Working

• Ensure that manual handling guidelines are adhered to rigorously.
• Supervise a small team of Palliative Care Assistants/Health Care Assistants.
• Delegate work appropriately, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care.
• Provide guidance, support and informal teaching to Palliative Care Assistants/Health Care Assistants.
• Promote effective communication within the clinical team.
• Contribute positively to the development of the new Paramedic role within the Hospice.

Communication:

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and those important to them.
• Communicate sensitively during difficult and emotional situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and handovers.
• Provide clear, accurate verbal and written communication with colleagues and external agencies.

Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Practice in accordance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.
• Participate in clinical supervision/reflective practice, PAC and mandatory training.
• Work within Nottinghamshire Hospice policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

Quality, Governance & Administration

• Participate in audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.

Promote a culture of continuous learning and compassionate care.

Work collaboratively with GPs, community nursing teams, specialist palliative care professionals and other healthcare providers.

Maintain accurate record keeping using SystmOne and paper documentation where appropriate.

Complete all appropriate forms/documentation within the given time span and submit to the Hospice as required.

Provide an accurate handover to the HIYH Administrators as required ensuring any concerns are escalated in a timely manner.

Health & Safety/Risk

• Take reasonable precautions to ensure that the patient and the patients property is safeguarded and to report if deemed necessary.
• Undertake dynamic Risk Assessments as required.
• Work within all Hospice Health & Safety policies.
• Report incidents, risks and safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational policy.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Assess patients and environmental risks and follow all Hospice policies and procedures.

Safe use of a range of equipment including

• Hoists
• Slide sheets
• Wheelchairs
• Electric or patients own bed
• Oxygen concentrators

Feed pumps (within scope of competence)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (HONS) in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate how you meet the Hospice values of Compassion, Trust and Ambition.
• BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science or equivalent qualification.
• Post registration experience of working in the acute or community setting.
• Current HCPC registration as a Paramedic.
• Ability to autonomously assess patients and experience of developing and implementing care plans.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to line manage others.
• Understanding of palliative and end of life care principles.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment and decision making.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to remain calm in complex and rapidly changing situations.
• Competent using a laptop and Microsoft digital systems, with the ability to learn and use SystmOne and other role-specific software following training.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Professional and accountable.
• Committed to teamwork.
• Motivated to develop a new role within the organisation.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence and ability to drive Hospice vehicles in addition to own vehicle. Access to a car for work, including Business Use car insurance at your own expense.
• Understanding of Data protection and confidentiality.
• Ability to deal with distressing situations and emotive circumstances.

Desirable

• Community experience would be an advantage.
• Use of SystmOne.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in palliative care.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience of worming in the acute or community setting.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience of worming in the acute or community setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Hospice Limited

Address

Nottinghamshire Hospice

384 Woodborough Road

Nottingham

NG3 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottshospice.org/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.

These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift coordinator.Clinical Responsibility2.1 To undertake and practice the Care Certificate standards.2.2 Monitoring and recording patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.2.3 Measuring and recording patients height and weight.2.4 Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling. After training and assessment of competency.2.5 Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for HCSW that has been ratified through NRRAC.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate - or the ability to attain the Care certificate within 12 weeks (if working 30 hrs or more) or 20 weeks (if working up to 30 hrs)
• Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of working with patients who are critically and chronically ill.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position.
• Experience of working with computers (keyboard skills, data entry)

Desirable

• Experience of working with oncology patients

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Clinical skills (e.g. phlebotomy etc.)

Desirable

• Understanding of working with patients who are critically and chronically ill

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To coordinate arrangements required for patients undergoing specialist investigations as part of the research protocol.
• To assess the patient prior to trial treatment, monitor the patient receiving trial treatment and follow the patient up on completion of trial treatment as required by protocol.
• To collect and accurately record data in accordance with requirements of the trial protocol.
• To participate in the design and preparation of research protocols, patient information sheets and other documentation associated with clinical trials, ensuring that these are reviewed and updated as required.
• To safeguard the integrity of the trial by ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration;
• Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
• Basic computer Literacy
• Research methods education
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Relevant diploma / degree
• Competence in research orientated PC software (Access, Excel, SPSS)

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a senior staff nurse or above working in a clinical research environment
• Experience as a senior staff nurse in oncology nursing
• Previous experience in clinical speciality of post applied for e.g. haematology, gynaecology, palliative care
• Personal and Leadership Management experience

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the research nurse:

• To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the care for patients which has been drawn up in conjunction with the research team.
• To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities
• As an integral member of the nursing team, work with team members to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean, and pleasant environment for all patients.
• Maintain compassion, empathy, dignity, comfort, and sensitivity of patients and their relatives at all times
• Monitor and record patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and report any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.
• Measure and record patients height and weight
• Perform venous blood sampling

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Life sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience

Desirable

• Recent GCP training
• Higher Degree qualification (e.g. MSc)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an NHS setting, academic institution, or pharmaceutical company.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical trials setting, or an understanding.
• Detailed knowledge of clinical trials, UK Clinical trial regulations, GCP and regulatory framework.
• Experience of working across boundaries with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the field of oncology.
• Experience of working in a laboratory and/or with samples

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload, and adjust own work in light of unexpected events or changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines under direction and on own initiative.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills including access, excel and power point.
• Maintain good attention to detail and work with a high level of accuracy.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of people (e.g. medical & nursing staff, managers, admin staff) in a helpful manner.

Desirable

• Experience of developing systems and processes to allow efficient management and conduct of sample management.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role.
• Able to work in a proactive manner to identify new risks and issues and flag appropriately.

Desirable

• Willing to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to attend meetings and conferences.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the set-up and ongoing management of clinical trials within the Breast Research portfolio
• Acting as a key point of contact for sponsors, investigators, research teams and support departments
• Maintaining essential trial documentation and Investigator Site Files
• Supporting regulatory submissions and trial amendments
• Maintaining screening, recruitment, training and delegation records
• Coordinating monitoring visits, audits and responses to findings
• Supporting accurate and timely trial data management and reporting
• Monitoring trial activity, recruitment and study progress
• Supporting trial finance processes, including the timely raising of invoices
• Ensuring trials are managed in accordance with GCP, Trust SOPs and relevant regulatory requirements

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Recent GCP training
• Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical trial setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
• Experience of working in the field of oncology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills including excel
• Experience of data entry and data management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact confidently with experts and non-experts
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research

Other

Essential

• Able to work on both sites and from home to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Desirable

• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to attend meetings and conferences

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 5JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

2.1. Lead and coordinate the delivery of major commercial growth initiatives across the Private Care Division including:

Development and expansion of priority service areas

Growth of domestic and international markets

Initiatives to strengthen referral pathways and retain activity

Development of new patient and payer markets

Programmes to enhance clinician engagement and cross-referral

Optimisation of existing commercial services and patient pathways

2.2. Develop and maintain programme plans, implementation schedules, milestones, risk registers and reporting frameworks.

2.3. Ensure programmes are delivered within agreed scope, timescales, quality standards and financial parameters.

2.4. Manage programme interdependencies and ensure alignment between multiple commercial, operational and clinical workstreams.

2.5. Identify, assess and escalate programme risks, issues and barriers to delivery, developing mitigating actions as required.

2.6. Lead programme mobilisation and implementation, determining and coordinating the programme delivery approach and ensuring successful transition into operational delivery.

2.7 Maintain oversight of programme outcomes and ensure delivery of agreed benefits and return on investment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's degree level in a relevant subject, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate study and/or specialist training and extensive relevant experience.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of programme and project management, change and transformation methodologies, business case development, financial appraisal, programme governance and benefits realisation, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and significant practical experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Specialist knowledge of healthcare operational management, capacity, and demand management, service redesign, workforce planning and transformation within a complex healthcare environment.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading complex programmes or transformation projects within healthcare
• Experience of business case development and benefits realisation
• Experience managing competing priorities across multiple workstreams
• Experience of governance, assurance and reporting to senior committees
• Experience working with senior clinical and operational stakeholders
• Significant experience of managing programme budgets, including budget setting, expenditure control, financial forecasting and variance management

Desirable

• Experience delivering capacity, utilisation or service redesign
• Experience supporting private healthcare or commercial service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of programme and project management methodologies
• Understanding of healthcare operational performance and service transformation
• Advanced computer skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present complex information to senior audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret operational and financial data
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead change and drive service improvement
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.1 Maintain a high standard of midwifery care based on evidence based practice

1.2 Promote infant feeding throughout pregnancy and help with infant feeding, as

determined by women / birthing peoples informed choice.

1.3 Keep up to date with changes and developments in midwifery care and

participate in any research projects applicable to the maternity unit.

1.4 Be confident and competent in all areas of midwifery, therefore able to carry

out total midwifery care during the whole period of admission.

1.5 Participate in review of clinical practice.

1.6 Maintain statutory records any other records that are required locally,

including maternity computer systems, e.g. iCare.

1.7 Can demonstrate competence in perineal repair & cannulation.

1.8 Complete mandatory training, including four x CTG workshops annually.

1.9 Give clinical guidance to other colleagues as required.

1.10 Act as a Mentor to student midwives and maintain Live sign-off status.

1.11 Plan, organise and participate in Parent Education teaching in the

department.

Professional:

2.1 Maintain NMC registration and ensure that the Notification of Intention to Practice is submitted annually.

2.2 Revalidate with NMC every three years, by providing appropriate evidence to their confirmer as requested.

2.3 Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and the Midwives Rules. Ensure that other NMC documents/standards and Trust guidelines are adhered to. Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC recommendations.

2.4 Plan and provide individualised care based on careful history taking, medical and social assessment as early in pregnancy as possible.

2.5 To promote and maintain standards of professional practice in order to enhance

quality of care for clients.

2.6 Work within the agreed guidelines, policies and practices and participate in the review of guidelines and practice.

2.7 Be accountable for maintaining a safe and responsible approach to own sphere of practice. Ensure good communication with appropriate team professionals/ agencies/clients using discretion and maintaining confidentiality and a level of continuity and quality of care.

2.8 Always maintain legible and contemporary records, reflecting the

management of care.

2.9 Communicate information effectively with clients to assist them in making

informed choice regarding maternity care.

2.10 Be aware of the Data Protection Act, Information Governance and

confidentiality rules.

2.11 Work towards the aims and objectives of the Trusts Nursing and Midwifery

Strategy.

2.12 Always maintain the Trust values.

2.13 Safeguarding children: maintain knowledge of recognition of safeguarding

concerns. When appropriate initiate the referral to social services. Liaise

closely with social services and other team members.

2.14 Attend an annual review as recommended by the NMC. Liaise

with the PMA for professional issues, which affect the

safety of the mother/birthing person and baby.

3.1 Participate in the multidisciplinary approach to individualised care. Encourage

effective communication with medical, midwifery colleagues and external

agencies, particularly labour ward colleagues.

3.2 Have an awareness of the budgetary implications for the Directorate. Maintain a

responsible attitude to spending within that budget.

3.3 Follow appropriate procedures and report incidents/accidents with regard to

Health and Safety. This job involves contact with blood, tissue and other bodily

fluids. Knowledge of how to deal with spillages and the disposal of such fluids is

essential.

3.4 Attend relevant mandatory in-service training including CTG, obstetric

emergencies, child protection, Health and Safety training updates on an annual

basis in accordance with national recommendations and Trust guidelines.

3.5 Report sick leave in accordance with the Directorate guidelines.

3.6 Maintain effective communication links with Senior Management Team and

participate in Individual Performance Reviews.

3.7 To have knowledge of the risk management strategy for the maternity unit and to

ensure that risk trigger events are reported appropriately using the IT system.

3.8 To assist the Lead midwife (Band 7) in the day to day management of the area and act up to the post as required.

3.9 To provide support for newly appointed or rotational midwives.

4.0 Report complaints, incidents and accidents to the Team Leader and assist in

their investigation and resolution.

4.1 Attend relevant ward, team and departmental meetings as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post Registration experience of at least 12 months
• Be proficient in the use of natural methods of pain relief including Hydrotherapy.
• Ability to assess and plan care for women / birthing people in all aspects of midwifery care.
• Evidence of ability to take charge in the absence of their direct Line Manager.
• Knowledge of how to access emergency services in both
• hospital and community setting.
• Can interpret CTGs and identify features which deviate from accepted parameters of normality.
• Experienced in resuscitation of the newborn.

Desirable

• NLS Provider course
• Examination of Newborn course
• Waterbirth course

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Passionate about
• advocating for women / birthing people.
• Able to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, motivated, reliable punctual. Kind & caring individual.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Practice assessor

Desirable

• BSc Honours or MA/MSc (or working towards)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate midwifery skills, underpinned by current evidence. To include
• Fetal surveillance and appropriate escalation when deviations occur.
• Competence in advocating for clients to have the birth they want.
• Competent in suturing & cannulation.
• Competent in the promotion of breast feeding

Desirable

• Is competent in delivering
• antenatal parent education
• session/committed to
• achieve competence within 6 months of appointment.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital Nhs Trust

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

2.1. Lead and coordinate the delivery of major operational growth initiatives across the Private Care division including:

Capacity assessment, optimisation and expansion programmes

Mobilisation and implementation of approved operational developments

Delivery of service improvement and utilisation initiatives

Implementation of new services aligned with strategic growth priorities

Development of robust business cases and oversight of approved projects through to delivery

2.2. Develop and maintain comprehensive programme plans, implementation schedules, milestones and reporting frameworks.

2.3. Ensure programmes are delivered within agreed scope, timescales, quality standards and budgetary parameters.

2.4. Manage programme interdependencies and ensure alignment between concurrent workstreams.

2.5. Identify, assess, manage and escalate programme risks, issues and delivery barriers.

2.6. Lead programme mobilisation and implementation, determining and coordinating the programme delivery approach and ensuring successful transition into operational delivery.

2.7. Maintain oversight of programme outcomes and ensure delivery of agreed benefits.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's degree level in a relevant subject, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate study and/or specialist training and extensive relevant experience
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of programme and project management, change and transformation methodologies, business case development, financial appraisal, programme governance and benefits realisation, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and significant practical experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Specialist knowledge of healthcare operational management, capacity, and demand management, service redesign, workforce planning and transformation within a complex healthcare environment.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading complex programmes or transformation projects within healthcare
• Experience of business case development and benefits realisation
• Experience managing competing priorities across multiple workstreams
• Experience of governance, assurance and reporting to senior committees
• Experience working with senior clinical and operational stakeholders
• Significant experience of managing programme budgets, including budget setting, expenditure control, financial forecasting and variance management.

Desirable

• Experience delivering capacity, utilisation or service redesign
• Experience supporting private healthcare or commercial service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of programme and project management methodologies
• Understanding of healthcare operational performance and service transformation
• Advanced computer skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present complex information to senior audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret operational and financial data
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead change and drive service improvement
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

• Contribute to the ongoing development of Advanced Clinical Practice across the Trust, ensuring alignment with relevant national and regional frameworks.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Royal Marsden Schools strategic vision by supporting the development of innovative, evidence-based education that transforms cancer care.
• Maintain, monitor and develop academic and educational excellence for the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in Cancer Care programme.
• Lead on the audit and evaluation of Advanced Practice roles in the Trust.
• Maintain and develop personal clinical expertise, credibility, and professional development in line with requirements of relevant professional body and the NHS England Multiprofessional framework for advanced practice.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Health Care Professional.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent clinical experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development to demonstrate advanced clinical decision making.
• Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber
• Cancer Specialist Qualification

Desirable

• Recognised Teaching Qualification recordable with NMC or other professional body
• Fellowship of HEA Clinical Supervision or coaching qualification
• Leadership and/or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching and supervising learning in higher education or in a formal practice setting.
• Recent expert clinical practice.
• Experience of clinical leadership role during career.
• Substantial post registration experience and be able to demonstrate significant experience as a qualified ACP.
• Experience of research and quality improvement.
• Evidence of leading change across at organisational level.

Desirable

• Experience of SACT
• Experience of acute oncology
• Experience of curriculum development and preparing for validation events
• Experience of quality assurance processes in higher education and for HEE

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge/experience of teaching/supervision in a variety of settings
• Experience of strategic educational development
• Knowledge of research methods and processes
• Current knowledge of health/education policies/standards and requirements from Professional bodies.
• Knowledge of HEE ACP multi professional framework
• Knowledge of workplace clinical supervision for ACP
• Knowledge of health care/educational leadership
• Knowledge of clinical assessment and decision making.

Desirable

• Knowledge of current care of individuals with cancer

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to deliver innovate and creative educational activities.
• Excellent communication skills - able to influence and communicate with people at all levels.
• Strategic knowledge of local and national issues facing Advanced Practice.
• Able to work autonomously and set own objectives.
• Flexible - willing and able to embrace new ideas and change.
• Highly developed problem-solving and change management skills.
• Sound administrative/organisational skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and good communicator.
• Ability to act as a role model to all staff.
• Computer literate using Outlook, Word, and Power Point.

Desirable

• Knowledge of technological approaches for online teaching & learning

Other Requirements

Essential

• Genuinely committed to upholding the Royal Marsden Values
• Compassionate, kind and caring.
• Able to be self- directive in day-to-day work and act as autonomous practitioner.
• Able to reflect on own and others' practice.
• Ability to liaise and work with other organisations and professional groups.
• Possess highly developed negotiation skills.
• Considering others' and own physical, psychological, and emotional needs.
• Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment and new demands.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE at Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level II in Business Administration / Customer Service / IT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an office or laboratory environment
• Experience of working in a public facing role.

Desirable

• Relevant experience within the NHS.

Further Training

Essential

• Knowledge of / experience of using information and/or customer service systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.

Desirable

• Previous experience Infoflex / 59R Software
• Previous experience of PAS / Infoflex / SystmOne (area specific software)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to deal with staff at all levels.
• Displays use of initiative with effective organisational skill
• Ability to prioritise and work to strict/conflicting deadlines
• On-going commitment to personal 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• To have IT and high-level administration skills being able to analyse data, contribute to reports and be proficient in the use of databases, Outlook, Word, and Excel (Microsoft office).

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Governance process, in particular incident management

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the NHS governance and quality agenda
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels and to liaise on sensitive and important issues
• Experience of managing complex and sensitive information

Desirable

• Knowledge of the DATIX electronic incident reporting system

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Able to self-generate & manage own workload to meet the needs of organisation
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills and supporting others
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate sensitively with a tactful and diplomatic approach regarding matters that may be upsetting or stressful for staff

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability and willingness to handle highly confidential information without compromising confidentially
• Able to manage conflicting priorities and organize workload effectively, with minimal supervision, to meet tight deadlines

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russell's Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to be able to make clear clinical decisions based on the analysis of often complex presenting difficulties; this can include being the decision maker in terms of the onward care plan for patients experiencing crisis mental health needs.

To receive and triage referrals for the teams.

Undertake holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment of patients referred to the service.

Utilise a range of highly specialised clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical/ home setting in which they are seen

Ability to match patient need with available skills and resources.

Work closely with peer support workers and volunteers to enhance patient experience.

Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians and clinical teams referring to the teams. This will include giving specialist advice on care, treatment and patients management issues.

To be part of a multi-disciplinary team approach responding to individuals requiring a same day response or signposting due to a mental health crisis

To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carers

To provide skilled telephone-based support to help contain a crisis and avoid further escalation of an issue

To offer an urgent mental health assessments and appointments in a location most convenient/appropriate for the patient; this may be in their home, GP surgery or Emergency Department.

To provide MH assessment to patients deemed to be at risk of inpatient psychiatric admission, presenting with acute mental health disturbance of a functional nature.

Identify the most appropriate intervention required for patient, with an emphasis on positive risk management, and refer, as necessary.

Following assessments provide high quality assessment reports/letters to the relevant professionals. Monitor reports by junior staff to ensure they are of the same standards.

Maintain high standards of integrity when communicating with patients and others.

Demonstrate ability to use IT systems effectively including email and clinical systems used by the team.

Possess a good working knowledge of mental health legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards and use this in relation to advising and planning care, independently or with other professionals.

The post holder will provide nursing care and other interventions in the setting most appropriate to meet the patients needs.

Emergency judgments and clinical decision-making.

Maintain high standards of clinical care to patients.

Formulate care plans, implement, and evaluate them alongside patients and carers ensuring informed consent is obtained.

Demonstrates safe clinical skills when providing care for patients receiving specialist treatments e.g., commencement of Clozaril in the community or supporting a patient through ECT treatment.

To work within their professional registration (NMC, HCPC, BCAP) only.

5.1 Responsibility for People Management

Provide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff.

Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations.

Have the ability to foster capability and support staff to develop.

Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff.

Provide mentorship for students both formally and informally.

Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff.

The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Team Manager of the Team.

Provide line management for junior staff.

The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell SW policy.

The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell SW appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff.

Support the Team Practice Leads in the effective running of the team and monitoring of standards through effective clinical supervision of junior staff.

To take a clinical lead in absence of managers/ Practice leads.

5.2 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

To comply with Livewell Southwest financial policies and procedures.

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

To maintain equipment as issued to them by Livewell Southwest for the job role - Lone working devise, mobile phone and IT equipment.

The post holder would be responsible for the safe storage and stock control levels of medication (NMC registered).

The post holder would be expected to be an authorised signatory for the ordering and authorisation of medication. (NMC registered).

5.3 Responsibility for administration

Maintain all records used by the team securely in line with the organisations policy and local practice.

The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge, and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell SW mandatory training.

Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery.

To take a lead role in the co-ordination of shift ensuring appropriate allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation, and delegation skills.

Regularly take a lead in clinical meetings ensuring all patients are reviewed and decisions and plans are put into action and represent the patients views.

Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet patient and service demands.

Responsible for electronic contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff.

Maintain confidentiality of the patients as per policy whilst sharing information when appropriate to do so.

Keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic/written patient records and comply with professional and organisational record keeping policies.

Comply with local and national policies in relation to confidentiality and information sharing protocols.

5.4 Responsibility for people who use our services

Advise referrers/family/patients, medical and other professional staff on the management of patients and contribute to care planning to meet identified needs.

Conduct risk assessments on all patients presenting to the service in line with up-to-date guidance and Livewell Southwest policy. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations.

Evaluate effectiveness of care interventions with all disciplines of staff, adjusting care plans where necessary.

To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carers

Refer and signpost people to appropriate mental health services as required both within and outside of the organisations area. Assist people to complete self-referrals when this is in their best interests.

Involve carers and families of people with mental health needs, providing support and advice as needed.

Provide education to patients and carers to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance.

Promote RECOVERY

Provide education to patients and carers in line with current policy and good practice guidelines.

Demonstrate the ability to analyse often large amounts of complex information from a range of other services, assimilate these and their relevance to a persons mental health needs.

Formulate a clinical opinion including an assessment of risk and advise on an appropriate care plan.

Take a lead role in the collaboration and the planning of individual care with patient, carer, other Teams and Services. Including maintaining the safety of patients, staff, and the public in challenging, potentially violent situations.

Adhere to the Policy for the Safe, Secure and Handling of Medicines and local Home Treatment protocols ensuring patients receive medication in a safe and timely fashion.

Assess and monitor the effect of medication and report observations to medical staff.

5.5 Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments

Expected to take an active role in the development of the teams including the formulation of protocols.

Provide a positive role in clinical audit and evaluation of teams to ensure high levels of clinical effectiveness.

Demonstrate a commitment to the improvement of patient care in relation to development of the service provided for all adults with mental health problems.

5.6 Other Responsibilities

Be required to have ability to travel to other clinical sites for attendance at meetings.

Ability to plan the safest most cost-effective route for community visits.

The post holder will be required to work over a 7 day period.

Act as a role model for all staff.

The post holder will behave in a manner that does not bring the team or Livewell SW into disrepute.

Demonstrate the ability to manage conflicting demands on time and the ability to prioritise clinical work effectively.

Demonstrate the ability to organise work schedules as well as re-prioritising work in light of changing demand.

The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC professional Code of Conduct or Health and Care Professions Council.

Adhere to Policy and Legislation relating to Mental Health e.g., Mental Health Act 1983, Mental capacity act 2005, Equal Opportunity Law, Disability Discrimination Act, Human Rights Act, person centred framework (PCF).