Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job Title:Consultant Neuropsychiatrist & Medical Director

Service line: Male Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation

Professionally Accountable to:Regional Medical Director

Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Neuropsychiatrist & Medical Director who will work at Cygnet Paddocks and provide a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury (ABI) or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

The individually designed wards replicate the well-established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services; facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all-encompassing in-house clinical and medical team.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

Apart from being the Responsible Clinician, you will also be the Medical Director at Cygnet Paddocks, ou r 28 bed specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men.

This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist. We are also happy to consider applications from candidates interested in a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist only role

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

At Cygnet, you'll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

As a Medical Director you will:

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care
• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence
• Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance
• Supervision of all consultants and ensuring consultants are supervising SDs and ASs
• Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team
• Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations
• Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care
• Coach, mentor & train colleagues
• Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff
• Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service
• Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance
• Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9
• Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings
• Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical staff

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Cygnet Manor and Cygnet Views

• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.

• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team

• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users

• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment

• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits

• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service

• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings

• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required

• Good maintenance of patient records

• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager

• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.

• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £175,000 per year (Depending on Experience)

• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of s ervice

• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme

• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary

• Contributory pension scheme

• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group

• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme

• Opportunity t o lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives

• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions

• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations

• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card

• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support

• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy

• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified

• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status

• Experienced & knowledgeable in Neuropsychiatry

• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity

• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes

• Committed to continued professional development

• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsyc h) or equivalent

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

As a national care provider, with a network of professional and high quality services across England, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, CCGs and local authorities to provide the services they need including emergency and planned admissions. Alongs ide this we are able to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting.

Our nationwide network of specialist services has grown, and the services we offer are now aligned to 11 distinct service lines:

• Secure services

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Acute and PICU

• Neuropsychiatric Services

• Mental Health Rehabilitation

• Older Adults

• Personality Disorder

• Eating Disorder

• CAMHS

• Deafness and Mental Health

• Learning Disability

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to hannahdunlop@cygnethealth.co.uk

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Widnes

WA8 5UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualification Level 3 or equivalent competency based accredited training in health and social care within the fields of mental health and/or learning disability.

Desirable

• Educational development within a health or social care related subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience and insight into clinical risk assessment and management.
• Can demonstrate significant experience of clinical practice within secondary care mental health or learning disability services.
• Can demonstrate significant experience in the prevention and safe management of restrictive intervention within clinical practiceCan demonstrate experience in the delivery within training programs in the use of restrictive interventions. Can demonstrate experience of participation in the delivery of instructional, educational and training programmes

Desirable

• Experience of assisting within the delivery of restrictive intervention training.
• Can demonstrate experience in the delivery within training programs in the use of restrictive interventions.
• Can demonstrate experience of participation in the delivery of instructional, educational and training programmes

Knowledge

Essential

• To be fully literate and able to communicate clearly complex information verbally, in legible writing and electronically in appropriate formats.
• To have knowledge and understanding of confidential information management.
• To be able to follow procedures and protocols and effectively apply work systems.
• To be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and process of restrictive interventions.
• To have an understanding of the processes of clinical care and the use of restrictive interventions in a clinical situation.
• To be able to demonstrate an understanding of systems of appraisal, supervision and support and show ability to participate in those systems

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

Flatts Lane Centre

Middlesbrough

TS6 0SZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

• To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
• To ensure all learners have equity of access to learning opportunities in an environment free from negative workplace behaviours
• To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

• Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
• To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

• To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters:
• specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
• To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
• To complete the annual school development plan

• Eucational and Workforce Development
• To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
• To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
• To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
• To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Intelligence Support/ provision

• To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
• To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments)

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

• To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
• To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
• To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
• To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

• To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
• To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

• Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

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

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of information work within the Clinical Audit & Research Unit. This will include, but is not limited to, tasks relating to the EMAS Clinical Audit & Service Evaluation and Research Programmes, national and local Clinical Performance Indicators (CPIs) and national Ambulance Quality Indicators (ACQIs).

• Assist in management and analysis of complex datasets using spreadsheets, databases and other software tools.

• Prepare data from a range of sources. This may include extracting appropriate data from sources such as spreadsheets, databases, SQL Report Manager, paper or electronic patient report forms, Alert C3 Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD), the NHS Summary Care Record (SCR) and Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project (MINAP).

• Carry out checks for data quality and consistency, investigating discrepancies and taking action to resolve. This may involve reporting issues to line manager, contacting data providers for missing data and running further checks on data accuracy.

• Validation of clinical information in line with procedures, guidance or precedent. This includes abstracting and analysing patient medical records to determine whether patient care has been delivered in accordance with clinical guidelines (e.g. CPIs, clinical audit).

• Reformatting and manipulating data appropriately.

• Run and disseminate regular activity and performance reports using a wide range of data sources.

• Ensure information is provided to a cycle of deadlines and timely, high quality reports are presented in line with departmental procedure or precedent.

• May be required to undertake preparation and submission of statutory and routine reporting as required. This may include submission of data for ACQIs to the Department of Health.

• Assist in the monitoring and improvement of patient care by utilising Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies as required.

• Ensure the timely, accurate scanning and processing of paper patient report forms.

• Respond to requests for both anonymised and patient identifiable information (PII) in a range of formats from internal and external stakeholders (e.g. police, coroners) in line with Caldicott, Data Protection and Information Governance.

• Attend mandatory training as required by the organisation and any other training identified as necessary within the team.

• Attend meetings as required.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Ability to present highly complex information verbally and in writing, adjusting styles to meet the requirements of different audiences. This will include interpreting statistical and analytical results from clinical audit, service evaluation and research in order to explain their meaning to non-statistical/analytical professionals.

• Maintain effective relationships with various departments, managers and external stakeholders in relation to (for example) ACQIs, MINAP, CPIs and internal clinical audit projects.

• Provide clear, accurate information to the Head of Clinical Governance, Audit and Research to ensure decisions are taken based on robust evidence.

• Communicate highly sensitive PII in line with legislation, policy and procedure.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• Experience of data analysis and associated software packages e.g. MS Excel, MS Access.

• Experience of data manipulation including storage, retrieval and updating.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Experience in application of Caldicott Guidelines and Data Protection Legislation.

• Responsible for ensuring own knowledge is kept up-to-date, attending training and gaining qualifications where appropriate.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Abstract and analyse patient medical records to determine whether patient care has been delivered in accordance with clinical guidelines (e.g. CPIs, ACQIs, clinical audit).

• Comparing data from different sources and judging the appropriate source for the task in hand (e.g. CAD, paper/electronic patient report forms, MINAP)

• Able to provide quality, consistency and accuracy during all aspects of data collection, cleansing, analysis and presentation.

• Make judgements involving complex facts or situations, many of which require analysis (e.g. clinical audit).

Planning and Organisational Skills

• The post holder will be required to work regularly without supervision.

• Meet strict deadlines for routine reports and submission of performance management figures (e.g. ACQIs, CQIs).

• Pro-actively manage own workload, prioritising unpredictable and conflicting demands while still meeting statutory deadlines.

• Dealing with information requests from a wide range of stakeholders, often with short deadlines.

Physical Skills

• Will be sitting at a computer more or less continuously on most days and will require standard keyboard skills.

• May be required to lift archive boxes of paper patient report forms.

• Based in a busy office with frequent interruptions.

• Occasional travel to meetings or for training purposes may be required.

Patient/Client Care

• May advise patients on accessing their medical records. No face to face patient contact.

Policy/Service Development

• Implement policies for own area of responsibility and propose policy/service changes for own work area.

Financial and Physical Resources

• Observe a personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in the course of work.

Human Resources

• Provide non-clinical advice relating to clinical information. May need to demonstrate reporting tools occasionally and advise operational staff on completing station patient report form compliance audits.

• Indentify areas for own personal development to continually improve performance.

• Taking part in the appraisal and personal development process and undertake development activities that are identified.

Information Resources

• Shared responsibility for maintaining one or more clinical information resources.

• Input, manipulate and extract data accurately as required to provide clinical information.

• Prepare and present information in analyses, reports and projects as required.

• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive patient information in both paper and electronic formats.

Research and Development

• Undertake surveys and audits as necessary to work area to support the audit and research programmes.

• Undertake regular clinical audit projects, data collection and manipulation, data analysis and interpretation and production of results and reports.

Freedom to Act

• Is guided by standard departmental procedures, good practice and established precedents and understands what results or standards are to be achieved. Manager usually available for reference and work may be checked on a sample/random basis.

Mental Effort

• Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration and attention to detail when processing data, conducting analysis and preparing reports. Requires accuracy and continual checking of own work.

Emotional Effort

• Exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances is rare but some of the datasets can be distressing on occasion e.g. child deaths.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Education
• Use of Microsoft Packages
• Analytical Skills
• Planning and organisational Skills
• Data protection Knowledge
• Evidence of problem solving Skills

Desirable

• Clinical Audit experience
• Report writing Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Nottingham Headquarters

Beechdale Road

nottingham

NG8 3LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Provide clinical leadership for the South West Endoscopy Training Academy, shaping strategic direction and long-term delivery models.
• Work in partnership with NHS England regional workforce teams, the Joint Advisory Group (JAG), Health Education England legacy programmes, and local Trusts.
• Ensure training aligns with national standards, regional workforce priorities, and emerging service demands.

Operational Oversight

• Support the Academy programme leads and wider leadership team to deliver training programmes, simulation learning, and endoscopist development pathways.
• Lead on clinical quality assurance and governance for Academy activity.
• Promote consistency, safety, and excellence across training sites.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong collaborative relationships with Trusts, training centres, clinical leads, trainees, and professional bodies.
• Represent the South West Academy at regional and national meetings.
• Promote innovation, research involvement, and staff development.

Workforce & Education Leadership

• Support expansion and accreditation of training sites.
• Contribute to faculty development and standardised assessment processes.
• Lead initiatives that improve equity of access to training across the region.

*Applicants to specify which above area of responsibility is of most interest.

** Applicants will receive Senior clinical leadership support/mentoring from the previous role holder.

You can find further details about the role,including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside theorganisational structureand person specificationin the attached Job Descriptionand other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only,agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the specialist register (or within 6 months of CCT).

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy relevant to your specialty.
• Demonstrable experience in clinical education, training, and/or faculty development. TTT and TCT accreditation desired.

Desirable

• Experience holding educational or leadership roles at Trust, regional, or national level.
• Experience of simulation-based training or digital learning innovation.

Skills

Essential

• History of demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work regionally, build networks, and lead system-level programmes.
• Understanding of endoscopy service delivery, quality standards, and JAG processes.

Desirable

• Involvement in QI, service redesign, or workforce transformation projects.

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

NHS England

Address

South West

Taunton Bristol Gloucester Plymouth

TA12PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• Enter tertiary referral letter details accurately onto the Patient Administration System (PAS) on a daily basis adhering to the timescales within the Trust Patient Access Policy and ensuring the outpatient entry is attached to the correct 18 week pathway with appropriate referral/pathway/referral source code.
• To deal with pending elective appointments and cancellations, liaising with all relevant staff (including Consultants, Outpatient Managers, Directorate Managers and clinical support staff). Escalating any issues/breaches to the Team Leader/Administration Services Co-ordinator.
• Meet/liaise with Consultants on a regular basis in order to manage outpatient clinics lists effectively whilst working within the Department of Health guidelines. Be responsible for the updating and accuracy on electronic systems.
• Independently compile clinic status lists 6 weeks in advance, taking into account the composition of lists to include, clinical urgency, diagnostic investigations, therapeutic investigations, complex procedures and 18 week referral to treatment target. Inputting information on to PAS and NHS e-referral.
• Liaise with Team Leader/Outpatient Manager and/or Directorate Managers to ensure clinic sessions are utilised when Consultants are on leave. If Consultants are on annual leave/professional leave ensure that Registrar/Staff Grade cover is in place prior to booking patients into clinic session.
• Book appointments using the PAS/NHS e-referral system and identify the type of outpatient appointment required. Obtain relevant reports/ information and request HRS/case notes. Update clinic of list changes due to cancellations/alterations. Frequently negotiate with nursing staff to provide additional outpatient clinics.
• Update the PAS system and NHS e-referral with all information following patient referral triage with all special requirements.
• To ensure management of all clinic requests/reductions/cancellations/clinic changes/patient requests are managed within sostenuto independently
• Order interpreters for patients attending outpatient clinics by e-mail.
• To arrange patient appointments by telephone/letter ensuring that patients are offered choice of date with reasonable notice in accordance with the current operating framework and the NHS constitution.
• Order all necessary equipment for appointments via Outpatient Managers by e-mail.
• Responsible for informing the Radiology/Cardio-Respiratory Department of additional clinics arranged.
• Take into account daily cancellations and alterations, contacting patients by telephone explaining in a polite and courteous manner reasons for cancellation. To follow the correct procedures and processes for all cancelled appointments and DNAs to ensure dates are re-booked and/or removed according to the Trust Patient Access Policy, escalating any issues.
• Manage Netcall reminder report ensuring outpatient slots are backfilled maximising outpatient capacity.
• Advise patients of all available options with empathy and discretion particularly when dealing with aggrieved patients regarding outpatient waiting list enquires. Significant conversations including outcomes are to be recorded on PAS.
• Monitor and maintain the Patient Target Lists (PTL) for each speciality and individual Consultants, including the maintenance of the RTT and liaise with Directorate Managers on a regular basis.
• Monthly validation of 18 week (PTL) for each speciality to maintain 18 weeks, ensure patient availability and/or still require appointment.
• Monitor and maintain the Outpatient waiting list reports for individual specialities ensuring that all patients are booked in accordance with Multi-Disciplinary Team guidelines and Department of Health guidelines.
• Book linked appointments foe ENT and Ophthalmology prior to appointment date.
• Complete data checks on computerised systems (PAS, NHS e-referral, EDMS) amending any changes e.g. appointment procedures, patient details, patient/hospital cancellations or time changes due to allergy risks etc.
• Complete Netcall cancellation report, slot availability report within ers, sostenuto, net account on a daily basis.
• ASI report managed independently within DOH guidelines for Paper Switch Off Compliance
• Management of pas admin reports, clinic changes/amendments for all specialty clinics and directorates
• Set up and amendments of clinic schedules on PAS system
• Training/mentoring of staff on all roles within the Appointments Department
• To ensure that all two week rule referrals/upgrades are managed independently within DOH guidelines on PAS and NHS e-referral system.
• To ensure all case notes are requested and available for appointments in line with local standards and protocols. Ensure that any documentation in relation to the patient is sent to the Health Records Department to be scanned onto EDMS (Electronic Document Management System). To file all correspondence and documents, as required, thereby maintaining an effective filing system.
• Organise and order stationary items as appropriate.
• Deal appropriately with concerns from staff in line with Trust policy.
• To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave and sickness. Mentor and train relevant staff as required by the Team Leaders or Administrative Services Co-ordinator.
• Participate in call centre rotation.
• Liaise with other hospitals both NHS and private, GPs, secretarial, clerical, wards, and cancer services.
• Following PTL meeting, complete actions for individual specialities and update capacity for Directorate Managers.
• To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust policy.
• Any other duties required by Line Manager.
• Audit Patients on an Open Hold

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration and working towards Level 3 and/or equivalent knowledge through formal training and/or experience

Experience

Essential

• Call Centre Experience
• Excellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft office products
• Previous clerical experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Word Processing Skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
• Ability to manage/prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to accurately maintain computerise and manual systems
• Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to mentor and train stafF

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and training staff
• Time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate

Other

Essential

• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helens Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• Enter tertiary referral letter details accurately onto the Patient Administration System (PAS) on a daily basis adhering to the timescales within the Trust Patient Access Policy and ensuring the outpatient entry is attached to the correct 18 week pathway with appropriate referral/pathway/referral source code.
• To deal with pending elective appointments and cancellations, liaising with all relevant staff (including Consultants, Outpatient Managers, Directorate Managers and clinical support staff). Escalating any issues/breaches to the Team Leader/Administration Services Co-ordinator.
• Meet/liaise with Consultants on a regular basis in order to manage outpatient clinics lists effectively whilst working within the Department of Health guidelines. Be responsible for the updating and accuracy on electronic systems.
• Independently compile clinic status lists 6 weeks in advance, taking into account the composition of lists to include, clinical urgency, diagnostic investigations, therapeutic investigations, complex procedures and 18 week referral to treatment target. Inputting information on to PAS and NHS e-referral.
• Liaise with Team Leader/Outpatient Manager and/or Directorate Managers to ensure clinic sessions are utilised when Consultants are on leave. If Consultants are on annual leave/professional leave ensure that Registrar/Staff Grade cover is in place prior to booking patients into clinic session.
• Book appointments using the PAS/NHS e-referral system and identify the type of outpatient appointment required. Obtain relevant reports/ information and request HRS/case notes. Update clinic of list changes due to cancellations/alterations. Frequently negotiate with nursing staff to provide additional outpatient clinics.
• Update the PAS system and NHS e-referral with all information following patient referral triage with all special requirements.
• To ensure management of all clinic requests/reductions/cancellations/clinic changes/patient requests are managed within sostenuto independently
• Order interpreters for patients attending outpatient clinics by e-mail.
• To arrange patient appointments by telephone/letter ensuring that patients are offered choice of date with reasonable notice in accordance with the current operating framework and the NHS constitution.
• Order all necessary equipment for appointments via Outpatient Managers by e-mail.
• Responsible for informing the Radiology/Cardio-Respiratory Department of additional clinics arranged.
• Take into account daily cancellations and alterations, contacting patients by telephone explaining in a polite and courteous manner reasons for cancellation. To follow the correct procedures and processes for all cancelled appointments and DNAs to ensure dates are re-booked and/or removed according to the Trust Patient Access Policy, escalating any issues.
• Manage Netcall reminder report ensuring outpatient slots are backfilled maximising outpatient capacity.
• Advise patients of all available options with empathy and discretion particularly when dealing with aggrieved patients regarding outpatient waiting list enquires. Significant conversations including outcomes are to be recorded on PAS.
• Monitor and maintain the Patient Target Lists (PTL) for each speciality and individual Consultants, including the maintenance of the RTT and liaise with Directorate Managers on a regular basis.
• Monthly validation of 18 week (PTL) for each speciality to maintain 18 weeks, ensure patient availability and/or still require appointment.
• Monitor and maintain the Outpatient waiting list reports for individual specialities ensuring that all patients are booked in accordance with Multi-Disciplinary Team guidelines and Department of Health guidelines.
• Book linked appointments foe ENT and Ophthalmology prior to appointment date.
• Complete data checks on computerised systems (PAS, NHS e-referral, EDMS) amending any changes e.g. appointment procedures, patient details, patient/hospital cancellations or time changes due to allergy risks etc.
• Complete Netcall cancellation report, slot availability report within ers, sostenuto, net account on a daily basis.
• ASI report managed independently within DOH guidelines for Paper Switch Off Compliance
• Management of pas admin reports, clinic changes/amendments for all specialty clinics and directorates
• Set up and amendments of clinic schedules on PAS system
• Training/mentoring of staff on all roles within the Appointments Department
• To ensure that all two-week rule referrals/upgrades are managed independently within DOH guidelines on PAS and NHS e-referral system.
• To ensure all case notes are requested and available for appointments in line with local standards and protocols. Ensure that any documentation in relation to the patient is sent to the Health Records Department to be scanned onto EDMS (Electronic Document Management System). To file all correspondence and documents, as required, thereby maintaining an effective filing system.
• Organise and order stationary items as appropriate.
• Deal appropriately with concerns from staff in line with Trust policy.
• To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave and sickness. Mentor and train relevant staff as required by the Team Leaders or Administrative Services Co-ordinator.
• Participate in call centre rotation.
• Liaise with other hospitals both NHS and private, GPs, secretarial, clerical, wards, and cancer services.
• Following PTL meeting, complete actions for individual specialities and update capacity for Directorate Managers.
• To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust policy.
• Any other duties required by Line Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration and working towards Level 3 and/or equivalent knowledge through formal training and/or experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Call Centre experience
• Excellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft office products
• Previous clerical experience

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of mentoring and training staff

Skills

Essential

• Word Processing Skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
• Ability to manage/prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to accurately maintain computerise and manual systems
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to mentor and train staff
• Excellent time management skills
• 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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helens Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full medical registration with a license to practice.
• Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.

Eligibiltiy

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.
• Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

• Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
• Published audit or research projects

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care.
• Ability to appraise own performance as a Speciality Doctor and reflect on development needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Theta House

Lyon Way, Frimley

Camberley, Surrey

GU16 7ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent years' experience
• Relevant Programme and Project Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in project and programme management, delivering complex initiatives and achieving measurable outcomes
• Strong experience of leading process analysis and improvement across project, programme, and portfolio environments, driving efficiency and better delivery outcomes
• The ability to deliver programme management functions, including establishment of effective management controls, governance, assurance, strategic planning and analysing, reporting and decision making
• Experience of developing business cases and other investment justification

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and experience applying them in delivery environments.

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

NHS England

Address

Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

IUC Hub/Clinical Assessment Service:

Consistently monitor incoming calls, responding promptly based on clinical need

Provide telephone assessment for patients presenting via 111, closing cases over the phone where appropriate

Provide clinical advice for Health Care Professionals and co-ordinate care for patients depending on clinical need

Arrange to review patients face to face at the appropriate UTC/SDUC clinic

Arrange home visits when clinically needed

Provide clinical advice where appropriate to both internal and external staff as required eg triage nurse, GP colleagues, district nurses, ACPs, Paramedics etc

Through prior agreement and where trained to do so, provide Clinical Supervision for GP SpRs/Trainee ACPs whilst on shift

Develop knowledge of referral pathways to maximise the use of community services eg Pharmacy First, the community eye service etc.

Urgent Treatment Centres:

Work within current scope of practice whilst developing and maintaining skills required to work across the full scope of urgent care presentations including minor illness and injury.

Attend further training where needed to become competent in, for example, assessing and managing minor injuries

Provide leadership for minor illness presentations whilst on shift

Work with the Lead Urgent Care Practitioner for minor injuries to ensure appropriate prioritisation of patients based on clinical need

Provide mentoring, supervision and training for GP SpRs and trainee urgent care practitioners whilst on shift.

Provide regular clinical supervision meetings including Designated Medical Prescriber meetings and workplace-based assessments for Urgent Care Practitioners in training.

Ensure clinical coding of patients seen in the UTC is accurate and complete before the end of the shift.

Same Day Urgent Care (SDUC) clinics:

Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and manage minor illness presentations

Through prior agreement and where trained to do so, provide Clinical Supervision for GP SpRs/Trainee ACPs whilst on shift

and consistency.

Operate diagnostic equipment to monitor and assess patients, ensuring accurate readings for informed clinical decisions.

Identify and report faulty equipment, ensuring it is removed from clinical areas for repair to maintain safety.

Completion of event report forms when indicated

Across all aspects of the service:

Appropriately assess, diagnose, treat & discharge or refer patients presenting to the IUC service

Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems and formulate evidence-based management plans

Provide health promotion and preventative health care advice to patients attending the service

Precribe and issue computer-generated electronic prescriptions

Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)

Adhere to all medicines management governance and ensure correct procedures are followed

Clearly and accurately document consultations, including safety netting advice, in a timely manner

Where appropriate, educate patients about how best to use urgent care services

Work collaboratively with other health and social care professionals and services to deliver care to meet patients clinical, social and transport need

Proactively communicate with the On call Manager to escalate any concerns as appropriate to ensure smooth running of the shift

Work with urgent care colleagues working across the service to maximise the effective and efficient delivery of care to patients

Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Royal College of General Practice, General Medical Council, Department of Health and local NHS trust.

Be aware of service KPIs & work accordingly to assist in achieving compliance

Escalate and report patient safety/experience events or feedback in line with Nimbuscares governance framework

Contribute to and participate in the management of complaints and concerns where appropriate

Provide clinical feedback to enable service development

Understand, maintain knowledge of and adhere to relevant standard operating procedures, policies and pathways

Represent the service and Nimbuscare in a professional manner when in contact with the general public and other professionals

Report any concerns about the safety of the service particularly with regard to any concerns about the behaviour / performance of other staff working for the service.

Inform Nimbuscare of any restrictions which may impact on the post holders ability to undertake urgent care work

On request of the On-call Manager, be prepared to move to an alternative site to ensure service delivery, as is reasonable based on individual circumstances

Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.

Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards.

Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Attendance at regular in-house governance and educational meetings and training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC) MRCGP Qualification On National Performance List for GPs
• Evidence of medical indemnity insurance

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Lead by example The ability to prioritise effectively Able to work under pressure Flexible Adaptability Using initiative Self-audit and reflection

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• IT Skills (MS office / SystmOne ) Advanced clinical assessment skills including history taking / clinical examination Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to demonstrate problem solving with effective decision-making skills, supported by a best practice approach. Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment Experience of working in an Urgent Care setting (UTC/GP OOHs/ED/Pre-hospital care) For UTC, experience of assessing and managing minor illness and injuries

Desirable

• Experience of working or shadowing in Urgent Care

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

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Limited

Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive

Holgate

York

YO26 4GG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post entails providing excellent care to children and young people within the Paediatric Assessment Area and Emergency department of UHND.

TRUST BEHAVIOURS FRAMEWORK

Patients, public and staff have helped develop the Trusts Behaviours Framework of Values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. The NHS values provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. The post holder is required to commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.

Respect and Dignity. We value every person whether patient, their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

Commitment to quality of care. We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.

Compassion. We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.

Improving lives. We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts. We maximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

All employees are required to promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

Duty of Candour

All employees are required to comply with the Statutory Duty of Candour: The volunteering of all relevant information to persons who have or may have been harmed by the provision of services, whether or not information has been requested and whether or not a complaint or a report of that provision has been made

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the emergency department
• Maintain accurate nursing record
• Continuing professional development
• Significant paediatric nursing at band 5 level. Participation in quality development and quality assurance activities
• Recent Paediatric Experience.

Desirable

• Clinical and enhanced skills in paediatric nursing.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Shift Work
• Mixture of Days/Nights and Weekends
• Current evidence of working with acutely ill children and families, with up to date knowledge and skills within general paediatrics
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Participation in quality development and quality assurance activities.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good interpersonal Skills.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work under own initiative, demonstrate direction and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative working
• Prioritising workload/organisational Skills
• Willingness to expand role
• Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Knowledge of Emergancy
• Department performance targets
• An understanding and knowledge of the management of common paediatric medical and surgical conditions

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN / RN (Child) Level 1
• Health related diploma/degree
• Safeguarding training

Desirable

• ENB 998/997. Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice. FLIP or equivalent.
• ILS,ALS,EPLS,PILS

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

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

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

Job description:

• To work independently and to provide both a full range of dental treatment to maintain oral health and to undertake related general administrative duties where required to work towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel for whom they are providing care for.
• To assist the Senior Dental Officer (SDO), when present, or operate independently to achieve dental fitness targets, for all entitled personnel, as detailed in the SG Policy and Standards Document (P&SD).
• To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for direct patient contact.
• To ensure that all treatment is correctly recorded on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:
• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
• Certified completion of Foundation Training in Dentistry in the UK, or have evidence of at least 12 months full-time postgraduate clinical experience derived in a primary dental care setting, or have qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS.
• Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
• Must provide evidence of clinical currency in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4 Returning to Clinical Practice, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
• To have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
• To be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
• Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy entitled Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare Workers).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 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.

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP7 7RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Behaviours & Values

Essential

• A transformation leadership style
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
• Management of transformation and change
• Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities
• Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
• A continuing quest for personal and professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

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

NHS England

Address

Stella House

Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. CLINICAL

1.1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.

1.2. Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.

1.3. Undertakes patient centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

1.4. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-ups the persons treatment to high intensity.

1.5. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided selfhelp computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.

1.6. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary where there is consent form the patient and it is appropriate to do so.

1.7. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

1.8. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

1.9. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

1.10.Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with Livewell clinical record keeping policy.

1.11.Work closely with other members of the team to ensure the Stepped care model is consistent.

1.12.Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.

1.13.Liaison with other agencies and other professionals as part of the patient care plan when clinically relevant.

1.14.To identify and manage risk with patients.

2. PROFESSIONAL

2.1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

2.2. Ensure that client information is kept confidential, unless there is a need to share information. Sharing of information will be in line with data protection guidance and child safeguarding protocols.

2.3. Keep up to date with NICE recommended treatments for common mental health problems.

2.4. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

2.5. Attend clinical / managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.

2.6. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

2.7. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

2.8. To attend all Livewell mandatory training relevant role at specified times.

2.9. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives relevant for role.

2.10. Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.

3. GENERAL

3.1. To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

3.2. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

3.3. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

3.4. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

3.5. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

3.6. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• 1. Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
• 2. Understanding of the role of supervision in clinical practice.
• 3. Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with patients, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
• 4. Knowledge and/or experience of how marginalisation can impact on mental health problems and what barriers there may be for marginalised communities and how marginalisation may impact presentation within mental health services.
• 5. With a commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and continued development of understanding how marginalisation impacts people.
• 6. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Desirable

• 1. Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
• 2. Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.

Skills

Essential

• 1. Computer literate.
• 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• 3. Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with patients and good interpersonal skills and always demonstrating empathy and professionalism. For instance, communicating supportively and constructively with people who may be distressed and manage difficult conversations.
• 4. Work within a team, build good working relationships and able to seek or provide support with a solution focus.
• 5. Good diary management and ability to manage own workload/caseload and demonstrate time management skills.
• 6. High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• 7. Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining own wellbeing
• 8. Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
• 9. Openness to learning new knowledge and skills and ability to attend necessary training courses.

Experience

Essential

• 1. Relevant mental health working experience, including voluntary work. or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems.
• 2. Experience of working in Primary Care.
• 3. Experience of managing own caseload.
• 4. Accurate and prompt record keeping and ability to write clear reports and letters.
• 5. Experience of using clinical outcome measures to inform practice.
• 6. Carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.

Desirable

• 1. Evidence of working in the local community.
• 2. Experience of working with computerized CBT.
• 3. Experience of working with 16-18 year olds.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. Completion of Low Intensity Talking Therapies qualification, including theory and supervised practice, or equivalent as per national Talking Therapies guidelines.
• 2. Evidence of educational qualifications plus experience equivalent to degree level.
• 3. Eligibility for Registration on PWP register with either the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or British Psychological Society (BPS) will be required.

Desirable

• 1. Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
• 2. Psychology degree.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Centre Court

73 Exeter Street

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 0AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

School Programme Management

To overseeSchoolprogramme managementandadvisethe Head of Schoolon the following matters:

• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
• To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, interdeanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.

To fulfil the following responsibilities:

• To attend School meetings within the structure and other relevant meetings.
• To meet Code of Practice requirements, ensuring that rotational information is available to local teams to meet the 12 week deadline, and to support information sharing to track exceptions, noting the contribution to NHS England (WTE Directorate) metrics.
• To undertake professional development identified for the role (attendance at required training days, on-line e-learning packages, etc)
• To assist the Head of School and Postgraduate Dean in the early identification of trainees requiring additional support through local monitoring, escalation as required and referral to appropriate services.
• To facilitate career management or be able to provide access to career management skills or provision. - See detailed Job Description

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• A transformation leadership style.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
• Management of transformation and change.
• Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism.
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities.
• Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
• A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.

Desirable

• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.

Desirable

• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
• Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area
• Experience within the specialty at Consultant level.
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body.
• Must hold a current Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)