Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the delivery of key access targets across all services, this includes Referral to Treatment and Cancer.

Development and delivery of transformation / improvement projects, in line with Trust efficiency plan associated with outpatient and access services.

Participate in digital transformation projects, taking the lead with the National Electronic Booking System and Trusts patient management systems (e.g. Care Flow, Somerset)

Identifying and managing the risks associated with performance targets at both local and corporate levels. This includes writing comprehensive improvement plans to achieve and sustain performance mitigating risks.

Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and processes to ensure the Trust delivers performance standards as per Department of Health Guidelines and local Trusts guidanceUse expert knowledge to establish and embed patient pathways ensuring optimum treatment and waiting times, for Referral to Treatment and Cancer.

To undertake and oversee work to improve access performance across the trust, making full use of available information, tools and methodologies, for example, demand and capacity. Trajectory and modelling tools are developed and monitored in line with the Trusts key strategic objectives.

As the designated Trust lead the responsibility for the overall operational management, escalation and performance of the Referral to Treatment and Cancer.

Responsible for ensuring National policy is interpreted into Trust guidance and policy for the management of Referral to Treatment and Cancer standards.

Responsible for the professional and operational management of the Cancer Team, Referral to Treatment (RTT) Validators, Access Teams (including outpatient, inpatient and outpatient reception teams), to ensure robust data collection, validation and reporting both internally and externally. Identified budget holder for several departments.

To compile, analyse, interpret and present complex data to internal and external stakeholders, presenting solutions and developing plans to address under performance. This data would include complex performance data, health inequalities and clinical outcomes as required. Producing reports and business cases as necessary.

To be responsible for the development of patient pathways, quality and experience; whilst working collaboratively with general managers, service managers and clinical colleagues.

Lead in collaboration with Trust Colleagues to identify efficiency schemes connected to the Trust Outpatient Transformation Programme.

As a Senior Manager within the Trust, you will be required to participate on the Trusts on-call rota (this includes weekend on site working).

To lead on and undertake any other duties/tasks at the request of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Division of Surgery

To deputise and lead for the Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Trust, Regional and National level performance meetings where required.

To ensure that governance and risk processes are in place in line with the Trust overall policy.

Participate in the Trusts annual appraisal system designed to identify objectives and personal development opportunities.

Ensure that all mandatory training is up to date .

The post holder will be responsible for continually maintaining their working knowledge of local practices, policies and procedures and highlight ongoing training and development needs to their manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent learning in a professional or numerate discipline

Desirable

• Master's degree or equivalent learning in a professional or numerate discipline

Experience

Essential

• Senior NHS Management experience
• In-depth specialist knowledge of elective care, cancer and associated constitutional standard rules gained through extensive experience,
• Extensive experience in financial, performance and staff management
• Experience of managing significant improvement projects and service redesign
• Experience of managing a service with competing stakeholders.
• Experience of undertaking service planning taking into account finance, manpower, equipment and organisational factors
• Knowledge of the national and regional health strategies
• Ability to develop reports within tight deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email, and have standard keyboard skills
• Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda

Skills

Essential

• Ability to negotiate with others in the organisation and externally
• Experience of conducting negotiations involving highly complex, sensitive and contentious matters

Analytical & Judgement

Essential

• Ability to analyse and interpret management and patient information and make recommendations to others
• Ability to prioritise and quickly identify the core issues in a situation

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

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Manor Hospital

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (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. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP), 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).

1. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

1. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT.

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

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

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

1. Keep up to date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

1. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 12-months qualified as PWP
• Accredited with BABCP or BPS
• Graduated from BPS accredited PWP training course/apprenticeship

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working in primary care settings with people who have experienced a mental health problem within 2 years' experience of operating in this context
• Able to demonstrate clinical outcomes and meeting agreed performance targets
• Demonstrate high standards of written communication

Desirable

• Evidence of working in the local community

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding sexual assault and mental health

Desirable

• Experience using IAPTus

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

102 High Green Court, Cannock

102 High Green Court, Cannock, WS11 1GR

Cannock

WS11 1GR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will work at Beckington Family Practice to enhance nursing services within the practice. The Practice Nurse will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs, and other Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according to practice policy, protocols etc. Chronic Disease management will form part of the role as well as the mentoring of our other Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, is a vital element of the post. The Practice Nurse will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Additionally the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake any further training required to ensure appropriate role development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Responsibilities

Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of patients with chronic diseases as detailed by the Department of Health and Practice policies.

Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice.

Aid the Practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services.

Formulate reports as required for the Practice Manager and or Partners

Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the Practice Nursing team.

Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.

Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses & HCAs within the practice.

Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide professional and managerial support to other Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and review the monitoring of patients within primary care.

Offer guidance and support to the other Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants to improve standards of care if needed.

Participate in chronic disease management clinics within the practice if asked and only after appropriate training, & provide practical assistance and professional advice to achieve minimum standards of care.

Provide clinical input where required alongside other Practice Nurses, particularly newly appointed Nurses and GPs, to assist in skill development and sharing of best practice.

Delegate to others, with appropriate skills, knowledge and competence.

Encourage nursing practice in line with relevant evidence based research.

Act as a resource to the general public, patients within the health care system and their families, carers and various healthcare professionals.

Clinical Responsibilities

Work alongside Health Care Assistants to help develop their skills.

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.

Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography when required - following appropriate training if required.

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Carry out ear examination.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training if required.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Undertake accredited training in specific chronic disease management as or if required. e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. following appropriate training if required.

Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Directions - following appropriate training if required.

Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required.

Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and is aware of local, referral procedures.

Ensure that current evidence based approaches to patient care is standard practice

Apply appropriate infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.

Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, eg burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Research, Audit and Quality

Encourage the development of a practice audit strategy and action plan for Primary Care.

Contribute to the provision of equitable, high quality services for patients in the locality.

Help support the integration across primary, secondary and tertiary care services.

Maintain an interest in national research initiatives and disseminate appropriate information to health professionals if asked to do so.

Ensure all care is evidence based using up to date validated literature.

Contribute to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical practice.

Education and Training

Provide professional advice /support to health care professionals within the Primary health care team

Following identified training needs, participate in training and facilitation of other Practice Nurses & Health Care Assistants.

Provide mentorship and guidance for Health Care Assistants.

Participate in partnership programmes of awareness raising, detection and prevention of chronic diseases.

Maintain a level of expertise in specific chronic disease management (when appropriate) and other pertinent areas of health care, and seek to develop new and improved skills.

Advise members of the public on the concepts of health promotion, education, prevention and protection

Seek out new knowledge of nursing and health by reading, enquiring and partaking in continuous education programme.

Take responsibility for personal development and education including in-service training and annual appraisal.

Direct, supervise and help mentor Nurses and Health Care Assistants in the clinical setting.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary education and training.

Monitor and maintain consistency of professional standards and take appropriate action if standards are not met.

Maintain professional development by attending relevant courses and study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments.

Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC

Communication

Maintain communication and liaise with other disciplines across primary, secondary and tertiary care services as and when necessary

Contribute to and work effectively within the primary care team

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Maintain accurate patient records

Advise and support other members of the team aiming towards common objectives.

COMPETENCE

You are responsible for limiting your actions to those which you feel competent to undertake. If you have any doubts about your competence during the course of your duties, you should immediately speak to a GP or one of the Partners in the first instance.

REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

All employees of Beckington Family Practice who are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.

SUPERVISION

Where the appropriate professional organisation details a requirement in relation to supervision, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure compliance with this requirement. If you are in any doubt about the existence of such a requirement, in the first instance advice should be sought from one of the Partners.

RISK MANAGEMENT

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of Beckington Family Practice that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

As an employee of Beckington Family Practice, you are legally responsible for all records that you gather, create or use as part of your work within the Organisation (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative), whether paper based or on computer. You should consult the Practice Manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which you work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees of Beckington Family Practice have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the practice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees of Beckington Family Practice are required to maintain the confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordance with Beckington Family Practice policies.

EQUALITY

Beckington Family Practice will take all practicable steps to ensure staff are recruited, managed, developed, promoted and awarded on merit and that equal opportunities are given to all staff.

Each employee is responsible for his or her own professional and personal behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Registered General Nurse

Desirable

• Diabetes

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Proven time management skills
• Planning & Organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability able to cope with change
• Using initiative
• Team working
• Self-motivation
• Flexability
• Integrity/Confidentiality
• It Skills (MS Office, Internet etc)
• Intrapersonal skills
• Time Management
• Venepuncture
• Vital Signs
• ECGs
• Urinalysis
• Wound Care
• IM/SC injections

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of working in a Healthcare setting
• Travel Advice
• Child Immunisations
• Contraception
• Chronic Disease Management
• Cervical Smears

Experience

Essential

• Current Treatment Room Skills

Desirable

• Three years post registration ??
• Diabetes
• COPD & Asthma

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to establishing productive working relationships with clinicians and other professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills influencing, negotiating and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships both within the team and the organisation.

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

Beckington Family Practice

Address

St Luke's Surgery

St Luke's Road

Beckington

Somerset

BA11 6SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.beckingtonfamilypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To ensure the delivery of the client organisation payroll each week and month, and that the service runs effectively and professionally, with accurate calculation and timely payment of salaries and staff expenses.

2. To be responsible for the supervision of the payroll preparation ensuring accurate and timely payments of salaries and expenses in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions of employment and adhering to all the necessary policies and procedures.

3. To be responsible for sending the weekly and monthly BACS payment on time in line with the deadlines. To ensure that all necessary checks have been carried out and resolve any issues that may arise.

4. To effectively manage and plan your own and the departments workload to ensure the provision of a comprehensive payroll service which complies with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements while embracing departmental, Trust and Shared Service Clients objectives.

5. To liaise with all levels of staff within the Trust, Shared Service Clients and any external organisations providing expert guidance and support on payroll legislation, expenses legislation, NHS Pension and the Trusts alternative Pension scheme provider (NEST). To resolve complex payroll, tax and pension queries promptly and effectively, making decisions, and to action appropriately authorised and documented adjustments.

6. To process statutory and non-statutory returns in accordance with appropriate timescales.

7. To ensure that all relevant monthly and annual reconciliations are carried out accurately and on time and necessary records and documents are submitted and maintained in line with NHS and Statutory Regulations on the keeping of records. Including but not limited to the administration of P60s and P11Ds. To ensure the appropriate deductions for HMRC and NHS Pensions are correctly administered. To manage the control and reconciliation of any other payroll deductions, including the production of reports and payover documentation.

8. To liaise with auditors to ensure the efficient completion on internal and external audit of the payroll and to ensure that details of the audit recommendations are implemented.

9. Manage and supervise all necessary checks of payroll input and output and browsing of payroll results prior to producing payments ensuring that all deadlines are achieved at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree Level or Eqivalent
• Specialist knowledge of NHS Payroll & Pension

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of Electronic Staff Record (ESR)

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Experience of working in a Senior Payroll Role
• Expert knowledge of NHS Terms & Conditions
• Experience Managing a Payroll Team
• Excellent analytical and IT Skills
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Expert knowledge of ESR/Pensions Online

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 Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

The Corporate Service Centre (Building 12), New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist role, you will join a varied pool of clinicians from different professions, working on products and services across NHS England's Transformation Directorate. You will play a key role in shaping the safe delivery of national programmes to provide clear benefits for citizens and patients, and support clinicians to provide better care.

Our Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist provide the framework and direction for our Clinical Informaticians working across programmes and involved in large scale change, as well as providing a key clinical voice to programme teams within Transformation Directorate.

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

• Registered and regulated health or care professional with high level specialist
• knowledge in a key area of practice, holding current professional clinical registration with an appropriate professional body.
• Educated to masters' degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.

Desirable

• A trained and accredited clinical safety officer with current application in practice. If not, post holders will be expected to undertake training within 6 months of appointment

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of NHS quality improvement frameworks, NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks, and their requirements.
• Understanding of the sources and quality of evidence relating to clinical assessment and their application to practice.
• Understanding of clinical, benefit realisation, within the context of an organisation's approach to benefits realisation management.
• Effective understanding and knowledge base of risk management methodology and its application in the clinical domain
• Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level.

Skills

Essential

• Works effectively with clinical governance frameworks and supports the identification, analysis and mitigation plans for clinical risks and issues related to systems and products.
• Supports Incident management and untoward event reporting and investigation.
• Supports a coordinated response to clinical safety events and incidents in live service within their sphere of expertise.
• Promotes understanding of the implications of citizen choice and preference options.
• Provides specialised clinical informatics advice and expertise to both clinical and non-clinical staff within projects regarding the delivery of health and care services.
• Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
• Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and 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.

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

Any NHSE Office

Nationally

LS1 4AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a content designer, youll:

• Lead on the creation and iteration of content for projects
• Ensure content design best practice and principles are applied within your project
• Develop and contribute to content strategies based on research and data, to support service transformation balancing user needs with business, operational and technical requirements
• Use collaborative design tools and techniques to explore problems and opportunities, and create content assets to test and iterate ideas and solutions
• Build relationships and work closely with stakeholders demonstrating the value of user-centred content design within the organisation and beyond
• Advocate for the needs of users to be embedded within your project
• Work with user researchers and designers to discover and analyse insights to identify common themes, pain points and user needs
• Support the review the work of others to ensure it is user focused, accurate, and meets government and NHS style, design standards and accessibility requirements
• Make actionable recommendations based on insights and communicate these to stakeholders clearly and confidently
• Actively contribute to the UKHSAs community of practice, advocate for content design and support the creation of the right environment and processes to establish the profession within UKHSA

Essential role criteria:

To be considered for this role, youll need:

• Experience of user-centred content design methods, best practice and appropriate tooling to explore problems and opportunities within complex organisations
• Experience of writing and editing accessible and usable content using a style guide and design standards, using data and evidence to make strategic content decisions
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team including user researchers, to discover user needs, map and define user journeys and create quality user experiences
• Experience of developing content strategies to plan, create, deliver, measure and manage content, to meet user needs and business objectives
• Experience of managing stakeholder relationships and influencing others to gain support for user-centred standards, strategies, and ways of working
• To understand different prototyping techniques and how to use them
• To be able to demonstrate the importance of designing inclusive, equitable, accessible and sustainable public services

Desirable role criteria:

You may also have experience of:

• Structuring and managing content across its lifecycle, using content management systems and information architecture to help users find what they need
• Government service assessments
• Working in an agile environment

Selection Process Details

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications,knowledgeand experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

Competency Based

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)

• 750 word supporting statement. Do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.Vplease beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

Longlisting:In the event ofa large number ofapplications,we will longlist into 3 piles of:

1. Meets all essential criteria

1. Meets some essential criteria

1. Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile(s) Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting.

Shortlisting:In the event ofa large number ofapplications we will conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of:

• Experience of writing and editing accessible and usable content using a style guide and design standards, using data and evidence to make strategic content decisions

Desirable criteria may be usedin the event ofa large number ofapplications/largeamountof successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

Competency Based

You will be invited to a single remote interview.

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.

This will include an 8 minute presentation on your understanding of user-centred design and content design, to help us understand more about you and your skills and experience.

Youll be expected to have the following technical skills at working level:

• Design communication
• Designing for everyone
• Evidence-based design
• Iterative Design

Interview dates are yet to be confirmed

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location:

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs.

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London).

Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport links and benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a basicdisclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.

Eligibility Criteria

This vacancy is open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service as well as internal applicants.

Salary Information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location.

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Person Specification

Application & Supporting Statement

Essential

• Application & Supporting Statement

Presentation

Essential

• Presentation
• Technical Questions

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQ

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Canary Wharf)

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification in HR & OD

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of HR and OD and People Services within the NHS.

• Extensive knowledge and experience of working on workforce transformational programmes.

• Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to:

• Workforce Policy Development
• People Services Service Design

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of leading transformational change to generate successful outcomes.
• Experience supporting people policy development, review and implementation within NHS, healthcare or public sector organisations, including researching evidence, analysing impacts and contributing to policy recommendations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify risks and opportunities, and support the development of practical people policy solutions.

• Experience of stakeholder engagement via large working groups, including with staff-side partners and Subject matter experts

Experience of developing evidence based policies that meet legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements whilst identifying gaps, risks, or inconsistencies across policy suites while remaining practical and accessible.

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

• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification in HR & OD

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of HR and OD and People Services within the NHS
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working on workforce transformational programmes.
• Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to: Workforce Policy Development People Services Service Design

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of leading transformational change to generate successful outcomes.
• Experience supporting people policy development, review and implementation within NHS, healthcare or public sector organisations, including researching evidence, analysing impacts and contributing to policy recommendations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify risks and opportunities, and support the development of practical people policy solutions.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement via large working groups, including with staff-side partners and Subject matter experts
• Experience of developing evidence based policies that meet legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements whilst identifying gaps, risks, or inconsistencies across policy suites while remaining practical and accessible.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington Place/Wellington House

London or Leeds (other sites will be considered)

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We're looking for an experienced finance leader who can combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

You'll have:

• CCAB or CIMA professional qualification with current membership of a recognised professional body.

• Significant post-qualification experience in financial management within a complex organisation.

• Extensive knowledge of NHS finance, financial governance and healthcare policy.

• Experience of budget setting, financial planning and forecasting.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, including experience of presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.

• The ability to build productive relationships across organisational boundaries.

• A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?

At EMCA, finance is at the heart of delivering better cancer outcomes. Every investment decision supports improvements in earlier diagnosis, faster treatment and better experiences for patients across the East Midlands.

Joining EMCA means you'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence strategic investment across a regional NHS programme.

• Work alongside senior NHS leaders and finance professionals.

• Shape innovative approaches to programme funding and financial governance.

• Support transformation programmes that improve care for millions of people.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Excellent annual leave entitlement.

• Professional development and CPD opportunities.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including visits to provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently throughout the region.

Join us

If you're an experienced finance professional who wants to influence healthcare transformation, drive value for money and ensure investment delivers lasting improvements for cancer patients, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help ensure every pound invested delivers better cancer care across the East Midlands.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• CCAB/CIMA qualified and current member of recognised professional body.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent;
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development;
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• An appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Member of relevant professional body

Communication Skills

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change

Analytical

Essential

• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
• Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.

Planning Skills

Essential

• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
• Experience/knowledge of project principles techniques and tools

Management Skills

Essential

• Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Autonomy

Essential

• Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.

Financial and Physical Resources

Essential

• Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.

Other

Essential

• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions
• Professional calm and efficient manner
• Effective organizer, influencer and networker
• Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
• Ability to travel independently across the region and occasionally beyond.

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (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

• MSc level qualification in health related or biomedical science or equivalent through training and research experience.

Desirable

• Educated to PhD level in Health/ Biomedical Sciences/ Neuroscience related subject or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of clinical research in the NHS, Academic or commercial environment
• Experience of the submission and approval process for set up of clinical research trials
• Experience of Project management of complex clinical trials
• Experience of managing grant submissions and awards
• Experience of report writing and contributing to annual reporting
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team
• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Experience in chairing multi-disciplinary meetings
• Experience of process development to improve the efficiency and quality of the service delivered
• Experience of finding and initiating new collaboration opportunities with external organisations
• Experience of monitoring a budget and reporting on spend

Desirable

• Experience of managing and/or mentoring colleagues

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of research processes and research methods applicable to healthcare setting
• Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of trial protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay persons
• Knowledge of research legislation including research governance, GCP, Medicines for Human use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Data Protection, Human Tissue Act, Mental Capacity Act
• Ability to interpret and communicate highly complex information effectively at all levels and overcome barriers to understanding
• Knowledge of research funding systems
• Understanding and commitment to the need for information governance and confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS and University infrastructure, policies, procedures aims and objectives
• Knowledge of existing regional and national research initiatives, infrastructures, and work groups

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail, whilst maintaining the ability to see the bigger picture
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and demonstrate honesty and integrity
• Experience of PC applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access, using skills at an advanced level of expertise
• Ability to build successful working relations and rapport with a wide variety of individuals from a range of roles

Desirable

• Ability to develop and adapt ways of working in line with strategic objectives

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

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties will include:

• Service Transition & Delivery
  • Lead end-to-end service transition activities ensuring new or changed services meet defined entry and exit criteria
  • Embed ITIL-aligned service transition processes, including change, release and knowledge management
  • Ensure service documentation (e.g. support models, runbooks, SLAs) is complete and approved prior to go-live
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engage with a wide range of stakeholders including programme teams, architects, operations, and suppliers
  • Translate technical service requirements into clear, business-understandable outputs
  • Influence decision-making to ensure supportability and sustainability of services
• Operational Readiness
  • Validate that service support structures, monitoring, and escalation processes are in place
  • Ensure operational teams are trained and prepared to manage live services
  • Support early life support (ELS) and transition into business-as-usual operations
• Risk & Governance
  • Manage risks and dependencies across multiple service transitions
  • Ensure compliance with organisational governance, security and assurance processes
  • Provide reporting and assurance to senior stakeholders on transition readiness
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve service transition processes and practices
  • Contribute to continual service improvement initiatives across ITSM functions
  • Promote best practice and knowledge sharing across teamsLeadership (where applicable)
  • Provide matrix leadership across transition activities
  • Support prioritisation and coordination of workloads across multiple services
  • Mentor and support colleagues to build capability in service management practices

This is not an exhaustive list.

Essential criteria

• ITIL qualification (or equivalent) with practical experience in IT Service Management, particularly Service Transition
• Demonstrated experience leading service transition activities for digital or technology services
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience producing and reviewing service design and transition documentation
• Proven ability to identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies
• Experience working with suppliers and ensuring delivery against SLAs and KPIs

Desirable criteria

• Experience coordinating or leading teams (including matrix management)
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
• Experience in public sector (or a similar large scale organisation), or health environments

Selection process

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, experience and technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe 6 listedessentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of:

• an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• a 1000 wordsupporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1000words. We will not consider any words over1000words.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:

• Demonstrated experience leading service transition activities for digital or technology services

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a face to face interview in our Canary Wharf offices.

Behaviours, experience and technical skills will be tested at interview.

You will be required to prepare a presentation (maximum of 10 minutes) as part of the interview which will assess your technical skills. The presentation will be: Using an example, show how you used ITIL principles to ensure a smooth transition of a new IT service into live operations, while maintaining service quality and minimising risk.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Leadership (Lead behaviour)
• Communicating and influencing
• Delivering at pace
• Making effective decisions

Interview dates to be confirmed.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs in either Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf).

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site.

Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Eligibility criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Security clearance level requirement

Part 1

Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed.

Part 2

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check clearance.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Salary information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location.

Grade 7:

£56,185- £66,581 (National)£58,340- £68,574 (Outer London)£60,494- £70,566 (Inner London)

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Leadership (Lead behaviour)
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQs

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf)

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 21st October 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HNC Mechanical Engineering Certificate in Management or equivalent

Desirable

• In depth knowledge of all Health Technical Memoranda
• Authorised Person in accordance with Department of Health Guidance

Experience

Essential

• Proven maintenance management experience or relevant experience in managing Mechanical plant and equipment.
• Experience of writing Safe Systems of Work Experience of managing permit to work systems
• Sound IT experience

Desirable

• Experience of complex Mechanical plant operation and maintenance requirements within healthcare
• Experience of managing authorised processes and contract management
• Experience of programming building management computer systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety and current legislation and guidance
• Sound IT knowledge

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Mechanical PPM schedules and management

Skills

Essential

• People / staff management skills
• Good communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Proven Mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• Capable of working in a demand driven service

Desirable

• Presentation skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

• To lead continuous improvement of high-quality learning environments for Enhance learners.
• To ensure compliance with NHS England statutory,regulatory and quality requirements, escalating risks to the HoS.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

• To lead quality improvement processes supporting patient safety across the healthcare workforce.

• To champion clinical skills training and simulation, emphasising teamwork and human factors.

Programme Management

• To lead delivery, development and quality assurance of Enhance in the East of England, working with the HoS on:

• Programme delivery and learner or supervisor concerns;

• Opportunities and barriers to expansion into general practice, medicine and psychiatry;

• Recruitment to training posts and programmes;

• Programme management, including assessment, progression, rotations, support, remediation, out-of-programme activity, careers, less than full-time training, transfers and academic training.

• To contribute to school leadership and lead relevant programme meetings and governance.

• To represent Enhance, and where agreed the HoS, at local, regional and national meetings.

Educational and Workforce Development

• To lead and advise the HoS on educational and workforce development, including:
• Professional development of the educational faculty
• To assure effective supervision and learner support, addressing concerns and escalating risks.
• To identify learning and faculty needs and ensure appropriate appraisal, development and resources.
• To lead shared learning opportunities that strengthen multiprofessional working across the school and region..

Intelligence Support/ provision

• To oversee the use of local intelligence, evaluation and feedback to inform quality management, programme development and improvement.
• To ensure effective use of relevant information systems and accurate programme, learner and post data.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

• To lead clinical and educational input into local and national workforce planning relevant to Enhance.
• To commission and develop educational provision that supports generalist capabilities, curriculum outcomes and identified workforce needs.
• To identify and lead implementation of innovative education and workforce solutions across the programme.
• To advise the HoS and lead agreed commissioning and decommissioning activity for the programme.

Finance

• To lead agreed business planning and budget management for Enhance, ensuring effective use of resources and value for money.
• To ensure compliance with NHS England financial governance and 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

Fulbourn

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

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

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 sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• A commitment to personal development - self and others

Experience and Knowledge

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
• Awareness of the national context of GP Specialty Training, and the particular local context for this training scheme
• Demonstrable track record of promotion of Equality and Diversity in health care settings

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• MRCGP (for doctors)
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

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

10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (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 support Postgraduate Deans in meeting NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

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

Programme Management

To oversee the Blended Learning Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and other senior Educators on the following matters:

o VLE-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns

o Postgraduate programme management including delivery and development of VLE

To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board

To complete the annual school development plan

Educational 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 East of England educators and learners

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 the implementation of the PGVLE in the EoE
• To support the development of 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 across the EoE.
• To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities in relation to the PGVLE.

Finance

• To engage with financial business planning processes and associated TEL 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.

Applications are welcomed from those who hold a substantive post in the east of England region (i.e. a consultant or SAS doctor in a secondary care trust or a permanent post CCT employee in a GP practice).

Person Specification

Skills and 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
• Excellent communication, counselling and liaison skills - a readiness to listen and empathise
• 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

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
• Ability to attend relevant national and local College and NHSE EoE meetings

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• 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
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Royal Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Have up to date knowledge of the specialty's curriculum, portfolio, examinations and other assessment methods.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, own appraisal processes
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
• Awareness of the issues around dealing with trainees who are failing to progress or otherwise require additional support

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
• Current or recent past member of the relevant STC

Qualifications and Training

Essential

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

Desirable

• Educational qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education.

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

East Capital Park, Fulbourn

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

For more information and to submit an application, please visit: https://pfchp.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F56bda789-eb72-4fc9-90d1-1a0d82eb98f0. Any applications not received via this route will not be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in English and Maths at Grade 4 minimum or equivalent
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Teams

Desirable

• Qualification in Business Administration or equivalent
• Experience of using electronic document management or business systems

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative or business support role
• Experience managing documents, records and databases
• Experience organising meetings, events or training activities
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and administrative systems

Desirable

• Experience supporting a health and safety, compliance or operational team
• Experience raising purchase orders and processing invoices
• Experience maintaining departmental records and trackers
• Experience of applying health and safety legislation to processes and procedures
• Experience of supporting auditing
• processes, inspections.
• Good working knowledge of health care and primary health care services

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Strong organisational skills and detail oriented
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work with often repetitive workflow and to deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate being self motivated and resourceful
• Ability to work autonomously; and on own initiative with drive and enthusiasm.

Desirable

• Confidence using new systems and digital tools
• Commitment to personal development and continuous learning
• Ongoing commitment to self development, continuous professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Community Health Partnerships

Address

Suite 201,Cheltenham House

14-16 Temple Street

Birmingham

B2 5BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://communityhealthpartnerships.co.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

Larkhill

Wiltshire

SP4 8QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Plan and carry out initial assessment for a range of clients using an evidence-based and client centred approach to practice following certain work-related accidents and work-related ill health.

Managing own caseload of management referrals for the purpose of sickness absence management through assessment and advising on an individuals fitness to work, rehabilitation and phased return to work programmes, ensuring that appropriate information is provided regarding the Equality Act (2010) including advice on reasonable adjustment to the workplace.

Undertake a range of routine occupational health screening tasks, collect, record and store data accurately.

Assess the need for further information from GP, specialist or previous employer, the need for pre-employment blood tests in accordance with Department of Health and UK Health Security Agency guidelines and gain the appropriate consent. Effectively communicate the staff member's rights under the Access to Medical Reports Act (1998).

Undertake workplace risk assessments, plan and manage work related health problems including making decisions about fitness to work and the need for restrictions or adjustments to the workplace.

About youWere looking for a motivated and compassionate practitioner who thrives in a busy, evolving environment.

Essential: Registered Nurse (NMC Part 1) Qualification in Occupational Health (degree or diploma) Experience in Occupational Health, including management referrals and case management Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and workplace health risks Excellent communication and report-writing skillsDesirable: SCPHN (OH) registration NHS Occupational Health experience Experience in health promotion, audit or service improvementYoull be confident managing priorities, working independently, and using your judgement to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

What we offerAt West Herts, were committed to supporting our people: Flexible working options and strong work-life balance Generous NHS pension and annual leave A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and staff support services Access to excellent training, development and career progression opportunities A supportive, inclusive culture where our values empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive guide everything we do.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• RN. Registration on Part 1 of NMC register
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Part 3 of NMC register - SCPHN -OH

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of immunisation schedules for healthcare workers
• Experience of immunisation
• Management of blood and body fluid exposures.
• Infection control issues relation to OH such as influenza, infectious disease, contact tracing
• Knowledge of attendance management policies.
• Basic counselling skills
• Case management
• Knowledge of legislation relating to Occupational Health, health and safety, and relevant aspects of employment law, with the ability to apply this in practice.

Desirable

• Experience of NHS Occupational Health Services.
• Knowledge of Health Promotion
• Knowledge of occupational diseases.
• Undertaking risk assessment
• Ability to present to large and small groups.
• Mental health knowledge.
• Understanding NHS financial pressures associated with sickness absence and recruitment.

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse, demonstrating continued professional development and application of clinical skills within practice.
• Experience working within an Occupational Health (OH) setting, with an understanding of the scope and function of Occupational Health services.
• Experience of undertaking management referrals, including assessing fitness for work, providing evidence-based advice, and producing clear and concise reports.
• Experience in delivering workplace immunisation and vaccination programmes, including risk assessment, administration, documentation, and follow-up, in line with current guidelines and best practice.
• Experience of working within an NHS Occupational Health department, demonstrating knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and workforce health requirements
• Experience of applying relevant frameworks and guidance, including those from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), UK Health Security Agency and other relevant external bodies.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working, liaising effectively with managers, HR, infection prevention teams and external stakeholders to support employee health and wellbeing.
• Experience supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives within the workplace.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS OH department.
• Understanding of framework related to Health and Safety Executive, Public Health England and other external bodies.

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before you consider applying for this role, please ensure you read the conflicts of interest section of the attached applicant information document and refer to NICEs policy on declaring and managing interests for NICE advisory committees

Responsibilities:

• Regularly attend Committee meetings as well as an annual awayday and occasional training.
• Contribute to the panel deliberations from their own specialist knowledge whilst respecting input from non-specialists and lay persons.
• Apply their own experience and judgement to the topics under discussion, rather than act as a representative of their organisation.
• Work with the other members of the Committee and NICE staff to identify key issues and review evidence.
• Work with other members of the Committee and NICE staff to formulate recommendations and comment on the evidence and on drafts of the guidance.
• Agree the final recommendations and guidance.
• Advise on implementation issues as required.
• Ensure appropriate consideration of the implications of guidance for duties under equalities legislation. Follow agreed decision-making procedures and accept the collective decisions of the Committee.
• Abide by NICEs code of conduct for Committee members including declarations of interest, and follow the Committees operational procedures.
• Prepare for the Committee meetings by reading the substantive papers and by gathering any additional information on the proposed topics which may be helpful to the discussions.
• Participate in review(s) of the functioning of the Committee and accept changes to the membership, remit, procedures, etc., of the Committee as a result.
• Participate in induction training and other training which may be offered periodically.

Person Specification

Ability to contribute to the work of the committee

Essential

• Experience in health or social care (as appropriate) either as a practising health or social care professional, or working in or in association with the wider aspects of health or social care or the healthcare industries.
• An understanding of the social, political, economic and professional influences on NICE.
• Active registration with the appropriate professional body.
• A license to practice.

Ability to understand and interpret multiple complex data sets

Essential

• Ability to gather data. analyse, critique and synthesise complex information, as evidenced by relevant experience and/or academic qualifications.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Essential

• Committment to eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality and an understanding of the issues of inequality in health, public health and social care settings.

Other

Essential

• Please specify which of the advertised roles on the committee you are applying for.

Eligibility

Essential

• Are you happy to commit to work within the NICE equality scheme?
• Do you commit to keeping committee discussions confidential as needed?
• Do you have the time to commit to this committee's work? (This includes attending meetings, reading papers, commenting on draft documents, and other work as required)
• Have you worked, or do you work as a healthcare, social care or public health professional? If yes, please give details including profession, specialty and dates:
• Have you received a prison sentence or suspended sentence of 3 months or more in the last 5 years?
• Are you the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order?
• Have you been dismissed (except by redundancy) by any NHS or social care body?
• Have you had an earlier term of appointment with NICE terminated?
• Are you under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986?
• Have you been removed from trusteeship of a charity?
• Are you employed by the Department for Health and Social Care?
• Are you employed by NHS England's national commissioning functions?
• Are you appointed by NHS England as a National Clinical Director, National Specialty Lead, or Clinical Reference Group chair?

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

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

Virtual

Virtual

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Job Title:Consultant Psychiatrist
• Service Line: Male Acute Mental Health
• Professionally Accountable to:Medical Director
• Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Wyke and provide senior medical cover on Phoenix ward, our acute mental health service for men.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all 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.

Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

Phoenix Ward at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, is our 19 bed male mental health acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

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

And youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Phoenix Ward
• 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.
• Contribute to [1:7] Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £170,000 per year (Depending on Experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 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 to 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 [insert speciality]
• 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 (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethas 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. Alongside this we are able to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting.

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 [email protected]

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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

Bradford

BD12 8LR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The complete job description and person specification can be found in the attached document.

You will be responsible for providing support to Birmingham & Solihull and Black Country Cluster to ensure the delivery of financial information and advice across various budgets in the Acute and Community portfolio to support effective management control and decision making, enabling the organisations to plan, monitor, report and use its financial resources in an effective and efficient manner, and which facilitates the achievement of the business objectives and statutory duties.

The post holder will also have to operate as part of the wider finance team which means that the focus of work may be varied as business needs dictate, therefore a flexible approach to work is required.

In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do:

Commissioning for Value and Outcomes

Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace

Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways

Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity

Advancing Health Equity

Integrated Partnership

You will be accountable for:

1. Ensuring the delivery of financial information and advice across various budgets to support effective management control and decision making, enabling the organisations to plan, monitor, report and use its financial resources in an effective and efficient manner, and which facilitates the achievement of the business objectives and statutory duties

2. Maintaining complex financial and forecasting models to aid proactive budget management and planning for the ICB.

3. The co-ordination of internal and external reports and returns.

4. Setting budgets for specific programme areas, clearly identifying the methodologies used and effectively communicating the process to Non-Financially minded budget holders.

5. Meeting with budget holders to validate the budgets produced, highlight any areas where cost pressures are likely and identify opportunities for managing them.

6. Using their knowledge and experience to contribute towards the development and delivery of the financial strategy.

7. Leading on the production of monthly working papers to aid the reporting of performance against budget. The post holder will be expected to communicate the financial position to the Senior Lead Finance Manager and Senior Finance Managers in the team and provide accompanying narrative and detailed analysis for inclusion within the regular papers to numerous committees.

8. Supporting in the planning, in-year financial management and reporting on the financial performance of any placed based responsibilities which could included for better care funds, neighbourhood and locality related programmes, intermediate care or other specific local projects.

9. Providing accurate year end forecast information based on the postholders knowledge of individual reporting areas.

10. The post holder will assist other members of the Finance team when other ad hoc requests occur.

11. Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio of projects/function.

12. To contribute to the development of new models of care or support investment into new community programmes from national initiatives

13. Working with the Planning & Strategic Investment team to set annual budgets within the funding available to the ICBs

14. Working with commissioning leads and contracting to identify and implement mitigating actions in year to ensure costs are managed within ICB budgets

15. Working alongside the planning & strategic investment finance team, supporting the development of transformational business cases to enable delivery of the 3 key shifts and ICBs strategic priorities

16. Developing and maintaining systems for the recording, reconciling, forecasting and reporting performance of acute and community against revenue resource allocations.

17. Supporting the financial negotiation of contracts with acute and community providers, ensuring contract values are within available resources based upon current guidance and legislation, and in accordance with activity proposals recommended by commissioning staff.

18. Deputising for the Senior Finance Managers Acute and Community as necessary.

19. Supporting on the completion of Freedom of Information requests that require financial input relating to ICB acute and community contracts in accordance with the legislation.

20. Supporting the completion of the ICBs Statutory Annual Accounts ensuring records and working papers are accurate and produced to the timescales required.

21. Devising and providing improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting; and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes and service redesign.

22. Working with members of the Team to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions.

23. Evaluating projects/functions within identified portfolio for delivery against financial recovery/savings plans through providing sophisticated, high quality project analysis.

24. Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and conform to necessary standards using professional judgement and estimations.

25. Ensuring financial transactions are in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). The post holder is also responsible for informing the Chief Finance Officer of any breach of SFIs and reporting incidences of fraud.

26. Working within departmental and ICB-wide policies and procedures, accounting principles, NHS guidelines and regulations, use professional knowledge and judgement to decide appropriate actions and responses which will also include highly sensitive or contentious issues.

27. Actively contributing to the local HFMA network and be an ambassador for future One NHS Finance accreditations.

28. Providing cross cover and support to the Financial Management function as necessary

Key Relationships

The post holder will be required to:

1. Maintain constructive working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders within and beyond the ICS, including primary, community and secondary care providers; voluntary and third sector Providers and NHSE

2. Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with ICS system partners, clinicians and contractors working on a variety of topics.

3. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise.

4. Develop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data.

5. Present information and issues, including highly complex issues, to a wide range of ICS partners and external stakeholders.

6. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, presenting information, to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting.

7. Have the ability to deal with resulting potentially challenging/antagonistic situations.

8. Commit to working and engaging constructively with ICS partners on a range of business sensitive issues.

9. Nurture key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally, including national networks.

10. Liaise with the Communications and Engagement teams on public relations and marketing activities.

11. Link with managers and members of other functions, to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment e.g. IT specialists

12. Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the impact of any change.

13. Deputise for Senior Finance Manager Primary Care as required, expanding on knowledge, skills and experience within personal professional development.

Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of NHS Finance management and operating model
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy
• Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the ICB/ICS and individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills with the willingness to embrace technological advancements.
• Ability to Analyse, interpret and communicate useful financial information from large volumes of data in accordance with strict deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of financial management of NHS contracts
• Knowledge of NHS payment rules

Mobility

Essential

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Light physical effort
• Ability to travel across sites as required

Autonomy

Essential

• Able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations, with the aim of improving deliverables
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required, working to tight and often changing timescales

Personal qualities

Essential

• You conduct yourself in a caring and considerate manner at all times.
• You are respectful to others and listen to others
• You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role
• Professionalism and understanding difference is key

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with ICS partners and Providers on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Highlight difficult and controversial issues including performance and change to senior managers
• Putting the long-term health, social care and well-being needs
• of the population first (system first)
• Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve
• excellence in everything we do in Bsol
• Holding yourself and others to account for delivering better outcomes
• Being inclusive, supportive and empowering at all times
• Engaging and enabling those working towards the aims we have as a collective

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• CCAB or CIMA professional qualification or extensive practical experience to an equivalent level
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Wolverhampton City Council

St. Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a RGN working in PHC at Wathwood you will be required to:

Take charge of clinics and care delivery within the Primary Healthcare team, provide guidance and support to nursing teams on the wards and ensure patients receive a high standard of individualised patient care which assists their recovery.

Work within Hospital and Trust policies, procedures and protocols.

Communicate with line managers and members of the MDT.

Act as a positive role model to maintain standards in the team.

Engage in professional development.

Be keen, motivated and willing to be involved in development projects.

Support the Primary Healthcare Manager and Team Leader to achieve required standards of practice. Work within a small PHC team which currently consists of registered and unqualified staff within the department (approximately 6-8 staff) to provide physical care to a ward-based group of patients.

Support a team of visiting professionals providing specific patient care activities and clinics.

Engage in health promotion events and teaching for staff and patients.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent.
• Maintains current registration with the NMC.
• Further specialist knowledge/post registration experience in specific service area or other formal training.

Desirable

• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding
• Specialist and area specific experience

Desirable

• The ability to deal with and resolve conflict

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good written/oral communication skills
• Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
• Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
• Clinical supervision skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• A high level of emotional intelligence

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties

Training

Essential

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
• Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
• Knowledge of management theories

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays)

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 Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wathwood Hospital

Gipsy Green Lane, Wath upon Dearne

ROTHERHAM

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and administrative queries, video consultations, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• Developing care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from NICE
• Ensuring appropriate follow up of patients
• Prescribing generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
• Working with and support other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary care
• Promoting 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
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, eg prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and using SNOMED CT to code patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Reporting potential risks identified. Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.