Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 in Maths and English
• Foundation Degree in healthcare or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care (Level 3 Diploma in Health Care).

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness and understand of IPC policies.
• Excellent communication and listening skills and adopts an appropriate style and method of communication.
• Ability to present written information clearly, ensure for effective writing skills.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality at all times.
• Positive approach to customer care.
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and co-ordinate and prioritise workload without direct supervision.
• Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of patient safety practices.
• Previous experience of working as part of a team.
• Demonstrate skills to ensure for safe IPC practices and act as a professional role model.
• Previous experience of working in health and/or social care.
• Understands the principles of audit and education.
• Understand the importance of education and how this supports audit and surveillance.
• Previous experience in supporting others in a supervisory role.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and make decisions within sphere of work and/ or knowledge recognising where assistance/ escalation is required.

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to develop knowledge of hospital policies and procedures to support role
• Ability to record/ document information clearly in line with policy and procedure.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working effectively in a busy Catering environment
• Experience of organising and prioritising own work

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to degree level or have equivalent level of demonstrable experience working in a large organisation
• Membership of CIPD or equivalent relevant experience advising on employment related matters
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent level of project management qualification or experience
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Proven project management skills
• Advanced working knowledge of organisational change processes
• Good working knowledge of employment legislation
• Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage time to ensure specified deadlines achieved
• Sound knowledge and understanding of employment law

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering change management projects and/or service redesign within the NHS environment.
• Project management experience
• Understanding and knowledge of the wider NHS and social care structures, policy, legislation and guidance
• Significant experience gained in a HR role within a complex organisation
• Understanding and knowledge of the wider NHS and social care structures, policy, legislation and guidance

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients with orthotic needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research.
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Understanding of clinical governance and implications for the orthotics service.
• Ability to comprehend and work with the trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet differing needs of the patients.
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort through the working day and carry out concurrent activities.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
• HCPC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of undergraduate/student orthotist clinical experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Relationships:

It is imperative that the post holder is a responsible and respectful team player but will also be expected to work under their own initiative as an autonomous practitioner.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills towards members of the multi-disciplinary team, other agencies, patients, families and carers

Ensure excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills with patients, carers and relatives and especially where there may be communication difficulties.

Work collaboratively for the best interest of the patients and their families, with all health, social care and voluntary agencies.

Work as an efficient part of the wider MDT to support the Community Teams with the collaborative of Growing the Friarage and Community

Patient and Public Involvement

The Trust has the statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient Feedback.

Core Functions:

Key Results and deliverables:

To be responsible for the delivery of Physiotherapy assessments and treatments to a high professional standard in accordance with Professional Standards and Code of Ethics laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of therapy services and develop quality improvements appropriate to the needs of the service.

To develop and deliver training, supervision and development of band 5, support staff, students and other health and social care workers as appropriate around area of expertise.

To act as a clinical mentor to junior members of staff.

To develop and improve competence in self and acquire new skills and apply to practice.

To autonomously manage, within appropriate professional guidelines, a caseload of clients with complex needs within departmental, home and community environments.

To respond to identified needs through critical thinking, consideration of a range of options using sound clinical reasoning and professional judgement and communicating these to clients in order to reach a decision, in collaboration with the client (or his representatives) about how to meet those needs.

To provide clinical expertise within own specialist area, with particular expertise in rehabilitation

To work flexibly and support the wider therapy teams across Hambleton and Richmondshire, including clinical cover as required to support patient flow. This would include Hambleton and Richmond community teams and the Friary therapy team.

Administrative Responsibilities

To promote and maintain health and safety in the workplace and attend all mandatory training.

To be involved in health promotion initiatives.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• oEvidence of audit and participation in service development
• oEvidence of specialised knowledge gained through formal courses and Continuing Professional Development
• Basic IT skills
• oTo display excellent communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers, and colleagues
• oTo demonstrate high level clinical reasoning skills when dealing with complex patients
• oAbility to work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience working as a Band 6
• Experience of supervision / staff management
• oAudit and research experience.
• oEvidence post-registration at higher level in a specialist subject matter
• oTeaching skills and previous student supervision

Qualifications and training

Essential

• To hold a degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Additional relevant training such as short courses

Experience

Essential

• oExperience working as an Physiotherapist within the NHS
• oExperience of working in a rehabilitation setting
• oCan demonstrate relevant / varied post graduate experience

Desirable

• oExperience working at a band 6 level.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oTo respond and adapt to the changing needs of the service
• oTo act appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances
• oAccess to suitable transport for travel in relation to the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friary Hospital

9 Queens Road

Richmond

DL10 4AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• DCR(R) / BSc / MSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Current HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Attendance at foundation improvement training and the new and aspiring leaders program within first year of role

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• CT, MR or Vascular trained
• Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication

Desirable

• ILS trained

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in CT, MR or Vascular imaging
• Evidence of the ability to work independently

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft programmes for collating and interpreting data.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and digital communication.
• Understanding of internet and related technologies.
• Ability to produce spreadsheets, databases, monitoring records and reports.
• Self-motivated with drive and initiative.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Procurement or Customer Care, or equivalent relevant experience.
• GCSE's A-C (Maths & English) or equivalent qualification or experience
• Microsoft Excel qualification or demonstrable experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Experience using computerised ordering systems.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience supporting administration, reporting, action tracking or meeting arrangements.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees Hospital and Hartlepool Hospital

Stockton on Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will manage an allocated portfolio of contracts and projects, supporting contract negotiation, performance monitoring, service evaluation and service redesign across Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Word processing and Excel qualifications (intermediate level), or equivalent experience.
• Further training / post-graduate or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
• Previous experience in similar role in public sector
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management

Planning and Organisational Skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in project management and planning

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

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

North Ormesby Health Village

11 Trinity Mews

Middlesbrough

TS3 6AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with service requirements, you will:

• Perform reception desk duties, including, but not limited to:
• Greeting and registering patients
• Booking appointments

• Handling general enquiries from patients, healthcare professionals, and the public
• Manage incoming calls, dealing with enquiries or signposting to other team members as appropriate.
• Recording messages to clinical team members, ensuring that they are accurate and passed to the relevant team member.
• Sending appointment reminders to patients attending all of our sites, using the appropriate digital system.
• Processing postal test results, matching unallocated results to the corresponding patient records and actioning them, where necessary.
• Dealing effectively with incoming and outgoing post, including distributing incoming post to appropriate team members.
• Running reports from the SystmOne clinical system, on a regular and ad-hoc basis.
• Managing patient records and results to a high standard of data quality, including ensuring contact details are accurate and assisting with data input.
• Booking translators for appointments, where necessary.
• Producing letters, as required.
• Supporting with the administrative needs of the spoke clinics.

Professional Development

• Keep up to date with all mandatory training to ensure compliance and competence.
• Attend training courses in house, online, and externally, to develop expertise and further knowledge.
• Take responsibility for updating, documenting and maintaining your own knowledge and skills framework, and sharing professional development with Teesside Together.
• Express needs or desire for further training and work within own remit at all times.
• Participate in appraisals, performance reviews and professional development plans on an ongoing basis with Teesside Together when required.

Equality & Diversity

• Ensure all patient groups accessing the service receive a safe, welcoming, non-judgemental, and confidential service.
• Support our culture, which promotes equality and values diversity.
• Be aware of, and committed to, our equality and diversity policies, and actively promote equality and diversity issues relevant to the post.
• Through your own actions and the example you provide to others, uphold the principle that all co-workers, patients, and visitors have the right to be treated equally and with respect.
• Ensure that individuals are given equal access to care and services.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of equality and diversity concerns / measures, particularly in healthcare
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality, privacy, and dignity

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills, especially when talking to patients, relatives, and carers
• Ability to provide individualised care with empathy
• Ability to plan and prioritise your own workload
• Attention to detail
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• SystmOne clinical system skills

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in a patient or customer facing setting

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS service

Qualifications

Essential

• Current, full UK driving licence and daily access to a car with business insurance

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

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Endurance House

Clarence Street

Stockton on Tees

TS18 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to understand new technological advances.
• Basic keyboard skills
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Willing to attend courses and conferences to keep up to date and disseminate knowledge.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Must have an IBMS accredited degree (Biomedical Scientist position) or be expected to complete it within 3 months of appointment together with an HCPC registration portfolio (Trainee Biomedical Scientist).
• Consideration will be given to those with an accredited Biomedical Science degree that have not completed the HCPC registration portfolio and if successful at interview will be appointed to the trainee Biomedical Scientist position.
• Must have successfully completed the registration portfolio assessment
• Must be eligible to apply for HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist now and be HCPC registered within 30 days of interview
• Must demonstrate training and competency in microbiology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical laboratory

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Communicates well in a clear and concise manner and good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and practices.
• Positive approach to service provision.
• Ability to demonstrate 6C's in practice.

Desirable

• Clinical experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Experience

Essential

• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with the public.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's A-C (Maths & English) or equivalent qualification or experience
• NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience.

Desirable

• Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are attached as supporting documents to the bottom right of this screen.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of clerical processes.
• Efficient and accurate word processing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365. Good understanding of a range of routine work procedures and practices.
• Sound knowledge of the work and scope of the service to act as a point of information for Trust staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's English and Maths A-C or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Qualified at NVQ 2 or equivalent experience or equivalent work experience.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive use of Office and Outlook, including word, excel, email and internet.
• Previous experience working within a team.
• Administrative experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills (Band 7)

Essential

• oIT skills
• oExperience with use of electronic note systems e.g. SystmOne/EPR
• oAudit and research experience
• oTo display effective communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers and colleagues
• oKnowledge of national and professional guidelines and evidence-based practice related to specialist area

Knowledge and skills (Band 6)

Essential

• oCompleted post basic dysphagia training & competencies
• oIT competence

Desirable

• oVideofluoroscopy competence

Qualifications and training (Band 7)

Essential

• oTo hold a degree or relevant Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy
• oTo be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council
• oTo have advanced post-graduate training in dysphagia (can be in house or external)
• oLeadership qualifications or training

Desirable

• oMember of RCSLT

Qualifications and training (Band 6)

Essential

• oDegree and licence to practice as a SLT as approved by RSCLT
• oTo be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council

Desirable

• oRegistered member of RCSLT
• oAttendance at leadership & development programme

Experience (Band 7)

Essential

• oTo have substantial post graduate experience including work with patients with neurological conditions in an acute and rehabilitation setting
• oTo have experience in the management of dysphagia, ideally including videofluoroscopy
• oExperience of working within the NHS
• oLeadership experience

Desirable

• oEvidence of relevant post graduate courses or study at Masters level or equivalent
• oTo have experience in management and/or supervising other staff members in a team

Experience (Band 6)

Essential

• oPost graduate experience of working with adults with acquired / progressive neurological disorders
• oMDT working experience
• oPrevious NHS experience

Desirable

• oExperience of videofluoroscopy
• oExperience of tracheostomy

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.

• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and fulfill all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

• Apply learning from the training programme to practice

• Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

• To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

• To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

• Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

• Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

• To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on Lamplight and in line with The Link Policies and Procedures.

• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Links professional development and Appraisal system.

• To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per The Links supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

• To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

• To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

• To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in The Links organisational objectives and priorities.

**The work The Link CIC carries out within the social sector is very much a social approach, therefore to ensure safe working practises our organisation works hard to continuously monitor and review our delivery model and ensures our workers have a protected caseload at all times **

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Link

Address

101 The Greenway

Middlesbrough

TS3 9PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on The Links services and to view the person specification, job description and application form/apply for this post please visit our website: https://www.redcarlink.com (The Link will only accept a completed application along with a CV - you must email both).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.

• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

• Apply learning from the training programme to practice

• Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

• To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

• To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

• Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

• Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

• To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on Lamplight and in line with The Link Policies and Procedures.

• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Links professional development and Appraisal system.

• To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per The Links supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

• To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

• To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

• To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

Other

• Mapping/updating of existing local services for signposting and review/update existing service directory. Continue to welcome spotlight sessions for external providers during whole team meetings or attend their team meetings.

• Engage caseload to increase effective stakeholder participation in service design and delivery and increase attendance at participation events/groups.

• Regular promotion and marketing of childrens mental health, prevention and early intervention linking in with local/national campaigns

• Work in partnership with The Link Charitable Trust

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in development of the role in accordance with changes in The Links organisational objectives and priorities.

**The work The Link CIC carries out within the social sector is very much a social approach, therefore to ensure safe working practises our organisation works hard to continuously monitor and review our delivery model and ensures our workers have a protected caseload at all times **

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychological Therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Link

Address

101 The Greenway

Middlesbrough

TS3 9PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• To have significant experience of working with patients with musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience working within the NHS
• Can demonstrate relevant/varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas at Band 5 level

Desirable

• Member of a professional body and/or specific interest group

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions
• Competent IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
• Timekeeping, planning and prioritisation skills
• Evidence of MDT working
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards
• Demonstrates analyitcal skills and judgment when dealing with the therapy management of complex patients

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Achieved or willing to work towards relevant Post-Graduate qualification/training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work under their own initiative
• Committed to excellent patient care
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis, eg working to deadlines, interruptions
• Efficient prioritisation of complex workload/time management
• Ability to work across professional boundaries

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tees Community Outpatient Physiotherapy

One Life Building, Linthorpe Road

Middlesbrough

TS1 3QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds NVQ level 3 and above Or relevant experience in a Hospital Estates environment with engineering training.
• Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship
• GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)

Desirable

• First aid at work
• Competent persons Medical gas pipeline systems course
• Competent persons in ventilation systems
• Competent persons in water systems (legionella awareness)
• Competent person in Decontamination (sterilisers)
• Safe release of trapped passengers from lifts
• Btec onc/hnc in engineering

Experience

Essential

• First aid knowledge especially electric shock treatment
• knowledge of permit to work systems
• Knowledge of carrying out planned preventative maintenance on electrical / mechanical systems.
• Experience on heating and domestic hot and cold-water systems.
• Work activities relating to legionella for example tmv maintenance and water temperatures.
• Experience using ppm systems and permit to works.
• Experience within Healthcare environments.

Desirable

• Working on HVAC systems, ventilation ahu systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of engineering systems i.e., Heating, Ventilation, Hot and Cold-Water systems , steam, decontamination.
• Computer literate and keyboard skills.
• Experience working within the industry.
• Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute hospital environment.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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