Job description

Job responsibilities

We believe that our Older Adult Mental Health Services are a great place to work. You will be surrounded by passionate, empathic and hard-working colleagues and a management team who are invested in supporting your development. This is a great opportunity to be involved in the development of a new service to better meet the needs of people living with dementia and those supporting them.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
• Assessment of people presenting with mental health problems
• Assessment and management of clinical risk
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Managing own case load

Desirable

• Working in collaboration with VCSE service
• Experience of Care Coordination
• Training/developing staff and / or patients
• Experience of delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g., in social work, nursing, OT, with current professional registration
• RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Teaching/training qualification
• Psychological therapy qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of principles of assessment of people with mental health problems
• Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Mental health assessment skills
• Care planning
• Delivery of evidence-based interventions in mental health

Desirable

• Skilled in the provision of clinical supervision to both peers and junior members of staff

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mental Health Practitioner caseloads are generally limited to 15-20 cases, allowing the team to deliver a range of psychosocial interventions, including Crisis Safety Planning, Emotional Management and Distress Tolerance Skills, Anxiety Management, Early Warning Signs / Relapse Prevention, Behavioural Activation and Sleep Hygiene.

The Team also offers a Managing Emotions Group to patients experiencing emotional dysregulation, often as a preliminary to further psychological work such as DBT.

The team is working to deliver access to NMHT services within 28 days of referral, and are currently meeting this target.

There is a twice weekly referrals meeting where new referrals are discussed together with cases of concern, and a monthly team meeting for education and team administration.

Psychological intervention is offered via three pathways. There is a dedicated Bipolar and Psychosis pathway, a trauma-specific Specialised Individual (SI) pathway and the more generalised Specialised Teams (ST) pathway. The Worcester City NMHT has 4.4 FTE funded posts for psychological provision.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment).
• On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in General Adult Psychiatry (or your subspecialty), including management of complex and high-risk patients
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of clinical leadership within a team setting
• Experience of supervising and teaching junior medical staff and other professionals
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management
• Experience of audit, quality improvement, and service development

Knowledge

Essential

• The candidate should have relevant clinical experience
• Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments in the General Adult Psychiatry
• Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high quality services
• Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Hill Crest Unit

Quinney's Lane

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a business management, programme management, workforce, HR or organisational development role within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience leading projects and delivering organisational change initiatives.
• Experience of performance management, governance and assurance processes.
• Experience producing reports and presenting information to senior leaders.
• Experience managing staff and coordinating workloads.
• Experience delivering service improvement programmes.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries and managing multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge in HR, organisation development or a related discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• CIPD Level 5 or willing to work towards
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on a day to day basis.

Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care within the Ward/unit, working in accordance with the philosophy of patient centred care and to NSF and other Trust standards.

Practice as a member of the Community Hospital Nursing team, to support and work in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Planning and Delivery of Individual Nursing Care under Direction of Senior Staff

Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Assess, plan, and, implement and evaluate patient focused nursing care.

Document care given and maintain contemporaneous records.

Maintain records in accordance with the Trusts policy and that of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Assist in implementation of health promotion strategies, as agreed by Ward Manager.

In consultation with senior qualified staff, provide and monitor patient centred care within Trust agreed standards.

In collaboration with other team members organise the reception and discharge of patients ensuring effective communication in transfer of information.

Carry out delegated nursing care.

Use and participate in research / audit in care delivery.

Adhere to and promote all clinical practice, health and safety and corporate Trust Policies and Guidelines.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience gained during pre-registration training.

Desirable

• Experience gained working in the frailty care setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Confidence to teach student nurses, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance.
• Awareness of Audit.
• Evidence of on-going continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Medication administration via various routes PO, PR, S/C, IM, IV.
• Experience of Audit.
• Knowledge and understanding of Mental Capacity and DOLs.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to carry out physical requirements of the role e.g. using mechanical hoists to move patients.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN/RMN
• NMC Registered.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor Training.
• Accredited courses in Palliative Care, Tissue Viability, Diabetes, Dementia.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
• Role modelling good behaviour.
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
• Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Able to work competently without supervision.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Compassion and empathy skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to motivate others.
• Versatile and adaptable.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Team player.
• Basic IT skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Pershore Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Drive

Pershore

Worcestershire

WR10 1PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of catering in an employed capacity.

Desirable

• NHS / customer service experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Desirable

• Knowledge of hygiene standards and infection control within the workplace.

Qualifications

Essential

• Non-specified, but relevant qualification and/or practical experience relevant to the role.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Foundation Food Hygiene or Basic Health and Safety.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Princess of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound professional judgement and deliver high-quality communications in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyse highly complex and sensitive information.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of and use of new technologies, including social media and apps.
• Good understanding of the media landscape and is alert to issues in the media/society, and how they impact on audiences and campaign activities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the inclusive and accessible communication, including the Accessible Information Standard and Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with senior managers on a wide range of communications digital engagement, media handling, proactive PR, marketing, campaigning, communications strategy and evaluation
• Experience of working collaboratively with key stakeholders to come to an agreed outcome
• Experience of developing media strategies and protocols
• Experience of delivering behaviour change campaigns and using data and insight for evaluation
• Experience of the commissioning process and working with suppliers
• Budget, resource planning and supplier management experience
• Experience of employing national policies in local communications
• Experience of engaging colleagues in developing their understanding of the business strategy and the part they play in its delivery
• Experience of achieving an effective balance between decisiveness and analysis recognising when an issue requires a more considered response or immediate confident decision

Desirable

• Experience of operating within a large, multi-site and complex organisation.
• Experience of handling reactive and proactive media relations, including responding to enquiries from regional and national news organisations and supporting the management of reputational issues.
• Experience of providing professional leadership, support and guidance to colleagues.
• Experience of leading marketing and communications projects, including campaign planning, stakeholder engagement, content development and evaluation

Additional Criteria

Essential

• I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in relevant subject area or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of relevant academic study/ relevant professional courses. For example, strategic communications or leadership
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of cleaning in an employed capacity.

Desirable

• Previous experience of cleaning in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Non-specified, but relevant qualification and / or practical experience relevant to the role.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

New Haven

Princess of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.

Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

Provide safe and effective practice to patients within the Community Hospital.

Practice as a member of the Community Hospital Nursing Team to support and work in partnership with the larger multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care within a defined ward/department.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of nursing adults and / or training

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a care environment

Desirable

• Nursing experience within the NHS / Hospital Setting
• Experience of working in general medicine or rehabilitation

Additional Criteria

Essential

• I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational qualification level 3 or equivalent / level 2 qualification in care and willing to undertake relevant level 3 qualification upon appointment or equivalent qualification or experience
• Care Certificate or expected to gain within 12 weeks of commencing in Trust.
• Willing and able to undertake Safety Intervention training
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Evesham Community Hospital

Waterside

EVESHAM

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of principles of assessment and formulation for people with mental health problems
• Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Personalised Care and Support Planning and principles of Personalised Care.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Care Act
• Experience of working with people in a forensic setting

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Will be required to complete mandatory training.
• Has a commitment to on-going learning, coupled with development of the role to meet patient and service need.
• To participate in regular locality duty system.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
• Assessment of people presenting with mental health problems
• Assessment and management of clinical risk
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Managing own case load

Desirable

• Working in a primary care setting
• Working in collaboration with VCSE service
• Experience of Care Coordination/Key working.
• Training/developing staff and/or presenting to groups in a variety of settings
• Experience and knowledge of delivering evidence-based psychosocial interventions

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g. in social work, nursing, OT with current professional registration
• RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Teaching / training qualification
• Psychological therapy qualification

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Rowan House

Osborne Road

MALVERN

Worcestershire

WR14 1JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.

Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

Work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated team providing rapid and planned assessment and treatment interventions to patients in their own homes or other community settings to enable patients to maximise their independence, health and wellbeing and remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This will be achieved through a combination of hands on clinical skills and knowledge to treat, educate and support patients on a designated caseload and by working with patients and their carers to assess, plan and implement appropriate packages of care.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Able to cope under pressure.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Professionals Council Registration.
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained portfolio.
• Reflective practitioner.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Practice educators qualification.
• Relevant validated clinical courses.

Experience

Essential

• A range of post registration experience including in a health and social care setting.
• Experience of delegation to qualified/unqualified staff.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an integrated team.
• Experience of working in the community.
• Experience implementing change in clinical practice.
• Experience in rehabilitation settings.

Knowledge

Essential

• A range of evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to specialism.
• An understanding of the approaches and models of practice relevant to practice.
• A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
• Good level of knowledge relating to disability, equipment and adaptations.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures and Models of Practice.
• Working knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy standardised assessments appropriate to the role.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to identify and plan individual care / rehabilitation needs in partnership with patients/ their carers.
• Role modelling of good behaviour that supports teamworking.
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
• Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to understand professional and ethical issues.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to challenge poor behaviour.

Desirable

• Leadership skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich Spa

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Alongside the Band 8a Job Description and Person Specification. The post holder will also:

Behave consistently with and promote the values of the Trust

Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines

Implement the psychology provision guidelines and Trust policies

Evaluate referrals, undertake the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with psychological difficulties with a varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to clinical need and service capacity

Meet and maintain targets within the psychology provision

For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
• Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions
• Evidence of regular professional training and experience as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in order to maintain exceptionally specialist skills in psychotherapy
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice

Desirable

• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative methods as practiced within the field of Clinical /Counselling Psychology.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Desirable

• Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books

Experience

Essential

• Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area
• Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists
• Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties
• Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
• Experience of conducting clinically relevant research

Desirable

• Experience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma
• Experience of strategic planning and service development
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists and/or other professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in psychology
• Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span
• Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
• Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
• Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Studdert Kennedy House

Spring Gardens

Worcester

WR1 2AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The development role would commence on a Band 7 moving to a Band 8a on successful completion of the development plan. Copies of both job descriptions are included in the supporting documents.

Alongside the Band 7 Job Description and Person Specification. The post holder will also:

Behave consistently with and promote the values of the Trust

Adhere to HCPC practice guidelines

Implement the psychology provision guidelines and Trust policies

Evaluate referrals, undertake the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with psychological difficulties with a varying range of complexity and aetiology with reference to clinical need and service capacity

Meet and maintain targets within the psychology provision

For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job descriptions and person specifications attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
• Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
• Significant experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations
• Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity
• Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment

Desirable

• Experience in appropriate and up to date methods in dealing with patients who may be very distressed, have cognitive impairment, may be aggressive, or have a history of developmental trauma
• Experience of strategic planning and service development
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to trainees, assistant psychologists and/or other professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
• Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
• Evidence of regular continuing professional development through further professional training and experience, as required by the
• HCPC and the BPS
• Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Desirable

• Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
• Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions
• Evidence of regular professional training and experience as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in order to maintain exceptionally specialist skills in psychotherapy
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidance and their implications for clinical practice

Desirable

• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including the use and limitations of complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative methods as practiced within the field of Clinical /Counselling Psychology

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Studdert Kennedy House

Spring Gardens

Worcester

WR1 2AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be joining the Evening element of one of our dynamic and supportive Neighbourhood Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the population of Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas.

We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. You should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is a good team player.

The successful candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and training & development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
• Role modelling good behaviour.
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
• Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Intermediate IT skills. These may be tested at interview.
• Numerate.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to use initiative effectively.

Desirable

• Minute taking skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of office procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act and NHS Code of Confidentiality.

Desirable

• Power point.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to academic Level 3 (e.g.: A-Level, NVQ3, OCR/RSA3, City and Guilds 3) in a Business/ Administration related subject or Educated to academic Level 2 (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C) with considerable recent NHS administrative experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

• Recent, relevant Administrative/Secretarial experience (usually demonstrated by a minimum of 2 years experience).

Desirable

• Previous, relevant NHS experience.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Willingness to commit to continuing professional development.
• Professional manner as a representative of the Trust.
• Tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• I understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Droitwich Health Centre

Ombersley Street

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Provision of high quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant.
• Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
• Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
• Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
• Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
• Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high quality services.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
• Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
• GMC License to practice.
• MRC Psych (or equivalent)
• Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to providing excellent mental health services.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary fashion with teams and other disciplines.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Benet Building

Ruckhall Lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be required to assess diagnose and treat patients with predominantly high-risk feet according to best evidence-based practice. This will include full screening for patients with, for example, diabetes mellitus where necessary using specialist equipment.

Report and/or liaise with the Senior Podiatrist and Team Lead, or other appropriate person, in relation to any perceived risk, either in regard to clinical or non-clinical related issues.

Supervise and provide a point of reference for Podiatry Assistants and participate in the Preceptorship programme.

Attend any relevant and/or appropriate meetings in liaison/discussion with the Team Leader

Provide support for colleagues and supervision for podiatry assistants.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Be able to gain patient consent and inform and agree treatment outcomes. Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Identify through assessment patients who do not reach podiatry access criterion and to be able to diplomatically discharge such patients in circumstances where there may be confrontational barriers to such a process.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Professional manner as a representative of the Trust and Service.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Role modelling and good behaviour
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Reflective practitioner

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate in administration of local anaesthetics
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through formal degree training at University

Desirable

• Previous , relevant NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of podiatry in relevant areas
• Understanding of the confidential nature of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

John Anthony Centre

Newtown Road

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be joining the Evening and Night team element of one of our dynamic and supportive Neighbourhood Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the population of Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas. The Service is based at Droitwich, with further satellite bases across the County and flexibility to start from home.

The successful candidate will support nursing staff and deliver independently a high standard of nursing care for patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided maintains the individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects cultural and individual rights and choices.

We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team. You should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is a good team player.

The successful candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and training & development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date.

Due to the nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst a base will be identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or Service if necessary.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Confident and empathic approach.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Reliable.
• Willing to undertake further relevant training programmes.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
• I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Role modelling good behaviour.
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Aptitude for promoting independence.
• Ability to cope with difficult/emotionally distressing/ challenging situations.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Good observational skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and able to use own initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ 3, A-level) in Care or equivalent qualification or experience or Level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ2, GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post
• Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• Intermediate Skills Programme

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions.
• A level of understanding of rehabilitation

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with older adults in a health/social care setting

Desirable

• Community experience of older adults with physical and/or mental health problems.
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation or general medical setting.
• Experience of medication administration

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster Health Centre

Bromsgrove Street

Kidderminster

DY10 1PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver high standard of nursing care under the supervision and direction of registered staff for CYP in clinics or own home, where appropriate.

Deliver personal care to patients and following appropriate training and competency assessment, carry out specific tasks delegated by the trained practitioner.

Attend regular training and demonstrate continued competency in these areas of practice.

Promote effective communication with CYP, carers and colleagues.

Be aware of safeguarding policies and issues related to vulnerable CYP, reporting any concerns to a registered nurse.

Monitor and record physical health observations, including venepuncture, as directed by trained practitioner.

Report any changes or concerns relating to CYP condition or circumstances to registered nurses.

Be aware of the patients nutritional needs identifying any barriers to good nutrition and record any changes.

Maintain contemporaneous Electronic Patient Records.

Attend team MDT, formulation, clinical supervision meetings.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
• Comfortable with working under direction but able to use own initiative.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Eager to learn.
• Flexible.
• I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Knowledge

Essential

• IT Literate.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post.
• Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of working in caring settings.
• Community experience.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
• Role modelling good behaviour.
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
• Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
• Understanding of team work.
• Able to communicate with all age groups.
• Understanding of promotion of independent living.
• Understanding of principles of rehabilitation.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kings Court 1

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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