Job description

Job responsibilities

As an active member of the multidisciplinary team, the Assistant Practitioner will contribute to MDT discussions, team meetings and ongoing service development initiatives. They will be expected to work within clearly defined professional boundaries, exercising judgement within their level of competence and seeking support from registered practitioners where appropriate.

Interviews to be held on 23/10/2026.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills qualifications
• Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
• Able to demonstrate understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines and all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework. Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe
• Able to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills with service users, carers, colleagues and other professionals
• Able to organise work effectively
• A progressive/forward thinking attitude to change and service demands
• Competency in IT skills. Knowledge of a range of IT software packages
• Committed to own personal professional development, attendance at training events and sharing good practice, knowledge and skills with colleagues
• An understanding of confidentiality
• A commitment to equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice
• Knowledge of Welsh Government policy pertaining to neuro- Divergence.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the differing needs and differences of Neuro-divergent (ASD/ADHD) individuals
• Able to support service users and act as advocate as required
• A flexible approach to working arrangements
• An awareness of culture and linguistic issues pertinent in the Local Authority and within the West Wales Region
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
• Teaching or assessment qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly with children, young people and or adults
• Experience of undertaking assessment and intervention with neuro-divergent (ADHD/ASD) children, young people and/or adults
• Substantial experience of working in a health, educational or social care setting
• Experience of managing own caseload
• Experience in running groups and workshops

Desirable

• Experience of working with Neuro-Divergent Individuals, families and carers
• Experience of working independently and as part of a Team
• Experience of developing resources through a range of mediums eg digital or hard copy

Language skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Ty Gwili

1 Bronwydd Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Basic Education

Desirable

• Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
• Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
• Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.

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 Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Hospital

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Basic Education

Desirable

• Training or Knowledge of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning and/or food handling procedures for 12 months or more

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients,staff and visitors.
• Able to understand the needs to work safely at all times.

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to effectively use cleaning chemicals & equipment eg vacuum cleaners,polishers,mops etc.
• Physically fit able to push trolleys,pull out beds,move light furniture to facilitate cleaning.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of using electrical floor cleaning equipment.

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 Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the CTA will be an integral role that will supports the NIHR CRDC Dorset (PC) in delivering gold standard clinical trials across all sites. Following research frameworks such as ICH-GCP and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research (2017) you will be a support to the nurses delivering these trials. Activities for this role include but are not limited to:

Taking observations

- Phlebotomy

- ECG

- Lab work

- Maintain ISFs

- Maintain logs

Person Specification

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good attendance at work.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Effective time management.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently & as part of the team.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, co-ordinate own self & work
• Takes accountability for ones actions.
• Shares information & good practice appropriately.
• Treats others with courtesy & respect at all times.
• Ability to priories tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to use own judgement and commonsense.
• Willingness to travel across sites.

Desirable

• Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH GCP & EU directives).
• Awareness of ICH-GCP.

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of further education

Desirable

• GCP Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience within Secondary Care OR Primary Care.
• The ability to work autonomously.
• Basic PC knowledge
• To be willing to complete activities such as venepuncture, ECG & observations such as BP & pulse

Desirable

• Experience of using IT programmes.
• Systm One knowledge
• Experience in completing venepuncture, ECGs, observations

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 Adam Practice

Address

Upton Surgery

Upton Cross Blandford Road North

Hamworthy

Poole

Dorset

BH16 5PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, including the full range of duties, responsibilities and person specification, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.

The role involves Trust-wide working and travel to support engagement activities, team interventions, leadership development and wellbeing sessions as required.

Person Specification

Attainment/ Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in Organisational Development, People services, Leadership, engagement or a related discipline.
• Evidence of ongoing learning and development relevant to Organisational Development, People services, Leadership, engagement or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Professional qualification or membership relevant to Organisational Development, HR or Learning & Development (e.g. CIPD).
• Facilitation or coaching qualification.

Skills

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage positively with staff at all levels.
• Ability to organise and coordinate multiple activities, events or workstreams simultaneously.
• Ability to capture, record and summarise feedback accurately and sensitively.
• Good IT skills including use of Microsoft Office applications and digital collaboration tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team and build effective working relationships.

Desirable

• Experience supporting delivery of workshops, training sessions or engagement events.

Knowledge/ Experience

Essential

• Experience providing administrative, coordination or project support within a complex organisation.
• Experience working with data, trackers or action plans and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience of planning and delivering staff engagement, organisational development, wellbeing or leadership initiatives.
• Experience of facilitating workshops, engagement sessions or focus groups.
• Experience of analysing workforce information, survey data or qualitative feedback to inform improvement activity.
• Experience of developing, monitoring and reporting on action plans or improvement programmes.
• Experience of building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS or public sector.
• Experience supporting staff listening activity such as surveys, focus groups or engagement events.

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingsway House

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient Physiotherapy service within acuteinpatient rehabilitation withinallocatedresources.

Touse highlyspecialist physiotherapy knowledge and skills to manage own complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner, and as part of the multidisciplinary spasticity service.

To receive referrals, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual, specialised, evidence-based, treatment programmes for patients appropriately depending on thediagnosis, using clinical reasoning and a variety of highly specialist skills such as neuro-handling skills, spasticity management, splinting, posture and seating management.

To support the spasticity clinics as part of the MDT service, and undertake full assessments and treatment plans, including physical management strategies, botulinum toxin, patient/carereducationand liaison with community partners.

To support Ward teams with early identification and problem solving around barriers to rehabilitation and discharge, and support ward with complex referrals and signposting to internal and external services

To foster links with local rehabilitation services, and attend Multidisciplinary meetings to support patient pathways where appropriateeg(SCI round, Neuro Rehab round, FND Complex MDM)

To support physiotherapy teams in neuro-physiotherapy management and to supervise, teach and develop staff and students to meet individual and service needs.

To lead and manage ANRand Spasticityphysiotherapy team.

To deputise for the Clinical Leads when necessary and take part in the on call/weekend rota

This post requires a flexible approach to working and may require the post holder to work as part of arotadseven day workingpatternasnecessary.

Staff maybe requiredto work across multiple sites dependent upon the needs of the service.This includes both static and rotational posts

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Degree or other recognized qualification in physiotherapy
• Working at Masters level, as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including at M level, evidence-based project work, external post graduate lecturing including on M level courses
• Undertaken post-graduate training / qualification in the management of neurological disorders
• Certificate in Injection therapy for Botulinum Toxin, or willingness to complete
• Specialist knowledge and understanding in a broad range of neurological conditions and problems
• Good assessment skills and experience of a wide variety of neurological treatment techniques including specialist handling, splinting, FES, Vestibular rehabilitation.
• Specialist experience in neurology including acute and rehab
• Wide ranging post registration experience
• Has understanding of clinical governance and its implications for Physiotherapy
• Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
• Experience of supervising and developing staff and students
• Good assessment skills showing highly specialist clinical reasoning
• Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary team and understand roles of MDT and own role within MDT
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to process and share complex information
• Able to work at moderate to high levels of physical activity involving the delivery of manual therapy, therapeutic handling and the demonstration of exercise throughout the working day
• Able to work with a busy working environment, able to cope with periods of interruption during the working day and able to support others to do the sam

Desirable

• Member of Related Clinical Interest Group
• Full Masters in Related Subject
• Experience of treating patients in Primary Care setting
• Research experience
• Management Training and Experience
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orpingtion hospital

Sevenoaks Road

Orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties for this Advanced Clinical Practitioner role, please see Job Description included in this job profile

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For Person Specification for this Advanced Clinical Practitioner role

Desirable

• For Person Specification for this Advanced Clinical Practitioner 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Wooda Surgery

Address

Clarence Wharf

Barnstaple Street

Bideford

Devon

EX39 4AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills & Experience

Essential

• Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching
• Understanding of a broad range of paediatric conditions
• Post-graduate training in the management of conditions
• Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff
• Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students

Desirable

• BSc OT
• Specialist knowledge in related area
• Research or audit experience
• Training and Presentation skills

Other

Essential

• Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for home visits

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dingley Child Development Centre

Erlegh House, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, University of Reading Campus

Reading

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Be a visible leader for the hospital team, clinical & administration, encouraging development and motivation within the team Oversee and undertake scrub procedures in ophthalmic cases, supporting the theatre team as a senior Theatre Lead and ensuring safe patient care Support the Hospital Manager working with the Facilities & Estates team to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and use Support and coach a diverse team to succeed in their goals and maintain wellbeing Lead your teams in CQC readiness, improvement plans, and provide advice when required Adhere to good record keeping, drug administration in line with guidelines, ensuring you have an audit processes and action plans in place to monitor the effectiveness Adhere to Information Governance rules on data protection

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role you will need:
• Registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
• Considerable experience working within a scrub role ideally Ophthalmic
• Passion for high quality patient safety and care
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience
• Previous management or team leader experience
• Teaching or coaching experience
• Previous theatre experience is required. Ophthalmic scrub experience is preferred but not essential as full training is available for suitably qualified RGNs / ODPs with at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.

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

CHEC

Address

Unit 2, Farley Centre

West Bromwich

B70 7QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Following your training, as a Endoscopy Practitioner you will: Prepare clinical areas and equipment in line with daily clinical activities and infection control protocols. Participate in patient admissions, take baseline observations, and request sedation when competent. Assist the Endoscopist/Gastroenterologist in the procedure room by preparing instruments, supporting scope handling, ensuring optimal patient positioning, and maintaining patient safety and dignity throughout the procedure. Contribute to the teams tasks to ensure that the endoscopy list flows smoothly and efficiently and according to CHECs standard operating procedures and other policies. Participate in CQC and JAG accreditation and continuing competency training requirements through the JETs framework. Provide direct assistance during procedures, anticipating the needs of the clinician and supporting patient monitoring, including during sedation. Monitor and respond to patient needs in the recovery area, ensuring safe and effective post-procedure care including observation of vital signs, managing recovery from sedation, and providing discharge instructions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role you will need:
• To be a registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.
• Attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn.
• A desire to develop and expand your clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Ideally previous experience working in an endoscopy unit, including both procedure room and recovery area responsibilities.
• A passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment.
• The ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.
• A proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives.
• Confidence in assisting with conscious sedation and the post-procedure monitoring of patients recovering from sedation.

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

CHEC

Address

Orchard Court III, Binley Business Park

Coventry

West Midlands

CV3 2TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A level or equivalent in a numerate discipline

Desirable

• Degree level or equivalent experience in Informatics

Experience

Essential

• Used to producing analysis in numerical or graphical formats to a high standard
• Experience of MS SQL Server, , Visual Basic, HTML, BI tools such as Qlikview/Qliksense, Power BI, Tableau

Desirable

• Experience of acute Hospital Information System or Patient Administration Systems
• Some experience of working at a conceptual as well as at a detailed level

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of NHS standard definitions and coding schemes
• Knowledge of standard NHS reporting requirements
• Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting NHS acute hospitals

Skills

Essential

• Analysis of complex data to produce succinct information appropriate for its audience, using relational databases.
• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to process, understand and analyse complex information and produce high quality outputs
• An effective completer / finisher

Desirable

• Advanced Excel Spreadsheet skills
• Good ability to develop new ways of working
• Operational Research / Modelling skills
• Automation tools like Python, R or VBA

Other

Essential

• An enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to respond constructively to changes as required
• Team worker, but who can also undertake activities on his or her own initiative
• Good record of attendance

Desirable

• Commitment to professional development including professional registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be a key member of the Haematology multidisciplinary team. You will: Be responsible for the specialist provision of a dietetic service to patients undertaking CAR-T treatment for haematological malignancies in both adult and teenage young adult services. Work predominantly in the transplant unit but also in a variety of clinical settings including acute haematology wards, chemotherapy and radiotherapy outpatient departments and out-patient clinics. Provide complex nutritional support and supportive dietary advice to patients with haematological cancers. Work with an experienced team of oncology dietitians covering a range of clinical specialities including Head and Neck, general oncology, and UGI. Be a key member of the multidisciplinary teams working closely with haematology consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and ward nurses on the specialist wards. Be involved with the supervision and support of junior dietitians, dietetic assistants, and dietetic students.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in acute dietetics and nutrition support, with evidence of relevant, strong clinical skills. Flexibility, ability to prioritise and manage a busy, complex caseload is essential. You must have excellent communication skills as well as an empathic nature to help patients manage their condition and be aware of the psychological impact this may have. You should have extensive experience of working with complex nutritional support patients requiring enteral nutrition in the acute setting.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in clinical dietetics within the NHS post registration
• Proven Evidence of a particular knowledge/experience in oncology and haematology dietetics and nutrition support
• Proven Knowledge of national and international guidelines relevant to oncology dietetics
• Demonstrable Training, supervisory and teaching experience
• Demonstrable Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable Experience in audit, standard setting and guideline development

Desirable

• Computer skills in database use and statistical packages
• Demonstrable Experience of enteral feeding
• Demonstrable Experience with oncology/ palliative care patients
• Demonstrable Experience with Stem Cell transplant patients
• Demonstrable Experience with CAR T patients.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Professional registration (HPC)
• Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills course
• Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

• Relevant validated BDA Clinical Update course e.g PENG or oncology/ haematology post registration education
• Registered for Diploma in advanced dietetic practice
• A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel (ward staff, kitchen staff, dietitians, senior and junior medical staff, senior managers) as well as patients and their carers
• Able to work within a team
• Expertise in the practical skills of nutritional support
• Effective teaching and presentation skills
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
• Good organisational and time management/ prioritisation skills
• Ability to supervise students and junior department staff
• Capable of producing good quality written information for staff and patients

Desirable

• Ability to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients on wards
• Ability to work in a busy Environment
• Commitment to clinical governance
• Ability to interpret research findings and apply to practice

Disposition/Attitude/Motivation

Essential

• Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiative
• Self motivated
• Empathetic and approachable

Desirable

• An enquiring mind with an enthusiasm for research and innovation

Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible regarding duties
• May be required to work over a 7 day period in the future

Other factors

Essential

• Maintains professional appearance

Desirable

• British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership
• Member of BDA specialist group

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with license of practice
• Minimum 4 years' whole time or equivalent postgraduate clinical experience
• LOCs in Subdermal implants and Intrauterine Techniques.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in Sexual health, Contraception services, HIV or a related specialty (including but not limited to Primary Care, Infectious Diseases or Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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

Aconbury North

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR5 1JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a high quality, evidence-based interventions as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to provide a safe, effective and professional mental health service to maximise the number of personnel fit for role.
• Maintaining responsibility for the patient during the process of care including referral to other regional services.
• Working collaboratively with the patient and include family members and significant others in the patients treatment when appropriate.
• Liaising with the in-patient Consultant Psychiatrist at the Inpatient Service Provider (ISP) and attend ward rounds at the ISP as required.
• Using highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Selection Process

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.

The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV.

• Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
• Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factuallyaccurateand taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has beenidentified(presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please seeourattachedcandidate guidance.

At interview, you will be tested against the following Civil Service Behaviours:

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

Further Information

Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

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

Please see the link to our You tube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

This is a Fixed-term Appointment as a Consultant Psychiatrist in RAF Brize Norton. Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due gapped military post. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end will end in April 2028. You should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy.

If you are a permanent MoD civil servant and are found successful for an advertised Fixed-term Appointment (FTA) you should move into the post under a Temporary Transfer (for up to a maximum of 3 years). At the end of the posting, you will return to your previous MoD Business area. If this posting is at a higher grade, your promotion will be temporary, and you will return to your substantive grade at the end of the Temporary Transfer. If a Temporary Transfer cannot be agreed between all parties, then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA and Change of Work Location in the UK policy for further information.

If you are transferring to MoD from another government department (OGD) you should join the MoD on an inward loan. At the end of the loan, you will return to your home (OGD) department. If a loan cannot be agreed between all parties, then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA policy for further information.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please [email protected].

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

For details on our complaints procedure, please see the attached Important Information document.

Person Specification

Behaviour Statement

Essential

• Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment?
• Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.

Provide a CV

Essential

• Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
• Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
• Please use double spacing where possible.

Registrations and Memberships

Essential

• GMC registration with licence to practice.
• Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent based on a foundation medical degree.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise. Must have obtained CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) and be on the Specialist Register.
• Trainees within 6 months of the award of their CCST, and consequent entry onto the specialist register, are eligible to apply for this post, however all qualifications and memberships must be held in full prior to commencing in post.
• Certificate of Specialist Training or equivalent in General Adult or forensic Psychiatry.

Registration Details

Essential

• Please provide your membership registration number.
• You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
• Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration.
• If you are a trainee within 6 months of being awarded your CCST, you are eligible to apply for this position, please state your GMC registration and expected completion date.

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

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

RAF Brize Norton

Carterton

Oxford

OX18 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse in delivering health services:

a. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy

b. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

c. Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives

d. Support the development ofan effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation working with the PCN team

e. Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice

f. Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access

g. As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

h. Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

i. Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition

j. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally

k. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

o. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

p. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

q. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

r. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

s. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

t. Lead on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

u. Provide travel advice services St Peters also has a private travel clinic and there is an expectation that the post holder will work in this area as well.

v. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients

w. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

x. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance

y. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system

z. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

aa. Chaperone patients where necessary

bb. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

cc. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning in order to improve patient care

d. Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs

e. Support with the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients

f. Support in the coordination of the nursing team rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Nursing and Midwifery Council

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Family planning qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice or Community Nurse
• Experience with chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Experience of quality initiatives eg benchmarking
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

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

St Peter’s Medical Centre

Address

Oxford Street

Brighton

BN1 4LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• With support from the engagement manager, using a range of engagement and communication tools to forward plan, deliver and support participation in meetings/events that enable stakeholders to progress key priorities.
• With oversight from the engagement manager, providing a secretariat service to networks. Having oversight of all team activities to provide prompts and outline drafts in relation to planning, delivery, follow up actions and note-taking, comms, resources, briefings, attendance and evaluation. For in-person events this will include confirming, understanding and arranging appropriate venue, logistical and hospitality needs and providing technical support.
• Capturing, recording and collating relevant information and good practice from stakeholders. Summarising information and identifying trends in a timely manner, and working with the engagement manager and Assistant Director to identify insights and themes for potential product and policy development.
• Ensuring that effective and timely communications are delivered to stakeholders and signposting to relevant resources. Supporting colleagues engagement activities by doing desk research to produce suitably detailed and accurate briefings.
• Maintaining records of contacts and activities to ensure details are accurate and up to date to effectively analyse and report on the teams work. Provide the team with relevant data, produce reports and evaluate impact.
• Leading the assessment of evaluation and impact, including collating feedback and supporting the adaption of the work to meet the needs of the commissioner and stakeholders.
• Acting as an initial contact for engagement related queries, offering advice, ensuring queries are dealt with in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Respond directly to straightforward enquiries and provide first draft responses to more complex questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Experience of using a variety of communication and engagement tools, to develop and support engaging communications and events.
• 2.Experience of using organisation and project management skills to proactively coordinate a range of meeting secretariat and logistical tasks, with tight deadlines. Managing conflicting priorities, to ensure follow up actions are communicated and deadlines are met.
• 3.Experience of stakeholder engagement, session facilitation and delivering presentations.
• 4.Experience of producing written briefings, reports and webpage content.
• 5.Experience of evaluating activity.
• 6.A high level of proficiency working with a range of digital programmes to support engagement and evaluation activities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Employers

Address

2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square

Westminister

London

SW1P 3HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• RGN with current NMC registration Yes

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience of relevant speciality

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills and record keeping
• Health and Safety
• Infection Control
• Clinical Governance
• Appraisals and Clinical supervision
• Customer care complaints
• Demonstrate prioritisation 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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £47,100 per annum or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in management, healthcare or business

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS operational management
• Understanding of NHS performance standards and constitutional targets
• Knowledge of outpatient pathways and patient access standards

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
• Knowledge of medical workforce processes
• Knowledge of service improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times standards
• Knowledge of Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathways
• Knowledge of GIRFT and elective recovery programmes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an NHS operational management environment
• Experience of analysing and interpreting performance data
• Experience of producing reports and presentations for senior managers
• Experience of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of coordinating meetings, projects or workstreams
• Experience of outpatient performance management

Desirable

• Experience of supporting service improvement or transformation projects
• Experience of supporting business case development
• Experience of supporting with budget monitoring

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll do

• Deliver an embedded Clinical Librarian service to clinical specialties and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide expert literature searching, evidence synthesis, rapid reviews, and critical appraisal support.
• Attend clinical meetings, ward rounds, governance forums, audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Design and deliver training on information skills, healthcare databases, evidence-based practice, and critical appraisal.
• Support the development of clinical guidelines, policies, research projects, and service improvement initiatives.
• Promote the effective use of evidence and knowledge resources across the Trusts

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to patient care and organisational improvement by ensuring staff have rapid access to high-quality evidence when it matters most.

For full job details and person specification please refer to attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree in Library and Information Studies, Information Management, Knowledge Management, or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies or related field.
• Chartered Membership of CILIP or working towards Chartered status.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a healthcare, academic, specialist, or professional information environment.
• Experience of literature searching and information retrieval using online databases.
• Experience of delivering training and user education.
• Experience of customer-focused service delivery.
• Experience of critically appraising information and evidence.
• Highly developed IT skills within a networked environment
• Good customer care skills and a service orientation.

Desirable

• Experience working within an NHS knowledge and library service.
• Experience of evidence synthesis and rapid reviews.
• Experience supporting quality improvement, audit, or research activities.
• Experience providing embedded librarian or outreach services.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of evidence-based practice and information literacy.
• Knowledge of healthcare information resources and bibliographic databases.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and critical appraisal techniques.
• Knowledge of information governance and data protection principles.
• High level of digital literacy and proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS structures, priorities, and healthcare policy.
• Knowledge of knowledge mobilisation and implementation science.
• Knowledge of healthcare quality improvement methodologies.

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The purpose of the role is to:

Offer general assistance to the Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way

Undertake a variety of reception duties to assist in the smooth running of the Practice including the provision of appointment booking, reception desk and clerical support to the reception team and clinical staff as well as other members of the Practice team

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the Practice reception team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Reception / Operations Manager/Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving Practice workload and staffing levels:

• Opening up/locking-up of Practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with Practice protocols
• Maintaining and monitoring the Practice appointments system
• Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
• Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
• Taking messages and passing on information
• Filing and retrieving paperwork
• Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with Practice guidelines
• Provide receptionist support to members of the primary healthcare team to ensure appropriate Practice records are kept up to date.
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with Practice procedures
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers
• Provision of refreshments for staff and visitors as required; keeping the refreshment and kitchen area clean and tidy
• Keeping the reception area, notice-boards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter

Other Tasks

Any other tasks as allocated by the Reception / Operations Manager / Practice Manager / GP Partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C (or equivalent) in English and Math
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Old Coulsdon Medical Practice

Address

Court Avenue

Coulsdon

Surrey

CR5 1HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and maths
• *Able to demonstrate competence in maths and written and spoken English
• *Experience working in a care setting

Desirable

• *Evidence of recent education / personal development related to health care
• *Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• *Experience supporting therapies in a relevant setting
• *Experience of delivering acute inpatient rehabilitation programmes across a variety of clinical settings with evidence of MDT collaboration and hospital discharge planning

Desirable

• *Experience of communicating with and motivating patients who may have communication difficulties
• *Experience of working in an Acute Hospital setting
• *Good understanding of working environment -- healthcare/NHS/UHB/community

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Excellent written and verbal
• *communication skills
• * Good clinical reasoning skills
• *Confidence to feedback to the multidisciplinary team in a formal setting and to communicate effectively with a wide variety of other professionals to represent therapies internally and externally
• *Able to communicate information and instructions to patients/carers/relatives who have communication difficulties of English as a second language
• *Evidence of being able to work
• *effectively as part of a team / across teams
• *Physical skills, fitness, dexterity and coordination needed for manual handling and treatment of patients
• *Good IT and Keyboard skills
• *Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• *Able to understand the priorities within team / service respond appropriately
• *Able to solve problems and contribute own ideas seeking guidance if necessary
• *Able to follow instructions
• *Motivated to learn new skills
• *Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• *Enthusiasm to work as therapy support worker within team
• *Ability to take responsibility under guidance
• *Know own limitations and role boundaries
• *Able to seek support from others when required
• *Able to deal with potentially upsetting clinical settings/situations
• *Demonstrates empathy to a wide range of patients, carers, staff
• *Demonstrates commitment to patient centred care
• *Reliable and trustworthy
• *Able to work under pressure
• *Demonstrates commitment to work flexibly to meet the challenging demands of the service
• *Ability to contribute to weekend working and evening day case cover

Desirable

• *Able to demonstrate and teach practical skills to others, including safe use of equipment.
• *Willingness to participate and at times lead in departmental activities i.e. group supervision, course development, delivery of training
• *Demonstrates a commitment to CPD

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

The Cellular Pathology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a forwardthinking, innovative and continually improving service. We were the first laboratory in the UK to digitally scan 100% of surgical slides and also introduced the UK’s first automated tissue sectioners. We are a regional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and a pilot site for the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, supported by dedicated Transformation and Pathology Technology & Innovation Leads.

As a large teaching hospital, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on training, development and progression for staff at all levels. The department processes a wide range of specialist work and provides Histopathology, NonGynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle, Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular and Mortuary services. There are excellent opportunities to contribute to innovation, quality improvement and service development while working alongside experienced and committed colleagues.

This post forms part of a successful business case to increase staffing levels following a comprehensive review of service capacity and demand. It provides an excellent opportunity to join a growing department that is continually investing in its workforce, technology, and service development.

We have UKAS accreditation to ISO15189:2022 standards.

Working as a member of the departmental team you will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff. You will have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and decisions about job related situations and will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to patient management and care. Tasks may vary from day to day but examples would include: receiving diagnostic samples into the laboratory, booking cases onto the laboratory information system, preparation of samples/ assisting with specimen dissection, equipment use, preparation of chemical reagents, tissue processing, and safe disposal of clinical / laboratory waste. You may be required to respond to telephone enquiries, assist in monitoring, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, assist in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables and participate in laboratory audit processes.

Please see the attached Job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients. He/Shewill be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe andcomfortable environment.The main elements of the role are insuring the effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenanceservices on the ward. You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patientneeds as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse and to liaise with support service departments.To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services inorder to properly maintain the patient environment.The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrol.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to understand written instructions, complete records and use measurements accurately.
• Willingness and ability to complete all mandatory and role-specific training, including infection prevention and control, health and safety, fire safety, manual handling, food safety and waste management.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in cleaning, facilities services, hospitality, food hygiene or customer service.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of providing a courteous service to patients, service users, visitors or members of the public.
• Understands the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention within a healthcare environment.
• Understands the need to follow cleaning schedules, standard operating procedures, colour coding systems, safe systems of work and manufacturers' instructions.
• Understands confidentiality, privacy, dignity and professional boundaries when working near patients and confidential information.

Desirable

• Previous experience of cleaning, housekeeping, catering or facilities duties in a workplace, voluntary setting or similar environment.
• Experience of working in the NHS, health care, social care or another large, regulated organisation.
• Knowledge of safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Communicates clearly, respectfully and sensitively with patients, visitors and colleagues, including when barriers to communication are present.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently within agreed procedures, seeking advice when required.
• Organises and prioritises routine tasks, responds appropriately to changing service needs and completes work to the required standard and timeframe.
• Pays close attention to detail and can identify, report and escalate cleanliness, safety, equipment or environmental concerns promptly.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, honesty and a positive approach to delivering a high-quality service.
• Treats every person with dignity, compassion and respect and supports an inclusive, non discriminatory working environment.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and complete routine documentation, checklists or electronic records as required.
• Able to undertake the physical duties of the role, with reasonable adjustments where required, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing equipment and handling supplies.
• Flexible and willing to work the shift pattern required by the service, which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Committed to learning, receiving feedback and maintaining competence in all aspects of the 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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 37 Blackpool Teaching Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

These are some of the clinical roles you may be expected to deliver as a B3 Rehab Support Worker at FHFT: please refer to the full JD for a more expanded list.

• To provide high quality clinical care to patients under the indirect supervision of Nurses and Therapists in Intermediate Care
• To undertake rehab with patients to help them gain independence while living in their own home
• Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals
• To participate in continuous professional development and other team activities
• Carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical duties

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy.Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE maths and English (or equivalent)
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject) or a minimum of 1 year experience in health and social care setting

Desirable

• Care certificate
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Care (or relevant subject)

Competencies

Essential

• Moving and handling of patients
• Work safely with minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable

• Knowledge of some medical conditions / exercise therapy

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in care eg as HCA or therapy technician

Desirable

• Previous community experience
• Previous therapy 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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fleet Community Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Fleet

GU51 4LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Identify, assess, and manage risk, including suicide, safeguarding, and vulnerability.

Ensure risk assessments are current and accurately recorded.

Work collaboratively within MDTs to support coordinated care delivery.

Liaise with GPs, inpatient services, social care, housing, voluntary sector and other agencies.

Lead and coordinate safe transfer of care between services.

Manage and prioritise a caseload effectively, balancing risk and need.

Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification (e.g. Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, OT)
• Current professional registration (e.g. SWE, NMC, HCPC)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs
• Experience of care coordination or case management
• Experience of risk assessment and crisis management
• Experience of multi-agency working

Other Requirements

Essential

• Car Driver - Ability to travel across the Trust footprint

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of mental health conditions and recovery approaches
• Knowledge of CPA and care planning processes

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Civic Offices, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1WA

Borehamwood

WD6 1WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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