Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and mathematics at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent experience/ qualifications)
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in admin related role

Desirable

• I.T. qualification(s)
• Accredited management qualification(s)

Experience

Essential

• Working in an NHS Hospital
• Ability to prioritise patients on the waiting lists, with support from clinical staff
• Patient Administration and Trust I.T. systems
• Evidence of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of professionals and service users/customers
• Experience communicating directly with patients, carers & relatives, both face-to-face and over the 'phone
• An awareness of the challenges currently facing the NHS

Desirable

• Experience of managing inpatient and outpatient waiting lists
• Demonstrable track record working with healthcare targets such as the 18-week RTTP and Cancer Waiting Times (CWT)

Further Training

Essential

• Evidence of further job-relevant education and training

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Knowledge of STH Access policies including admitted and non admitted targets
• Awareness of STH Trust policies and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills encompassing both teamwork and customer service
• Highly developed organisational skills including the ability to multitask
• Ability to prioritise one's own workload and that of others
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to solve problems and respond to issues as they arise
• Good standard of I.T. literacy and keyboard skills including the use of Microsoft Office software packages
• Flexible approach to work
• A positive, polite and professional attitude to meet service needs
• Working knowledge of confidentiality, related legislation and codes of practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of managing and/or mentoring colleagues

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical skills health and well-being

To provide high quality patient care and treatment.

Participate in setting standards for care and auditing clinical outcomes.

Promote and participate in maintaining a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment.

Participate in developing strategies and promoting health promotion programmes for patients and carers and facilitate screening clinics.

Take responsibility for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment.

Provide nursing care in a variety of settings by holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care as appropriate.

Participate in setting and monitoring standards to ensure effective care ensuring delivery of evidence based practice.

Where appropriate, support the practice in delivering or participating in primary care research and research studies, in accordance with relevant governance requirements and your training.

Able to work within own scope of competence, recognising changes in a patient's condition and escalating concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician to ensure patient safety.

Provide information, advice and support to patients face to face and via the telephone Involvement in team discussions to ensure best practice

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training:

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

1. Perform new patient health checks, NHS health checks

2. Assist with the annual LTAR management

3. Assist with QOF system

4. Provide injections in line with competencies

5. Assist with the annual Flu programme

6. Provide home visit for housebound patients

7. Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine Presentations:

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight - body mass index

Visual acuity

Venepuncture

Smoking cessation

ECG

Key Responsibilities

Organisational Skills

To maintain accurate records and data using the EMIS computer clinical system

To work as an effective team member and promote a multi-agency collaborative approach to health care

Maintain the established reporting documentation and communication system.

To maintain a call and recall system

To supervise healthcare support workers.

To report and record all clinical incidents.

Communication

Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Utilise communication skills to support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimes.

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.

Personal and people development

Maintain up-to-date records

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrate skills to other members of staff when required.

Attend any external training course thought to be appropriate to the role.

Work with management on any new training requirements.

To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team.

Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a HCA.

Team Working

Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

Where involved in delegation of tasks, delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties.

Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice.

Accept delegation from other nurses, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice.

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.

Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.

Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team.

Maintain close and effective liaison with colleagues.

Provide training opportunities for associated health care staff, as appropriate.

Understand and adhere to any statutory regulations that are required of the practice.

Attend and participate in practice meetings clinical and nurse meetings, whenever possible.

Health, safety and security

Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.

Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:

Hand washing

Universal hygiene procedures

Collection and handling of laboratory specimens

Segregation and disposal of waste materials

Decontamination of clinical equipment

Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures

Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility

Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to

undertake initial actions as appropriate

Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance

and referral criteria

Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace,

including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and

maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility

Use the computer monitor safely

Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards

within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Service improvement

1. Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit

2. Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives

3. Maintain the notice board in the waiting room and promote good health with educational material

4. Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets

Delivering a Quality Service

Firsway Health Centre aims to deliver the highest standards of care to its patients at all times. This post will be integral to the delivery of that aim and the appointee will be expected to:

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.

Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.

In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.

Evaluate the patient response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice.

Participate in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from clinical incidents and near-miss events using a structured framework.

Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as appropriate.

Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance.

Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate.

Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity

In the undertaking of the duties outlined above the post-holder will have access to confidential and sensitive information relating to patients, carers and practice staff. This must be kept strictly confidential at all times.

Patients seeking information from the practice do so in confidence and as such have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

Practice policies and procedures relating to the protection of personal and sensitive data must be adhered to at all times and only divulged to authorised persons.

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients in a manner that is consistent with practice policies and legislation.

The privacy, dignity and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues must be respected.

The post-holder should behave in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respectful of the circumstances and rights of all visitors to the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)/ Care Certificate
• Experience of phlebotomy (blood-taking).
• Previous experience working in hospitals, nursing homes or primary care.

Desirable

• Experience of working with the general public, preferably within a service environment.
• Good administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work.
• Experience of using computers, with good keyboard skills.
• Experience of using EMIS.

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

Firsway Health Centre

Address

121 Firsway

Sale

Cheshire

M33 4BR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a detailed break down of the job plan and main responsibilities.

This position involves Regulated Activity withadults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

• Enhanced check with barred list information, including

- an adults barred list check

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As per person Specification

Desirable

• As per person Specification

Clinical Experience

Essential

• As per person Specification

Desirable

• As per Person specification

Clinical Governance

Essential

• As per person Specification

Desirable

• As per person Specification

Research

Essential

• As per person Specification

Desirable

• As per person Specification

Teaching

Essential

• As per person Specification

Desirable

• As per person Specification

Management

Essential

• As per person Specification

Desirable

• As per person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential

• As per person Specification

Desirable

• As per person Specification

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Newport

NP20 2UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

• As a GP, you will be responsible for providing face to face care in our urgent care centre for patients that access this service.
• We are seeking GP bank staff that can work OVERNIGHT evening shifts.
• In order to provide an effective service, you will be working directly with the employees of the Whipps X including nursing and administration teams.
• Other key communication and relationships include: patients and carers, acute trusts, General Practitioners, advanced nurse practitioners, neighbourhood teams, community hospitals, social care staff, local hospices, palliative care teams
• As a key member of the Whipps X Urgent Care Centre (UTC), the GP will be responsible for providing face to face care for patients that access the service, when the UTC is open Patients who present to the UTC will be walk-in patients or patients booked in by NHS 111 or directed by a healthcare professional.
• The GP will ensure that all patients are dealt with appropriately and efficiently, whilst maintaining a high-quality service and keeping the high standards that are expected.

Main duties of the job

• On a day to day basis, you will follow Whipps X operational policies and procedures.
• You will work as a GP on our bank staff for shifts starting Midnight until 08:00am
• Generally the role requires similar skills to those of an in-hours GP. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the UTC

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• To act as an autonomous clinician providing clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment, where appropriate, for patients that attend the UTC
• Accurately triage & prioritise patients to elicit the history of an event or illness including past medical and drug history.
• Evaluate clinical information from history and examination and initiate appropriate treatment, referral or discharge.
• Refer patients to appropriate care settings, where necessary
• Prescribe, supply and or administer medication and treatments according to agreed protocols, within scope of competence
• To maintain accurate, contemporaneous computerised clinical records of every contact, including history, examination, diagnosis, plan of care, advice given, treatment and recommended follow up. This includes documenting any adverse event, safeguarding child or vulnerable adult issue or other notifiable matter.
• To provide clinical support to the UTC.

This list is not exhaustive and you will complete other tasks within the scope of your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCGP or equivalent
• Must be currently registered
• on a performers List
• Valid registration with the GMC
• License to Practice
• Recent evidence of continued academic and professional development.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software
• Good team player able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Adhere to the Confidentiality Code and Data Protection Regulations
• An interest in and enthusiasm for general practice

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

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

Address

W F Federated Gp Network Ltd

500 Larkshall Road

London

E4 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To undertake the role of recovery coordinator for an allocated caseload of service users, organising and participating in the ongoing assessment, planning, delivery and review of care to meet identified physical, mental health, social care and well being needs. This may include:Explaining the role of care coordinator;Developing and reviewing Personal Wellbeing Plans and organising reviews where appropriate.Organising and participating in defined assessment methods/activities;Identifying other resources and signposting/referring service users to support from other 3rd sector/voluntary and community organisations.Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the care coordinator role, such as completing Rio progress notes, Safety Assessments and sending letters to the service user and GP when there is a change in care pathway e.g. MOAT ending, or a piece of defined work starting. 2. Planning and undertaking defined interventions and treatments to enable the individual to meet and develop their wellbeing needs in line with the PWP. This might include;Preparing for and facilitating wellbeing groups such as an art group, Coping with Hope group, Nature Connections group or sleep sessions.Therapeutic activities to improve coping skills e.g. anger, anxiety, stress management, grounding or relaxation.Therapeutic activities to improve physical health such as exercise programmes, diet or nutrition planning.3. Planning and undertaking activities to enable the individual to meet and develop their daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed PWPs. This might include helping individuals to:Access appropriate and safe housing or make a request to remain living in the BNSSG area.Complete forms or letters e.g. around housing benefits, employment or education, particularly after LTR confirmed. Understand how to access health care.The role will include providing:Emotional support, focusing on motivation and encouragement;Information and advice around maintaining good physical health and diet;Information on rights under the Mental Health Act;Signing-posting to support around Immigration.4. Effectively build hope by developing relationships that acknowledge the personal journey of each person. Helping to focus on a persons strengths and aspirations to allow the creation of meaningful PWPs.5. To communicate effectively with a wide range of people in order to build and sustain effective and positive relationships with individuals, and carers, team members and other agencies. This will include working with translation and interpreting services.6. To work collaboratively with service users and their carers to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their PWP. Discussions should include planning for a periodswhen a persons mental health may be deteriorating - this may involve working with Safeguarding.7. Where indicated to undertake specific activities and interventions in the support of carers including engagement and involvement, assessment and provision of support or services.8. Organise and participate in the development of risk assessments and crisis management plans.Making sure that when trigger points are reached these are reported appropriately to a registered practitioner within the service, and that immediate or direct action is taken in line with Safety plans.9. Respond to the needs of individuals with sensitivity with regards to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship.10. Promote the rights of individuals by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action.11. To be responsible for maintaining own caseload on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that time is prioritised effectively and using supervision to manage caseload and help to prioritise workload. 12. Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, by recognising and reporting any signs that may indicate an individual is at risk of neglect or harm to themselves, or at risk from others, and by participating inprocesses with other agencies to keep the individual safe.13. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of others, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identify appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities.14. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, taking appropriate action where required.15. Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity by noting these in RIO progress notes. Communicate effectively with colleagues in other services around any changes in care e.g. joining and leaving a MOAT group, starting a specific intervention or being discharged.16. Report and record activity as agreed and within agreed timeframes.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 completed in a mental health setting or City & Guilds Certificate in Community Mental Health, or able to demonstrate an equivalent and relevant level of knowledge and experience of working in any health, social care, or any related voluntary organisation setting.
• Able to demonstrate some awareness of theories underpinning health and social care.
• Able to articulate a clear knowledge of policy and legislative frameworks within which mental health services are delivered including a person's rights under the MHA, CPA Mental Capacity Act.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of recovery principles and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care
• Should have the ability to form and sustain a working relationship with service users and carers, demonstrating an understanding of when a more assertive approach might be needed.
• Demonstrate well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills, such as being able to engage appropriately with service users, carers, colleagues, statutory and voluntary agencies, both face to face and by telephone.

Desirable

• Experience of mental health services, as a user, carer, volunteer or worker.
• Experience of the asylum system.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital

Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Frequent exposure to body fluids, e.g., blood and urine
• Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
• Frequent use of computer screens
• The Postholder/s should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
• patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Any breach of
• patient confidentiality would constitute gross misconduct and result in dismissal
• To work as a Phlebotomist within a General Practice setting and be part of the
• Primary Healthcare team providing high-quality and forward-
• thinking care to meet the needs of the practice population. Whilst phlebotomy cover
• is sought, additional Healthcare Assistant skills would be of value.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QualificationsGCSE or equivalent to grade C or above.

Knowledge

Essential

• Trained in venepuncture.
• Demonstrates an understanding of primary care.
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle simple medical equipment and undertake phlebotomy (dexterity and manipulation skills).
• Frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods.
• Ability to work within manual-handling policy.

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Corner Place Surgery

46A Dartmouth Road

Paignton

TQ4 5AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for a detailed list of role responsibilities.

* Successful applicants will hold a National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) and will therefore be awarded a 10% R&R premium. This premium is paid monthly and is subject to annual review.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Level 6 qualification standard (e.g. degree with honours) or equivalent working experience.
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and holds Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising and line managing colleagues
• Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
• Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Administration and clerical experience in an office environment
• Experience with accurate data entry.
• Significant experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems.
• Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT.
• Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues
• Basic understanding of Agile Principles.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to handle challenging conversations
• Ability to work positively under time pressures
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
• Ability to apply self-learning directive to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge.
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
• Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU.

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Adaptable to change.
• Willingness to undertake training to develop professionally.
• A keen interest in data quality.
• Capable of handling indirect exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites across the 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role:

As part of the pharmacy anti-infectives team you will work closely with the clinical teams across UHS, you will provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy expertise while leading and implementing innovative sustainability projects. You will support the delivery of key initiatives including:

• Developing and implementing Trust-wide IV to oral antimicrobial switch programmes.

• Reducing inappropriate use of intravenous paracetamol through evidence-based medicines optimisation.

• Leading projects to increase the use of tablets and capsules in place of liquid medicines where clinically appropriate.

• Identifying and delivering further sustainable prescribing and medicines use initiatives across the Trust and wider ICB.

• Supporting business case development, medicines governance and service improvement programmes.

• Working alongside divisional clinical sustainability leads to deliver transformational change.

• You will be a core member of multidisciplinary clinical teams, providing expert pharmaceutical care, contributing to consultant ward rounds, supporting prescribing practice, developing guidelines and policies, supervising junior pharmacists, and delivering education across the organisation.

Why this role is different:

• This post offers an exceptional opportunity to combine advanced clinical pharmacy practice with sustainability leadership. The successful candidate will help deliver projects with measurable impacts on:

• Patient outcomes and experience.

• Medicines safety and optimisation.

• NHS carbon reduction ambitions.

• Workforce productivity.

• Financial sustainability of the Trust.

  Examples of planned projects include:

• IV to oral antimicrobial optimisation with estimated recurrent savings of £250,000 per annum.

• IV to oral paracetamol conversion with potential savings of £34,000 per annum.

• Switching suitable liquid medicines to tablets/capsules with potential savings of £46,000 per annum.

• Development of further pharmacy-led sustainability and medicines optimisation programmes across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

About you:

• You will be a motivated pharmacist with:

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.

• Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services within a specialist area.

• A strong track record of service improvement, audit and implementing change.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience supervising and developing junior pharmacy staff.

  Independent prescribing and experience of leading quality improvement or sustainability initiatives would be advantageous.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• Leadership qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty.
• Experience of audit and evaluative work
• Teaching and tutoring experience
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of implementing change and change management
• Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures
• Experience of change management

Desirable

• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Training in medicines information
• Project Management training or qualification
• Experience of managing others

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the pharmacy anti-infectives team you will work closely with pharmacists, clinical teams, divisional sustainability leads and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in implementing medicines optimisation initiatives across the Trust. These projects include reducing unnecessary intravenous medicines use through IV-to-oral antimicrobial and paracetamol switching programmes, supporting patients to transition from liquid medicines to tablets where clinically appropriate, and identifying further opportunities to improve the sustainability of medicines use. These initiatives are anticipated to deliver substantial savings while reducing the carbon footprint associated with healthcare delivery.

The post holder will provide specialist medicines management support, review patients to optimise medicines use, undertake audits, collect and analyse data, develop training materials, deliver education to clinical teams and support service improvement programmes. You will also contribute to policy development, implementation of standard operating procedures and ongoing quality improvement initiatives across the organisation.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated technician who enjoys leading change, engaging clinical teams and using data to improve patient outcomes. You will have the chance to work on projects that directly support the Trust Green Plan, NHS Net Zero ambitions and the wider transformation agenda.

What we're looking for:

You will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, possessing significant post-qualification experience and a passion for medicines optimisation and service improvement. Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills are essential, alongside experience delivering training, managing workloads, undertaking audits and supporting service developments.In return we can offer

• An opportunity to lead innovative sustainability programmes with Trust-wide impact.
• Experience working alongside pharmacy, medical and sustainability leaders.
• A supportive environment that values improvement, innovation and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to regional and system-wide sustainability initiatives.Join us and help deliver safer, greener and more sustainable medicines use across Southampton and the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight health system.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Technician registered with GPhC
• One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload
• Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism
• Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
• Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
• Dealing with and resolving customers/patients' complaints

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team
• Additional specialist pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload. Quality/Service improvement Qualification
• Awareness of current professional regulations/issues
• Experience of JAC or similar computer stock control system
• Experience of service development and or design and implementation of audit
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Logistics, providing a ward-based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
• Experience of mentoring/coaching/motivating others
• Experience of ESR and E rostering systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 0YG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Personal Spec for more details of main responsibilities of the role .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level nursing qualification
• Current NMC Registration
• Appropriate entry level criteria for the university education programme including a minimum of 240 academic credits of which at least 120 are at Level 5 (Diploma in Higher Education).
• Portfolio evidence of continual professional and academic development.
• For those wishing to undertake the Post Graduate SCPHN qualification at level 7 - applicants should hold an appropriate degree.
• Evidence of application to University- School Nursing Programme
• Letter confirming line manager approval to apply for secondment to the SCPHN programme

Desirable

• Post-registration training
• Mentorship qualification (or working towards the award)

Experience

Essential

• Must be a current BCHC employee and have been employed by the organisation for 12 months or more.
• Self motivation
• Evidence based practice
• Team working
• Prioritising & decision making
• Problem solving
• Work independently
• Demonstrates an awareness of working in the Community
• Evidence of collaborative working within a multi-professional arena

Desirable

• Audit evaluation/research

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal and written skills
• Able to demonstrate clinically effective practice
• Evidence of having completed a Clinical Round
• Understands and demonstrates accountability
• Up-to-date knowledge of current Government and Local initiatives and how these translate into practice
• Computer literate - ability to use software programmes designed to maximise the contribution to the post e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel
• Demonstrate sound literacy skills
• Understanding of role of School Nurse
• Understanding of health & social care
• Awareness of Health & Safety situations
• Awareness of equality and diversity in delivery of health care
• Ability to work in different settings
• Partnership working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of safeguarding children & vulnerable adults

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate use of initiative
• Enthusiastic approach to delivery of care
• Adaptable to demands of the role of School Nursing
• Flexible/willingness to work across the Trust area as the job/services requires.
• Excellent role model
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with academic level of study required.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
• Display ability to evaluate situations and problems with common sense and creativity

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility with working patterns
• Ability to think innovatively
• Can work under direction
• Must be willing to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
• Must be legally entitled to work in this country
• Ability to independently travel around the area as per job/service requirements
• Must be willing to undertake Occupational Health Clearance

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Moseley Hall Hospital

Birmingham

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CLEANER

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Assistant Practice

Manager

ROLE: Cleaning the property of the Practice as directed in line with current protocol

Summary

Responsible for the cleaning of the surgery buildings & property, in line with current guidelines and protocol. Good organisational and interpersonal skills will be required for the role. The ability to multi task and to possess the physical capability to engage in manual labour will be beneficial.

Any issues should be reported in the first instance to the Assistant Practice Manager, who will liaise with the Practice Manager as required. The ability to work well with other members of the team and to assist in the training of new staff may also be a requirement of the role.

Description

General cleaning duties within the surgery as part of the cleaning team will feature. These duties are to be undertaken in line with the Practice cleaning programmes, and with adherence to current protocols. Emptying of Clinical waste bins and filling the hand sanitizer stations.

Skills

Being courteous, honest and practical Being reliable and punctual Following health and safety regulations Liaising with other workers internal and external

Be aware of, and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, thereby working in a safe and efficient manner.

Perform their duties in a professional and competent manner

Accurate completion of daily cleaning plans for the surgery to demonstrate adherence to current infection control guidelines & CCG directives

Adhere to the guidance detailed in the Staff Handbook which forms part of the terms and conditions of employment

This Job Description will be subject to development and review

Person Specification

English Language

Essential

• Fluency in written / spoken English

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a cleaning role desireable

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

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Winterton Medical Practice

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
• Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
• Member of Professional Body

Desirable

• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post

Experience

Essential

• Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
• Experience working at a junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory

Desirable

• Experience working with voluntary organisations.
• Experience in service development projects.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multipathologies and falls
• Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
• Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
• Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
• Involvement in Appraisal Scheme

Desirable

• Supervision of assistant / junior staff
• Supervision of Students
• Knowledge and experience in research and audit
• Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
• Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines

Key Attributes

Essential

• Personally and professionally responsible
• Able to self-motivate
• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to resolve situations of conflict
• To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
• To have a full UK drivers' license and have use of a car.

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Honeypot Lane Health Centre

839 Honeypot Lane

Stanmore

HA7 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must adhere to HACCP and COSHH and any other relevant National and Trust policies and procedures. Serving meals and beverages to patients in inpatient areas which may include basic preparation of items. Assisting in ward kitchen areas. Planning, provision and monitoring of specialized cleans (deep cleans) of patient and in-patient areas across sites as per instruction from Infection Prevention Control Team. There is also an element of cash handling and paperwork completion. You will need to adhere to CQC, environmental health, catering and Trust legislation and standards.

Be Part of Our Team...

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europes leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

Knowledge of Confidentiality/Safeguarding/Infection Control/Health and Safety. Worked/working in a NHS or Healthcare setting with patient contact.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• British Institute of Cleaning Science qualification or equivalent or relevant experience
• Institute of Leadership and Management qualification level 3, NVQ Level 3 in Facilities Management or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in supervising facilities services in a healthcare environment
• Experience of developing good relationships with stakeholders
• Experience in the implementation and on-going supervision of facilities related to risk management policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information at a site level.

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a Facilities related service in healthcare
• Ability to deliver to national cleaning specifications
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Able to deliver training and instruction to staff in best practice and methods of work.
• Reliable, friendly, approachable, flexible and able to motivate and lead by example.
• Performance orientated /customer focused

Desirable

• Be prepared to deliver staff meetings

Personal qualities

Essential

• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate others reporting directly to the role.
• To be a good team player and be able to work with managers in the directorate.
• To display a range of qualities that engender a high degree of confidence, trust and credibility from clinical and facilities colleagues.
• Can motivate self and colleagues to think laterally and imaginatively about service development opportunities.
• Excellent organisational Skills.
• Adaptable and resilient having a flexible approach to working within a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrate empathy towards all client groups.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Able to travel between Trust sites and attend meetings/cover sites at a local level

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Heath Hospital

Rednal Road

Birmingham

B38 8HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General PMO

1. Oversee the maintenance of a uniform PMO process, aligned with best practice, for the Trust

2. Develop and deliver training for key managers across the Trust to allow them to provide PMO internally within their CSUs and Directorates

3. Act as a subject matter expert to provide advice and guidance on PMO to Flexible Workforce, CSUs, and Directorates

4. Provide day to day programme management for Programmes within our portfolio.

a. Work with teams to plan, govern, deliver, and provide assurance on programmes of improvement work, including policy and process development from the initial diagnostic stages through to implementation, benefits realisation, and post implementation review.

b. Work closely with the programme teams to plan the delivery of comprehensive analysis to help them make decisions about improvement and development. Data may be quantitative and/or qualitative and will be highly complex in nature, involving areas such as quality, profitability, team effectiveness, workforce productivity, skill mix, process efficiency, and leadership.

c. Plan and manage programmes and their projects, through interpretation of national guidelines and using best practice management methodologies, including the production and maintenance of key documentation.

d. Ensure that the intended benefits of all work supported are effectively planned and tracked.

e. Negotiate and agree expectations and monitor delivery against these.

f. Use well developed communication and negotiation skills, and an adaptable approach, to gain, persuade and maintain support from stakeholders.

g. Design, plan, and deliver bespoke facilitation and training sessions to fit customer needs, considering any anticipated barriers to success.

h. Ensure that programme budgets are managed, and benefits plans are produced, tracked, and delivered.

i. Produce reports, audits, surveys on progress of programmes and/or projects for presentation to the Improvement Programme Boards and other key stakeholders as required.

j. Ensure that risks and issues are identified, managed, and escalated appropriately and where required adjust plans and strategies to ensure progress and delivery.

Change Management

In addition, the postholder will deliver on the following items specific to the Trust Recovery Programme

5. Support the process of change management within the Trust, engaging with CSUs.

6. Support services to engage with stakeholders to adapt services to align with their expectations and requirements as part of the Recovery and/or Transformation agenda.

7. Contribute new thinking around different models of working that will deliver maximum return on investment either financially or from a performance perspective.

8. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and large groups clearly and appropriate to the audience. This will include presenting to a range of forums and will also involve communicating information that is highly contentious and sensitive in relation to service quality and efficiency.

Technology implementation

9. Support services to engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure implementation of new system is achieved within the designated timeframe and to align with expectations and requirements as part of the Recovery and/or Transformation agenda.

10. To present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and Trust Recovery Programme clearly and appropriate to the audience. This will include presenting to a range of forums and will also involve communicating information that is highly contentious and sensitive in relation to service quality and efficiency.

Innovation

11. Support colleagues across the Trust in the practical application of innovation and improvement tools and techniques to enable successful redesign, development, and continuous improvement of our services.

12. Use leadership, coaching and personal skills to motivate and inspire colleagues to produce innovative ideas to address issues for them and their patients. Develop an innovation culture at the Trust.

13. Contribute to the continued development of innovation knowledge and skills.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of playing a lead role in PMO provision in an organisation. This includes the application of uniform, recognised best practice, PMO methods in programmes designed to deliver tangible benefits to quality, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Working with people at all levels and from differing professions (including senior management) and the wider system to deliver PMO that is a key enabler in influencing and leading change.
• Experience of running programmes, projects, and services.
• Evidence of measuring impact of your programmes and projects.
• Experience of managing and influencing conflicting and competing priorities.
• Managing multiple projects/programmes at the same time.

Desirable

• Experience of training staff colleagues internally within PMO and across the organisation in PMO best practice
• Management in a complex environment.
• Experience of working in healthcare or similar.
• Clinical or operational experience.
• Experience of producing and developing project documentation and presenting on a tight timeline.
• Experience of using different project management methodologies.
• Experience of the clinical innovation process from idea to testing to taking to market

Skills

Essential

• Ability to successfully manage complex programmes through to delivery of benefits.
• Good interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to quickly build trusting relationships with staff, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, listening, negotiating, and influencing skills.
• Able to present information and communicate to both clinical and non-clinical and/or technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to collect, manipulate and analyse complex data to identify trends and opportunities, and communicate these back to stakeholders.
• Able to work on own initiative within a clear framework of accountability.
• Effective people management.
• Confident using key IT packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Commercial awareness and the skill to identify and develop potential innovation opportunities.
• Flexible leadership style.
• Good systems and process knowledge.

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent understanding of PMO principles, tools and techniques.
• Understanding of information governance and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the application of Intellectual Property law in the NHS along with best practice in commercial development

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) with specific relationship to leadership in Project or Programme Management.
• Formal training in improvement methods/approaches.

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BRI

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD96RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• You will need to plan and prioritise your own workload
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Ophthalmologists, Orthotists, Optometrists, Ophthalmic technicians, nurses, clerical staff and secretarial staff.
• Undertake correspondence with GPs and other colleagues.
• Deal with queries regarding appointments, internal referrals etc, that arise during the working day and to liaise with the senior Orthoptists to take the appropriate action.
• Check clinical area is safe for patients and staff and report any hazards to the manager in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular Orthoptic departmental meetings giving feedback from courses and conferences attended.
• To participate departmental audit and research where possible.
• To cover, as appropriate, for colleagues during periods of sick and annual leave.
• To report damage or functioning problems with equipment to manager in a timely manner.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• To possess an Orthoptic degree or diploma
• Evidence of CPD
• Registration with HCPC

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of paediatric Orthoptics and experience assessing and managing children with additional needs
• Adult orthoptics: be able to investigate diagnose and manage a range of ocular motility disorders
• Experience assessing and managing complex neurological conditions
• Experience of diagnosing patients with complex conditions
• Experience of working in a team and single handed
• Experience of teaching other healthcare professionals
• Experience of departmental audits (review of banding)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE's or equivalent experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent level of skills and knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve shared goals, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues as needed
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy with the ability to extract and identify relevant clinical data
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills at level 1

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative systems and procedures in an office setting

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Ongoing evidence of sell directed learning and personal study

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of Healthcare/ Anatomy Physiology/Medical Terminology

Other

Desirable

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service as required
• Ability to work across screening programmes as required

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

Public Health Wales

Address

Breast Test Wales

Alexandra Road

Swansea

SA1 5DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will need to plan and prioritise your own workload. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, medical photographers, ophthalmic technicians, nurses, clerical staff and secretarial staff. Undertake correspondence with GPs and other colleagues. Deal with queries regarding appointments, internal referrals etc. that arise during the working day and to liaise with the senior Orthoptists to take the appropriate action Check clinical area is safe for patients and staff and report any hazards to the manager in a timely manner. Participate in regular Orthoptic departmental meetings giving feedback from courses and conferences attended. To participate in departmental audit and research where possible. To cover, as appropriate, for colleagues during periods of sick and annual leave. To report damage or functioning problems with equipment to the manager in a timely fashion.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• To possess an Orthoptic degree or diploma
• Evidence of CPD
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Evidence of further training courses and conferences attended

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of paediatric Orthoptics and experience assessing and managing children with additional needs
• Adult orthoptics: be able to investigate diagnose and manage a range of ocular motility disorders
• Experience assessing and managing complex neurological conditions
• Experience of diagnosing patients with complex conditions
• Experience of working in a team and single handed
• Experience of teaching other healthcare professionals
• Experience of departmental audits (review of banding)

Desirable

• Experience with teaching orthoptic students (review of banding)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for full details

Clinical or technical

To take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute medical illnesses. These patients often have complex and or chronic presentation.

To act as a lead specialist occupational therapy resource using highly developed clinical skills in theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.

To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload and use excellent clinical reasoning skills to utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care using a range of interventions.

To use investigative and analytical skills, manual assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients, to support other more junior staff with their patients as required and to make referrals to other disciplines and agencies as appropriate.

To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans.

To support less experienced staff with their patient caseload.

To set and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, critiquing and implementing changes in clinical practice and encouraging this throughout the team.

To use ongoing investigative and analytical skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients.

To demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills and select appropriate treatments.

To be able to adapt treatments dependent on clinical outcome and formulate an appropriate plan.

To attend relevant board rounds and meetings as required, to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.

Leadership or managerial

Work in close conjunction with Clinical Lead for PT and OT for Medicine and other Band 7 Team Leads

To be jointly responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy service to the medical wards as the Trust reconfigures its bed base.

Act as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals

Supervise junior and senior staff within team.

Effectively plan the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and frequently unpredictable work patterns

Maintain the high standards of the service by contributing to the individual team and service objectives.

Ensure team working within Ashford and St Peters Hospitals, assisting other members to effectively prioritise, plan and manage their caseloads.

Demonstrate ability to prioritise clinical and managerial work and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.

Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraiser and appraisee

To work with the Therapy Managers in developing strategic and operational management of the Occupational Therapy Service.

Demonstrate a high level of understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk

Initiate and lead projects to develop services in line with recent NHS initiatives and guidance and in response to local demand.

Work as part of the Occupational therapy Team to provide an efficient and effective service.

Communication

Demonstrate ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment.

Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment..

Take responsibility for leading/supporting local team meetings to ensure accurate and timely information giving and receiving.

Initiate and maintain good contact with local service both internally and externally.

Provide advice to other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field and to share and disseminate knowledge with colleagues working within the directorate.

Education

Supervise and lead on the professional development and training of Occupational Therapists and other members of the team in the specialist field.

Undertake regular supervision with individuals to support clinical reasoning and to undertake joint problem patient sessions as facilitator and participant.

Take responsibility for the training of junior staff, students or assistants/technicians within own clinical area.

Participate in any training sessions as a recipient and facilitator within the department and MDT.

Disseminate any training received to other staff and healthcare professionals.

Be actively involved in special interest groups to share and disseminate knowledge to colleagues.

Information and reporting

Collect & record data accurately in accordance with professional guidelines and ASPH Values.

Research and Development

To take responsibility for the writing of evidence based clinical guidelines and protocols as appropriate to the speciality and for regularly reviewing and updating those guidelines.

Demonstrate the use of relevant information and research findings to support and promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.

Promote clinical excellence through initiating & participating in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within a clinical governance framework.

Participate in both clinical and organisational audit to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service.

Service improvement

Monitor and maintain acceptable standards of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team

To develop services in line with recent NHS and other initiatives and guidance.

General responsibilities

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able,

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational therapy
• Appropriate training at MSc Level of equivalent experiential development

Desirable

• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a senior OT in surgery/cardiorespiratory/neuro/general and elderly medicine
• Experience working within an acute hospital setting
• Supervision of junior and/or support staff
• Experience of leading a team

Desirable

• Experience in teaching in a variety of ways

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced assessment, treatment, clinical reasoning and discharge planning
• Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines
• Use of audit to improve interventions/services

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationships:

To communicate in a skilled and respectful manner with clients, families and carers who may have specific difficulties in understanding and/or communicating and who may be distressed/present with complex behaviour.

To participate in clinical and core group meetings and to work collaboratively with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team.

To maintain appropriate professional boundaries whilst recognising abilities and limitations of own competence.

To communicate complex and sensitive condition related information concerning the assessment, treatment and risk factors in relation to a range of mental and physical health difficulties.

To always establish and maintain clear and professional relationships with others.

To liaise and work collaboratively with a range of other professionals in statutory and non-statutory organisations agencies.

Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with Trust documentation standards.

Analysis and Judgement:

Recognise own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience, and ensure that you practice within this, acting as a positive role model, and seek support as required.

To make informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising when to seek further advice from a registered practitioner.

Undertake observation, data gathering and risk assessments to determine the appropriate course of action, which has taken into consideration a range of possible options. Where necessary, ensure that consultation with senior colleagues is undertaken.

Recognise and take action to deal with any situations which may provide a conflict of interest.

Planning and organisation:

To organise, plan and prioritise own workload under guidance of a registered practitioner.

To provide evidence-based advice, guidance and consultancy to service users, family members, carers and professionals within standard protocols.

Planning, co-ordination and review of services including active reviews and reviews of placements as delegated by other registered practitioners.

Organise clinical meetings and ensure that interventions/services are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated manner to best support the service users/carers, this may include liaison with external agencies.

Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy:

To always promote and uphold the privacy, dignity, rights, health and wellbeing of service users and their care givers including adherence to the Mental Capacity Act code of practice.

Deliver specific care packages including assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation according to the Trusts standard protocols and maintain accountability for own actions within the delivery of this care.

To comply with Trust policies and procedures and the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.

To implement a range of assessments and interventions relevant to people with learning disabilities and autistic people, consistent with a strength based, recovery approach and positive behaviour support planning to enable the individual and their Carers to be held central to their care and their involvement proactively encouraged.

To support and advocate for patients enabling their active contribution to the Your Team Your Conversation Your Plan approach.

Provide evidence based clinical advice in relation to the individuals in the care of the team.

Ensure that appropriate action is taken for safeguarding adults and children under the guidance of a registered practitioner.

Under the direction of and upon successful completion of any required additional training, can assist (in accordance with NMC delegated authority guidance) a registered nurse to ensure that recommended physical health and other monitoring requirements of mental health medication (in line with relevant trust policy, standards and guidelines) is completed, recorded and if necessary escalated for further action.

Under the direction of and upon successful completion of any required additional training, can assist (in accordance with NMC delegated authority guidance) a registered nurse and/or the individual in the administration of certain topical and oral medicines as per an individuals care and treatment plan e.g. creams, eye drops, inhalers, assist in observing successful administration of medicines being administered covertly.

Maintain up to date clinical records in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Trust policy.

Policy Implementation:

To follow Trust policy guidance in relation to your team and role and to comment on proposed policy changes and service developments.

Actively embrace change, respond positively to new priorities and challenges and look for opportunities for service development and improvement.

To contribute to service development activities as required by line management to improve the quality of care offered by the team.

To contribute to any relevant Research and Development activities as undertaken within the team.

Finance, Equipment and Resources:

Responsible for the safe use of any relevant equipment/resources in line with Trust Policy.

Responsibility for the handling of monies, medication and individuals valuables if deemed necessary under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

Responsible for the ordering of supplies/equipment as necessary under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

For more details please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• GCSE in Math's and English (Grade C or above) or Level 2 Key Skills/Functional Skills in Math's and English.
• Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of learning disabilities and good practice in terms of supporting and working with people with Learning Disabilities and or autism and their Carers.
• Knowledge and experience of a range of Mental Health presentations and associated medications for people with a Learning Disability and or autism.
• Previous experience working with patients with Learning Disabilities and or autism that present with complex behaviours used to communicate their distress.
• Basic IT skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with patients with autism and mental health diagnoses.
• Awareness of the Code of conduct for Health Care Support Workers /Adult Social Care Workers in England.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a team effectively and collaboratively.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager.
• Access to transport

Desirable

• Ability to use a variety of Communication systems.

Other

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Manor Road

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be aware of the importance of providing accurate meals for Patients with special dietary/cultural requirements

Prepare salad, sandwiches and other basic food items for patients, staff and visitors.

Support patient meal services, by loading bulk trolleys or ward level service of meals.

Undertake basic cooking, e.g. cooking buffets and breakfast items under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor - Catering.

To clean equipment and premises on a daily basis in accordance with duty rotas and work schedules using the appropriate equipment and chemicals. This will include cleaning floors, walls and surfaces.

To undertake deep clean of all catering equipment within the department.

Adhering to Food Hygiene Standards and Trust policy and procedures.

Responsible for deliveries, stock control and cleanliness of stock areas and raise shortfalls immediately to the Facilities Supervisor - Catering.

Responsible for checking, cleaning and refilling vending machines and 24 hour catering stores. Completing all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) documentation and sales controls for audit purposes.

To assist customers who are experiencing problems associated with vending machines and resolve on behalf of the customer.

To answer and resolve telephone queries and respond to requests from departments accurately and efficiently.

Demonstrates role requirements to new starters.

To be responsible for setting up meeting rooms and preparing food for special functions, including the preparation of beverages and buffet items, and then following this clearing of the venue and washing up as required ensuring all items are returned to the restaurant.

To wash up ward level patient equipment when required.

To dispose of all waste food and refuse in a hygienic manner and in accordance with the Trust Waste Management Policy.

To prepare servery area and restaurant prior to service to ensure that all areas and display counters are attractively and properly presented at the start of the service and are replenished throughout the opening times.

To prepare refrigerated commodities.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training

Essential

• GCSEs or good basic education
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Customer Service or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Relevant catering experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of food hygiene; control of substances; hazard analysis etc
• Manual handling skills
• Cash handling skills
• Basic computer skills
• Communicate information effectively to patients, staff & visitors

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• Be able to make decisions in the absence of supervision
• Physically be able to push and pull catering equipment
• Physically able to twist, turn, bend, stretch during duties
• Physically able to work in a hot/cold environment
• Physically able to move medium loads of food
• Ability to communicate verbally with a diverse group of people
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional way

Other job requirements

Essential

• To be flexible to meet the needs of the service by covering all shifts to ensure service continuity

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre

91 Oak Tree Lane

Birmingham

B29 6JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Trust is actively working to achieve a diverse, gender balanced and representative workforce where diversity is actively valued and celebrated, including at Trust Board level. With this in mind, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to ensure that our Board reflects the diversity of our communities and encourages diversity of thought.

Please submit your Expression of Interest (on no more than two sides of A4) with an accompanying C.V. to Amandeep Hayer, via email [email protected].

To arrange an informal discussion with Professor Andy Hardy, Chief Executive Officer please email [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 18th October (midnight)

Final Assessment / Interviews: Monday 30th November 2026

For detailed description of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached candidate pack.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o Current GMC/ GDC registration and inclusion of the GMC Specialist register o Sustained record of continued professional development o MBA or other postgraduate management qualification in a relevant field or substantial experience

Experience

Essential

• o Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and it's infrastructure o Outstanding record of sound medical leadership in a complex organisation o Successful track record as a credible Director/Deputy Director with Board Level exposure o Excellent understanding of negotiation theory and practice and ability to achieve exceptional results o Proven experience of change management

Desirable

• o Successful track record at Director level including exposure at Board Level within an Acute Hospital setting.

Skills

Essential

• o Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills o High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude o Excellent communication skills working with internal and external stakeholders o Well-practised ability to question, challenge and influence assumptions across professional and organisational boundaries o Leader with personal and professional credibility and strong sense of integrity o Ability to influence and operate effectively in a challenging environment o Confident and able to inspire confidence in others o Ability to cope with distressing and emotional circumstances in a sympathetic and understanding manner

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work 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.

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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

UHCW NHS Trust

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to JD attached.

For further details / informal visits contact: Miss Jennifer Jalili (Consultant in Restorative Dentistry) at [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BDS MJDF/MFDS
• Full registration with the GDC
• Inclusion in the specialist register for Endodontics
• A Masters or MClinDent in either restorative dentistry or one of its monospecialties

Desirable

• PhD, FDSRCS

Training and Experience

Essential

• Completion of SAC approved 3 years training programmes in Endodontics

Desirable

• Successful completion of a Restorative Dentistry Dental Core Training hospital post

Administration

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage work
• Able to demonstrate communication skills within multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital settings

Audit

Essential

• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Local audit presentation

Desirable

• National presentation of audits

Research

Essential

• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
• Experience in clinical research

Personal Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Flexible and adaptable, able to cover colleagues' absence
• Professional attitude towards work, reliable, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Manages and prioritises time, workload, and information effectively
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. Capacity to operate under pressure with initiative & resilience
• Able to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions

Trust Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
• Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Health Services

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (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

• *Good General Education (eg. GCSE English and Maths A-C) GCSE Level 9-4
• *Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a clerical environment
• *AMSPAR Certificate/equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge of medical terminology
• *Working knowledge of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• *Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
• *Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience
• *Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook)
• *Experience of using IT systems
• *Experience of working in Healthcare
• *Good Organisational skills
• *Able to use own initiative and deal with the unpredictable
• *Able to work under pressure and to multi-task
• *Able to work to deadlines

Desirable

• *Experience of working in a busy environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Good communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassion
• *Good keyboard / IT skills
• *Good organisation skills and ability to multitask
• *Good time management skills
• *Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff, patients and visitors
• *Ability to problem solve
• *Understand confidentiality and apply the principles in everyday working practice
• *Ability to pay attention to detail where there are predictable interruptions to the work pattern
• *Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues
• *Work effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the services
• *Confident in dealing with people at all levels
• *Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity
• *Mature open and flexible approach to work
• *Demonstrates care and compassion
• *Good inter-personal and communication skills
• *Good organisational skills
• *Team Player
• *Conscientious
• *Demonstrates reliability, motivation and commitment
• *Ability to travel to multiple sites

Desirable

• *Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations

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

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To ensure delivery of a high quality, comprehensive specialist psychological service
• To have responsibility, in consultation with the CPPO, for the professional leadership, planning, systematic provision and review of the adult services across Psychology in Healthcare at NuTH.
• To provide professional leadership and management, ensuring systematic governance of the service ensuring that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision of the psychological professionals.
• Provides a highly specialised and experienced psychological service for patients with the most complex/challenging presentations including highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• To support research, evaluation, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice of the service
• As a senior member of staff, you will be required to represent the Head of Clinical Service at planning, management, and other fora.
• Supervision of qualified psychological professionals , assistant psychologists and other clinical staff as required.
• Research and clinical supervision of doctoral trainees.
• To provide training where required.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy in mental health and demonstrable practice in this field (Professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level with postqualification supervised practice and additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration.
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialist areas of psychological practice with evidence of considerable experience of working as a practitioner psychologist in Health Services, specifically within physical health settings.
• Substantial post qualification experience as a Psychological Professional including experience at a senior level.
• Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Has considerable experience of caseload/workload management and supervision and leadership of others.
• Considerable experience of the assessment, treatment, and management of care for the most complex and challenging clinical presentations.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan
• Experience of representing the profession in local policy/management fora.
• Experience of delivering psychological interventions in healthcare settings including waiting list management and service prioritisation.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
• Has evidence of learning and development in relation to leadership/management.
• Has knowledge of good practice in recruitment and retention.
• Has a well-developed level of knowledge regarding key policies and drivers within the NHS, locally and nationally
• Leadership or management training (eh. NHS Leadership Academy courses)

Desirable

• Experience of multi-professional management of teams or services within the designated specialty.
• Have substantial post qualification experience including within acute hospital -based or longterm health conditions.
• Experience of the application of psychological practice in different cultural contexts
• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Has a track record of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists.
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Has the knowledge and skills in the strategic development of services and an ability to work at a high level within the organisation and across organisations.