Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• oRecognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• oCurrent Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration / Licence to Practise
• oRegistered member of the relevant professional body (RCSLT)
• oEvidence of continuing professional development, including post-registration training relevant to children and young people
• oPost-registration specialist training relevant to speech and language therapy needs (including sensory, motor, self-regulation and functional participation needs)
• oEvidence of training in supervision, coaching, teaching or workforce development

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oSubstantial post-registration experience working with children and young people (0-19) with a complex range of needs
• oHighly specialist experience of assessing and managing occupational therapy needs (including DLD, speech sound and social communication needs) in children and young people
• oExperience of working within, or in close partnership with, education and early years settings
• oExperience of delivering consultation, coaching and modelling to non-therapy staff
• oExperience of designing and delivering training to professionals and the wider workforce
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
• oExperience of supervising, mentoring or line managing staff and/or assistants
• oExperience of service evaluation, audit or quality improvement
• oExperience of contributing to the graduated approach and SEND processes

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oHighly specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning relating to occupational therapy needs (including DLD, speech sound and social communication needs)
• oAdvanced knowledge of current SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, the graduated approach and SEND reform, spanning education and health
• oKnowledge of relevant SALT assessment tools and evidence-based interventions for this population
• oHighly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to a range of audiences
• oAbility to negotiate, influence and manage differences of professional opinion constructively
• oAbility to prioritise and organise a complex, autonomous caseload across multiple settings
• oAbility to develop resources and deliver engaging training and coaching
• oKnowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and their application in practice
• oCompetent IT and record-keeping skills, including electronic record systems and remote / virtual delivery, clinical and non-clinical

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• oAbility to travel independently across Buckinghamshire to multiple community and education settings

Desirable

• oAbility to transport resources and equipment required for service delivery

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Practice & Assessment

• Undertake comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments in accordance with Oakdale pathways, professional standards and national clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE)

• Conduct developmental history interviews, direct observations and other assessment activities appropriate to professional background, training and documented competency level.

• Gather, analyse, and integrate multi-source information to form robust clinical formulations and support diagnostic decision-making.

• Formulate diagnostic outcomes and clinical conclusionsindependentlywhen operating on single-clinician assessment pathways (e.g., ADHD), ensuring practice aligns with professional guidelines and formal sign-off against the internal framework

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary (MDT) discussions and panel formulations to co-produce final diagnostic conclusions, utilising the oversight and support of senior clinicians where required.

• Utilise and oversee service-approved technology solutions (including dictation, transcription, and automated documentation systems) to enhance pathway efficiency, maintaining ultimate clinical accountability for decision-making and reviewing, quality-checking, and professionally signing off the clinical accuracy of all final outputs.

• Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations clearly, professionally and compassionately to clients, families and external professionals.

2. Clinical Governance, Quality & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional regulatory standards.

• Complete clinical documentation, reports, risk assessments and administrative tasks within agreed timescales.

• Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making that meets established quality assurance standards

• Participate actively in clinical audits, quality assurance processes, and service improvement initiatives

• Work strictly within professional scope of practice, maintaining a comprehensive awareness of relevant healthcare legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and professional guidance, seeking support where required.

• Identify, assess and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns and clinical risks, escalating concerns promptly in accordance with Oakdale policies and procedures

3. Multidisciplinary Team Working & Communication

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary discussions, panels and decision-making processes.

• Build and maintain highly effective, collaborative, and professional working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

• Engage proactively with organisational communications and professional directives.

4. Organisation & Service Delivery

• Manage individual workloads and caseloads efficiently to optimise pathway flow, service delivery requirements, and agreed productivity expectations.

• Proactively monitor capacity and escalate operational barriers, constraints, or service risks to management in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate flexibility regarding working practices, designated clinical locations, and evolving service priorities

5. Professional Development & Reflective Practice

• Maintain active, professional registration and comply fully with the codes of conduct of the relevant regulatory body.

• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development, lifelong learning, and maintaining an up-to-date log of clinical competencies

• Attend and actively participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and competency development activities, and demonstrate learning through application of feedback.

• Contribute positively to team development, peer learning, and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Minimum of 1 year of direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Experience working within a mental health, neurodevelopmental, neurodiversity-focused, or relevant clinical setting.
• Experience producing high-quality, comprehensive clinical documentation and robust multi-source formulations to a professional standard.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical formulations and shared decision-making.
• Experience operating within safeguarding, risk management, and professional clinical governance frameworks.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments with children, young people, and/or adults across either single-clinician or MDT pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• About You:
• We are looking to recruit ND Practitioners to work across all of our pathways and across all age ranges ( We will provide training to build your assessment certification and support you to broaden your experience and competency once you have gained additional certifications.
• We offer a range of working arrangements including fully remote for those practitioners not within commuting distance of our centres.
• Qualifications & Professional Registration
• Essential
• Core professional qualification and current, active registration with one of the following regulatory bodies:
• NMC: Nursing
• HCPC: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychology
• Social Work England: Social Work
• Ability and willingness to undertake certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g., ADOS-2, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Essential
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD) and a clear understanding of the assessment process.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information and build professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with a track record of meeting clinical and operational deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of digital systems and technology, including electronic patient records

Desirable

• Desirable
• Direct competency or certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g, ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Mobility and Flexibility

Essential

• The ability to travel to Leeds, Harrogate and Halifax during induction and for training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oakdale Centre CIC

Address

Remote

Remote

LS18 4RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bank Process Technician Warwick HSSU | Sterlie Services | Bank | Part Time | £ 12.84 per hour If you're enthusiastic, motivated and you've previously worked in a sterile services environment, this is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. Taking care of the nation's health starts with a supply of sterile and disinfected medical devices that meet our customers' needs. It starts with you. As a Process Technician at our Warwick HSSU, you'll bring a basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills. You're organised with good communication skills - and ideally, you're able to show evidence of sterile services training. As a Process Technician, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Process Technician at our Warwick HSSU, you'll bring a basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills. You're organised with good communication skills .

Experience

Essential

• Ideally, you're able to show evidence of sterile services training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Unit A Welton Road

Leamington Spa

CV34 5PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Process Technician Tiverton HSSU Hub | Sterile Services | Permanent | Part time | £25,038 per annum pro rata 19.5 hours per week Week 1 Monday & Tuesday 06:00 to 13:00 - Sunday 17:00 to 00:00 Week 2 Monday & Friday 17:00 to 00:00 - Saturday 19:00 to 02:00 All shifts include a 30-minute break (unpaid). If you're enthusiastic, motivated and you've previously worked in a sterile services environment, this is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. Taking care of the nation's health starts with a supply of sterile and disinfected medical devices that meet our customers' needs. It starts with you As a Process Technician at our Tiverton HSSU Hub, you'll bring a basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills. You're organised with good communication skills - and ideally, you're able to show evidence of sterile services training. As a Process Technician, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Process Technician at our Tiverton HSSU Hub, you'll bring a basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills.

Experience

Essential

• You're organised with good communication skills - and ideally, you're able to show evidence of sterile services training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Tiverton Trade Centre

Tiverton

EX16 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

GP and Health Assessment Doctor Wessex Hospital | Fixed Term | Part Time | Up to £96,395 per annum pro rata dependant on experience (plus paid indemnity for your work with Nuffield Health) 16 hours per week If you are a GMC registered GP seeking to expand your career portfolio with more time to deliver quality care to your patients, this could be the opportunity for you. We are the largest Healthcare Charity in the UK, so join us as at our Fitness & wellbeing Centre / Hospital and play your part in building a healthier nation. Why become a GP at Nuffield Health? As a GP and Health Assessment Doctor at Nuffield Health, you will benefit from more time getting to know your patients as people whilst carrying out thorough health assessments and private GP consultations. You will have time to pay attention to the little things that really count, in a low-stress, patient-focused environment. We will maximise your time to focus on providing first class preventative and primary care to your patient, and underpin your precious time with protected administration time, along with a commitment to protected learning time. Whether you are seeking full time or part time hours, we make sure that everything is wrapped up between 9am - 6pm to help with a healthy work-life balance. Your role at Nuffield Health Working alongside our experienced Health and Wellbeing Physiologists, you will deliver a variety of face to face Health Assessments and GP consultations, with a focus on wellbeing. No quotas or unrealistic targets - just great care. You will utilise our user-friendly platforms and benefit from enhanced pathways whilst having access to our state-of-the-art clinics and a national network of hospitals. As a GP and Health Assessment Doctor, you will be

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• On the GMC register, on the GP register and have a licence to practice

Experience

Essential

• After qualifying as a GP you must have completed 6 months GP experience of 6 sessions per week in the UK with knowledge of UK care pathways. The 6 months GP experience must be in a traditional GP setting (NHS GP surgery). Any other work including out of hours work will not be counted.
• In the last 6 months you must have been doing a minimum of 4 sessions per week as a GP
• Competent in a range of health screening services, such as smear tests, breast examinations and venepuncture, as well interpreting results and ECGs.

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Winchester Road

Eastleigh

SO53 2DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oncology Pharmacist Guildford Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent | Full Time | Competitive salary, dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you As a Pharmacist at our Guildford Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As a Oncology Pharmacist, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Pharmacist at our Guildford Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Experience

Essential

• You'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Stirling Road

Guildford

GU2 7RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff Nurse - Ward (RGN) Newcastle Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £34,000 Per annum dependent on skills and experience 25 Hours Per Week Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse on our Ward at Newcastle Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You also have post-registration experience. As a Staff Nurse, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Staff Nurse on our Ward at Newcastle Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC.

Experience

Essential

• You also have post-registration 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

Nuffield Health

Address

Clayton Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 1JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff Nurse - Outpatients Guildford Hospital | Outpatients | Bank | Ad hoc | Includes weekend work Up to £25.00 per hour depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As an Outpatients Staff Nurse, you will:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.

Experience

Essential

• With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Stirling Road

Guildford

GU2 7RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with urgent, acute and undifferentiated health needs. Develop treatment plans, initiate appropriate interventions, manage clinical risk and ensure safe referral or escalation when required.

Home Visiting and Community-Based Care

Undertake home visits for patients unable to attend practice, delivering comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment in community settings. Support care closer to home and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions where clinically appropriate.

Same-Day Access, Triage and Clinical Prioritisation

Provide timely same-day care through face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations. Assess urgency, prioritise patients according to clinical need and contribute to effective patient navigation across services.

Communication and Multidisciplinary Working

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, community teams and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care. Communicate clearly with patients, carers and colleagues to support informed decision-making.

Delivering a Quality Service and Clinical Governance

Maintain high standards of clinical practice through accurate record keeping, evidence-based care, patient safety activities, audit and quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to the ongoing development of urgent care pathways and services.

Professional Practice and Development

Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development requirements. Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and learning activities to support the delivery of high-quality urgent care services.

Information Governance

Ensure accurate use of clinical systems and maintain confidentiality in line with information governance and data protection requirements, supporting safe and effective patient care.

Health, Safety, Infection Prevention and Equality

Work in accordance with organisational policies relating to health and safety, lone working, infection prevention and safeguarding. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring equitable access to care for all patients.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Clinical knowledge
• Strong knowledge of acute illness, clinical deterioration and urgent presentations.
• Knowledge of structured history taking, physical examination and differential diagnosis.
• Understanding of clinical risk, red flags, escalation and safety-netting.
• Understanding of professional accountability, scope of practice and the limits of competence.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children, mental capacity and consent.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and the use of current clinical guidance
• Clinical and professional skills
• Able to undertake autonomous clinical assessment and examination.
• Able to formulate differential diagnoses and appropriate management plans.
• Able to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate emergency or urgent escalation.
• Able to work safely and confidently as a lone practitioner in patients' homes.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage competing clinical demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate risk, uncertainty and complex information clearly to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while retaining professional autonomy.
• Accurate and timely clinical record keeping and effective use of digital clinical systems.
• Personal Attributes
• Self-directed, accountable and professionally curious.
• Calm and effective clinical decision-maker in situations of uncertainty or pressure.
• Able to recognise and communicate own limitations appropriately.
• Flexible and responsive to changing service and patient need.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.
• Positive team contributor with a commitment to shared learning and improvement.
• Other requirements
• Full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport for business use, subject to reasonable adjustments where applicable.
• Ability and willingness to work across practice sites and undertake home visits.

Desirable

• Clinical Knowledge
• Knowledge of general practice systems, pathways and the wider primary/community care environment.
• Knowledge of frailty, multimorbidity and complex community assessment.
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing in primary care.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement in primary care.
• Clinical and professional skills
• Independent prescribing and medicines-management skills.
• Ability to provide clinical advice, case discussion or debrief to colleagues.
• Clinical supervision and competency-assessment skills.
• Audit, service evaluation or quality-improvement skills.
• Teaching and facilitation skills.
• Personal attributes
• Interest in developing urgent and community-based care within general practice.
• Ability to contribute to service redesign, clinical pathways or wider organisational learning.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration clinical experience.
• Demonstrable experience of autonomous assessment and clinical decision-making.
• Significant experience assessing acutely unwell, undifferentiated or deteriorating patients.
• Experience of working independently in community, ambulance, urgent, emergency or comparable clinical settings.
• Experience of making safe decisions about treatment, referral, escalation and disposition

Desirable

• Previous general practice or primary care experience.
• Urgent treatment centre, same-day emergency care, community urgent response or equivalent experience.
• Home-visiting experience within primary or community care.
• Experience working as an independent prescriber.
• Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians.
• Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement, clinical governance or pathway development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Paramedic with the HCPC, Registered Nurse with the NMC, or another appropriately registered healthcare professional with directly relevant urgent-care experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to acute and urgent clinical practice
• Clinical knowledge
• Strong knowledge of acute illness, clinical deterioration and urgent presentations.
• Knowledge of structured history taking, physical examination and differential diagnosis.
• Understanding of clinical risk, red flags, escalation and safety-netting.
• Understanding of professional accountability, scope of practice and the limits of competence.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children, mental capacity and consent.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and the use of current clinical guidance
• Clinical and professional skills
• Able to undertake autonomous clinical assessment and examination.
• Able to formulate differential diagnoses and appropriate management plans.
• Able to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate emergency or urgent escalation.
• Able to work safely and confidently as a lone practitioner in patients' homes.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage competing clinical demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate risk, uncertainty and complex information clearly to patients, carers and colleagues.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while retaining professional autonomy.
• Accurate and timely clinical record keeping and effective use of digital clinical systems.
• Personal Attributes
• Self-directed, accountable and professionally curious.
• Calm and effective clinical decision-maker in situations of uncertainty or pressure.
• Able to recognise and communicate own limitations appropriately.
• Flexible and responsive to changing service and patient need.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.
• Positive team contributor with a commitment to shared learning and improvement.
• Other requirements
• Full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport for business use, subject to reasonable adjustments where applicable.
• Ability and willingness to work across practice sites and undertake home visits.

Desirable

• Independent / non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Postgraduate study at Level 7 in urgent care, minor illness, clinical assessment or a related field.
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent advanced-practice qualification.
• Clinical supervision, mentorship or teaching qualification.
• Previous general practice or primary care experience.
• Urgent treatment centre, same-day emergency care, community urgent response or equivalent experience.
• Home-visiting experience within primary or community care.
• Experience working as an independent prescriber.
• Experience supporting or supervising other clinicians.
• Experience contributing to audit, quality improvement, clinical governance or pathway development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Holderness Health

Address

Church View Surgery

5 Market Hill House

Hedon

HU12 8JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ClinicalAssess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, complex needs, acute and chronic conditions for both physical, mental health and psycho-social needs.Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordinglyDiagnose and manage patient presentations, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management planWork with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatmentsProvide information and advice medication regimens, side-effects, and interactionsPrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency careSupport patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-careTo provide face-to-face and remote clinical assessment/treatment and management plansTo provide clinical support to the range of other Health Care Professionals and operational colleagues within the teamTo undertake visits to patients homes as requiredCompose and ensure robust safety netting and risk management for patients presenting to the serviceMake effective referrals to system partners and other care providers to ensure a holistic provision of care for patients needsParticipate in team discussions to ensure and drive best practice, using the best available evidence to provide exemplary world class care to every patientPrescribers OnlyPrescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

CMDU OnlyThis is a service for North Somerset prescribing antivirals for Covid. This service is run during set hours and has one allocated clinician.Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad newsCommunicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, languages, and preferred ways of communicatingAnticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communicationMaintain effective communication with all multi-disciplinary team members, as well as with external stakeholdersAct as an advocate for patients and carersEnsure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e.g., PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriateTo be able to maintain accurate electronic written patient records for users of services providedTo be aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act.

Other responsibilitiesThe primary focus of this role is to provide clinical services to patients, however there are a wealth of opportunities to engage with and drive initiatives, take leadership development roles and contribute to service improvement.Ability to adhere to organisational policiesMaintain active NMC or HCPC registrationContinue to develop and expand own personal clinical expertise as autonomous/independent practitioner.Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over timeIn partnership with others, challenge and critically evaluate the boundaries of autonomous practice, such that patient access, choice and outcomes will improveHelp in the development and evaluation of clinical guidelines, policy, competency tools and continuous improvement opportunities to support in the expansion of Health care professional roles in the delivery of optimal careIdentify and perform audit relevant to clinical area in order understand current practice, review evidence-based research and drive improvementDevelop own areas of specific clinical expertise to link acute, primary, community and emergency care sectors in expanding nursing and AHP practice across BrisDocManage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patientsMonitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelinesSupervision and SupportClinical Practitioners working within SevernSide services will have access to and participate in service leading feedback from the Clinical Guardian solution. This provides regular peer to peer feedback on a random sample of notes for all BrisDoc clinicians which are reviewed against set criteria.All Clinical Practitioners will have access to and be expected to attend regular clinical forums and supervision both during shift and as a CPD offer which is multiple professional.The post holder will have access to Connecting Care, EMIS, CLEO, Nourish, NHS Remedy, AccuRx (Picture and Video Consultation software), MiDoS, Toxbase, PACCS and the BrisDoc Clinical Toolkit to support clinical practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Current NMC or HCPC or GhPC registration
• Advanced Clinical Assessment, Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making or Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning qualification or equivalent experience and willing to work towards this qualification
• Ability to conduct remote consultation/assessment
• Post registration (excluding newly qualified) experience in at least one of the following areas: o General Practice o Minor illness o Walk-in-Centre o A&E o 999/111 o Minor Injury Unit o Community o Out of Hours

Desirable

• Independent prescribing (essential for prescribing rates)
• Experience in mental health assessment
• Working towards MSc in Advanced / Specialist Practice or evidence of accumulation of relevant experience / knowledge (essential for prescribing rates)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of equal opportunities and its significance for health care
• Understanding of legal and ethical issues / responsibilities relating to clinical practice and especially regarding autonomous practice and telephone assessment
• Experience of working autonomously diagnosing, treating, and discharging patients
• Experience of working in multi-professional and multi-disciplinary settings and contributing to effective team working
• Knowledge in the delivery of Health Care Advice and Health Promotion

Desirable

• Experience of treating patients of all ages (from neonatal to geriatric)
• Experience working with people with a forensic history
• Experience in working with people who don't have English as a first language
• Knowledge and understanding in meeting the needs of diverse groups
• Experience in working with people experiencing domestic violence.
• Familiarity with Adastra and/or EMIS

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Motivated by the provision of high-quality patient care
• Good clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ongoing commitment to personal development
• Able to use own initiative and achieve measurable improvement against stated objectives
• Able to work under pressure and to deal with emergency situations and/or difficult clients and stressful situations professionally
• Organised, systematic, and flexible. Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to work within a team and give and take instruction as required. Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in the team
• Can reflect on own work and performance
• Positive attitude towards innovations and change
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Able to remain impartial and non-judgmental during times of sensitivity, stress, and potential conflict

Other

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly in relation to the operational times of all our services (this may include some unsocial hours)
• Ability to travel to other BrisDoc and external sites for meetings

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

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Unit 21 Osprey Court

Hawkfield Business Park

Bristol

BS14 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ClinicalAssess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, complex needs, acute and chronic conditions for both physical, mental health and psycho-social needs.Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordinglyDiagnose and manage patient presentations, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management planWork with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatmentsProvide information and advice medication regimens, side-effects, and interactionsPrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency careSupport patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-careTo provide face-to-face and remote clinical assessment/treatment and management plans

To provide clinical support to the range of other Health Care Professionals and operational colleagues within the teamTo undertake visits to patients homes as requiredCompose and ensure robust safety netting and risk management for patients presenting to the serviceMake effective referrals to system partners and other care providers to ensure a holistic provision of care for patients needsParticipate in team discussions to ensure and drive best practice, using the best available evidence to provide exemplary world class care to every patientPrescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice

CMDU Only

This is a service for North Somerset prescribing antivirals for Covid. This service is run during set hours and has one allocated clinician.

Communication

Effective communication as part of the Nursing & AHP Leadership Team providing representation across IUC, ensuring partnership working and working with a variety of stakeholders.Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatmentCommunicate with and support patients who are receiving bad newsCommunicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, languages, and preferred ways of communicatingAnticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communicationMaintain effective communication with all multi-disciplinary team members, as well as with external stakeholdersAct as an advocate for patients and carersEnsure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e.g., PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriateTo be able to maintain accurate electronic written patient records for users of services providedTo be aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act

Other responsibilitiesThe primary focus of this role is to provide clinical services to patients, however there are a wealth of opportunities to engage with and drive initiatives, take leadership roles and contribute to service improvement.

Ability to adhere to organisational policiesMaintain active NMC or HCPC registrationContinue to develop and expand own personal clinical expertise as autonomous/independent practitioner.Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over timeIn partnership with others, challenge and critically evaluate the boundaries of autonomous practice, such that patient access, choice and outcomesdevelop and evaluate of clinical guidelines, policy, competency tools and continuous improvement opportunities to support in the expansion of Health care professional roles in the delivery of optimal careIdentify and perform audit relevant to clinical area in order understand current practice, review evidence-based research and drive improvementDevelop own areas of specific clinical expertise to link acute, primary, community and emergency care sectors in expanding nursing and AHP practice across BrisDocManage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients safety and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines

Supervision and SupportLead Clinical Practitioners working within SevernSide services will participate in service leading feedback from the Clinical Guardian solution. This provides regular peer to peer feedback on a random sample of notes for all BrisDoc clinicians which are reviewed against set criteria.All Lead Clinical Practitioners will be expected to participate regular clinical forums and supervision both during shift and as a CPD offerThe post holder will have access to Connecting Care, EMIS, CLEO, Nourish, NHS Remedy, AccuRx (Picture and Video Consultation software), MiDoS, Toxbase, PACCS and the BrisDoc Clinical Toolkit to support clinical practice.

Leadership and ManagementLead Clinical Practitioners will manage a team of Clinical Practitioners, providing regular one to ones, clinical supervision, feedback and support as part of the Nursing & AHP Leadership TeamLead Clinical Practitioners will be responsible for areas Quality Improvement to ensure service improvements and be part of driving change within the organisationLead, participate and provide representation in senior Lead meetings to ensure and drive best practice, using the best available evidence to provide exemplary world class care to every patient

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Current NMC or HCPC or GhPC registration
• BSc degree or equivalent with evidence of working at master's level with or towards ACP status
• Advanced Clinical Assessment, Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making or Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning qualification or equivalent experience
• Ability to conduct remote consultation/assessment
• Evidence of CPD within last 2 years
• Post registration experience in at least one of the following areas: o General Practice / Minor illness o Walk-in-Centre o A&E / Minor Injury Unit o 999 / NHS 111 o Community o GP Out of Hours
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Desirable

• Experience in mental health assessment
• Working towards MSc in Advanced / Specialist Practice or evidence of accumulation of relevant experience / knowledge (essential for prescribing rates)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of equal opportunities and its significance for health care
• Understanding of legal and ethical issues / responsibilities relating to clinical practice and especially regarding autonomous practice and telephone assessment
• Experience of working autonomously diagnosing, treating, and discharging patients
• Experience of working in multi-professional and multi-disciplinary settings and contributing to effective team working
• Knowledge in the delivery of Health Care Advice and Health Promotion
• Listen, coach, and give feedback in a way that maintains personal integrity and helps others to improve
• Experience of treating patients of all ages (from neonatal to geriatric)

Desirable

• Experience working with people with a forensic history
• Experience in working with people who don't have English as a first language
• Knowledge and understanding in meeting the needs of diverse groups
• Experience in working with people experiencing domestic violence.
• Familiarity with Adastra and/or EMIS

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Motivated by the provision of high-quality patient care
• Good clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ongoing commitment to personal development
• Able to use own initiative and achieve measurable improvement against stated objectives
• Able to work under pressure and to deal with emergency situations and/or difficult clients and stressful situations professionally
• Organised, systematic, and flexible. Good time management being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to work within a team and give and take instruction as required. Able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in the team
• Can reflect on own work and performance
• Positive attitude towards innovations and change
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Able to remain impartial and non-judgmental during times of sensitivity, stress, and potential conflict
• Competent computer literacy and strong written and verbal communication skills

Leadership Skills

Essential

• Use your interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders in an organised and prioritised fashion.
• Provide leadership and tenacity to engage, inspire, and motivate others, valuing and respecting everyone's contribution and driving delivery of objectives
• Implement strategic policies through your good clinical judgment and strong decision-making skills.
• Use a positive attitude towards innovation and change alongside your change management skills to bring about significant service improvements
• Take personal responsibility for your own performance, demonstrating your willingness to learn from self-reflection and feedback from others
• Maintain professionalism and manage sensitive and emotive situations, remaining non-judgmental during times of sensitivity, stress, and potential conflict
• Handle difficult situations, including those involving diverse opinions, conflict, adverse clinical outcomes, and clinical performance (and related) issues
• Use your own initiative to work independently
• Ability to work flexibly in relation to the operational times of all our services (this may include some unsocial hours)
• Ability to travel to other BrisDoc and external sites for meetings

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

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Unit 21 Osprey Court

Hawkfield Business Park

Bristol

BS14 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description for the role. If you have any queries please contact Suzie Cro ([email protected])

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and senior experience relevant to NHS complaints, PALS, healthcare governance or senior service leadership
• Evidence of substantial continuing professional development in complaints resolution, investigation, mediation, restorative practice or leadership

Desirable

• Registered clinical or other relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience working with complex clinical care, patient safety and healthcare governance matters

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Expert knowledge of NHS complaints legislation, regulation, national guidance and the PHSO NHS Complaint Standards, with evidence of assuring timely, person-centred and proportionate complaint handling
• Demonstrable leadership of an accessible and responsive PALS service, including advice, liaison, early resolution, urgent escalation and support for people with diverse communication and access needs
• Experience of leading complex complaints involving patient safety, safeguarding, legal processes, coroners' inquests or Ombudsman review and securing impartial decisions, clear responses, appropriate remedies and completed actions
• Experience of leading a multidisciplinary service, including workforce, delegated resources, performance, information quality, resilience, continuous improvement and the wellbeing of staff exposed to sustained emotional demands
• Experience of using Complaints and PALS intelligence to improve quality, identify emerging risk and reduce inequalities in access, experience and outcomes, with practical knowledge of the Accessible Information Standard, health literacy and restorative practice
• Highly developed analytical, written and verbal communication, negotiation, mediation and conflict-resolution skills, including sensitive work with distressed, dissatisfied or bereaved people and senior external stakeholders
• Experience of standards assurance, Board or regulatory reporting, requiring corrective action, escalating significant risk and building organisational capability within delegated authority
• Substantial recent senior management experience leading both Complaints and PALS services within an acute NHS provider Trust

Desirable

• Experience of Complaints and PALS management databases and reporting systems, including Datix or equivalent

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Visible, compassionate and inclusive leader with integrity, professional credibility, emotional resilience and a strong commitment to equity of access and experience
• Demonstrates empathy, fairness and sound judgement while maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries and psychological safety for patients, families and staff
• Collaborative and accountable leader who develops people, constructively challenges performance and secures action across organisational boundaries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide (GRH/CGH)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to:

Clinical Care

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within their professional competence.
• Undertake chronic disease reviews and support patients in managing long-term health conditions.
• Undertake cervical screening in accordance with current national guidance and practice procedures.
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with current guidelines and authorised protocols.
• Undertake wound assessment, wound care and dressings.
• Undertake venepuncture and other appropriate clinical procedures.
• Carry out NHS Health Checks and provide appropriate health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Administer medications and injections safely and appropriately within the post holder's professional competence.
• Recognise situations requiring referral to, or advice from, a GP or other appropriate healthcare professional.

Patient Care

• Provide compassionate, respectful and patient-centered care at all times.
• Support patients in improving and maintaining their health and wellbeing.
• Provide appropriate health education and advice to patients and carers.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Clinical Governance

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records.
• Work in accordance with practice policies and procedures and relevant professional requirements.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement activities where appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence and undertake appropriate continuing professional development.

Team Working

• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary practice team.
• Communicate effectively with GPs, nursing colleagues, Healthcare Assistants, administrative staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute positively towards a supportive and professional working environment.
• Attend appropriate clinical or practice meetings as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• * Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse within General Practice / Primary Care
• * Experience of delivering immunisations and vaccinations
• * Experience of cervical screening
• * Experience in the management of long-term conditions
• * Experience in wound care and general treatment-room nursing

Desirable

• * Experience using EMIS Web or another GP clinical system
• * Experience of NHS Health Checks
• * Experience in travel health

Additional Information

Essential

• Experienced Practice Nurse required for 10 hours per week
• Lanfranc Medical Centre is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team for 10 hours per week. The successful candidate will have previous General Practice experience and be competent in chronic disease management, cervical screening, immunisations and vaccinations, wound care and other core Practice Nurse duties.
• Salary depending on experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent clinical and patient-care skills
• * Good written and verbal communication skills
• * Ability to work independently within professional competence
• * Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• * Good organisational and time-management skills
• * Ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• * Understanding of patient confidentiality and information governance
• * Commitment to maintaining and developing professional knowledge and clinical competence
• * Ability to adapt to changing priorities within a busy General Practice environment

Desirable

• * Basic IT skills

Qualifications

Essential

• * Registered Nurse
• * Current and valid NMC registration
• * Appropriate training / competency in cervical screening
• * Appropriate training / competency in immunisations and vaccinations

Desirable

• * Additional qualifications or training in chronic disease management
• * Independent / Supplementary Prescribing qualification
• * Travel health qualification or relevant experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lanfranc Medical Centre

Address

Lanfranc Medical Centre

2 Lanfranc Court

Greenford Road

HARROW

Middlesex

HA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake patient/client visits as a member of the multidisciplinary team further developing skills in assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation of patient/clients health and well-being needs.

To carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice and as required meet the needs of the patient.

To provide direct care and support to patients in their own homes.

To identify changes in patients conditions and recognise within the post holders capabilities, when to inform a senior clinician.

To communicate in a timely and comprehensive way with members of the Multidisciplinary team.

To be competent in essential technical skills.

To give advice and support to patients/carers that reflects the care plan and provides a level of knowledge and experience to reassure the patient/carer and is within the competence of the post holder.

To organise own work load and establish priorities

To be able to work unsupervised in patients homes.

Able to organise therapeutic individual sessions with a designated caseload of clients using specific technical knowledge and skills

To use skills to interpret and analyse clinical, social, and environmental factors to contribute to the best course of therapy intervention and development of treatment and discharge plan.

Ability to use a variety of clinical outcome measures to demonstrate effective treatment.

Provision of a high standard of clinical care and assist in maintaining service delivery in rehabilitation.

Ability to work within duty Co-ordinator role using prioritisation and delegation skills enabling effective screening of referrals.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of therapy interventions for older people (i.e. Otago exercise programmes for falls)

Able to identify and formulate with client/carer SMART therapy goals using assessment information and appropriate outcome measures.

Undertake Risk assessment for equipment.

To assess for and order a wide range of equipment to promote independence in line with the policies and procedures of the ICES within their authorised budgetary limit.

To provide support and supervision to Health Care Assistants within the team as required.

To organise own workload and establish priorities (and Health Care Assistant when appropriate), in collaboration with Therapy Team leader.

To portray a positive image of the Integrated team at all times.

To be able to work unsupervised.

To maintain and improve IT skills effectively and contribute to statistical and audit returns as necessary .To submit statistical information as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (A-C) English/Maths or equivalent
• Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent higher apprenticeship
• A willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker or equivalent (band 3)
• To have a knowledge of assistive equipment and minor adaptations
• To understand the concepts of rehabilitation
• To have experience of working in a relevant healthcare settings
• To have experience of effectively managing own caseload
• To have an ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
• To have evidence of continuing personal and appropriate judgments and decisions
• Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Aware of health and safety requirements

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keyboard skills / use of software programmes e.g. Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and with resources using own initiative as required.
• Must be able to demonstrate their contribution to the team as a therapy assistant

Desirable

• Interacts well with others and team

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to recognise limits of practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal development

Other

Essential

• Car driver and has the use of own vehicle
• The post holder's hours will be scheduled over 7 days which will involve weekend working

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hartshill Health Centre,

Sidhu Close,

Hartshill, Nuneaton

CV10 0GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Explain how you've worked without direct supervision, to achieve the objectives of a post.
• Tell us about your experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting.
• Tell us about your experience of team working and an understanding of team dynamics including what factors make a team work well and what can go wrong and why.
• Able to use a variety of IT systems e.g. email, EMIS.

Desirable

• Recent relevant experience within a community setting.

Application Reason

Essential

• Please tell us why you have chosen to apply for this role with Sirona care & health?

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Withywood Centre

Queens Road

Bristol

BS13 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.

Person Specification

Education and training requirements

Essential

• Bsc (Hons) Degree in nursing or midwifery with current NMC registration or be awaiting registration confirmation

Desirable

• Evidence of successful study at post graduate level.
• Evidence of supporting students in practice.

Skills, experience and knowledge required

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the theory underpinning public health nursing including the impact of wider determinants of health and parenting capacity on child outcomes both in the short term and long term
• Demonstrate a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills in a range of situations.
• Demonstrate an ability to remain focussed on the child and child outcomes when working in partnership with families.
• Evidence of a clear understanding of the safeguarding role of Community Public Health Nurses - Health Visiting, within a universal service and multi-agency context
• Demonstrate an ability to utilise decision making skills and apply a solution focussed approach to problem solving whilst considering wider organisational and business needs.
• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training e.g. in group facilitation skills, leading a multi-agency meeting, child development including early brain development, UNICEF.
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently but also to be able to function effectively within a team

Desirable

• Group facilitation skills - either with parents or students or colleagues.

Other

Essential

• This role requires the post holder to be mobile, visiting several locations across a locality so the post holder must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to an appropriate means of transport to undertake the job 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.

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Community Based Role

Badminton Road

Bristol

BS37 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or commensurate level of experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of local, national, strategic and operational policy developments and awareness of their implications
• Understanding the interfaces between Primary, Acute, Community Care, LA, VCSE sector.
• Nationally recognised qualification (APM, PRINCE2 etc) and/or commitment to undertake the training

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience working at middle management
• Ability to demonstrate previous experience leading successful projects and programmes
• Ability to lead and facilitate collaborative working across organisation boundaries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Options across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset

Hampton House

Bristol

BS6 6AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job role and main responsibilities, please review the attached job description

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Professional or management experience to master level equivalent
• Production of reports, presentations at Board level
• Experience of supporting staff and listening to staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Trust's values, key priorities and challenges
• Full understanding of raising concerns including the barriers to raising concerns
• Understanding of data protection and managing confidential matters

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills, especially Microsoft office applications
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Ability to exercise judgement to identify and assess when situations need escalating and understand the potential implications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Emotional resilience due to occasional exposure to distressing or emotional situations
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work, working on own initiative to develop the FTSU agenda

Values and Behaviours

Essential

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

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Requirement to travel to different sites within the Trust.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional or management qualification or experience to master's level equivalent

Training

Essential

• National FTSU Guardian Training

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Requirement to travel across all Trust sites attending varying levels of meetings across the working day

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Highbury Road

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care, as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Duties to include;

LTCs

Urinalysis

ECGs

Peak flow readings

24 hr BP

Venepuncture

Blood pressure measurements

Diabetic Foot checks

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Any other duties within skill set that may be required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths & English GCSE grade 9-4

Experience

Essential

• HCA experience is essential
• Able to perform all duties in the job description is essential.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Ferryhill & Chilton Medical Practice

Address

The Surgery

Durham Road

Ferryhill

County Durham

DL17 8JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.ferryhillandchilton.nhs.uk/welcome,38155.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Practice & Assessment

• Undertake comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments in accordance with Oakdale pathways, professional standards and national clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE)

• Conduct developmental history interviews, direct observations and other assessment activities appropriate to professional background, training and documented competency level.

• Gather, analyse, and integrate multi-source information to form robust clinical formulations and support diagnostic decision-making.

• Formulate diagnostic outcomes and clinical conclusionsindependentlywhen operating on single-clinician assessment pathways (e.g., ADHD), ensuring practice aligns with professional guidelines and formal sign-off against the internal framework

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary (MDT) discussions and panel formulations to co-produce final diagnostic conclusions, utilising the oversight and support of senior clinicians where required.

• Utilise and oversee service-approved technology solutions (including dictation, transcription, and automated documentation systems) to enhance pathway efficiency, maintaining ultimate clinical accountability for decision-making and reviewing, quality-checking, and professionally signing off the clinical accuracy of all final outputs.

• Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations clearly, professionally and compassionately to clients, families and external professionals.

2. Clinical Governance, Quality & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional regulatory standards.

• Complete clinical documentation, reports, risk assessments and administrative tasks within agreed timescales.

• Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making that meets established quality assurance standards

• Participate actively in clinical audits, quality assurance processes, and service improvement initiatives

• Work strictly within professional scope of practice, maintaining a comprehensive awareness of relevant healthcare legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and professional guidance, seeking support where required.

• Identify, assess and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns and clinical risks, escalating concerns promptly in accordance with Oakdale policies and procedures

3. Multidisciplinary Team Working & Communication

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary discussions, panels and decision-making processes.

• Build and maintain highly effective, collaborative, and professional working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

• Engage proactively with organisational communications and professional directives.

4. Organisation & Service Delivery

• Manage individual workloads and caseloads efficiently to optimise pathway flow, service delivery requirements, and agreed productivity expectations.

• Proactively monitor capacity and escalate operational barriers, constraints, or service risks to management in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate flexibility regarding working practices, designated clinical locations, and evolving service priorities

5. Professional Development & Reflective Practice

• Maintain active, professional registration and comply fully with the codes of conduct of the relevant regulatory body.

• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development, lifelong learning, and maintaining an up-to-date log of clinical competencies

• Attend and actively participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and competency development activities, and demonstrate learning through application of feedback.

• Contribute positively to team development, peer learning, and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Minimum of 1 year of direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Experience working within a mental health, neurodevelopmental, neurodiversity-focused, or relevant clinical setting.
• Experience producing high-quality, comprehensive clinical documentation and robust multi-source formulations to a professional standard.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical formulations and shared decision-making.
• Experience operating within safeguarding, risk management, and professional clinical governance frameworks.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments with children, young people, and/or adults across either single-clinician or MDT pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• About You:
• We are looking to recruit ND Practitioners to work across all of our pathways and across all age ranges ( We will provide training to build your assessment certification and support you to broaden your experience and competency once you have gained additional certifications.
• We offer a range of working arrangements including fully remote for those practitioners not within commuting distance of our centres.
• Qualifications & Professional Registration
• Essential
• Core professional qualification and current, active registration with one of the following regulatory bodies:
• NMC: Nursing
• HCPC: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychology
• Social Work England: Social Work
• Ability and willingness to undertake certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g., ADOS-2, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Essential
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD) and a clear understanding of the assessment process.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information and build professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with a track record of meeting clinical and operational deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of digital systems and technology, including electronic patient records

Desirable

• Desirable
• Direct competency or certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g, ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Mobility and Flexibility

Essential

• Essential
• For practitioners within commuting distance, there will be on-site attendance required for direct observations.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

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

Oakdale Centre CIC

Address

The Oakdale Centre

The Grove Manse

Town Street

Horsforth

LS18 4RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary (Receptionist / Care Navigator)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the reception and care navigation team at Dunsville Medical Centre, Doncaster.

You will provide face-to-face and telephone support to our patients, working alongside our friendly reception, administrative and clinical teams to ensure patients receive the best possible experience. The ideal candidate will have a wider knowledge (or happy to learn) of general practice and the associated administrative roles.

We would like applicants to use NHS jobs to apply however you maycontact the practice for an informal conversation if you require more information.

Main Duties of the Job

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing care navigation, including assisting patients to access the most appropriate service.
• Booking appointments, managing triage requests and guiding patients through practice processes.
• Processing repeat prescription requests and handling general patient enquiries.
• Carrying out general office and administrative duties, including filing, photocopying, scanning and dealing with incoming correspondence.
• Supporting the wider reception and clinical team to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

About the Organisation

Dunsville Medical Centre is a long established, busy GP practice providing high quality care to our local community. Our team works hard to maintain excellent patient service, whilst supporting one another in a positive, friendly, and collaborative working environment.

We place strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, teamwork and professional support, ensuring every team member feels valued and able to contribute to the smooth running of the practice.

Interested?

We welcome applications from individuals with strong communication skills, excellent customer service experience, and the ability to remain organised in a busy environment. Prior GP experience would be beneficial.

For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role, please contact the surgery https://dunsvillemedicalcentre.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good IT literacy including email, data entry and use of computer systems
• Experience working in a customer-facing role
• Experience working in a busy environment with competing demands
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally by telephone and face-to-face

Desirable

• Experience in a healthcare reception role
• Experience of SystmOne or similar clinical system
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information
• Experience dealing with challenging, upset or distressed members of the public
• Experience communicating with vulnerable individuals in a professional and compassionate manner
• Experience resolving difficult situations whilst remaining calm, courteous and professional
• Experience prioritising multiple tasks whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education
• Good standard of IT literacy

Desirable

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent

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

Dunsville Medical Centre

Address

Dunsville Health Centre

High Street

Dunsville

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN7 4BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Practice & Assessment

• Undertake comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments in accordance with Oakdale pathways, professional standards and national clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE)

• Conduct developmental history interviews, direct observations and other assessment activities appropriate to professional background, training and documented competency level.

• Gather, analyse, and integrate multi-source information to form robust clinical formulations and support diagnostic decision-making.

• Formulate diagnostic outcomes and clinical conclusionsindependentlywhen operating on single-clinician assessment pathways (e.g., ADHD), ensuring practice aligns with professional guidelines and formal sign-off against the internal framework

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary (MDT) discussions and panel formulations to co-produce final diagnostic conclusions, utilising the oversight and support of senior clinicians where required.

• Utilise and oversee service-approved technology solutions (including dictation, transcription, and automated documentation systems) to enhance pathway efficiency, maintaining ultimate clinical accountability for decision-making and reviewing, quality-checking, and professionally signing off the clinical accuracy of all final outputs.

• Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations clearly, professionally and compassionately to clients, families and external professionals.

2. Clinical Governance, Quality & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional regulatory standards.

• Complete clinical documentation, reports, risk assessments and administrative tasks within agreed timescales.

• Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making that meets established quality assurance standards

• Participate actively in clinical audits, quality assurance processes, and service improvement initiatives

• Work strictly within professional scope of practice, maintaining a comprehensive awareness of relevant healthcare legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and professional guidance, seeking support where required.

• Identify, assess and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns and clinical risks, escalating concerns promptly in accordance with Oakdale policies and procedures

3. Multidisciplinary Team Working & Communication

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary discussions, panels and decision-making processes.

• Build and maintain highly effective, collaborative, and professional working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

• Engage proactively with organisational communications and professional directives.

4. Organisation & Service Delivery

• Manage individual workloads and caseloads efficiently to optimise pathway flow, service delivery requirements, and agreed productivity expectations.

• Proactively monitor capacity and escalate operational barriers, constraints, or service risks to management in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate flexibility regarding working practices, designated clinical locations, and evolving service priorities

5. Professional Development & Reflective Practice

• Maintain active, professional registration and comply fully with the codes of conduct of the relevant regulatory body.

• Take personal responsibility for ongoing professional development, lifelong learning, and maintaining an up-to-date log of clinical competencies

• Attend and actively participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and competency development activities, and demonstrate learning through application of feedback.

• Contribute positively to team development, peer learning, and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential
• Minimum of 1 year of direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Experience working within a mental health, neurodevelopmental, neurodiversity-focused, or relevant clinical setting.
• Experience producing high-quality, comprehensive clinical documentation and robust multi-source formulations to a professional standard.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical formulations and shared decision-making.
• Experience operating within safeguarding, risk management, and professional clinical governance frameworks.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Direct, autonomous experience delivering neurodevelopmental assessments with children, young people, and/or adults across either single-clinician or MDT pathways.

Qualifications

Essential

• About You:
• We are looking to recruit ND Practitioners to work across all of our pathways and across all age ranges ( We will provide training to build your assessment certification and support you to broaden your experience and competency once you have gained additional certifications.
• We offer a range of working arrangements including fully remote for those practitioners not within commuting distance of our centres.
• Qualifications & Professional Registration
• Essential
• Core professional qualification and current, active registration with one of the following regulatory bodies:
• NMC: Nursing
• HCPC: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychology
• Social Work England: Social Work
• Ability and willingness to undertake certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g., ADOS-2, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Essential
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD) and a clear understanding of the assessment process.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information and build professional relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with a track record of meeting clinical and operational deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of digital systems and technology, including electronic patient records

Desirable

• Desirable
• Direct competency or certification in neurodevelopmental assessment tools and measures (e.g, ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA, or Young DIVA).

Mobility and Flexibility

Essential

• Essential
• For practitioners within commuting distance, there will be on-site attendance required for direct observations.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

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

Oakdale Centre CIC

Address

The Oakdale Centre

The Grove Manse

Town Street

Horsforth

LS18 4RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

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

b. Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education

c. Be an integral part of the general practice team

d. Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

e. Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives

f. Act as a chaperone as required

g. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

h. Provide support during minor operations as required

i. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy

j. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

k. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

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

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

n. Support the administrative team on an as-required basis

o. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

p. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Has completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
• There may need to be proof of any courses or training qualifications commensurate with the post
• Certificate of venepuncture
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Has worked in a primary care environment
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Has worked in a primary care environment
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures

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

Crondall New Surgery

Address

Redlands Lane

Crondall

Farnham

Surrey

GU10 5RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently offering opportunities for both Salaried GPs and GP Partners, with the role tailored to the right applicant.

Up to 8GP sessions available

Flexible working patterns will be considered

Partnership opportunities available for the right candidate

For prospective Partners

We are looking for someone who wants to become anintegral part of our practice familyand help shape its future.

As a Partner, you will be expected to lead by example, combining:

High-quality clinical care

Sound clinical judgement

A collaborative approach to leadership

A business-minded perspective

A genuine commitment to the ethos and future of the practice

In return, the partnership offers strong financial rewards, together with the opportunity toinvest in our well-maintained premises and help shape the future of a thriving, forward-thinking practice.

Work-life balance that really matters

We believe time away from work should be protected.

Our generou holiday rota provides full entitlement to annual leave, study leave and bank holidays, with these commitments clearly protected within your time off.

We want our GPs to have the opportunity to enjoy their work and their lives outside it.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be a fully qualified Doctor/GP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Red & Green Practice

Address

The Waterside Health Centre

Beaulieu Road

Hythe

Southampton

SO45 5WX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Duties

• Maintain professional registration
• Maintain clear, accurate and up to date records relevant to your practice and in line with professional standards and Trust policy.
• Ensure effective team working and communication with all colleagues
• Share information to identify and reduce risk
• Support students and colleagues learning to help them develop their professional competence and confidence
• Support and participate in relevant IPC international, national, regional and local epidemiological research and surveillance of health care associated infections.
• Liaise, as appropriate, with UK Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA), the Strategic Health Authority (SHA), Environmental Health Services, Local ICBs and PFI partners.
• As applicable act as expert adviser to Estates, PFI partners, Purchasing Advising Group and other groups/parties as appropriate
• Support/advise the Occupational Health Department on issues relating to IPC.

Managerial Duties

• To supervise and mentor students whilst they are on placement with the team

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
• Always maintain professional conduct and appearance.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

Essential

• Must have recent relevant experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered practitioner in an acute care environment or within relevant community setting.
• Previous experience and demonstratable knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.
• Demonstratable Fundamental IT skills: use of Electronic Patient Records and all aspects of Microsoft.
• Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to role.

Desirable

• Previous experience as an Infection Control Link Nurse/practitioner/ able to demonstrate a proven interest in IPC.
• Able to demonstrate change management
• Recent and relevant experience of demonstratable ability to present / teach.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with NMC registration or equivalent professional registration e.g. Operating Department Practitioner with UK registration
• Hold or working towards an appropriate healthcare degree

Desirable

• A basic Infection Control qualification.
• A teaching qualification and experience of training/teaching

Communication and Relationships

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff, the public and patients: including presentation, education and delivering patients results.
• Management experience: of junior staff and students
• Able to manage own workload

Desirable

• Extensive working clinical knowledge including environmental factors of Infection prevention and control

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust

Acre Mill, Acre Street

Lindley, Huddersfield

HD3 3EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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