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 Description

As Lead Practice Nurse, you will provide clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team, including Practice Nurses and HCAs, while continuing to deliver high-quality patient care. You will support the development of the nursing service, promote evidence-based practice and ensure appropriate clinical standards, governance and processes are maintained.

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to the nursing team.

• Support staff development, competency assessment, appraisals, training and professional development.

• Coordinate the nursing team rota and clinical cover to support safe and effective service delivery.

• Deliver clinical care including long-term condition management, health promotion, preventative care, immunisations, screening and treatment room services.

• Support the management of patients with complex and long-term conditions, including older, frail and housebound patients.

• Act as a point of support for complex clinical queries, using professional judgement and escalating appropriately.

• Lead and support Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), including relevant audits, risk assessments and staff training.

• Develop, review and implement nursing protocols, policies and procedures in conjunction with the GP Partners and Practice Management Team.

• Support clinical audit, quality improvement and the review of significant and near-miss events, contributing to appropriate learning and service improvement.

• Monitor clinical practice and respond appropriately to national guidance, legislation and local priorities.

• Support the practice in maintaining appropriate CQC, NHS and professional standards.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated patient care.

• Lead and support the implementation of changes within the nursing team to improve patient care and service delivery.

• Promote shared learning and act as a positive clinical role model within the practice.

In addition to the leadership responsibilities of the role, the Lead Practice Nurse will remain actively involved in the delivery of patient care. This will include clinical assessments, treatment, chronic disease management, preventative care and other general practice nursing duties appropriate to their scope of practice.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Practice Nurse who can work autonomously, demonstrate sound clinical judgement and confidently lead and support colleagues. They will contribute positively to the continued development of the nursing service and maintain a strong focus on safe, effective and patient-centred care.

This job description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Relevant experience and training in general practice nursing.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Current training/competence in Infection Prevention and Control.

Desirable

• Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification.
• Family Planning/contraception qualification.
• Mentor, teaching or practice assessor qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area, such as Chronic Disease Management, Primary Care or Advanced Practice.
• Relevant leadership or management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working as a Practice Nurse within primary care.
• Experience of providing clinical leadership and supporting or leading a nursing team.
• Experience of working autonomously and managing a varied clinical workload.
• Experience of chronic disease management and preventative healthcare.
• Experience of Infection Prevention and Control within a healthcare setting.
• Experience of managing and coordinating care for older, frail and housebound patients.
• Experience of supporting staff development, training or competency assessment.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development.
• Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of leading or implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience of developing or reviewing clinical policies, protocols or procedures.
• Experience of clinical risk management and significant/near-miss event review.
• Experience of supporting CQC or other regulatory requirements.
• Experience of managing nursing rotas or clinical resources.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Broad knowledge and experience of general practice nursing, including wound care, minor procedures, ECGs and routine clinical assessment.
• Competence in cervical screening, contraception/family planning and women's health appropriate to training and scope of practice.
• Competence in routine, childhood and travel immunisations.
• Experience in chronic disease management and health promotion.
• Understanding and experience of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and current primary care guidance.
• Understanding of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and relevant clinical policies.
• Ability to maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records.
• Ability to work safely within own scope of practice and recognise when referral or escalation to a GP or other clinician is required.
• Ability to assess, manage and appropriately escalate clinical risk.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy clinical workload effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to support and guide colleagues and act as a clinical role model.
• Ability to follow, implement and contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local public health priorities and health inequalities.
• Knowledge of health promotion and preventative healthcare strategies.
• Experience of leading clinical audits and using findings to improve practice.
• Experience of clinical risk assessment and management.
• Understanding of QOF, enhanced services and other primary care contractual requirements.
• Experience of spirometry and respiratory assessment.
• Experience of developing or delivering staff training and shared learning.

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

Martlesham Heath Surgery

Address

Martlesham Heath Surgery

23 The Square

Martlesham Heath

Ipswich

IP5 3SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General Registered Nurse Level 1

Desirable

• NST 307
• ENB 998/997 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues, i.e. CNO 10 key Roles
• Working with in a team
• Working with a extended MDT

Desirable

• Pre and postoperative surgical knowledge
• Orthopaedic condition Knowledge

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to manage a team of patients
• Ability to work within a team
• Practice assessor or if newley qualified to undertake program at end of preceptorship program
• Ability to communicate utilising a variety of skills
• Ability to take charge of the ward when asked
• Extended Skills or if newly qualified undertake through preceptorship program
• Ensure Clinical kills are maintained as Trust policy

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Other requirements

Essential

• High level of personal motivation
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Positive role model
• Maintain Mandatory Training at 100 percent
• Support other collegues who are struggling

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Student nurse in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.

Desirable

• Relevant field of nursing.
• Budgetary awareness.
• Supporting students.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with active registration.

Desirable

• Teaching certificate or equivalent.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio
• NMC code of professional conduct
• Equality issues and best Practice

Desirable

• IT skills.
• Medical speciality
• Local PCPI agenda

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility
• Willing to develop by expansion of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for assessing and implementing programmes of care from the Healthy Child Programme, as directed by the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. This may also involve other evidenced based programmes of care in partnership with clients or other agencies to identify and address health needs.
• Progress the level of intervention as may be required according to identified risk factors which potentially could impact on a childs health outcomes.
• Provide leadership and act as a role model to junior members of the team by representing the values and beliefs of the nursing profession in addition to aligning to the GHC Values Framework.
• Assess global health needs of communities, schools, and their children to ensure children are not disadvantaged through ill health or social circumstances.
• Promote and monitor health in school aged children, including identifying physical and mental health needs, disability and problems with development or behaviour.
• Work with schools to provide a healthy environment using data from the Online Pupil Survey, in partnership with the Healthy Schools Programme.

Facilitate the planning and implementation of drop-in sessions, according to the needs of the young people and the whole school community.

We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).

Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

From Job Description

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of public health nursing in application
• Has some knowledge/experience of safeguarding children

Desirable

• Has previous experience of working with children and families

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration

Attributes

Essential

• Strong time management and organisation skills
• Shows emotional strength and resilience

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Community Clinic

Field Road

Stroud

GL5 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in biomedical science or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• MSc in healthcare science or equivalent.

Desirable

• Postgraduate certificate in quality management or equivalent
• Health and safety certificate or equivalent Foundation management certificate or equivalent
• "Train the trainer" certificate of equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Working practices in infection sciences disciplines.
• Staff supervision within an NHS laboratory.
• Use of information systems at a system applications level or higher.
• Quality management systems
• Health & Safety procedures

Desirable

• Audit
• QMS software
• Collation and presentation of information
• Delivering training including to non-lab staff
• Competence/ Specialist portfolio with external assessment

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Technical competence with ability to supervise staff in any section of the department.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good team worker with ability to motivate and influence a team, fostering good professional practice.
• Ability to use in-house IT systems and competence with word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to instigate procedures for corrective action.
• Ability to formulate, perform and evaluate training.
• Ability to deputise for the team manager.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Commitment to CPD.
• Positive and Optimistic
• Confident
• Well motivated and innovative

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to working patterns.
• Able to travel between hospital sites and more widely, according to service needs.

Desirable

• Driving licence.

Knowledge

Essential

• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Training requirements in UK clinical laboratories
• Trust and department H&S procedures
• Quality management
• POCT technology & regulations

Desirable

• Equality impact assessment
• ISO 15189 standards

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Practical laboratory skills.
• Able to use initiative appropriately within a team.
• Ability to analyse work to determine compliance with standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Good hand/eye co-ordination.
• Keyboard skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in biomedical science or equivalent. HCPC registration.
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• All areas of chosen discipline.
• Supervision and training.
• Technical audit.

Knowledge

Essential

• Underpinning theory of laboratory practice in area of chosen discipline.
• Laboratory health and safety, COSHH, and risk assessment.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Equality legislation and best practice.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to working unsocial hours including nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to travel independently between sites.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Meticulous
• Motivation
• Enthusiasm

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse adult with active NMC registration or working towards

Desirable

• ILS or Equivalent
• Relevant post-registration development or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Student nurse or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.

Desirable

• Coronary Care experience.
• Teaching /supporting students experience.
• NIV experience.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work as a member of a team, without close supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Teaching skills.
• Able to adapt to changing workload and work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act as a mentor to Students and HCAs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• IT skills.
• Clinical skills.

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to working patterns
• Willing to develop by expansion of the role.

Desirable

• Interest in staff development.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Motivation
• Enthusiasm
• Commitment to professional development.
• Maintain professional image/ attitude at all times

Desirable

• Passion for Cardiology.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered and valid Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio

Job Specific

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Risk assessment and management
• The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; organise work of self and others; supervising, teaching and assessing; self-motivated with the ability to motivate others; effective resource management.
• Skills in managing complex cases.
• Works well in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Awareness of Primary Care and Steps to Wellbeing.
• Able to organise and co-ordinate services during the absence of more senior staff.
• Applies current research and theory into practice.
• Extensive post graduate experience in working in community mental health.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Business travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Melbury suite, Westminster Memorial Hospital

Magdalene Lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

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What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

We are looking for caring, compassionate individual to work within our older adult inpatient team who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working in an older adult environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude, and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most challenging times.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please don't hesitate to contact Catherine Leach, Ward Manager - [email protected]

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care OR NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care with demonstrable evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent GCSE's or Functional Skills)
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience as outlined below

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team and delivering a customer focused service.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with Mental Health needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of being a service user or carer

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion
• Skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.
• Skills in managing situations of high expressed emotions, and an ability to manage one's own emotional state
• Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bromley Ward, St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification, for a full breakdown of duties and requirements within this role

A flexible and can-do attitude towards ad-hoc changes in scheduled work, and any potential alternative location support cover within your shift is required. As short notice changers can occur, due to the required site support needs and the nature of the Emergency Services health care provision.

Can you work alone to effectively plan essential given tasks to ensure overall completion, within limited time restraints and communicate effectively with senior staff?

When completing this application, please ensure you read the person specification and ensure you identify how you meet these specifications within your application.

Successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic 1215-minute Physical capability assessment.

Person Specification

Experience & work achievements

Essential

• Previous workplace premise cleaning experience within last two years.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake role specific training including NVQ 2 Cleaning & Support Services or agreed equivalent.
• Flexibility to work out of hours and bank holidays as and when identified to meet service and development/training requirements
• Category B Driving Licence which is valid in the UK

Knowledge & education

Essential

• Good literacy and numerical skills in order to complete daily worksheets and reports.
• Basic IT Skills including use of keyboard, hand held data devices and telephones.
• Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments and IP&C preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector

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

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

York Ambulance Station

Huntington Road Yearsley Bridge

York Road

YO31 9BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and further information can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.

Further Information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Salary £39,959 - £46,656 per annum depending on skills and experience - pro rata for part time hours

Shift Pattern 22 hours per week

Monday - 09:30 to 15:30 | Tues - 08:30 to 16:30 | Weds - 08:00 to 17:00

Location BPAS Bournemouth - 23-25 Ophir Road, Bournemouth BH8 8LS

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical practice experience of at least 12 months.
• Experience of general nursing or midwifery.
• Experience completing client documentation and working within guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements and infection control

Desirable

• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN

Desirable

• Contraception skills
• Ultrasound scanning skills

General

Essential

• Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
• Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
• Please state your Professional body and membership e.g. NMC Midwives (RM)
• Please state your Membership/Registration number along with your expiry/renewal date
• This role is working 22 hours per week over Monday to Wednesday at our Bournemouth unit. Can you commit to this working pattern?

Desirable

• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S

23-25 Ophir Road

BOURNEMOUTH

BH8 8LS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are United in our Uniqueness and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced Apprenticeship in (Mental) health and Social Care or NVQ in Mental Health and Social Care
• Health social care qualification at least equivalent to the above that equips the person with the necessary knowledge, skill and competence listed in the job description

Desirable

• Evidence of Mental Health qualifications & related work experience in related field.

evidenced experience

Essential

• knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion.
• experience of working with people with complex Mental Health Needs in a community or inpatient setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with Psychosis or substance misuse

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockington Parent and baby Unit

St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Social Work Learning Academy is hosted by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and delivered in partnership with Staffordshire County Council. We are central to supporting Adult Social Care, Safeguarding, and Core Support & Improvement services across North and South Staffordshire. Our work focuses on workforce development, learning, and maintaining high standards of professional practice across both the Trust and Local Authority.

What We Offer

At MPFT, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing and career development. You will benefit from:

A comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Automatic enrolment into SWLA membership, supporting progression and career aspirations

A flexible, forward-thinking working environment with opportunities for hybrid working

A strong culture of leadership, support, and continuous improvement

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent.
• IT qualification equivalent, i.e.
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using computer-based information systems in an office environment
• Ability and experience of using IT systems including Microsoft Office and MS Teams and have accurate and competent keyboard skills
• Previous experience of working with the public both on a face-to-face basis and over the telephone

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cannock Chase District Offices

Cannock

WS11 1BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The role covers the D2A footprint across Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and surrounding areas. You must have access to a car and be able to travel independently across the footprint as required.

The Patient Flow Coordinator will work as part of the Integrated Complex Assessment Team (ICAT), supporting the effective and timely flow of patients through Discharge to Assess (D2A) and community hospital pathways.

The postholder will work under the guidance of the Senior Patient Flow Coordinator and Patient Flow Team Lead and will work collaboratively with Discharge Facilitators, clinical teams, social care, patients, families and wider health and social care partners.

The role requires the postholder to work proactively across the D2A footprint covering Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and surrounding areas, travelling between locations as required to support patient flow and discharge. The postholder must have access to a car and be able to travel independently across the D2A footprint.

Patient Flow and Discharge Coordination

1. Coordinate and support the flow of patients through D2A and community hospital beds, ensuring patients progress through their pathway in a timely and effective manner.

2. Track individual patient journeys from referral through assessment, placement and discharge, ensuring that actions and outcomes are accurately recorded and progressed.

3. Monitor patient admissions, transfers and planned discharges to support the effective utilisation of available D2A beds.

4. Proactively identify delays, barriers and risks affecting patient progression and take appropriate action to resolve these wherever possible.

5. Work closely with Discharge Facilitators and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure agreed actions are progressed within appropriate timescales.

6. Monitor length of stay and identify patients who may be experiencing delays, escalating concerns and barriers to the Senior Patient Flow Coordinator or appropriate service lead where required.

7. Support the identification and progression of patients who are ready for discharge, ensuring planned discharges are communicated to relevant teams to support timely admissions into available beds.

Assessment, Funding and Pathway Progression

1. Track the progress of assessments and other actions required to facilitate discharge, including health and social care assessments and funding processes.

2. Liaise with relevant professionals and partner organisations to progress outstanding assessments, funding decisions, care arrangements and other barriers to discharge.

3. Identify when a patient requires further clinical assessment or input and ensure this is appropriately communicated and escalated to the relevant clinical team.

4. Use available clinical and patient information to understand the patient's current position within the pathway and identify the actions required to progress their discharge.

Multidisciplinary and Partnership Working

1. Attend MDT, Best Interest, MADE and other relevant meetings to provide and obtain updates regarding patient progress and agree actions to support discharge.

2. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with D2A staff, clinical teams, social care, local authority services, Single Bed Hub and other internal and external partners.

3. Communicate effectively with patients, families and professionals, providing timely updates and ensuring relevant information is shared appropriately.

4. Work collaboratively with partners to resolve issues and prevent unnecessary delays to patient discharge.

5. Use professional challenge, persuasion and effective relationship management to support timely progression of patient pathways.

Problem Solving and Escalation

1. Proactively identify operational problems, delays and blockages that may affect patient flow, length of stay or D2A capacity.

2. Use initiative and practical problem-solving skills to identify appropriate solutions and progress issues wherever possible.

3. Escalate unresolved delays, risks and barriers to the appropriate senior colleague or service lead in a timely manner.

4. Recognise the impact that delays in individual patient pathways can have on wider D2A capacity and acute hospital flow.

5. Prioritise competing demands and manage workload effectively, particularly during periods of increased pressure or high demand.

Data, Systems and Performance

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information on relevant in-house tracking and information systems.

2. Ensure patient information, admissions, transfers, discharges, assessments and supporting documentation are accurately recorded.

3. Monitor and report on length of stay, planned discharges and patient flow information to support operational oversight and performance monitoring.

4. Prepare and provide accurate information and reports for meetings and relevant internal and external stakeholders.

5. Use Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams and relevant clinical and patient-tracking systems to support the effective management of patient flow.

6. Maintain confidentiality and ensure all patient information is managed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Communication and Patient/Family Engagement

1. Adapt communication appropriately to meet the needs of patients, families and professionals, including individuals who may have cognitive impairment or communication difficulties.

2. Provide reassurance and support to patients and families during the discharge process and ensure they receive appropriate and timely information.

3. Participate in and, where appropriate, support difficult or challenging conversations relating to discharge and patient progression.

4. Liaise with families and professionals to coordinate practical arrangements for discharge, including transport where required.

Team Working and Service Support

1. Work flexibly as part of the Patient Flow Team, supporting colleagues and sharing workload to meet service priorities and deadlines.

2. Provide appropriate cover for colleagues during periods of absence and support the continuity of the service.

3. Contribute to team meetings, huddles and other operational discussions to support effective communication and patient flow.

4. Support the induction and development of new members of the team and share knowledge and experience with colleagues.

5. Undertake minute taking, basic audits, surveys and other administrative or service development activities as required.

6. Contribute to the identification of opportunities to improve patient flow, discharge processes and the effective use of D2A capacity.

Governance, Safety and Professional Responsibilities

1. Support the accurate recording and reporting of incidents, safeguarding concerns and other risks through the appropriate Trust systems.

2. Maintain awareness of and comply with Trust policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

3. Maintain mandatory and statutory training requirements and participate in appraisal, personal development and learning activities.

4. Maintain appropriate standards of confidentiality, information governance, infection prevention and control, health and safety and safeguarding.

5. Work within the limits of own competence and seek appropriate advice or support where required.

6. Promote the Trust's values and demonstrate professionalism, respect and a commitment to improving the experience and outcomes of patients and families.

Person Specification

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of social care processes, including the assessment, commissioning and funding of care and support services

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes and the role of health and social care in determining appropriate funding and care arrangements.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working within a health, social care, community or hospital environment, with an understanding of patient flow and discharge pathways.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals and external partner organisations.
• Experience of coordinating and progressing actions to support timely discharge and transfer of care

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Discharge to Assess, intermediate care, community hospital or patient flow service
• Experience of monitoring or reporting length of stay, patient flow, capacity or other performance information.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Stoke on Trent

ST6 1AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this role please see attached the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Person spec

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of undertaking holistic patient assessments and developing care plans.
• Understanding of palliative and end of life care principles.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Ability to travel independently across a large geographical area.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays as part of a seven-day service.

Desirable

• Community Nursing qualification or willingness to undertake further community nursing training.
• Mentorship, assessor or supervisor qualification.
• Ability to embrace change and support service development.
• Competence in palliative and end of life symptom management.
• Experience using RiO or other electronic patient record systems.

Job requirements

Essential

• Current NMC registered general nurse (degree in nursing)
• UK Car and driving licence
• Relevant experience
• Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post, with knowledge of care planning. Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, NMC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
• Flexibility to work across 7 days
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Community Nursing experience
• Mentorship
• Palliative care experience
• Awareness of standardised assessments and outcome measures. Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Integrated Out of Hours Service

Norton Canes Medical Centre

Brownhills Road

WS11 9SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a medicines optimisation services to the prison.
• To provide a medicines administration service to offenders at the medicines administration times as part of a 7 day per week rota.
• To undertake medicines reconciliation for prisoners admitted to the prison.
• To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services.
• To be an accredited checking technician providing final dispensing checks or medicines optimisation qualification.
• To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary, in clinics and for when out on the wings and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
• To assist the Senior Prisons Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of medicines optimisation SOPs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

• Proof of right to work documentation
• Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
• Proof of address documentation
• Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate

Experience

Essential

• 2 years' experience of working in a pharmacy

Desirable

• Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
• Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft

Desirable

• Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Erlestoke

Erlestoke

SN10 5TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Under the guidance and supervision of the consultant and epilepsy specialist nurse, manage a highly complex clinical caseload ensuring high standards of care that is flexible to the needs of the service user.
• Responsibility to manage epilepsy confidently and safely under the support and supervision of the consultant and senior epilepsy nurse.
• When appropriate, provide direct nursing support and / or facilitate access to generic health services in accordance with individual needs.
• In collaboration with the Senior Epilepsy Nurse Specialist, contribute to the development and implementation of Policies, Procedures and Clinical Guidelines in the community setting particularly in areas associated with epilepsy.
• To be responsible for delivering specialist epilepsy assessment, (including screening, risk assessment and management planning).
• Participate and when appropriate, run nurse led clinics for people with learning disabilities and epilepsy.
• Participate in consultant led clinics for people with learning disabilities and epilepsy.
• Develop formal links and working relationships with local Adult Neurology, Paediatric and Acute Service in Bexley.
• Support to develop and maintain links and working relationships with local and national voluntary epilepsy groups / organisations, to ensure access to relevant information and support for service users and their carers.
• Work jointly with other professionals within the Learning Disability Partnership and ensure prompt and appropriate delivery of services.
• To support the epilepsy specialist nurse in the delivery of epilepsy awareness training and emergency medication administration training to service providers, carers and staff.
• Be computer literate and to be able to use the trusts record keeping system and use documents such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams etc.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Learning Disability, Mental Health, Adult General Nurse or Paediatric Nurse
• Additional CPD relevant to the role being applied for

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post-registration experience of working with individuals with epilepsy
• Experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical assessment skills
• Communication and relationship skills
• Works autonomously
• Teaching others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary's Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Together with the other members of Oral Medicine Team, to provide a service for all oral medicine patients at Kings. This includes all aspects of clinical treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.

2. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

3. Clinical supervision of junior medical and dental staff as a shared responsibility with other colleagues.

4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.

5. Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the clinical lead.

6. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.

7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.

8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the departments/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.

9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.

11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

12. Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/departmental Manager/Clinical Director.

13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification

Attributes

Essential

• BDS
• Registration with the General Dental Council
• Completed at least 4 years full-time or part-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent)
• Wide experience in all aspects of oral medicine or equivalent.
• Successful completion of dental foundation training and dental core training (or equivalent)
• Experience in day to day organisation of oral medicine (or equivalent) services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Flexible and resilient
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.
• Commitment to uphold Kings Values

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Teaching skills course/qualification
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of oral medicine
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
• Management course and/or qualification
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
• Dental core training or specialty dentist/doctor experience in Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Able to work independently in an oral medicine clinic
• Full UK GMC registration with a license to practice
• Higher qualifications (e.g. MJDS)
• Other higher degree or diploma
• MBBS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To manage an autonomous caseload on the neuro rehabilitation wards, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and specialist SLT management for patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, following King's College Hospital (KCH) Speech and Language Therapy evidence based guidelines and abiding by KCH Speech and Language Therapy service standards.

2. To identify barriers to effective communication within the environment and suggest and implement solutions where feasible.

3. To introduce low and high tech communication aids as appropriate and train the patient, their family and friends and the staff on using alternative and augmentative communication aid systems or to refer on to the communication aid therapist at Bowley Close.

4. To co-ordinate and promote communication developments under the guidance of a senior therapist e.g. mental capacity act issues, developing and delivering training on supporting communication, advising on environmental changes that support those with communication difficulties.

5. To maintain and develop the use of AAC techniques and equipment across the team.

6. To discuss, advise and plan appropriate patient goals with clients, carers and the multidisciplinary teams.

7. To act as a key worker/Rehabilitation Coordinator where appropriate.

8. To provide complex and sensitive clinical information to patients and carers in clear, accessible and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form

9. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team negotiating appropriate therapy packages, length of stay and discharge arrangements

10. To attend ward rounds and MDT meetings as appropriate

11. To liaise on a regular basis with relevant hospital and community therapy teams.

12. To liaise with other agencies to ensure appropriate follow up and care arrangements for patients

13. To develop and deliver training regarding communication and swallowing to carers, relatives and staff.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC

2. To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports.

3. To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead.

4. To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings.

5. To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data.

Leadership

1. To provide clinical support and advise to junior therapists within the team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or recognised post graduate MSc or diploma in speech and language therapy
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Postgraduate training in dysphagia
• Postgraduate training in communication disorders and aphasia therapy

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Supervision course

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Established experience with adult acquired and neurological disorders in a rehabilitation setting including managing your own caseload and using a range of assessment and therapy techniques
• Up to date knowledge of the mental capacity act
• Experience of working successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous involvement with audit/research
• Previous experience of instrumental assessment (VF/FEES)
• Previous experience of working in a rehab setting
• Experience of student supervision and training
• Experience of supervising junior staff

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and ability to communicate sensitive and complex information
• Collaborative and consultative skills within multidisciplinary working
• Band 5 competency in relation to assessment, treatment & management of acquired communication and swallowing problems;
• Good presentation and teaching skills and ability to devise appropriate training and information packages
• Demonstrate ability to manage and prioritise a caseload autonomously, and liaise across teams and services as required
• Demonstrate ability to carry out relevant projects
• Good IT skills and experience of using computer based communication programmes
• Demonstrates motivation and flexibility
• A flexible approach to working patterns which may include participating in providing a 7 day week service
• Excellent auditory and perceptual skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orpington Hospital

KCH NHS Foundation Trust, C/o Orpington Hospital,

orpington

BR6 9JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Registered health practitioner
• Relevant full Masters degree or demonstrable extensive equivalent experience in the relevant specialty
• Evidence of recent evidence based professional development in an up to date portfolio demonstrating leadership, education and service development achievements including links to national work and standards
• Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users
• Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills
• Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these
• Demonstrates highly developed expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation
• Experience of co-ordinating complex activities / programmes of care with other professionals and agencies.
• Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audit

FINANCE/RESOURCES

Essential

• Ability to promote the best use of available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Base TBC but could be Poole Community Clinic

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (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

John Eccles House, The Oxford Science Park

Robert Robinson Avenue

Littlemore

Oxford

OX4 4GP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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