Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oProfessional qualification in mental health e.g. Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing (RMN) with current NMC/HCPC registration or Psychology as accredited by the BPS. Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• oDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS, and HPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist under the relevant domain
• oA recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy and registration with the appropriate body for that profession

Desirable

• oEducated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc.
• oRGN/physical health qualification
• oEvidence of recent and ongoing relevant further professional development
• oAttendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post (e.g. MBT or DBT, Trauma Informed Care, Group Approaches)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work in the NHS, PCNs or outreach work, or local engagement work (e.g. youth worker, mentoring, peer support etc.), experience of working in voluntary sector, working in community groups.
• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience of working with Complex Emotional Needs (previously termed Personality Disorders)
• Mental health care and/or working with carers and/or delivering therapeutic group
• Work in multi-cultural settings and work with interpreters
• Mental health issues as a service user or carer

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent
• Experience of case finding
• Work with behaviours that challenge services
• Experience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sector
• Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines
• Experience of conducting audit, evaluation or research

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care
• Team/self-management and organisation skills that enable a number of complex activities and clinical work to be undertaken, revising and adjusting these according to the needs of individual patients and the service
• Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions Knowledge of recovery
• Contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others
• Manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc. and the risk of physical aggression
• Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively Assessment and treatment of Deliberate Self Harm
• Risk assessment/management and crisis intervention skills

Skills

Essential

• oBeing able to work flexibly across local environments
• oComputer literate
• oConcentrate intensely for a substantial proportion of working time, during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc
• oUse IT packages - word processing, e-mail and internet, Excel and Access
• oPlan, organise and prioritise own workload
• o Record and report on clinical information as required
• oAbility to use or learn NHS clinical systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

H and F Mint Teams

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RGN and registration with NMC

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in contraception, e.g. DFSRH.
• BSc degree in nursing
• GUM qualification or courses in STIs e.g. STIF.

Knowledge/Understanding

Essential

• Knowledge of Contraception and Sexual Health
• Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and Professional Accountability.

Desirable

• Clinical audit
• Knowledge of current nursing issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of national guidance and policy related to the development of an integrated sexual health service
• Knowledge of clinical governance.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working on a ward
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Sexual Health & contraception experience.
• Experience of working in Nurse Led clinics.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently, to make decisions and deal with conflict.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of standard setting and quality management.
• Competent in IT skills.
• Non-judgemental - able to support client choices (including those of young people).
• Administering treatments and vaccinations.
• Venepuncture.

Desirable

• Skills in Contraception and Sexual Health Nursing
• Microscopy and cryotherapy.

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Sexual Health Centre

530 London Rd

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job

Person Specification

Nursing Experience

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
• Current ICH-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Minimum 2 years' post-registration nursing experience, including NHS experience.
• Experience working with people living with dementia, neurodegenerative conditions, mental health conditions or older adults.
• Competent in medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous).
• Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording and biological sample

Desirable

• Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification.
• Additional clinical research qualifications.
• Experience supporting education or training of colleagues.

Driving

Essential

• Holds a valid full UK driving license

Desirable

• Access to own vehicle for work purposes

Research Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical research or clinical trial delivery.
• Current ICH-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, UK Clinical Trial Regulations, research governance and informed consent processes.
• Understanding of the NHS Research & Development environment, NIHR research infrastructure and clinical research delivery.
• Strong commitment to research, continuous professional development and improving patient care.

Desirable

• Experience in early phase dementia CTIMP, ATIMP or Phase I clinical trials.
• Knowledge of the UK dementia research landscape and early phase clinical trial delivery.
• Experience presenting research or promoting research within healthcare settings.
• Experience undertaking cognitive assessments or dementia rating scales.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Research & Development Unit

Two Bridges, Guildford St.

Chertsey

KT16 9AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered nurse
• Degree in relevant branch of nursing
• Educated to Masters
• Ongoing CPD
• Leadership Qualification

Desirable

• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Coaching qualification
• PSIRF investigator training
• Project management training

Experience

Essential

• working within the specialty of critical care/acute care in a senior nursing role
• teaching, mentorship and supervision of staff practice development, including policy development
• Audit / research based nursing practice resource management, change management , Leading and developing a Team
• Experience managing safeguarding concerns.
• Effective budget management
• Complaints handling
• Delivering training to meet specified outcomes
• Trust wide initiatives/committee membership
• Working at a senior nursing level at band 8a

Desirable

• Experience of analysing detailed information
• Experience in leading quality, governance, clinical audit and performance standards.
• Experience conducting QI projects successfully and follow through actions.

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
• Understands the role of clinical governance and audit in high quality critical care
• Understands and implements PSIRF methodology
• clinical incident and risk management
• Budget and people Management.
• infection control issues

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in critical care/acute care management
• Ability to lead and inspire a large team
• Analyse complex information to make operational decisions.
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Formal presentation skills
• Able to utilise IT to full potential.
• Works under own initiative with good organisational skills, can work to deadlines.
• Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Able to use problem solving skills
• Capable of working strategically.
• Ability to manage change and deal with complex and difficult situations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Desirable

• Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings

Other

Essential

• Ability to act as a role model
• Creative, lateral thinker
• Able to participate on on-call senior management rota for site
• The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
• Able to work flexibly across 24/7
• Enthusiasm / Motivation Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Rd

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Knowledge of the full range of administrative procedures, acquired through training and previous experience of working in an administrative and/or clinical environment.
• Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Healthcare Support Services or equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a non-routine environment, with demonstrable evidence of problem solving and resolving issues as they arise
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment, resolving queries and using initiative to ensure first-class service delivery

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience or experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of using patient information systems

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to compile and track data
• Able to deal with sensitive information with tact, diplomacy and understanding.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary team working
• Ability to embrace change and work in new models of care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical assessment and care delivery

Deliver dementia holistic health checks using agreed clinical templates within EMIS.

Undertake physical health assessments including blood pressure, pulse, body mass index (BMI), falls risk, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) nutrition screening, pain and continence.

Carry out Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) reviews and accurately record findings.

Undertake blood pressure, weight, urinalysis, non-urgent ECG and other agreed investigations, and venepuncture where trained and assessed as competent.

Monitor and document mental health status, including mood, behaviour and signs of delirium, escalating concerns promptly.

Identify risks related to medication, adherence and side effects and escalate appropriately.

Undertake falls and continence assessments and contribute to risk stratification, prevention interventions and management plans.

Caseload management and care coordination

Manage a caseload of lower-risk frailty patients previously assessed by the PCN frailty team, with diary and appointment support provided by that team.

Provide follow-up visits for lower-risk frail patients as directed by the frailty team, supporting care planning, treatment compliance and review.

Support medication reviews by checking compliance, adherence and the patient's understanding of medication changes.

Chase and follow up clinical results, investigations, outstanding tasks and care plans.

Monitor and follow up equipment requests and orders to ensure timely provision, and confirm that recommended equipment or adaptations are in place.

Support patients to access services and interventions, helping to ensure appointments are attended and not missed.

Make appropriate onward referrals and connect patients to appropriate services, including social prescribing and Age UK.

Safeguarding, consent and mental capacity

Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for adults at risk, escalating and reporting in line with local safeguarding policy and the postholder's level of safeguarding training.

Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, obtaining and recording valid consent and, where a patient lacks capacity, supporting best interests decision making and recognising when Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards may apply.

Undertake carer wellbeing conversations, provide signposting, and remain alert to carer strain and safeguarding indicators.

Communication and relationships

Document personalised care discussions ('what matters to me') and support advance and anticipatory care planning within scope in conjunction with the Frailty Practitioner team.

Communicate sensitively and effectively with vulnerable adults, families and carers, adjusting communication to individual needs.

Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and contribute to care planning.

Cope with occasional exposure to distressing and emotional situations while maintaining professionalism, compassion and resilience.

Information, recording and reporting

Ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely data recording and reporting in line with EMIS templates and information governance requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and handle personal data in accordance with data protection legislation and local policy.

Professional responsibilities

Practise in accordance with the NMC Code and within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates, which form the ceiling of the role.

Maintain NMC registration, complete revalidation, and undertake preceptorship where newly qualified.

Escalate clinical concerns to the GP, pharmacist or frailty clinician without delay.

Undertake mandatory and role-specific training and participate in clinical supervision and appraisal.

Scope of Practice

Work within clearly defined protocols, competencies and delegated tasks agreed with the supervising registered clinician.

Do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication.

Identify and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.

Work at all times within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates and the NMC Code.

Records data in patient records systems promptly and accurately and to agreed standards.

Ensures appropriate use of read codes.

Participates in the auditing of practice activity as required.

Responsible for health and safety of themselves and others and actively co-operates with Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Processes and actions incoming patient and hospital correspondence.

Attends in-house meetings, significant event audit meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary.

Ensures that the practice complaints system is adhered to at all times.

Awareness and compliance with all relevant guidelines e.g. data protection, confidentiality and health and safety.

Maintain current CPR and anaphylaxis certification and child/adult safeguarding training in line with local policies.

Measures of Success

The following measures support appraisal and service monitoring. Individual objectives will be agreed through appraisal.

Completion of assigned health checks.

Compliance with EMIS documentation templates.

Frailty scoring completion.

Carer wellbeing assessments documented.

Timely escalation of clinical risks.

Training & Development

Fully participates in training and development

Engages in a programme of ongoing support and feedback to maximise the benefit of the training and development plan.

Travel

Ability and willingness to travel across multiple sites is essential for this role

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Alliance policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy to include:

Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Using appropriate infection control procedures particularly those relating to needlestick injuries, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Ensuring that all accidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated, and follow up action taken where necessary.

Maintain training in line with local policies.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhanced the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS check
• The postholder must be able to travel reliably and independently between multiple sites

Motivation and Skills

Essential

• Compassionate, person-centred and resilient
• Effective team worker within an MDT

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent
• Current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, training in dementia care and frailty assessment.
• Safeguarding adults training to the level required for the role.

Desirable

• Recognised training in dementia care
• Recognised training in frailty assessment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering clinical observations and health checks
• Experience of working with older or vulnerable adults
• Understanding of dementia and frailty and their impact on patients and carers.
• Competence in clinical observations and health checks.
• Communication skills for working with vulnerable adults and carers.
• Ability to recognise deterioration and escalate concerns.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• IT skills, including EMIS or similar clinical systems.

Desirable

• Experience in primary care, community or frailty settings
• Experience of caseload or follow-up working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Sunderland GP Alliance

Address

North East BIC

Wearfield

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR5 2TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Using Powerchart on a daily basis, liaise with the Patient Pathway Team across the Trust as a whole, to ensure co-ordination of all elements of the patient pathway. This may include highlighting patient target dates to ensure that investigations/diagnostics are carried out and results received in a timely manner.
2. To scan and file patient results, letters and medical correspondence
3. To liaise with the Appointments Centre regarding outpatient clinic bookings as necessary and ensure patient follow-up appointments are booked as soon as results are known and are available for clinic appointments.
4. To highlight any potential breaches or delays in the patients pathway to the Team Leader, Patient Pathway Team or Service Manager according to the Trusts escalation policy.
5. To liaise directly with patients to book, cancel, and rebook any outpatient appointments.
6. To be responsible for sending out relevant appointment letters, and cancelling/rebooking patients follow-up appointments.
7. Responsible for checking all clinic letters are completed accurately and outcomes actioned and recorded on Cerner.
8. Support the Clinical Office Coordinators with their workload when required.

General:

1. Attend regular team meetings arranged by Team Leader.
2. Deal with patient queries effectively by telephone, letter, and email.
3. As part of a team with other Clinical Office Administrative Coordinators, secretarial/admin cover from Monday to Friday within office hours as agreed with Team Leader. Hours and days to be agreed on successful interview.
4. Have the ability and commitment to work as a team member and be able to adhere to strict deadlines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English GCSE Grade C or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing appointments and clinical correspondence
• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience in liaising with multidisciplinary teams (consultants, nurses, admin etc)

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Experience using Surrey Safe Care
• Experience working with waiting lists and patient tracking

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deal with sensitive information
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to maintain discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Able to use initiative and judgement in daily tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills

other

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to support colleagues during high workload periods

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role involves managing a wide range of administrative, technical and financial processes to ensure timely and accurate prescription handling, ordering, and invoicing for homecare medicines. The post holder is responsible for processing homecare prescriptions, maintaining electronic and manual records, managing complex and standard invoices, resolving financial discrepancies, and supporting the use of homecare systems such as EPIC and Blueteq. They will regularly communicate with homecare providers, pharmacy staff, clinicians, finance colleagues and patients to resolve issues, escalate concerns, and support smooth service delivery.

A key aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with national Homecare Standards, Trust policies, standard operating procedures, and wider governance requirements. The post holder contributes to service monitoring through the compilation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting audits, assisting with complaints and incident management, and participating in provider review meetings. They are also involved in supporting service development activities and identifying opportunities for improving processes, efficiencies and patient experience.

The Homecare Operations Assistant is expected to manage their workload independently, prioritising tasks in line with service needs while maintaining high levels of accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail. The role requires flexibility, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with the wider homecare and pharmacy teams. The post holder will also support the induction and training of staff involved in homecare processes.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-C in English & Maths, or equivalent
• Proven Experience in MS Office

Desirable

• NVQ 2 or 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Advanced keyboard use
• Use of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven record of working knowledge of administrative practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of Homecare Service
• Good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team
• Experience in using Epic system

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients
• Be able to make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent orders
• Be able to work on own initiative, but with the flexibility to work as part of a team when required
• Ability to make judgments, analyse situations, resolve problems

Attributes

Essential

• Be flexible in responding to demands of the service
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Professional awareness
• Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy and attention to detail

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

UCLH is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them. The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery has a long history of high quality clinical care and research.

Would you like to work with patients in a friendly, supportive team in a role that allows you to use your knowledge, skills and initiative?

An opportunity has arisen within the autonomic diagnostic service for an enthusiastic and caring person to join this well established innovative specialist service. We are a national referral centre for autonomic disorders, with also a private autonomic testing facility on Bloomsbury ward at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The enlarged associate CAS team will support both NHS and private testing. We are a sociable, progressive, multidisciplinary team providing expert diagnostics, advice, education and support to patients with complex autonomic conditions.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Relevant level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in life sciences or healthcare

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to accept responsibility
• Ability to adopt an objective view and be a good team player
• Proven competence in the use of office computer software, e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Dexterity and good hand-eye co-ordination for accuracy, to include above average keyboard skills, transfer/handling of blood/plasma, phlebotomy, delicate and expensive electronic equipment

Communication

Essential

• Proven ability to deal effectively with people who are difficult, distressed or anxious
• Communicates effectively, in writing, orally and electronically, including attention to details
• Understanding of the Data Protection act and an ability to act in such a manner as to maintain and protect confidentiality at all times
• Able to use influencing and persuasive skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Proven ability to learn new skills and information and application to personal development
• Able to undertake self-directed study without a structured timetable
• Friendly and approachable
• Flexible and reliable
• Positive attitude to making improvements in working practice and service provision

Specific Requirements

Essential

• The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post, this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible

Desirable

• Understanding of and commitment to the needs of the Autonomic Unit service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll do

• Process, label and assemble prescriptions accurately using Titan PMR
• Support prescription collection, telephone and counter enquiries, routine patient and GP practice queries, owing items and deliveries
• Process prescription charges, declarations and other routine payments accurately
• Help keep stock controlled, organised and rotated, including timely returns and expiry checks
• Work closely with the Responsible Pharmacist and wider pharmacy team to keep the dispensary safe and running smoothly
• Deliver a warm, respectful service and refer clinical or safety concerns promptly.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Recent experience of UK community pharmacy dispensing

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

Amicus Health

Address

Bampton Pharmacy

Barnhay

Bampton

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• Health and Care Professions Council registration.

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience working in complex and high-risk mental health settings -- managing challenging behaviors.
• Experience of applying the Occupational Therapy process in mental health.
• Experience of using standardized and functional assessments and activity analysis in a mental health setting.
• Experience of supporting and supervising junior staff.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• To understand and apply of a range of Occupational Therapy functional non-standardised and standardised assessments, goal setting methods, individual and group interventions, and evaluation methods to support best practice.
• Able to manage a complex caseload of clients throughout the service.
• Able to review and develop the occupational therapy service, using specialist training and knowledge to inform relevant changes to service delivery.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, patients, and their families, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to deliver information / interventions where the situation can be emotive, challenging, or hostile -- managing this with sensitivity and tact
• Specialist skills in mental health related risk assessment.
• Able to take personal responsibility, work autonomously and manage time effectively.
• Able to promote the contribution of occupational therapy to a range of audiences.
• Able to motivate others, work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to critique research and practice and apply to area of work.
• Able to use computer efficiently; including email, internet, Microsoft office including word/excel and video consultation software and ability to learn service specific systems.
• Specialist, up to date knowledge of Occupational Therapy practice.
• Knowledge of current issues in OT practice and mental health service provision e.g. Government policy, drivers, and current best practice.
• Knowledge and experience in use of research and audit methods.
• Knowledge of OT Professional Standards and Codes of Conduct.
• Knowledge of health and safety and risk assessment in mental health.
• Knowledge and experience of Mental Health, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding.
• An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities as it relates to staff and patients and able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Orchards, St James' Hospital

Locksway Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO4 8FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy Medicines Finance Team (MFT), ensuring that all administrative duties relating to medicines delivered via Homecare are carried out in line with Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

You will be responsible for managing the Homecare database, scanning and emailing prescriptions to Homecare providers, dealing with provider queries, and reconciling invoices. Excellent time management and planning skills are essential, as the role involves juggling a variety of ad hoc demands while providing reliable administrative support to the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Checking and maintaining accurate patient demographic details (address, postcode, GP, date of birth etc.), making corrections promptly where needed
• Acting as first point of contact for the service, responding to telephone calls and enquiries efficiently and with sensitivity including calls from patients, relatives, GPs, clinicians, students, and nursing and administrative staff
• Identifying discrepancies between contracted drug prices and Homecare provider invoices
• Carrying out invoice matching using Epic, and maintaining accurate records and storage of invoices
• Liaising with Homecare providers, the finance team and pharmaceutical companies to secure credit notes where invoicing errors are identified
• Verifying that invoices relate to King's patients by cross-checking against the Trust's electronic patient record system
• Supporting the non-clinical aspects of audit work
• Organising and maintaining MFT filing systems for Homecare services, and ensuring accurate input, retrieval and distribution of information
• Managing the full administrative lifecycle for patients receiving Homecare medications registration, suspension, reinstatement and discontinuation including liaison with Homecare providers to resolve patient queries
• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times when handling sensitive patient and staff information
• Liaising with the multidisciplinary team, including clinical nurse specialists, consultants and pharmacy colleagues
• Following departmental policies and contributing proactively to the development of procedures that improve the quality of administrative services
• Ensuring an audit trail is maintained for the receipt and delivery of all Homecare medicines and services

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-C in English & Maths, or equivalent
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or proven equivalent experience in MS Office, email and using internet browsers

Desirable

• NVQ 2 or 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Knowlodge and Experience

Essential

• Advanced keyboard use
• Proven record of working knowledge of administrative practice
• Previous experience working in an office environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of procedures for dispensary services
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Previous experience in either a hospital or healthcare setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive routine factual information to inform work colleagues, patient/carers that may require tact and persuasion, where there may be barriers to understanding
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Be able to make judgments involving facts or situations, come requiring analysis
• Be able make sound judgments on how to fulfil urgent orders
• Able to solve problems easily without hesitation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE59RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
• At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a mental health setting relevant to the post applied
• Commitment to life long learning
• Ability to communicate effectively with people who have difficulty understanding
• Good facilitation skills
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills (active listening, building empathy)
• Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks
• Ability to recognise and respond to behaviour that challenges.
• Theoretical knowledge of Mental Health legislation
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other agencies
• Willingness to demonstrate the potential for 'change management' approaches which extend existing practices
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation
• Commitment to attend staff training and participate in own development through supervision and performance development
• Able to prioritise workload and manage own capacity according to demand
• Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both in writing and orally, highly complex matters clearly and concisely, using appropriate methods to a wide spectrum of people including staff and users where empathy, persuasion and reassurance are required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

South Block, Southwick Hill

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• 37.5 hours a week working 0715-1830 Monday to Friday and 0715-1800 at weekends
• 12 week rolling rota.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Eccleshal

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST21 6LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

They are responsible for day-to day management of all aspects of the programme, including staff (assistant school screener), prompt and appropriate referral to audiology.

The service identifies primary school children that may have hearing loss to be referred for further testing so that rehabilitation or assistance can be offered at an early stage.

This is a specialist role requiring an experienced school hearing screener.

Term Time Only

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Educated to A level or equivalent standard

Desirable

• Secretarial qualification

Essential

Essential

• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Accurate data entry skills/attention to detail
• excellent organisational skills

Desirable

• knowledge of health screening principles

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children Development Centre

Malling Close

Croydon

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the management and delivery of the Trust's Estates services, ensuring that estate infrastructure, maintenance activities and capital projects are delivered in compliance with statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, Trust policies and organisational objectives. They will work closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors to maintain safe, effective and sustainable environments for patients, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include overseeing contractor performance and ensuring all works are delivered to the required standards, codes of practice, Health Technical Memoranda and legislative requirements. The post holder will act as a Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person or Informed Client for designated estates compliance areas, such as water, ventilation, electrical systems, asbestos, gas installations, pressure systems or other specialist engineering services, ensuring the Trust remains legally compliant.

The role supports the development and implementation of estates initiatives, maintenance programmes and capital projects, including the preparation of specifications, obtaining quotations and monitoring project delivery. The post holder will also maintain estates information systems, analyse performance data, coordinate statutory returns and compliance reporting, and contribute to the monitoring of key estates performance indicators.

In addition, the post holder will support the Trust's sustainability and energy management objectives, undertake estate compliance assessments and audits, manage procurement of estates-related goods and services, and participate in on-call arrangements as required. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential, requiring effective communication and collaboration with Trust staff, service managers, contractors and external partners to ensure estates services meet operational needs and deliver value for money.

The post holder will promote a positive team culture, maintain high standards of personal conduct and professional performance, and undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope and responsibility of the role.

The postholder must have a UK driving licence and their own car.

Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Transportation

Essential

• Must have a full UK driving licence and their own car

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a good general education / Educated to degree level or HNC/HND plus additional education to degree level in a relevant estates qualification, or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• Incorporated Membership of relevant professional body such as CIBSE, RICS, CIOB, or IHEEM
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development, gained through either specialist course(s), or specific development experience.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Competent to act as Responsible Person in one or more Estates Maintenance areas
• Significant relevant experience of building or engineering services siteworks or maintenance
• Experience of documentation and protocols necessary in delivering either: Projects of complex nature and/or: Contract management of complex contracts
• Knowledge of Estates health & safety, technical compliance, and risk management
• Knowledge of procurement methods including purchase orders and construction contracts
• Specialist professional knowledge of several estates-related disciplines and functions, with the skills to transfer knowledge to new or less familiar areas of work.
• Experience in a supervisory role in an Estates or surveying role within a complex organisation

Desirable

• Understanding of priorities for health care provision
• Familiar with: UK H&S legislation, Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda, Construction and Maintenance contracts oEstates policies oSupervision of Estates maintenance activities or contracts, and/or Estates project works or contracts
• Experience of working with operational teams to deliver service modernisation improvements
• Experience in working in mental health service user environments
• Experience of managing others, both under direct line management and also those not under direct line management.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills for development of positive working relationships with personnel outside the direct control of the individual - staff, service users and carers.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, at one-to-one level and meetings

Desirable

• CAD skills for building plans. Use of estate databases
• Training skills - sharing knowledge, good negotiating skills
• Good facilitation 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.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Legal Requirement

Essential

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register
• Should either have, or be within 6 months of obtaining a CSST in Acute Medicine

Training

Essential

• Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) in Acute Internal Medicine

Desirable

• Attendance at appropriate professional courses

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of acute medicine and medicine. To be willing to develop skills as appropriate to the service needs

Desirable

• POCUS
• Leadership

Management/Audit

Essential

• An understanding of the NHS management responsibilities of consultants. Experience of clinical audit.

Desirable

• Attendance at an appropriate management course.

Research/Publications

Essential

• Evidence of recent and current research, with relevant publications.

Professional Interests

Essential

• Commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate professional society(s). Knowledge of up-to-date literature

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Experience of supervising Junior Medical staff in acute Medicine including SDEC work with junior medical staff
• Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required.
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines.
• Enthusiasm for improving the service

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines.

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• An appropriate higher qualification

Teaching

Essential

• Interest in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff as well as other healthcare workers.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification e.g. PG Cert in Med Ed

Circumstances

Essential

• Agreement to live within 10 road miles of the hospitals served, or to have access by motorway in the equivalent period of traveling time.

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acute Medicine, 2nd Floor

Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience
• Experience of working in an acute and demanding clinical setting.
• Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Demonstrate interest in Orthopaedics.
• Experience of designing audit/projects and research.

Qualifications

Essential

• BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program
• PG Dip/Masters in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
• Current and valid certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
• Member of the FPARCP and on the PAMVR at the time of commencing the post

Desirable

• ILS/ALS certification

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of current developments and initiatives in Orthopaedics.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Additional competencies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GSCE Maths/English

Skills

Essential

• Excellent proven communication skills and coordinating skills

Experience

Essential

• Previous substantive administration/secretarial or managerial experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Information Governance and administration tasks.

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Older People's Community Service

Leeds

LS12 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Project Support Officers provide vital assistance to project managers; this role requires a highly organised, dynamic professional who possesses the capability to work on a variety of projects. As an apprentice senior project support officer, you wont only perform routine administrative duties like minute taking rather, your responsibilities will be inextricably tied to the success of the project you are working on. Driving everything forward from planning to implementation, your actions will directly influence the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the project. This exciting role will lead you to working with a variety of key stakeholders both inside and outside of the Trust and will provide the opportunity to be part of a team that delivers fundamental change to continually improve patient care.

The PMO here at NWAS is filled with friendly, dynamic, supportive and skilled project professionals with a great ethos and drive for delivery. We are very supportive to our apprentices, compassionate and focused on improving patient care with the projects we are delivering. We offer a clear career pathway and are passionate about developing our staff to succeed in their project management journey.

The organisation also places a high emphasis and importance on staff health and wellbeing with a pool of resources available to all staff and a range of support networks aimed at diversity and inclusion.

Regular travel in your own vehicle will be required (subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions) whilst a reduction in unnecessary journeys via the use of technology will be actively encouraged.

If you possess the experience and skills that we are looking for, care passionately about supporting the delivery of a range of projects and want to play a part in supporting the vital role of the North West Ambulance Service please complete the online application form.

For further details on the apprenticeship qualification, please visit

Business administrator / Skills England

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification

Skills / Competencies

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage with all levels of hierarchy
• Good verbal and written communication skills including report writing
• Ability to work on own or in a group with minimal direct supervision
• A flexible and methodical approach to work to meet the needs of the role
• Strong IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including Visio, Microsoft Project, Powerpoint, Excel - produce spreadsheets/formulas etc
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records consistent with best practice policies and procedures

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

• Maths and English 4-9 (A-C) GCSE or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of prioritising workload and working to set time parameters

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
• Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
• Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

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

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Broughton

Preston

PR3 5LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description, person specification and main responsibilities documents are available in the documents section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Therapeutic Radiography Degree or equivalent
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Willingness to undertake further study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Thorough knowledge and wide experience of techniques and equipment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IRMER
• Knowledge of clinical risk management and clinical governance agenda
• IGRT/IMRT knowledge and experience
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Post grad radiotherapy experience
• Evidence of increasing responsibility
• Experience of service development
• Post grad superficial xray experience
• Knowledge of national developments
• Knowledge of current trials
• Knowledge of auditing practice

Values

Essential

• Awareness and compliance of Trust Values

Specific Skills

Essential

• Communication skills
• Team working/ problem solving
• Ability to interpret and input treatment prescriptions and plans accurately
• Ability to accurately and openly report any clinical incidents
• Ability to self motivate and motivate others
• Adaptable to change
• Ability and flexibility to participate in early morning sessions, late sessions and out of hours as the service requires

Desirable

• Evidence of reflective skills
• Insight into departmental management issues
• Demonstrates ambition in personal development

Physical skills and Emotional Effort

Essential

• Good physical skills
• Works well under pressure
• Deals with conflicting demands on time

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE/O Level or equivalent in English/Maths
• Word processing/typing certificate to RSA level II
• ECDL or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Previous clerical / reception duties
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate / keyboard skills
• Good organisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations tactfully and in a confidential manner
• Understand confidentiality
• Awareness of health and safety within an admin environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern Care Alliance, Textile Hall

Manchester Road

Bury

BL9 0DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths Grade C or above

Desirable

• Customer Service training

Skills

Essential

• Ability to recognise & manage challenging situations / Customer care, dealing with challenging behaviour
• Ability to work as a part of a team and capable of working unsupervised
• Able to plan and organise own work and work under own initiative
• Good written and verbal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft packages

Experience

Essential

• Previous proven reception experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of general office & administration procedures
• Evidence of working in a customer focused environment

Desirable

• Previous NHS/healthcare experience
• Operate a switchboard/handle patient calls
• General knowledge of a room booking system
• Work on NHS clinical systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Werneth Primary Care Centre

Featherstall Road, Werneth

Oldham

OL9 7AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Experience

Essential

• Relevant personal history of continual development
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Experience of supervising and training sonographers and trainee sonographers Experience of advanced ultrasound clinical practice e.g. MSK vascular, interventional

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• Post-graduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge of advanced practice within wide area of specialist ultrasound applications to Master's level equivalency
• Management Qualification or equivalent experience

Other Essential Criteria

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area timely and work hours flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications & Conditions

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• A valid Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
• MRCPCH or MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register for Gastroenterology/Hepatology (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT).
• Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in Gastroenterology (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) of the date of interview
• To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Desirable

• Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
• To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
• Entry into the specialist register (or within 6 months of CCT date) for General Internal Medicine

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine
• Meets BSG / JAG standards
• Completion of professional training in Gastroenterology / General (acute medicine)
• Comprehensive clinical experience of gastroenterology and hepatology
• Must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the BSG and JAG endoscopy quality standards relating to diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. E.g., JAG accreditation or equivalent for these procedures
• Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in Gastroenterology and General (Acute) Medicine
• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
• Ability to develop an area of specialist / subspecialism in Gastroenterology / Endoscopy
• Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
• Development of specialist/ sub specialist areas within gastroenterology and endoscopy: candidates will be supported to develop an interest in one or more of the following and therefore will potentially have advanced skills in one of the following: ERCP/ EUS, Liver Disease, Nutrition, Bowel Cancer Screening, Advanced Lower GI polypectomy

Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues

Desirable

• Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment

Teamwork

Essential

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
• Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and from other disciplines
• Experience of supervision of junior staff

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines.

Desirable

• Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops and Counselling courses

Management

Essential

• Evidence of development and management of change
• Ability to manage risk and end of line decisions
• Ability to cope with change
• An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service including clinical governance and risk management
• Attendance at management meetings

Desirable

• Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
• Attendance at management course
• Previous participation in a management role
• Experience in appraisal and mentoring

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals

Desirable

• Proven teaching abilities
• Attendance at teaching course

Audit & Research

Essential

• Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
• Evidence of participation in research
• Awareness of basic research methods
• Familiarity with evidence based practice

Desirable

• Evidence of work submitted for Peer review

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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