Job description

Job responsibilities

• Significant experience designing or transforming Clinical Education or workforce learning services within complex healthcare or public sector environments
• Strong understanding of clinical training pathways, professional development and digital learning solutions, with the ability to design user-centred services that improve workforce capability and experience
• Proven ability to collaborate across education, workforce, digital and operational teams to deliver innovative, scalable and nationally consistent learning services that support the future NHS workforce
• Proven experience designing or delivering HR service transformation, operating model redesign or large-scale people change programmes
• Strong understanding of HR processes, service delivery models and workforce transformation within complex organisations
• Experience building user-centred services, translating operational needs and policy requirements into practical and scalable service solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across senior leaders, HR teams, digital partners and operational services
• Experience leading complex workshops, service design activity and collaborative problem-solving across multiple stakeholders
• Strong programme delivery and strategic planning capability, with the ability to manage priorities, risks and dependencies in a fast-paced environment.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• CIPD Level 7, fellow or equivalent qualification in HR & OD.

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of HR and OD and People Services within the NHS.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working on workforce transformational programmes.
• Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to:- People Services Service Design; Building Shared Services; Clinical Education.

Experience

Essential

• Capable of leading transformational change to generate successful outcomes.
• Significant experience designing or transforming Clinical Education or workforce learning services within complex healthcare or public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of clinical training pathways, professional development and digital learning solutions, with the ability to design user-centred services that improve workforce capability and experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate across education, workforce, digital and operational teams to deliver innovative, scalable and nationally consistent learning services that support the future NHS workforce.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

This role can be based in London or Leeds, (other sites will be considered)

London or Leeds

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be self motivated and preferably have experience in general practice or a health care setting.

Main duties will be:

1. To support holistic care planning and co-ordination of inputs from a range of different professionals in an agreed care plan.

2. To provide access to services and information for individuals and their carers.

3. To understand and coordinate the range of specialist clinical and support teams who can provide assistance.

4. To facilitate regular reviews of the personalised care plan.

5. To provide accurate and timely performance reporting.

6. To work within all policies and procedures ensuring information remains confidential.

7. To work with the relevant leadership team to develop and evaluate the role and to undertake other duties that are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of this post.

8. The proactive recall of patients for QOF and non-QOF targets. The care coordinator will contact diabetic patients, parents for child immunisations, patients for pandemic vaccinations, women eligible for smears, CHD patients for BP checks and patients for bowel screen when due.

9. The care coordinator will attend meetings for planning improvement on performance targets e.g. LTCs, screening, immunisation, NHS health checks, LD checks and a range of other service related targets.

10. The care coordinator will work closely with the practice manager and clinical service leads to support the setting up of clinics. They will help plan forward capacity and monitor effective appointment utilisation by patients. This will include the administration of clinical rotas and appointment sessions on the clinical system, allowing for annual leave, study leave and other absence.

11. The care coordinator will act as 'session lead' for mass vaccination clinics, coordinating the rota, supporting internal and external clinicians to start up IT systems and troubleshoot e.g. passwords. Coordinate vaccine allocation for the session and to individual clinicians. Minimise vaccine wastage and ensure that the cold chain is maintained at all times. Top up clinical supplies and ensure a tidy clinic. Safely ensure that clinical waste e.g. sharps is properly disposed. Monitor clinic throughput and escalate effectively to manage queues. Respond to patient queries on eligibility and book appointments. Support volunteers e.g. queue marshals with patient queries and feedback about the service. Report vaccine usage / wastage and update fridge stock sheets.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (C grade or above) or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Good level of spoken English in tactfully liaising with patients, who may be experiencing hesitancy with health services and multiple appointments or be anxious generally (this will be tested at interview)

Desirable

• Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Commitment to person-centred care
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, tackling discrimination, inclusion and equality and diversity
• Experience of working with the public
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with customers, patients and carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues
• Able to work independently & prioritise own workload
• Good interpersonal skills, including negotiation and communication
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Willing to undertake further training to learn new skills
• Able to work effectively under own initiative and as part of a team
• Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g Word, Excel
• Some experience with administering rotas (admin or clinical).
• EMIS experience (or other similar GP clinical system)

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health setting, working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Patient clinical system expert knowledge - searchers and reports
• Awareness of relevant Health legislation and a developed knowledge of crisis intervention
• Knowledge/awareness of the local resources available in the community
• Knowledge of the safeguarding interventions
• Knowledge of Self Directed Support/Personalisation
• Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act
• Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Broad experience of administering clinical rotas, monitoring capacity, tracking appointment utilisation, DNAs and liasing with clinicians for annual leave, study leave and other absences.
• Experience of working as a PCN Care Co-Ordinator for at least 1 year

Employer details

Employer name

Paxton Green Group Practice

Address

1 Alleyn Park

London

SE21 8AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposes.

• A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their own homes.

• Willing to undertake training to fulfil the requirements of these role.

• Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with NMC Pin

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Tammy Hartshorne on 07717 695105 or email: [email protected] be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Adult
• Specialist Practitioner qualification (DN Degree, diploma or Certificate in District Nursing)
• Active on the Mentor Register
• Evidence of Leadership & Management development
• Recognised coaching qualification or willing to undertake

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber Qualification

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Evidence of a current CPD portfolio

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience in mentoring and assessing both pre and post reg. nurses in a community setting.
• Evidence of clinical leadership within a community nursing environment including;
• Mentoring/assessing in practice
• Coaching
• Risk and Incident Reporting (Root Cause Analysis) and supporting teams in learning from findings
• Clinical Leadership course or willingness to undertake
• Able to manage own workload and support others
• At least 2 years Community Nursing experience at Band 6.
• Experience of leadership within a team.

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection
• Clinical Leadership course or willingness to undertake
• Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance related issues

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Community Nursing
• Able to work autonomously
• Good organisational skills.
• High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Able to motivate self and teams to positively manage change
• Reinforce within the service the need to view users holistically and promote self- care and independence
• Work collaboratively with their counterparts from teams in other provider organisations to develop a seamless service.
• Effective role model and motivates staff within the service by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels; utilising effective written, oral and presentation skills.
• Develops strong interpersonal relationships, ensuring that staffs are given the support to develop and grow into roles
• Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, implementing evidence- based practice.
• Ability to influence and problem solve.
• Creative and innovative approach to service development
• Applies policies and procedures effectively to manage risk
• Demonstrates cultural awareness
• Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
• Understands the business needs of the organisation and shares all available information with the service ensuring people understand latest developments and their relevance
• Knowledge of current DH documents/government legislation and recommendations
• Willingness to undertake further qualifications and develop expertise in identified areas.
• Participation in audit.
• Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate recent innovative practice
• Able to work flexibly across service areas to enhance quality of service provision.
• Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during and in unusual environments with use of car for work purposes
• A degree of agility and the ability to manoeuvre light to moderate loads
• Able to work bank holidays, weekends and unsocial hours to meet service needs
• Able to work in challenging environments.
• Access to a car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

District Nursing - Windsor

Windsor

SL4 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic, professional, and operational leadership for Therapy Services within Active Neuro.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing MDT, fostering clinical excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a specialist clinical caseload (25%), modelling advanced neurorehabilitation practice.
• Oversee pre-admission assessments and rehabilitation pathways, ensuring timely, outcome-focused decision-making.
• Drive a culture that embraces advanced rehabilitation technologies, including robotics, exoskeletons, and anti-gravity treadmills.
• Use outcome data and UKROC reporting to optimise pathways, demonstrate clinical impact, and support service sustainability.
• Work closely with insurers, commissioners, and external stakeholders, providing expert clinical insight.
• Lead on quality, governance, and audit activity, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and patient-centred care.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Allied Health Professional (HCPC) with extensive post-qualification experience.

Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical expertise in neurological and/or spinal rehabilitation.
• Significant senior leadership experience in a private or insurance-funded rehabilitation service.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in assessment, admissions, pathway management, and outcome measurement.
• Passionate about innovation, advanced rehabilitation technologies, and improving patient outcomes.

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

Active Care Group

Address

Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Hothfield

Kent

TN26 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role summary

To undertake high level assessments of patients within their own homes with acute/unstable conditions who are referred to the Urgent Community Response Service as an alternative to hospital admission.

To provide urgent therapeutic intervention for adults within their own home in the Warrington area.

To actively participate and contribute to multidisciplinary team working, also liaising with other professional agencies to promote and plan personalised care.

Main tasks and responsibilities

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Clinical

To undertake comprehensive and holistic physiotherapy assessments of patients including those with diverse presentations, multiple pathologies and complex needs, in a variety of community settings.

Based on assessment to provide urgent therapeutic intervention and signpost as appropriate to services for long term review and intervention.

To utilise advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills.

Based on the outcomes of comprehensive assessment, formulate and implement timely person centred discharge.

To modify treatment skills as appropriate to the service users environment.

To assess and treat patients in their own environment, without prejudice and in conditions hazardous to health with the potential to cause harm.

To provide planned and spontaneous advice to patients, informal and formal carers, relatives, junior staff and fellow professionals promoting understanding of the aims of Physiotherapy and ensuring a consistent approach to patient care.

To work autonomously within scope of practice and to consult more experienced team members as necessary.

To communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, colleagues and junior staff, assistants etc.

To deal with distressing and/or emotional situations with tact and sensitivity.

To implement best practice based on evidence and clinical knowledge.

To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To facilitate management of manual handling risks in accordance with the trusts policy.

To be responsible for maintaining and managing accurate and comprehensive intervention records in line with professional and local standards.

Clinical Management

To accept clinical responsibility for the prioritisation of patients requiring urgent assessments.

To communicate with a wide range of professionals both within the Trust, and in external agencies including primary care, the acute trust, social care, voluntary organisations etc.

To engage patients in the consent process to facilitate informed compliance with physiotherapy interventions.

To attend relevant clinical meetings as appropriate.

To provide training to members of the team and students as required.

To supervise less experienced staff, students and assistants and delegate specific responsibilities where applicable.

To provide accurate statistical information in line with local standards and the professional body.

To participate in clinical audit relevant to the post.

To adhere to the Trust lone worker policy at all times.

To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Professional Development

To work to the standards of professional practice as described by professional body and the HCPC.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development activities as identified by the HCPC.

To continually evaluate clinical practice and modify approach in line with team and organisational objectives.

To prepare for and actively participate in the Performance Development process both of yourself and others.

To update clinical knowledge and skills and evidence based practice as identified through the PDR process utilising appropriate learning opportunities.

To be actively involved in improvements to service delivery and quality initiatives.

Please see Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust and work in a variety of community settings
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Broad based clinical knowledge, skills and experience
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning relevant to clinical area
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of inter-agency work
• Ability to work independently and request assistance as necessary
• Computer literate
• Evidence of compliance with clinical governance and ability to apply evidence base to practice

Desirable

• Ability to make and maintain accurate clinical judgement under pressure
• Experience of taking clinical observations and NEWS scores
• Proactive in the development of services to meet changing needs of patients
• Experience to pass on skills and/or knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
• IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-registration experience in a variety of settings
• Demonstrable experience of work in a community setting and/or acute setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of organising and prioritising own workload and delegation of responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in an intermediate care service
• Experience of working in an integrated service
• Experience of supervising students and assistants

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council registration
• Member of Professional Body

Desirable

• Post-graduate study in relevant speciality

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

1 Times Square

Warrington

Cheshire

WA1 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapist

• Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Academic Year Contract, to Start in September
• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage

KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team, supporting a young person in Oxford.

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver highly specialist occupational therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with autism to develop greater independence, improve emotional regulation and maximise engagement in education and everyday life.

The Role

• Deliver weekly 40-minute direct occupational therapy sessions
• Provide approximately 10 hours of indirect support across the academic year
• Set meaningful therapy goals using a sensory integration approach informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice
• Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills
• Coach and support school staff and other key adults to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines
• Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure interventions remain effective
• Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records, attend multidisciplinary meetings and produce an annual review report where required

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and additional needs
• Knowledge of sensory integration principles and neuro-affirming practice
• Experience supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing and functional independence
• Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills.
• The ability to coach and empower families, education staff and other professionals
• Experience supporting young people within educational settings would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage
• Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
• Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.

This is a critical role with a September start, and we are keen to hear from Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• HCPC registered OT

Desirable

• SI
• paediatrics

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

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 8FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Speech and Language Therapist

• Northampton, Northamptonshire
• 1 Hour Direct Therapy Fortnightly + Indirect Support Across the Academic Year
• Academic Year Contract, to Start in September
• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage

KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.

We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapies team, supporting a young person in Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver specialist speech and language therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with complex communication needs to develop functional communication skills, increase independence and thrive within their educational environment.

The Role

• Deliver 1-hour direct Speech and Language Therapy sessions on a fortnightly basis
• Develop and implement an individualised communication plan tailored to the young person's needs
• Support the young person's communication across education, home and community settings
• Work collaboratively with education staff, parents and other professionals to embed communication strategies into everyday activities
• Promote an inclusive communication approach, recognising and supporting all forms of communication
• Focus on meaningful, functional communication outcomes that improve participation and independence
• Maintain accurate clinical records, liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team and produce reports as required

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and complex communication needs
• Knowledge of Developmental Language Disorder, speech sound disorders and neuro-affirming practice
• Experience supporting receptive and expressive language difficulties, social communication and sensory communication needs
• Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills
• A collaborative approach to working with families, education staff and other professionals
• Experience supporting young people within educational settings would be highly desirable

What We Offer

• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage
• Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
• Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.

This is a critical role with a September start, and we are keen to hear from Speech and Language Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• HCPC registered SLT

Desirable

• Working across educational settings

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

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN3 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist SLT assessment and treatment for clients with complex neurological needs.
• Devise and implement evidence-led therapy programmes at a specialist level, emphasising multidisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Independently plan and lead communication therapy groups.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care in line with national guidance.
• Undertake key worker duties, ensuring cohesive goal-setting, therapy coordination, and discharge planning.
• Formally supervise less experienced SLTs and assistants in line with ACG policy.
• Take an active role in the induction and training of other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Ensure all relevant codes of practice, regulations, and HCPC registration requirements are upheld.
• Contribute to the implementation and review of SLT policy and service development initiatives.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a neurorehabilitation setting.
• Specialist-level dysphagia competency according to the RCSLT framework.
• Formal supervision/line management experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-working skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Hothfield

Kent

TN26 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Business Development Executive is responsible for generating and growing corporate income by building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with businesses across North Hampshire. The postholder will actively seek out new opportunities, build relationships from initial contact through to tailored proposals and agreed support, and help existing partners deepen and broaden their involvement with the Hospice. They will bring confidence, initiative and creativity to the role, developing new approaches and meaningful ways for businesses to support St. Michaels Hospice alongside more traditional fundraising activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Business Development and Income Generation

• Work with the Community Engagement Lead to deliver the corporate fundraising strategy and achieve agreed gross income and activity targets.
• Take a proactive approach to researching, identifying and prioritising prospective corporate partners across North Hampshire, focusing activity where there is the strongest potential.
• Build and maintain a clear and well-managed pipeline of prospective and existing partnerships, with agreed next steps, timescales and consistent follow-up.
• Build upon contacts made through networking and outreach by arranging meetings, understanding business interests and developing tailored proposals that lead to income and wider support.
• Confidently present partnership ideas, make clear and appropriate asks, negotiate mutually beneficial arrangements and bring opportunities through to agreement.
• Take responsibility for maintaining momentum across new-business opportunities and ensuring agreed actions are followed through.

Networking, Sponsorship and Collaboration

• Be an active and visible representative of the Hospice within the local business community, confidently initiating conversations and developing new contacts.
• Represent the Hospice at business networks, corporate meetings and events, ensuring contacts receive timely and purposeful follow-up.
• Develop and deliver St. Michaels Hospice-led networking and corporate-engagement opportunities that generate new relationships, insight and business opportunities.
• Secure sponsorship for Hospice events and other agreed priorities by working with colleagues to develop relevant and appropriately valued proposals.
• Work collaboratively across Income Generation, Voluntary Services and other Hospice teams to identify opportunities and provide corporate supporters with a joined-up experience.
• Work with Marketing and Communications to produce compelling proposals, presentations, case studies, impact materials and appropriate corporate recognition.

Marketing & Communications

Work with the marketing team to create compelling proposals, presentations, and promotional materials for corporate partners.

Ensure recognition of corporate donors through social media, newsletters, and events.

Maintain accurate records of corporate donations and partnership agreements.

To actively support and promote the benefits of SMH to all our stakeholders.

Data, Reporting and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely records of prospective and existing relationships, communications, agreements and next actions on Raisers Edge and other agreed systems.
• Monitor income, pipeline value, progress and activity against agreed targets, providing clear reports and forecasts and identifying risks or opportunities at an early stage.
• Gather feedback and insight from businesses, evaluate activity and use learning to improve corporate opportunities and ways of working.
• Ensure corporate fundraising complies with relevant legislation, the Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection requirements, safeguarding procedures and Hospice policies.

Working arrangements

• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the Fundraising Department, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Travel across North Hampshire and the surrounding area as required; a full driving licence and access to a car are essential.
• Plan and manage activity proactively, taking responsibility for following through on agreed actions and using initiative while seeking support or approval where appropriate.

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values, vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager undertake work, as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an organisation.

Public Relations Represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community and public domain as appropriate.

Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required.

Be conversant with and adhere to St. Michaels Hospice Policies and Procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change, according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time, due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in business development, sales, recruitment, account management, corporate partnerships or fundraising
• A track record of building strong relationships and securing new business, income, partnerships or other tangible results
• Proactively identifying and approaching prospective clients, customers, partners or supporters and following opportunities through to an agreed outcome
• Building, managing and growing long-term customer, client, partner or supporter relationships
• Representing an organisation externally and building productive professional networks
• Using a CRM or similar system to record activity, manage follow-up and support reporting

Desirable

• Charity fundraising, corporate social responsibility, corporate partnerships or community investment experience
• Developing sponsorship packages, partnership proposals or pitches
• Experience in a hospice, healthcare or other purpose-led organisation
• Developing gifts in kind, volunteering or skills-based partnerships
• Public speaking or facilitating business events

Other requirements

Essential

• Full driving licence and use of own car
• Able to work evenings and weekends as required

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Confident communication, networking, presentation and relationship-building skills, including making clear asks, negotiating and bringing opportunities through to agreement
• Ability to understand what motivates a business and identify opportunities of genuine value to both the business and the Hospice
• Creative thinking and sound judgement, including generating fresh ideas, developing realistic proposals and making a persuasive case for new approaches
• Highly organised, with a consistent approach to follow-up and the ability to manage multiple relationships from initial contact through to established partnership
• Clear and compelling written communication, including proposals, presentations and reports
• Ability to interpret pipeline and performance information and report progress accurately
• Competent use of Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Desirable

• Good ability to proof-read
• Experience of using Raisers Edge and Monday.com
• Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice
• Understanding of corporate social responsibility or social-value priorities

Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Proactive, self-motivated and results-focused, with the confidence to initiate conversations, seek new business and take ownership
• Creative and curious, willing to champion well-considered ideas and turn agreed approaches into action
• Persistent and resilient when opportunities do not progress immediately
• Professional, credible and confident when representing the Hospice
• Collaborative and willing to share information and support colleagues
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Committed to equality, diversity and the values of St. Michaels Hospice

Other requirements

Essential

• Full driving licence and access to a car
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required
• Willingness to complete a satisfactory DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of written English and numeracy, demonstrated through qualifications or relevant experience.

Desirable

• Relevant qualification or professional development in business development, sales, marketing, account management or fundraising

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

St Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire)

Address

Millennium House

Priestley Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will lead and develop clinical pharmacy services within the local team's defined areas of responsibility including both community and inpatient workstreams. The post holder will focus on mental health on a day-to-day basis but will be able to lead in both areas. They will oversee the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the Trust's clinical pharmacy standards, ensuring that services are consistently high quality, safe, and patient centred.

The role will involve proactively identifying service gaps and areas for improvement, using appropriate tools and methodologies--including quality improvement approaches--to drive service development and optimise patient outcomes.

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

• Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent
• General Pharmaceutical Council registered pharmacist.
• Postgraduate Diploma (or MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience working as a clinical pharmacist in the NHS.
• Proven experience of good performance in previous posts, where relevant
• Ability to recommend, substantiate and communicate medicine related information to, patients, carers and clinical staff appropriately
• Clinical Audit.
• Training of other staff.
• Staff management experience
• Setting objectives and appraisal techniques

Desirable

• Monitoring and advising on drug expenditure
• Set up and /or run a service
• Providing teaching sessions to pharmacy and other staff

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see full JD

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

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent practical experience
• Proficient keyboard and IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

• ECDL qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative/secretarial duties
• Experience working in an office environment
• Experience working effectively within a team
• Ability to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS/hospital environment
• Experience providing general non-clinical advice

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good computer literacy and keyboard skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients, colleagues and other professionals
• Understanding of Data Protection, confidentiality and information governance requirements
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
• Good organisational, numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive information
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs

Desirable

• Knowledge of EPIC patient information system
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of hospital information systems
• Call centre/customer service experience
• Knowledge of NHS performance targets
• Ability to analyse situations and help resolve patient-related issues

Personal Attributes and Special Requirements

Essential

• Self-motivated, reliable and punctual
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Friendly, approachable and professional manner
• Ability to use initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality
• Acts with integrity and professionalism
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Flexible and responsive to change
• Good attendance record
• Willingness and ability to comply with Trust policies and corporate standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Primarily based at Wexham Park Hospital, with cross-site working across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust as required.

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous reception duties
• Experience in a customer service or patient-facing role.

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS or a healthcare setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Flexible - able to work on own initiative and within a team
• Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to work without supervision
• Good IT skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Organisation skills.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people.

Desirable

• Basic understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Willing and able to work a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Slough CDC (Community Diagnostic Centre)

79 Church Street

Slough

SL1 1TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• General clerical and administrative duties including any department specific requirements that are compatible with the duties and responsibilities of the post, for example, pre-admission administrative responsibilities for scheduled patients.
• Meeting and greeting patients when arriving for admissions and providing patients/relatives correct ward/departmental contact details.
• Admitting patients on arrival to the unit using EPIC and keeping staff informed of patients admissions.
• Managing and dealing with telephone enquiries.
• Ensure EPIC is maintained and up to date relevant to the ward clerk role.
• Scanning/uploading documents/patient records on to EPIC.
• Assisting clinical staff with ensuring all inpatients EDD (Estimated Date of Discharge) is up to date and recorded withing EPIC.
• Printing Wrist bands on admission.
• To assist in booking interpreters including transport required for patients admission. Ordering departmental stationery, collect and transmit mail.
• To ensure that all patients and visitors are treated in a polite and courteous manner and receive prompt assistance when required.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent
• Must have Literacy and numeracy skills
• Customer Service

Desirable

• Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook
• Hospital IT programmes: EPIC
• IT Course

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Delivering high standard of customer care
• Clerical Experience
• Dealing with difficult and sensitive situations

Desirable

• Clerical / Admin experience
• Administration Reception
• An understanding of the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills- ability to communicate effectively with all levels of customers, both internal and external
• Diplomatic and understanding with the ability to put others at ease
• Able to manage time effectively and to prioritize task

Desirable

• Knowledge of Hospital IT program, EPIC
• Experience of dealing with sensitive issues
• Previous Experience in similar 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.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current unrestricted registration as a Nurse, Midwife or AHP
• Working towards, will to start MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification with a commitment to complete pathway
• Mentorship/teaching course or willingness to complete in first 6 months
• Resuscitation/Life Support course (if appropriate to area and role)
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)

Desirable

• Leadership qualification/course

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months experience within the speciality at a band 6 or equivalent.
• Evidence of ability to work at advanced practice level
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Evidence of delivery of training
• Clinical Supervision experience
• Contribution to audit
• Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change within a variety of clinical situations

Desirable

• Management & Leadership experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of current practice issues and interest in further learning
• Awareness of critical analysis & awareness of application of research to practice
• Evidence of good written and oral communication skills including presentations
• Able to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate solutions
• Good IT skills with ability to present information appropriately.

Desirable

• Ability and initiative to develop specialist areas of interest

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Capital Project Manager, you will:

• Lead the feasibility, design and construction of allocated capital projects across the Trust estate and wider health facilities within the Integrated Care System (ICS).
• Manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they meet agreed objectives, timescales, quality standards and financial parameters.
• Provide specialist technical advice and guidance within your area of expertise, including building, technical, mechanical or engineering disciplines.
• Support the Associate Director of Hard FM and Associate Director of Capital in the planning and delivery of the Trust's capital programme.
• Manage project budgets and provide effective financial oversight, identifying and addressing risks, variances and potential pressures.
• Work collaboratively with Trust Procurement colleagues to ensure projects are procured and delivered in accordance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and relevant Trust procedures.
• Coordinate and manage external consultants, professional advisers and contractors, ensuring clear project briefs, contractual arrangements, performance expectations and deliverables are established.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates on allocated schemes, including financial, programme, quality and risk information.
• Contribute to the development of business cases and the planning of future capital investment.
• Ensure appropriate project documentation, records and electronic project files are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the CAD Manager to ensure Trust drawings are accurate and up to date, and that appropriate as-built and as-installed drawings are obtained for completed schemes.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, statutory requirements, approved codes of practice and Trust policies.
• Build effective working relationships with clinical, operational and Estates and Facilities colleagues, as well as external consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Support delegated negotiations with specialist consultants, contractors and other external organisations on behalf of the Trust.
• Contribute to the strategic development and planning of the Trust's estate, providing professional advice based on your technical expertise.

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level - Qualification in Architecture, Surveying or Engineering or Qualification in a design construction related discipline.
• Good knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the construction industry.

Desirable

• Corporate membership of a construction related institute or body (e.g., RIBA, RICS, CIOB)
• Working knowledge of Auto CAD system
• Familiarity with NHS procedures, guides, and documentation.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent project management and change management skills.
• Able to simultaneously manage a range of complex tasks and prioritise workload.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Numerate and comfortable with budgetary management.
• Able to deal effectively with other professional staff.
• Able to write clear and concise reports and business cases.
• IT Literate.
• "Can do" attitude.
• Able to communicate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience so this is easily understood.
• Motivated and team player.
• Demonstrates the ability to work on own initiative yet knows when to ask for help.
• Able to problem solve and innovate - proactive systematic approach to work.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Capital Investment Manual.
• Line management experience.

Professional / specialist / functional experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing complex capital schemes.
• Experience of writing specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience of working with the ProCure 21+22 processes

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS or other healthcare environment.
• Experience of public sector requirements.
• Line management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Summary

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in delivering key performance targets including assurance that the professional nursing practice and delivery of care is aligned to the Cleveland Clinic London (CCL) mission and values. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients requiring level 2 and 3 care under indirect supervision from the sister/charge nurse and in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols. They will be expected to be able to demonstrate procedures, mentor and supervise pre and post registration staff without direct supervision;lead the unit on a day to day basis in the absence of the Sister /Charge Nurse and drive the delivery of high quality and innovative nursing practice consistent with regulatory and professional requirements. They will also build and maintain excellent working relationships with other departments to ensure a seamless service for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

Operational

• Provides direct nursing care to patients requiring level 2&3 care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of CCL .

• Prioritises nursing care, recognizes deterioration in patients condition and escalates to the senior nursing team /clinicians immediately .

• Manages the intensive Care Unit when on duty, demonstrating clinical responsibility in order to carry out safe delivery of care to a complex group of patients.

• Supports, and in the absence of the Intensive Care Unit Sister /Charge Nurse, organises the day to day running of the Intensive Care Unit. This includes allocating nursing staff according to their level of competence, reviewing skill mix and workload to ensure they meet the needs of the service.

• Keep the Intensive Care Sister/Charge Nurse informed of all the relevant issues affecting patient care e.g. risk, staffing levels, skills and equipment needs.

• Contribute to the outreach and resus team rotas if required.

Leadership & Team Management

• Creates a climate of support and cooperation, a culture of shared accountability across the organisation whilst holding individuals to account where there is non-compliance.

• Acts as a clinical leader and role model whilst providing direct quality patient care, sharing expertise with colleagues.

• Ensures adherence and timely management of units and CCL KPIs on recruitment and retention, staff development, appraisal, sickness management, disciplinary and grievance.

• Contributes to the development and delivery of department teaching and mentorship programs

• Ensures personal and team adherence to all CCL policies and procedures .

• Liaises with the Clinical Educators regarding the developmental needs of staff.

• Supports team engagement through application of Shared Governance principles.

• Provides feedback to the intensive care Sister/Manager on individual staff progression or identify and document any concerns.

• Identifies own training needs and maintains professional development in accordance with Revalidation requirements.

Quality & Safety

• Adheres to the NMC code of conduct and acts as the patient advocate at all times.

• Facilitates the implementation of quality systems and improved patient outcomes as a result.

• Ensures a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors following the guidelines of risk management. Proactively reports incidents, risks and/or failings, taking responsibility to minimise these.

• Supports the Intensive Care Sister /Intensive Care Manager with the implementation and revision of core standards of care, policies and SOPs. Manages non-conformance to policy, procedure and standards of care.

• Ensures adherence to the CCL Complaints Management Policy by supporting the unit manager in investigating all concerns and verbal/written complaints. Ensures the management of these are undertaken appropriately and within the CCL timescales.

• Ensures that nursing and clinical practice is in accordance with the mission and strategic plan

• Demonstrates Infection Control principles and participates in the development of unit infection control related reports, taking appropriate action where there is variance to the agreed KPIs.

• Ensures duty of candor at all times.

• Communicates with patients, families, visitors and external providers in a calm, courteous, helpful manner, endeavoring to resolve difficult issues at the /department level.

• Communicates patient clinical information clearly and accurately, documenting pertinent information in nursing record and ensuring complete documentation of patient care.

• Participates in research and innovation and the dissemination of Evidence Based Practice in care delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Bachelor's Degree
• Current nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) required, with no restrictions to practice
• Completed Adult Critical Care/Intensive Care Course or equivalent
• ILS/ALS provider course completed and qualification in date

Experience

Essential

• Suitable experience as an ICU Senior Staff Nurse
• Demonstrable clinical experience in the field of high acuity critically-ill adults with invasive lines, mechanical ventilation, continuous and intermittent hemodialysis, and vasoactive intravenous medications in a hospital setting
• Wide range of experience working in critical care specialties including cardiac and cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, renal, and GI surgery
• Track record of achievement of objectives in present and past posts, in both clinical and leadership fields