Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

• If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

Knowledge

Essential

• The applicant possess generalised knowledge to inform their understanding of the job role and specific knowledge related to tasks or activities within their scope of role. They must demonstrate an awareness of contemporary public health and health promotion initiatives, including where legal and ethical issues are relevant to their scope of role

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a maternity setting and aware of the principles of woman and family centred care

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• 5 GSCE at Grade C/4 or equivalent including maths and English
• Care Certificate from an NHS Organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

• To assess and treat patients
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To support and work with Therapy Clinical Support Workers and Therapy Assistant Practitioners.

Are you:

• A strong team player
• An excellent communicator
• Committed to developing both yourself and others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of local people

The Occupational Therapy role provides an opportunity to develop skills in working across a variety of Acute and community settings. The job role requires post holders to rotate every six months. The rotations are across:

The Acute Inpatient Team

The Inpatient team at North Devon District Hospital offer rotations within Medical and Surgical (including Trauma and Orthopaedics). This will give an opportunity to work with an integrated team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who have a forward-thinking approach to rehabilitation and health care. The rotation offers opportunities to gain wide experience working in different settings including opportunity to work across Acute and community in the Orthopaedic supported discharge team.

Neuro Rehab Team

The Neuro Rehab Team work across in-patient, community and out patient settings to provide specialist, evidence-based Neuro rehab to patients following stroke or other neurological diagnosis. Whilst on rotation within the service you will work with an innovative and dynamic team who continuously review models of delivery to provide services that optimise rehab opportunities for our patients.

Community Team

The Community Service form a vital link between Primary Care and Secondary Care, NHS Social Services and Voluntary Sector. On this rotation you will learn to address the holistic needs of the patient in their home environment and the importance of integration within wider services.

Why join the Therapies Team?

We are a friendly and dedicated team. By joining the department, you will be joining a group of likeminded professionals who aim to rehabilitate patients, avoid admissions, support discharges from hospital, promote health, well-being and independence.

If you are a newly qualified Occupational Therapist, joining us from outside the UK, or returning to practice our preceptorship programme will help you find your feet and develop your knowledge and skills so you feel more confident and competent in the service you are delivering.

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday, 8.00 to 16.00, additional weekend duties or a 7 day rolling patterns.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Sarah Hamilton Occupational Therapist Advanced Practitioner [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Quality and outcome framework (QOF)

Run & be responsible for set QOF domain following QOF guidelines.

Contact patients using letter, SMS, email & phone call to ensure contact is made with patients in correct time scales.

Ensuring patients are booked into the correct clinics for owned QOF domain.

Achieving QOF targets in a timely manner to set business targets.

Recalls

Action Recalls within own area of responsibility; Child Immunisations, Womans health etc.

Completion of Childhood Immunisation Returns if this is an area of responsibility.

Coding

Assist the Business Intelligence team with audits related to QOF and Enhanced services, updating and amending coding as required.

Ensure accurate read-codingSupport Dealing with queries relating to coding, where suitable.

Administrative

Support the business intelligence team with any admin work, folding letters in envelopes, adding information leaflets.

Liaising with the patient liaison manager ensuring promotions for health awareness & promotions run alongside business plan.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and the business.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the postholder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Personal/Professional Development

The postholder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The postholder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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 enhance the teams performance.

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

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Contribution to the implementation of services

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Health and Safety

Ensure all members of staff comply with the Groups health and safety policy.

Carry out risk assessments to comply with current Health and Safety legislation.

Ensure any health and safety concerns are reported to the Operations Manager.

To be aware of and adhere to applicable practice rules, regulations, legislation and procedures, national legislation (Health and Safety, COSHH, Data Protection).

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.

Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with group processes and policies and current legislation

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

Behaving in a manner that is welcoming, non-judgemental and respects the individuals circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Governance

Identify and record risks and issues, developing contingency plans with service and contract leads.

Ensure the PCN is compliant with health and safety policies and procedures to reflect current best practice.

Ensure that the PCN board and Clinical Director adhere to the governance structure as set out in the network agreement.

Confidentiality

To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the practice.

The details contained in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as the post develops.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a good general standard of education.
• Good IT skills.
• NVQ Administration level 3 or equivalent level of experience or experience in similar role will be considered.

Desirable

• NVQ Administration level 3 or equivalent level of experience

Experience

Essential

• Used to working in a high volume office environment
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Dealing with the public enquiries
• Previous experience of data entry/coding
• Knowledge of the Data Protection act and how this is applied in practice
• Understanding of databases, coding and extraction of data for reporting purposes

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an administrative role within a GP practice
• 2 years experience of clinical coding
• Understanding of QOF and Enhanced Services and how accurate coding supports delivery
• Ability to produce reports for quality audits

Skills

Essential

• Computer skills including good knowledge of databases and record keeping, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Ability to co-ordinate tasks
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload against changing priorities, delegating where appropriate
• Good communication skills both verbal and in writing
• Flexible approach to work Accurate keyboard & data entry skills
• Ability to work using own initiative under minimum supervision
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload
• Problem solving skill
• Accurate and methodical approach
• Recognise own development needs and recognise how these may be met

Desirable

• Ability to co-ordinate tasks
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload against changing priorities, delegating where appropriate
• Good working knowledge and experience of using SystmOne including; readcoding, electronic discharges, OOH reporting
• Data Analysis

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

Beacon Medical Group

Address

Mudge Way

Plymouth

PL7 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -NMC registered with Non Medical Prescribing qualification or be willing to complete if successful as part of development.
• -Previous Clinical Case Load Management and Community experience
• -Ability to support adjustments for diverse patient needs
• -Skilled in accessible communication with patients and families
• -Commitment to inclusion and patient advocacy

Desirable

• -Advanced communication training (e.g. Sage & Thyme)
• -Experience with symptom management in complex needs
• -Willingness to complete Non-Medical Prescribing

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

Sue Ryder

Address

Merlin House

Brunel Road

Theale

RG7 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -NMC registered with Non Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to complete if successful as part of development.
• -Previous Clinical Case Load Management and Community experience
• -Ability to support adjustments for diverse patient needs
• -Skilled in accessible communication with patients and families
• -Commitment to inclusion and patient advocacy

Desirable

• -Advanced communication training (e.g. Sage & Thyme)
• -Experience with symptom management in complex needs

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

Sue Ryder

Address

Merlin House

Brunel Road

Theale

RG7 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• -Current registration with the NMC.
• -Significant post-registration nursing experience, ideally within -palliative care, community nursing, hospice care, or a related specialty.
• -Experience of clinical assessment, triage, and care coordination.
• -Excellent communication skills and confidence in providing telephone-based support and advice.
• -Experience of leading teams and coordinating services in a fast-paced environment.
• -Supervisory or line management experience, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• -Strong decision-making, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• -A compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.

Desirable

• -Supervisory or line management experience, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• -Experience in case management or community coordination
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or interest in developing

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

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder

St John’s Hospice

St John’s Road, Moggerhanger

Bedford

MK44 3RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will:

Support the development of nutrition and dietetic education and training.

Support the Trust in meeting the mandatory nutrition training requirements.

Develop and deliver nutrition and dietetic care learning and development opportunities.

Facilitate a lifelong learning culture to promote continuous professional development and interprofessional learning in practice.

Support dietetic placement to meet and maintain professional standards for practice learning.

Facilitate a quality interprofessional learning environment for students, other learners and staffin the workplace.

Enhance the competence, confidence and capability of the workforce

Act as a visible role model, supporting a culture of learning, psychological safety and improvement

Person Specification

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to meet travel requirements

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Dietitian

Desirable

• Teaching or education qualification
• Coaching or supervision training

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration dietetic experience in a variety of different settings
• Experience delivering education/training to multi-professional groups
• Experience supporting students in practice learning
• Evidence of of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience in workforce development
• oExperience in quality improvement

Skills

Essential

• Ability to teach and facilitate learning
• Ability to influence behaviour and practice
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Digital literacy

Desirable

• Use of digital learning platforms and simulation

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional, approachable and credible
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to motivate and support others
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrates alignment to Trust CARE values
• Promotes inclusivity, respect and psychological safety

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong knowledge of clinical risk and patient safety

Desirable

• Understanding of education and learning principles
• Understanding of supervision and assessment frameworks

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

1. To ensure that agreed quality assurances initiatives are implemented within the clinic.

2. Liaise with social care regulators and local authorities when required to ensure effective patient care

3. To become the person in charge responsible for the day-to-day running of the clinic

4. To provide improvement, independence and choice for patients, making sure they are treated with dignity at all times.

5. To comply with all regulatory requirements at all times and in particular the Regulations for the Registration and Inspection of outpatient clinics.

6. To ensure policy and procedures understood by yourself to ensure the highest standard of care.

7. To ensure that all patients have an up-date care plan, which is regularly evaluated and actively involves patients in the preparation.

8. To ensure all risks associated with care is identified and correctly actioned.

9. To regularly monitor the delivery of care given by staff ensuring that the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of the patients are recognised, assessed and met.

10. To ensure the company and its processes are fully compliant with the Mental Capacity Act and that patients are empowered to make choices where able and where not best interest decisions are made on their behalf involving all those necessary.

11. To ensure an active responsible clinician system for all the patients.

12. To ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of care consistent with the requirements of Health Inspectorate Wales

13. To arrange regular reviews with patients, relatives.

14. To meet professional and legal responsibilities with regard to the storage, handling and administration of drugs.

15. To ensure the protection and safety of patients at all times, which requires conducting regular health and safety checks and checks that the fire alarms systems are always fully functional.

16. To personally have a full understanding and working knowledge of Optimise Healthcare Group policies and procedures and ensure that all these policies are applied at all times.

17. Promote a positive patient care orientated environment and you are familiar with the company complaints procedure

18. To remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence based practice.

19. To liaise effectively with Head Office Departments, building good working relationships, as required for the good operation of the clinic.

20. To ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information relating to the service.

21. To establish and maintain good relationships with relatives and friends of the patient, purchases, referring agencies, the local community and any other parties with whom Optimise Healthcare has dealings.

22. To report within 24 hours of its occurrence any serious incident which affects the wellbeing of the patient to the Registration Authority and other relevant bodies.

23. To inform the Registration Authority of all deaths within 24 hours, and other relevant notifications that must be made to either CQC or funding bodies.

24. To welcome and be courteous to all visitors to the clinic at all times.

25. As required to attend meetings with Directors/Registered Manager to discuss the overall management of the clinic.

26. Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young persons / vulnerable adults in your care and those who you encounter.

27. Undertake level 3 safeguarding training in adults and children

28. Participate in clinical supervision and discuss any safeguarding concerns

29. Report any safeguarding concerns to your line manager and appropriate local authority.

30. Act as the patients advocate, especially where there is lack of mental capacity, following procedures for Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty 2007

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Mental Health Nursing)
• Non-Medical Prescriber (Level 7)

Desirable

• Further training in ADHD/ASD

Experience

Essential

• 1 year post qualification experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with ADHD/ASD

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

Optimise Healthcare Group

Address

Oakwood House

Taylor Business Park

Warrington

WA3 6WP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

To ensure that agreed quality assurances initiatives are implemented within the clinic.

Liaise with social care regulators and local authorities when required to ensure effective patient care

To provide improvement, independence and choice for patients, making sure they are treated with dignity at all times.

To comply with all regulatory requirements at all times and in particular the Regulations for the Registration and Inspection of outpatient clinics.

To ensure policy and procedures understood by yourself to ensure the highest standard of care.

To ensure that all patients have an up-date care plan, which is regularly evaluated and actively involves patients in the preparation.

To ensure all risks associated with care is identified and correctly actioned.

To regularly monitor the delivery of care given by staff ensuring that the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of the patients are recognised, assessed and met.

To ensure the company and its processes are fully compliant with the Mental Capacity Act and that patients are empowered to make choices where able and where not best interest decisions are made on their behalf involving all those necessary.

To ensure an active responsible clinician system for all the patients.

To ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of care consistent with the requirements of Health Inspectorate Wales

To arrange regular reviews with patients, relatives.

To meet professional and legal responsibilities with regard to the storage, handling and administration of drugs.

To ensure the protection and safety of patients at all times, which requires conducting regular health and safety checks and checks that the fire alarms systems are always fully functional.

To personally have a full understanding and working knowledge of Optimise Healthcare Group policies and procedures and ensure that all these policies are applied at all times.

Promote a positive patient care orientated environment and you are familiar with the company complaints procedure

To remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence based practice.

To liaise effectively with Head Office Departments, building good working relationships, as required for the good operation of the clinic.

To ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information relating to the service.

To establish and maintain good relationships with relatives and friends of the patient, purchases, referring agencies, the local community and any other parties with whom Optimise Healthcare has dealings.

To report within 24 hours of its occurrence any serious incident which affects the wellbeing of the patient to the Registration Authority and other relevant bodies.

To inform the Registration Authority of all deaths within 24 hours, and other relevant notifications that must be made to either CQC or funding bodies.

To welcome and be courteous to all visitors to the clinic at all times.

As required to attend meetings with Directors/Registered Manager to discuss the overall management of the clinic.

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young persons / vulnerable adults in your care and those who you encounter.

Undertake level 3 safeguarding training in adults and children

Participate in clinical supervision and discuss any safeguarding concerns

Report any safeguarding concerns to your line manager and appropriate local authority.

Act as the patients advocate, especially where there is lack of mental capacity, following procedures for Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty 2007

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Mental Health Nursing) or equivalent

Desirable

• - Further training in ADHD/ASD
• - Training in TMS

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year post qualifying 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

Optimise Healthcare Group

Address

Oakwood House

Taylor Business Park

Warrington

WA3 6WP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a BANK Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C Prison located in outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.

As a BANK Primary Care Nurse you will be based within the Healthcare Nurse and some prison wing based work.

HMP Lancaster Farm consists of 550 males.

• Training and Development opportunities
• Onsite Parking
• Access to gym

BANK Hours:

• Weekdays - 7.30am - 5.30pm
• Weekends - 8am - 5.30pm

BANK Hourly rate:

• Weekdays - £23.83
• Weekdays - £25.68
• Bank Holidays - £30.82

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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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

HMP Lancaster Farms

Stone Row Head

Lancaster

Lancashire

LA1 3QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate experience of delivering skills based training to a variety of differing job roles
• Knowledge acquired through relevant experience to and working knowledge within Health & Safety / violence and aggression
• An understanding of current challenges that NHS organisations face in terms of violence and aggression
• Awareness of Health and Safety requirements, relevant legislation, requirements and Department of Health guidelines
• Demonstrate relevant knowledge of legal issues (eg MCA, MHA, DOLS)
• Translate theoretical knowledge of specific subject into appropriate healthcare context
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the risk assessment process
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Knowledge of audit, research and development
• Awareness of own limitations

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
• Experience of working independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment
• Significant general NHS/public sector experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to manipulate and interpret data
• The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism
• Ability to recognise what a patient safety issue/risk is and the implications,
• Ability to plan organize and prioritise conflicting and fluctuating workload around competing complex priorities whilst meeting targets and deadlines
• Ability to work methodically and collate complex information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to identify areas for collaborative working where there may be resistance to change using Influencing, negotiating and motivating skills
• The ability to facilitate workshops/forums/learning events in a scripted and non-scripted environment

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths at Grade C/level 4 or equivalent
• Educated to Degree level in relevant practice (eg Health Care profession, Education, Police)
• Skills based training/qualification or relevant experience
• Completion of BILD certified train the trainer programme (eg MAYB), Navigo) or willing to do so.
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th August 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 10th September 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A Level or Level 3 Business Admin/IT qualification or equivalent experience including: English GCSE pass at Grade 4 or above, Maths GCSE pass at Grade 4 or above
• Touch typing certificate or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IT specialist, health informatics qualification or equivalent
• Team Leader/Management qualification
• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative work
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks
• Working within guidelines and developing administrative processes
• Customer service and dealing with enquiries in difficult situations
• Data entry and producing reports
• Experience of IT packages - Microsoft Office
• Secretarial and/or administrative including diary management, co-ordinating and arranging meetings, minute taking and developing templates.
• Allocate and monitor work of others
• Audio typing

Desirable

• Familiarity with Epic computer system
• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of customer services
• Office procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust information systems

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, e-mail and face to face
• Ability to organise and manage own timekeeping to schedule and deadlines
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents, both electronic and hard copy
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
• Willing to take on and learn new skills
• Accurate and speedy typing and keyboard skills
• Good organisation skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of Trust behaviour and values
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

At our home in Preston you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food, and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. This role requires patience, resilience, and compassion as you support our young people to navigate various challenges and develop new skills. When asked what qualities are the most important to them in a staff team, our young people have said they would like caring, honest, understanding, fun, and kind people to come and work with them. They love to learn new things and have a variety of hobbies and interests that they like to share with the team. Theyre also an adventurous bunch who engage in a variety of activities such as going to the zoo, museums, outdoor sports, theme parks, and escape rooms to name a few. Our young people are working towards moving on positively from the home into the community and are developing skills that support their independence and autonomy.

As a Support Worker you will be helping them with things such as; getting back into education, building their social networks, using public transport, volunteering or looking at work opportunities, administering their own medication, learning how to cook, budget, and manage appointments independently. Every day at Willowhurst is different and brings exciting and engaging challenges, as well as positive and rewarding outcomes.

Florida House is a newly renovated 6-bed service located in Ashton-on-Ribble, the house is large and modern with spacious bedrooms and communal areas which includes a kitchen/dining area, two lounge areas, two bathrooms and one shower room. The house also has a fairly sized garden which is perfect for summer BBQs and outdoor games. It is a short drive or bus journey away from Preston Town Centre, there are also various local amenities such as Preston Railway Station; Preston Docklands including a cinema, shopping, food and beverage outlets; as well as local parks. The home is well cared for and staff and young people work together to make it homely and welcoming.

Previous care experience is not essentialand full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Essential

• Do you have an understanding or experience of the issues young people face?
• Previous experience of working in a team

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Do you have Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately?
• Do you have IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office?
• Do you have a full UK Manual Licence - Not automatic nor provisional, must be willing to drive unsupervised?

Other

Essential

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Do you have Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?
• Will you be happy to drive the service car unsupervised?

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

Care In Mind

Address

Florida Residential Service

Preston

PR21ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration and provide effective handovers to the day staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support.

At our home in Preston you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food, and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. This role requires patience, resilience, and compassion as you support our young people to navigate various challenges and develop new skills. When asked what qualities are the most important to them in a staff team, our young people have said they would like caring, honest, understanding, fun, and kind people to come and work with them. They love to learn new things and have a variety of hobbies and interests that they like to share with the team. Theyre also an adventurous bunch who engage in a variety of activities such as going to the zoo, museums, outdoor sports, theme parks, and escape rooms to name a few. Our young people are working towards moving on positively from the home into the community and are developing skills that support their independence and autonomy.

Florida House is a newly renovated 6-bed service located in Ashton-on-Ribble, the house is large and modern with spacious bedrooms and communal areas which includes a kitchen/dining area, two lounge areas, two bathrooms and one shower room. The house also has a fairly sized garden which is perfect for summer BBQs and outdoor games. It is a short drive or bus journey away from Preston Town Centre, there are also various local amenities such as Preston Railway Station; Preston Docklands including a cinema, shopping, food and beverage outlets; as well as local parks. The home is well cared for and staff and young people work together to make it homely and welcoming.

Previous care experience is not essentialand full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Essential

• Do you have an understanding or experience of the issues young people face?
• Previous experience of working in a team

Skills & Abilites

Essential

• Do you have Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately?
• Do you have IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office?

Desirable

• A full UK driving licence holder, with a full manual licence, and willing to drive service car unsupervised?

Other

Essential

• Able to work the night shift (including weekends, bank holidays, occasional days where required to complete any necessary training)
• Do you have Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Florida Residential Service

Preston

PR21ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

If you have any queries please contact Hannah Brown or Anna Thorz, Team Leads, on 02084871783

Person Specification

NHS / Healthcare experience

Essential

• 3+ years of experience working in NHS / Healthcare setting
• Experience working within a respiratory setting (acute / community / social / volunteer)
• NVQ in rehabilitation / health / social care (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience working in community setting
• Previous Therapy Assistant work
• Sport and exercise degree or long term conditions equivalent

Patient records & documentation

Essential

• IT skills - use of word, excel, powerpoint
• Timely management of documentation in patient medical records

Desirable

• Experience using electronic patient record systems
• Experience of SystmOne
• Experience booking appointments (clinical admin)

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Essential

• Delivery of group exercise / education sessions
• Experience in exercise prescription
• Understanding of PR benefits with respiratory conditions

Desirable

• Delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, exercise +/- education components
• Awareness of PRSAS - accreditation scheme
• Experience of completing Pulmonary Rehab assessments (ISWT, strength testing, PROMs)

Respiratory knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of main respiratory conditions team commissioned to manage; COPD, Fibrosis and Bronchiectasi
• Ability to recognise the deterioration of a patient

Desirable

• Previous experience working with respiratory patients
• Aware of clinical guidelines (BTS, NICE)

Travel

Essential

• Car driver
• Access to vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Alternative mode of transport

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whitton Communnity Health & Social Care Centre

Percy Road

Twickenham

TW26JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

Skills

Essential

• Logical thinking and team player.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Able to communicate (verbally & written).

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised apprenticeship or other approved training scheme, plus relevant experience.
• Plus City & Guilds part II or minimum NVQ Level 2 or other recognised course at the appropriate level

Desirable

• Health & Safety. Further relevant qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate general experience of either Carpentry or building trade.
• Experience of working in commercial or public organisational estate service
• Significant experience across the Building trades.

Desirable

• Worked within NHS environment
• Experience across Engineering trades

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate general knowledge and high standards in the field of experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernars

Uxbridge Road

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TEAM SUPPORT

Responsible for supporting and supervising workload allocation/ monitoring across administrative team members, escalating issues as appropriate to senior managers. Provide support to senior managers with general Human Resource activities, including but not limited to recruitment and selection and line management of administrative team members as required. This will be in accordance with Trust policies. Provide induction support and training to new and existing clinical trials staff through one-to-one and group learning activities. Encourage the sharing of best practice and dissemination of information through regular structured meetings with all trials administration staff. Assist with data collection for divisional metrics reports of key performance indicators.

CLINICAL TRIALS CO-ORDINATION/ DATA MANAGEMENT:

The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include: Act as a key point of contact with the core Research and Development team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams. Support feasibility activities for new studies under direction from senior managers and Principal Investigators. Manage the set up and initiation of allocated clinical trials within assigned Clinical Research Teams. Provide support for study set up and initiation that has been delegated to Clinical Trials Coordinators, escalating any delays as appropriate. Support with negotiations of study set-up costs and income recovery for assigned clinical trials in conjunction with the Research Divisions Business Planning and Finance teams with oversight from senior managers. Oversee maintenance of investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times. Oversee and process trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines, escalating any delays with the core Research and Development office as appropriate. To have the appropriate administrative processes in place to ensure, with the Clinical Research Team, that adverse event incidents and forms are completed, reported and followed up to resolution as the study protocol and regulations require. Implement and coordinate reporting mechanisms to ensure that research staff complete and return proformas containing up-dated information on patients included in the study. Oversee and complete case report forms and participate in monitoring visits as per sponsor requirements. Liaise with internal staff and external collaborators to resolve queries. Provide information for senior managers including (but not limited to) case report form completion timeliness, data locks, data backlogs, work allocations and patient recruitment. Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to the trial/ study, producing minutes as required. Attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary) to convey the relevant information to the study team. Attend disease-specific research team meetings to maintain an overview of team activity. Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams and implementation of action plans. Ensure that all documents are archived in the appropriate way by following the Trusts archiving guidelines. Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment teams. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

WORKING PRACTICE

Work closely with the Senior Research Management Team to implement new SOPs and working procedures within designated teams. Be pro-active in providing feedback on working practices within the research team and suggest new ways of working. The post holder is expected to use initiative and be able to work independently without close supervision. They are also expected to plan and organise their own time and workload activity with prioritisation, referring to senior managers as necessary. The post holder is guided by relevant protocols and SOPs, and expected to exercise judgement outside these areas.

PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge with assistance from their assigned line manager to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. Participate in and deliver Trust-wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EFFORT Long periods of time spent using keyboard to input information and use of VDU for electronic communication. Prolonged concentration is regularly required (e.g. when checking through trial documentation and entering data into spreadsheets). Occasional exposure to distressed circumstances as trial patients are commonly suffering from terminal illnesses.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in a science or health related discipline or Relevant experience in scientific and medical research.

Desirable

• Post graduate certificate in clinical research or other relevant post graduate qualification.
• In possession of or working towards an NHS leadership academy qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in clinical trial administration and clinical trial data management.
• Experience of mentoring junior staff.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS or other healthcare system.
• Line management experience.
• Involvement in education and staff development

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise own and others workload and practice effective time management.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• IT literate including good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.