Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

Providing a site assistant, courier service and cleaning service for Mount Gould Hospital, Cumberland Centre, Glenbourne Unit & other LSW premises. Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, tidiness and general appearance within all LSW premises. Carry out all cleaning duties as directed by Facilities Services Management Team within all LSW premises.

SCOPE AND RANGE

Facilities Services Management Team

Ward & Unit Managers

Estates Department

Catering Department

Domestic Services

Site Assistants are responsible for providing porter services to facilitate the movement of patients and goods around the organisation that enable all clinical and non-clinical staff to fulfil their function in a safe and effective way so far is reasonably practical.

There may be an occasional requirement for the facilitation of patient movement, via beds, trolleys and wheelchairs to x-ray and other wards.

The removal of all waste materials from Livewell wards, units & sites.

The movement of sundry items that include but not limited to medical gas, patient notes, beds, hospital equipment and office equipment which is required to be secure in order for safe transportation to minimise risk.

To receive delivery of medical gas cylinders and store securely in accordance with HTM O2-O1. Handled with care by those who have received appropriate training and understand the hazards involved.

Staff will be trained in the potential hazards and dangers of medical gas cylinders, safe handling of gas cylinders, emergency procedures and the use of fire fighting appliances.

Collect soiled linen to collection point.

Clean linen to store cupboards.

Internal postal delivery and collection services, including sending external post via Royal Mail, delivery of parcels etc.

External courier service delivering and collecting mail from all Livewell sites.

Delivery of catering from Mount Gould Hospital CPU to wards, external sites (i.e. buffets).

Support the induction of new starters.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Mount Gould, Cumberland & Glenbourne Site Assistant Duties

To deliver catering supplies to all departments.

Remove all waste and safely dispose in allocated bin areas ensuring bin area is clean and tidy. Bins must be locked at all time. To safely move full bins to storage area when required and replace with empty bins. To empty and dispose of contents of external bin receptacles and replace with new bin bag daily.

To collect and deliver clean and soiled laundry bags and linen and store in correct facilities.

To store C.S.S.D. bags and laboratory specimens in appropriate area to await collection.

Report faults in equipment and the fabric of the building, record and log fault and monitor to ensure work is completed.

Assist in the moving of equipment.

Assist with moving patients to X-ray, Minor Injuries Unit, Physio Department and other services as and when required.

Deliver and connect medical gases to departments when required (as per policy).

Deliver, collect and sort all mail & parcels from departments & units and frank external post.

Collect and deliver patient medical notes directly to individual departments.

Responsible for receiving all stores & goods including stationery and distributing to all departments & units on a weekly basis or as and when delivered.

Ensure the safe delivery from Pharmacy of all medication to a person in charge in the correct department or unit.

Ensure the safe collection of all specimens by Pharmacy.

To maintain cleanliness and carry out routine checks on site assistant vehicles as per instructions from Transport Department.

Replenish all domestic store cupboards with stock for cleaning. Replenish all dispensers with paper products, soap and cleaning solutions.

To work flexibly to meet service needs.

To provide annual leave & sickness absence cover to the Site Assistant - Courier Driver at Cumberland Centre, Glenbourne, Mount Gould Hospital and Postal Worker at Mount Gould Hospital

All Site Assistant Duties:

The cleaning of:-

Corridors, stairs, floors and lift

Clinical areas

X-Ray Department

Minor Injuries Unit

Minor Operations Theatre

Toilets

Waiting Rooms

Reception Areas

Empty and clean refuse bins and cigarette stub holders

Clean spillages etc. following Infection Control guidelines

Changing curtains as and when requested

Deep cleaning of floors using floor cleaning equipment as requested, i.e. buffing machine

Deep cleaning of ceilings, light diffusers, extractor fans, ventilation grills, cooker hoods and walls

Removal of radiator covers, cleaning of radiators and refitting radiator covers

Grounds and Gardens:

Responsible for the maintenance of the grounds to include:-

Ensure all entrances are clear of leaves and litter at all times.

Grit & salt paths and steps during cold weather.

Empty outside waste receptacles.

Cleaning of all signs internal and external.

Cleaning of porches and canopies. Cleaning of PVC window frames, external window sills, main entrances and external covered ways.

Health & Safety

Responsible for locking and alarming buildings, ensuring all units are properly secured at nights and weekends. Responsible for unlocking and deactivating alarms in buildings.

Respond to emergency alarms including fire & ambulance.

To escort Funeral Directors to ward areas.

Reporting of untoward incidents.

Testing fire alarms on weekly basis at Cumberland Centre or as directed by Facilities Services Management Team.

Testing panic alarms on weekly basis.

Aid visitors to the site and adhere to Health & Safety.

Responsible for the safe keeping of all keys to units & departments. Out of hours to collect keys or codes from Mount Gould Switchboard Room.

To respond to all requests made by Night Co-ordinator on the Mount Gould site.

General

Assist any contractors who attend site.

Responsible for giving access to restricted areas or departments to all authorised personnel.

Any other duties requested by the Hotel Services Management Team.

Other Responsibilities

To attend all training sessions including mandatory training and role specific training as necessary in line with organisation policy.

Work strictly in accordance with the current Livewell Southwest policies and procedures and with due regard to the health safety and welfare of yourself and others that may be affected by your work/actions.

Ensure that tools and equipment used in the workplace are fit for purpose, used in the correct environment and well maintained.

Work will be allocated via an App and the post holder will be required to use this to book on and off work.

Post holder will be required to input into all existing administration systems and those introduced in the future.

COMMUNICATION & PATIENT INVOLVEMENT

To maintain effective communication with staff within the department and with other staff groups

To communicate with multidisciplinary staff including Matrons, Ward Managers in regards to porter tasks, medical gases, postal services, equipment & office moves.

Observe the dignity and privacy of patients and give consideration to their medical condition when planning and undertaking work.

Physical Skills

A good level of physical skill is required for the safe and effective use of hand tools, and maintenance equipment. The role requires coordination, manual dexterity and the ability to undertake a range of general maintenance tasks safely. The post holder must be able to work in confined or potentially hazardous environments and demonstrate competent driving skills when travelling between sites on a daily basis.

Take special precaution with tools and equipment in buildings designated for mental health to ensure that a patient cannot come into contact with anything that has the potential to cause harm.

Physical Effort

There is a frequent requirement to within the daily role to exert moderate physical effort when manual handling of loads including furniture, waste, medical gas cylinders.

Transporting patients across the site via wheelchair or bed where there is a requirement for to ensure there is safety for patients at all times.

Manoeuvre patient from transport, i.e. wheelchair or bed using slide sheets.

There may be an occasional exposure to emotional circumstances where there is a requirement to move patients and escort grieving relatives.

Mental Effort

Frequent concentration is required when undertaking a range of planned tasks, including basic fault identification.

Work is carried out within live healthcare environments, including clinical and mental health settings, requiring attention to safety, awareness of surroundings, and adherence to procedures.

Emotional Effort

Occasional exposure to challenging environments, including working within operational healthcare settings and mental health wards where activities may need to be adjusted or paused depending on clinical situations and patient needs.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions, including soiled laundry and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures. Work may involve exposure to waste materials

Occasional exposure to more unpleasant conditions work is undertaken in a range of environments including clinical areas, requiring adherence to health and safety procedures and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Full and valid driving licence. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
• Able to communicate with staff, service users and visitors to LSW sites.
• Able to work alone without supervision.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Able to understand directives and follow work schedules

Desirable

• Manual handling experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational qualification Level II or able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ability to work to this level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the Highway Code and Road Traffic Law.
• Awareness of Health & Safety & COSHH Regulations.

Desirable

• Able to use floor cleaning equipment

Specific skills

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team, approachable calm personality.
• Able to respond to written and verbal communication.

Desirable

• Flexible to adapt to service 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.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

Livewell South West

Mount Gould Road

Plymouth

PL4 7QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location & Travel These are regional positions with regular travel across the region. Candidates should be comfortable travelling and working autonomously across multiple locations. About You We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who can influence at all levels and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through effective governance and quality improvement. You will have: Current NMC registration. Degree-level education. Post-registration education in patient safety is preferred PSIRF systems training. Significant experience of patient safety investigations, learning responses and quality improvement. Excellent knowledge of PSIRF, PSIRP, CQC regulations, Duty of Candour and healthcare governance frameworks. Experience of leading teams and supporting service improvement across multiple sites or services. Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills. The ability to build credibility and influence both clinical and operational stakeholders. Why Join CHEC? Influence patient safety and quality at a regional level. Work with experienced clinical and operational leaders. Contribute to transformational improvement programmes. Develop your leadership career within a growing healthcare organisation. Make a genuine difference to patient outcomes and experience every day. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme MediCash - Health cash plan

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Current NMC registration.
• Degree-level education.
• Post-registration education in patient safety is preferred
• PSIRF systems training.
• Significant experience of patient safety investigations, learning responses and quality improvement.
• Excellent knowledge of PSIRF, PSIRP, CQC regulations, Duty of Candour and healthcare governance frameworks.
• Experience of leading teams and supporting service improvement across multiple sites or services.
• Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills.
• The ability to build credibility and influence both clinical and operational stakeholders.

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

CHEC

Address

1-6 Star Building

Olivers Place

Preston

Lancashire

PR2 9WT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary of the role:

• Working across both Inpatient Units, with a main base in Coventry, deploying at short notice to the Warwick inpatient unit, where staffing shortages and/or increase in patient acuity may arise. As an unassigned nurse (float), coordinate clinical activity across both inpatient units, providing expert support, advice and guidance to staff, and attending either unit as required to ensure safe, effective and responsive care delivery at night.
• To coordinate the assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care. Facilitating a holistic approach; that is sensitive and responsive to the ever-changing needs of both patients and their carer. Providing clinical leadership in the absence of the Inpatient Unit Manager/Deputy ensuring an evidence-based approach is promoted at all times within a multidisciplinary team framework.
• Practice an approach that facilitates and fosters learning for students, junior staff and those on placement to Myton. Sharing expertise appropriately and supporting each learner to achieve their learning needs.

Myton Core Values:

Our Core Values underpin everything we do and all employees are expected to comply with our Values and reflect these in their day-to-day work.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Management:

• Be clinically based on the inpatient unit with the highest level of patient acuity, complexity, dependency needs, or staffing pressures, ensuring visible clinical leadership and hands on support where it is most needed.
• Provide leadership, advice, guidance and hands-on clinical support to nursing and care staff working across both inpatient units during night shifts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for night staff requiring clinical, professional or operational support, promoting effective decision-making and problem-solving.
• Support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of complex patient care, providing expert guidance in challenging clinical situations as they arise.
• Coordinate and manage out-of-hours clinical and operational escalations, liaising appropriately with the Senior Nurse and Doctor On-Call to ensure timely and effective responses.
• Promote and uphold safe, effective, evidence-based and person-centred care throughout the night.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across both inpatient units, attending either unit as required to provide support, advice and clinical leadership.
• Support staff wellbeing, development and confidence by acting as a role model, mentor and resource for colleagues working overnight.
• Supporting patient flow, where appropriate, for example, emergency admissions/out of hours admission coordination, support teams to complete relevant discharge paperwork in order to support timely discharges.
• Monitoring and responding to deteriorating patients in line with their ceiling of care.
• Identifying and escalating risks relating to staffing, patient safety or service delivery.
• Supporting learning, development and reflective practice amongst night staff.
• Recognise patients, families and carers as partners in the care team. Promoting a person centred approach and working collaboratively with all members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care delivery which may include participating in MDT meetings, proactively preparing and presenting clinical information at handover, MDTs, case reviews etc.
• Participate in group reflective practice to support the professional and personal wellbeing and development of the team.
• Participate in the process of recruitment, induction and retention of staff and volunteers.
• Provide emotional / spiritual support to patients and families throughout the disease and dying trajectory, providing, and receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Take responsibility for the Ward on a shift basis including the supervision of junior staff and students.
• Support the Unit Manager and Deputy in supporting the volunteers on the Ward ensuring effective communication is established and maintained.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and care teams and have a proactive approach in facilitating discharge and ensure that standards of discharge are implemented and maintained in liaison with the discharge co-ordinator.

2. Quality, Safety and Governance:

• Uphold and ensure compliance with the organisation's policies and procedures; ensuring all volunteers are clear in relation to their roles and responsibilities for Health and Safety, Infection prevention and control, Safeguarding Adults & Children, Data protection and other relevant policies.
• Utilise a range of communication skills to instruct, inform and negotiate in order to achieve active patient participation in their treatment programme; respecting their dignity, wishes and beliefs throughout all interventions.
• Take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and clinical adverse events and near misses are reported and assist in the investigation at clinical level through promotion of a no blame culture.
• Provide out of hours telephone support and advice for patients, relatives and external healthcare professionals regarding symptom control and psychological care and advice when required within sphere of responsibility and contact on-call Medical Consultant as appropriate.
• Verify death of patients, perform last offices, provide bereavement support for families and transfer deceased patients to the mortuary whilst ensuring the philosophy of the hospice is respected and maintained.
• Participate in clinical audit as required by the organisational requirements and the Clinical Governance agenda.
• Work in partnership with colleagues internally and externally to ensure that all information pertaining to the patients condition and care needs are communicated effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and legibly in accordance with the organisation's information governance guidance and confidentiality is maintained using Caldecott Guidelines.
• Support a culture where the reporting of concerns, incidents and complaints are encouraged and documented promptly.

3. Training and Education:

• Support and participate in informal and formal programmes of education as required.
• Be responsible for own continued professional development, maintaining up to date evidence-based knowledge including an awareness of the national and local influences affecting palliative and end of life care.
• Ensure own compliance with mandatory training and professional development requirements, maintaining records of training and development undertaken for self in preparation for NMC revalidation.

General Responsibilities & Obligations of all Employees:

• Policies and Procedures: The post holder is required to have a good understanding of, and to comply with, all relevant Myton policies, procedures and guidelines. Any contravention of Myton policies or procedures may result in disciplinary action.
• Volunteers: Myton recognises the valuable contribution that volunteers make and we expect all employees to be able to support and work effectively with our volunteers.
• Confidentiality and Data protection: It is a requirement of employment with Myton that all staff must comply with the obligation of confidentiality relating to personal information that could identify individuals. The Data Protection Act 1974/1998 safeguards the handling of information held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is the duty of all staff employed by Myton to uphold the principles of the Act, adhere to Myton policies and to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Infection Control: All employees of Myton must be aware of infection prevention and control policies and are expected to follow them at all times. Any breach of infection control policies which places patients, visitors or colleagues at risk may result in disciplinary action.
• Equality & Diversity: The post-holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities in line with Mytons Equality & Diversity Policy.
• Health & Safety: Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors & colleagues. The post holder is required to conform with Mytons policies on Health & Safety and Fire Prevention, & to attend related training as required.
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children: Its the duty of all staff working for Myton to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and undertake safeguarding training at an appropriate level.
• Code of Conduct: Employees are required to represent Myton in a positive light and embody the corporate identity in appearance, demeanour, values and ethics.
• Review of Job Description: This job description is an outline of the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not intended as an exhaustive list. The job description may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the service. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that could reasonably be considered commensurate with the post. This job description is subject to periodic review and may be changed/updated following consultation with the postholder(s).

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Flexible working hours
• Commitment to the Myton values
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
• Good IT skills
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Ability to travel between sites
• The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)

Accountability for Staff & Volunteers

Essential

• Experience of appraising and supporting junior staff members

Desirable

• Experience of working with volunteers

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care
• Excellent personal and communication skills
• Teaching and assessing skills
• Excellent organisational ability
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Creative, resourceful and imaginative
• Excellent role model
• Familiarity of systems for quality, clinical governance and clinical audit

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) degree or diploma level
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continual professional development and education

Desirable

• Specialist Qualification in Palliative Care
• Relevant specialist course, e.g. Palliative care / advanced communications.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Experience of needs assessment / care planning
• Experience of Multi-disciplinary Team working
• Caring for patients at the end of life
• Experience of caring for patients and families with life limiting / life
• threatening conditions
• Good knowledge of assessment and symptom management

Desirable

• Experience caring for patients with complex health needs
• Experience working in palliative care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Myton Hospices

Address

Coventry Myton Hospice

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible to take part in reception screening for new prisoners on the day of first entry into prison. This will identify immediate health, risks, and safety needs.
• To be able to develop initial mental health crisis plans for patients who are presenting as particularly at risk of a mental health crisis.
• The post holder will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive health and social care assessment (secondary screening) within seven days for all prisoners who are willing to undertake this assessment.
• For people that decline this assessment the team will ensure a care plan is in place for any known risks and vulnerabilities and will proactively work with the person to undertake a secondary screen at a later stage.
• The post holder will lead on identifying patients whose needs, risks or circumstances have changed following a return from court or hospital outside of the reception process.
• The development of a care plan that is individualised, responding clearly to each identified health need with patient input and coproduction where feasible and that ensures the wellbeing and safety of that patient for their first 14 days in custody.
• The ability to collate healthcare information from families, community providers or prior establishments to improve continuity of care and safety, and limit reassessments.
• Ensure that all waiting time, assessment and interventions are delivered in a timely manner, and positively contribute to the achievement of the services performance targets.
• Ensure integrated and collaborative working with other specialist services, including continuity of care and through the gate arrangements and liaison.
• Short-term care coordination to ensure referrals are made, GP appointments are attended, assessments actioned, and issues identified at the reception screening or health assessment are addressed.
• To be able to provide brief interventions for substance misuse and mental wellbeing (i.e., sleep hygiene advice, breathing techniques for anxiety management etc.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

Sponsorship is not available for this post.

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

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Degree supplemented by diploma, specialist training.
• CPD portfolio containing evidence of active involvement in CPD activities.

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years post qualification as RMN.
• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work reflecting social inclusion.
• Supervisory experience of junior staff and students.
• Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to establish rapport with difficult to engage service users.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Effective written verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, set own priorities and manage time effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road

Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLEReceptionist

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST Toprovide a point of contact for patients and

Act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors and other clinical staff

RESPONSIBLE TOReception Lead/Practice Manager

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

Reception duties

Ensure efficiency of appointment system. Monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms.

Inform clinicians when booked patients arrive late. Patients may have to book another appointment.

Inform waiting patients if the clinician is running late.

Ensure that any patients without an appointment, are signposted effectively and safely when our capacity has been met.

Adivse/assist patients to use the online triage forms for those patients requesting medical advice or same day appointment.

Explain practice procedures and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, ensure all procedures are completed fully.

Advise patients of relevant charges for private services, accept payment and issue receipts, and add to patients journal that a fee has been paid and what for.

All receptionist must be able to access the admin email account, which needs to be monitored from when admin staff have left for the day.

Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors.

All visitors to the practice must sign in and out. (not patients)

Any gifts must be reported to senior management with the patients name and item received, as these need to be logged. No money must be accepted under any circumstances. If the patient wishes to make a donation, please ask them to contact the practice manager.

Ambulance transportation is responsibility for patient to arrange. However, emergency ambulance transportation is arranged by reception, at GP request. Enter details on patient electronic record including reference number given. Print a medical summary of notes and hand to GP to give to ambulance service.

Ensure reception, clinical rooms and waiting areas are kept neat and tidy.

Ensure that there is no patient identifiable data left lying around in the reception area and in clinical rooms.

Management of appointment systems

• Ensure you are familiar with all appointment/clinical/IT systems.

• Book appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded to retrieve medical record.

• Monitoring DNAs and sending DNA SMS Text message as per practice policy.

• Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations required.

3. Preparation of consulting rooms

• Ensure all clinical rooms are unlocked at the start of each day and prescription paper placed back into the printer.

• Ensure that the consulting rooms are prepared in readiness for each consulting session, checking full range of forms/prescriptions/paper and are re-stocked as required.

• Ensure that the consulting rooms are checked at the end of each consulting session and left tidy and secure, Prescription paper must be removed, logged, placed into individual wallets with room number and locked away for the night.

Operation of telephone system

• Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate.

• Ensure that system is operational at the beginning of each day and switched over to answer phone at the end of each day.

Start and end of day procedures

• Open up premises at the start of day, make all necessary preparation to receive patients.

• Secure premises at end of day, ensure the building is totally secured, internal lights off and alarm activated, if you are the last person to leave.

Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post

Confidentiality

• Patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder 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.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Quality

The post-holder 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 patient needs.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will

• 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

Personal/Professional Development

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

• Participation in an Annual Appraisal, 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST

• Keyboard skills essential, computer literacy preferred.

• Proven accuracy in transcribing information from request to issue to prescription.

• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

• Excellent communication skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting, preferably primary care Experience of using EMIS clinical system

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills, a clear polite telephone manner, Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a team and working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting, preferably primary care Experience of using EMIS clinical system, Anima traige and Iplato systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure Commit to a Standard DBS Check

Employer details

Employer name

The Wellcome Practice

Address

Dartford West Health Centre

Tower Road

Dartford

DA1 2HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

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Essential

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Essential

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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

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher education qualification (eg NVQ
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with the public
• Experience of administrative work
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Previous experience working with people within healthcare or customer service role

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise between urgent and routine tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good time management skills
• Able to prioritise between urgent and routine tasks
• Able to work flexibly
• Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work alone and use initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in writing
• Proficient with computers, including use of MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• An understanding of role of therapies and how admin can support this

Personal Qualities &attributes

Essential

• Aware of own limitations
• Demonstrates assertiveness
• Self-motivated
• Pays attention to detail

Others

Essential

• Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead, London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work independently and under indirect supervision, reporting to the Head of Nursing and Board of Directors.
• Take accountability for professional actions and work within the limits of competence, in accordance with NMC guidelines and professional standards.
• Provide patient assessment, treatment, screening, health education and clinical advice.
• Maintain NMC registration, revalidation and compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements.
• Deliver nursing care in accordance with Practice protocols, procedures and agreed clinical guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with Practice Nurses, GPs and the wider Primary Health Care Team.
• Work within Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), where applicable and within competence.
• Recognise when referral or escalation to senior members of the clinical team is required.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the effective coordination and development of Practice services.
• Maintain and develop clinical competencies through ongoing training, appraisal and continuing professional development.
• Promote effective communication and positive working relationships across the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to improving standards of care and identifying the health needs of the Practice population.
• Support the mentoring and development of Student Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
• Participate in clinical and Practice meetings.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support patients who may be vulnerable and recognise and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns.
• Manage own time, workload and resources effectively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of consent and relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act.

• Undertake clinical procedures as agreed with the Head of Nursing and within individual competence.
• Provide urgent venepuncture, ECGs and nebulisers for clinicians when required.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and all relevant clinical procedures to maintain patient safety.

• Provide leadership and clinical support for specific long-term conditions, including diabetes, COPD, asthma, hypertension and epilepsy, where appropriately trained and competent.
• Undertake routine and annual patient reviews and contribute to the maintenance of disease registers.
• Identify abnormalities or concerns during patient reviews and appropriately refer or seek advice from senior clinicians.
• Develop individual management plans in partnership with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide lifestyle advice, health education and support to help patients make positive changes to their health.
• Undertake opportunistic screening and health promotion where clinically appropriate.
• Support the Practice and Primary Care Network in achieving relevant quality and outcome targets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and competence in chronic disease management.
• Participate in audit, research, service improvement and partnership initiatives relating to chronic disease.

• Assess, treat and monitor routine wounds, including traumatic wounds.
• Provide urgent wound care for acute trauma where required.
• Manage a range of wounds, including burns, surgical wounds, pressure sores and leg ulcers, within training and competence.
• Recognise signs of deterioration and infection and take appropriate action.
• Support the management of complex wounds and provide advice to patients and carers regarding wound care and healing.
• Undertake Doppler assessments where appropriately trained and competent.
• Follow infection prevention procedures and the local wound care formulary.

• Support the delivery of appropriate health screening across the Practice population.
• Recognise health concerns and gather relevant information for onward referral where required.
• Undertake routine monitoring and screening procedures where appropriately trained and competent.
• Promote participation in national screening programmes and provide appropriate health advice.
• Provide information and advice regarding breast awareness and signs and symptoms requiring further assessment.

• Provide contraception reviews and routine checks in accordance with relevant guidance and within competence.
• Support patients with menopause-related care, including discussion of HRT, benefits, risks and contraindications.
• Undertake regular reviews and refer to GP colleagues or other appropriate services where concerns are identified.
• Incorporate health promotion into routine consultations, including weight management, sexual health and breast awareness.
• Administer injectable contraception where appropriately trained and competent and in accordance with FSRH guidance.

• Undertake immunisation within appropriate training, competency and professional guidance.
• Maintain current knowledge of vaccination schedules, contraindications, clinical risk groups and booster requirements.
• Administer vaccines under appropriate PGDs or PSDs where trained and competent.
• Maintain accurate vaccination records and contribute to relevant Practice vaccination targets and audits.
• Provide patients, families and carers with clear information about the benefits and risks of vaccination.
• Ensure the safe storage, handling, rotation and disposal of vaccines and medicines, including maintenance of the cold chain.
• Maintain competence in relevant vaccination routes, including oral, intranasal, intramuscular and subcutaneous administration.
• Maintain up-to-date anaphylaxis and CPR training.
• Complete required immunisation training and ongoing professional development.

• Provide travel health advice and vaccination services where appropriately trained and competent.
• Assess travel-related health risks using current evidence-based guidance.
• Administer travel vaccinations under appropriate PGDs or PSDs where trained and competent.
• Maintain accurate records of vaccinations, required schedules, boosters and follow-up.
• Provide advice regarding travel-related illnesses, including malaria and dengue fever.
• Use appropriate evidence-based resources, including NaTHNaC, WHO and relevant UK travel health guidance.
• Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration on Part 1, 2, or 12 NMC Register Degree/Diploma in relevant discipline
• GCSE/A Level equivalent

Desirable

• Foundations in Practice Nurse Qualification Level 6 or 7

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a Primary Care setting
• Ability to work with stakeholders to demonstrate collaborative working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Shore Medical PCN

Address

Poole Road Medical Centre

7 Poole Road

Bournemouth

BH2 5QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for:

Lead and supervise the day to day implementation of safeguarding plans of care and evaluation of their effectiveness.

Work in partnership with professionals, the adult and their families/ carers in order to support and encourage involvement in their safeguarding plan.

Supervise and lead in challenging practice, and maintaining standards in relation to safeguarding ensuring guidelines and policies are adhered to within the inpatient setting

Responsible for the identification of safeguarding concerns for patients and escalate as appropriate.

Work without direct supervision and be responsible for the management of his/her workload within the hospital setting

Attend and represent the Trust at appropriate internal and external meetings in relation to safeguarding.

Be aware of the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of the adult and endeavour to meet these at all times within the context of safeguarding them

Act as a source of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise in relation to safeguarding.

Support Trust staff on a day to day basis in the process of assessing risk in relation to safeguarding and the process of making a referral to the Local Authority if required.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Registration on part 1 of the NMC register/or other professional body
• Diploma or degree in relevant subject
• Evidence of further and ongoing study at Masters level
• Safeguarding Supervision qualification
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Masters in relevant subject
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 in relation to S42 enquiries
• Knowledge of acts relating to safeguarding (e.g Mental Capacity, Domestic Abuse etc)
• Demonstrate a wide range of knowledge in relation to safeguarding adults.
• Knowledge of current professional, local and national policy issues in relation to Safeguarding.
• Excellent communicator both written and verbally
• IT Literate
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Safeguarding experience
• Experience of multi agency working in relation to safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience of other care settings
• Experience of practice 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.

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm Degree
• GPhC registration
• PGDip
• CPD

Desirable

• MSc
• IP
• Clinical specialist

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Educational theory
• Clinical Governance
• MDT
• IT systems
• Current NHS issues
• Local and National priorities

Desirable

• E&T services
• Teaching and Learning Styles
• Management skills
• Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Health Services

570 London Road

Thornton Heath

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

****** Please see the attached job description which contains more information about the role.******

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registered as OT

Desirable

• Postgraduate training relevant to Stroke

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of OT models and demonstrate being up to date with developments in OT neuro rehab
• Awareness of clinical guidelines and NSF's in Neuro rehabilitation

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate, incorporating experience in a variety of relevant core specialities, including stroke rehab
• Experience working as an OT with adults in NHS

Desirable

• Previous OT Band 6 experience with adults
• Previous Community Band 6 OT experience with adults

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Essential

• Identifies what attracts them to this specific post at Croydon Health services Trust
• Demonstrates a commitment and motivation to work with people with Neurological conditions
• Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Broad Green Centre

1-13 Lodge Rd

Croydon

CR0 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.

We are a People Promise exemplar site, for more information on the NHS People Promise - NHS England Our NHS People Promise

As a responsible employer ULTH would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.

We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community if the below applies to you.

You are:

• A Service Leaver
• A Veteran
• A Military Reserve
• A Cadet Force Adult Volunteer
• Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration within area of practice
• Post Registration qualification or training relevant to speciality
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
• ALS Provider
• Evidence of teaching, supervision & assessment skills

Desirable

• Mentor/Assessor qualification
• ALS Instructor

Previous Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration relevant experience

Desirable

• Management, supervisor and leadership experience
• Completed portfolio of supervised practice in Urology Care

Evidence of knowledge and skills

Essential

• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Specific requirements

Essential

• Demonstarte flexibility in working patterns and practices
• Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincon

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

***************************Please see See Attached JD for detailed list of responsibilities******************************

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• MPharm
• GPhC registered
• PGDip
• CPD
• IP

Desirable

• MSc
• extensive PG NHS clinical experience

Knowledge

Essential

• broad clinical knowledge in medicine
• Clinical governance
• MDT
• IT
• finances, budgets, CIPs

Desirable

• Interface, E&T, leadershiip, teamwork and appraisals

Experience

Essential

• 8a experience, hospital pharmacy
• managing, supervising, training individuals/teams
• audit and quality improvement
• formulating guidelines, policies, procedures
• clinics/ward rounds
• reporting and analysing drug expenditure

Desirable

• EPMA
• implement local/national policy
• complex decision making
• research/publication

Skills

Essential

• communication, presentation, interpersonal, MDT relationship, prioritisation, time management, delegation

Desirable

• influencing, negotiating, manage change, motivating, conflict resolution

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• OT Degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration
• Post-qualification paediatric training
• Evidence of self-directed learning and CPD

Desirable

• Bobath/Neurodevelopmental training
• Postural management training
• Equipment and adaptations training
• Sensory training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, incl. children with significant communication difficulties
• Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes

Desirable

• Experience of delivery coaching and co-op approaches to interventions.
• Experience of delivery parent groups in relation to sensory and functional needs.
• Experience participating in or leading on audits.

Other Factors

Essential

• Manual driving licence - valid in the United Kingdom

Desirable

• Car Owner

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities
• Excellent clinical knowledge and well established OT assessment and treatment skills
• Commitment to service development

Desirable

• Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones and experience of working with developmental checklists
• Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptations
• Knowledge of Sensory strategies and interventions
• Knowledge of Neurodevelopment input

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and their families/carers in a family and child centred approach
• Experience of having taught peers / assistants / students
• Experience working in community settings, including a local authority in the UK
• Experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD
• Has supervised junior staff / assistances / students

Desirable

• Postural management and equipment skills and experience
• Experience of working with children in mainstream, special schools and early years settings Experience of working with Local Educational Authorities (LEAs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Development Centre

malling close

London

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• 6-week training period to fully prepare you for your career with us
• Rotas published 6 weeks ahead of time.
• No night shifts.
• Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the Recruitment Profile which is a combination of the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 7th September 2026

You will be invited to complete an assessment following your application. You must complete the assessment sent to you by email from @ArcticShores.com. The deadline for this assessment is 4 days after your application is submitted. It will take an average of 35-40 minutes. Please check your junk email box if needed. When you complete the Donor Carer assessment, the result will be used for any future applications made within 12 months. Therefore, please complete your assessment before applying for any other Donor Carer vacancies. If you have previously completed the assessment, you will not need to complete another one.

For further information, please visit Candidate Support – Arctic Shores

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to see the role for yourself by visiting a blood collection session, followed by a face-to-face interview. Unfortunately we’re unable to offer virtual options, and travel expenses aren’t covered.

The session visit and interview are planned for w/c 21st September 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Be willing to undertake development and training to upskill yourself including completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
• Hold a valid full UK Driving Licence (Manual) with no more than 6 penalty points (provisional licences will not be accepted)

Experience

Essential

• Have experience of dealing with the public.
• Have experience of delivering a quality customer service.
• Be willing to learn new technology skills and undergo digital training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Leeds Team

Garforth

United Kingdom

LS25 2GY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this senior clinician role, the Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, ensuring the delivery of effective psychological services that support the unique challenges faced by individuals in prison. The Principal Psychologist will work collaboratively with the prison's senior leadership team and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to regional quality review processes and service development meetings, ensuring that mental health services are continuously improved and aligned with best practices and meeting agreed targets. This role will work closely with the wider national psychological therapies team and contribute to service model review and improvement against new research and in line with best practice and NICE guidelines. Additionally, the role involves contributing to regional quality review and service development meetings to ensure that mental health services are responsive to the needs of individuals in prison and actively work to minimize the cycle of intergenerational trauma. By leading initiatives that connect individuals with essential resources and support, the Principal Psychologist will play a vital role in promoting the mental well-being of both patients and staff within a remand prison setting.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of high complex patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To make highly specialist clinical decisions and clinical judgements about patient care, processes and service developments;

To provide specialist trauma informed, psychological insight, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To lead and evaluate the implementation of a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

Foster good working relationships with Offender Management, Probation to Reconnect services to a psychologically informed understanding of patients needs during transition into open conditions or release into the community;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National Head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

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

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

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

Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

Lancashire

PR26 8LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In line with the agreed practice timetable, the successful candidate will work as part of our supportive clinical team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

The role will include a variety of clinical duties, including:

• Face-to-face surgery consultations
• Telephone and video consultations
• Responding to patient queries and clinical advice requests
• Undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate
• Making timely referrals to secondary care and community services
• Participating in clinical meetings, multidisciplinary discussions, and practice development activities
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care

The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced and well-organised team, enabling them to focus on delivering excellent clinical care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - valid GMC number
• - experience from working in the general practice setting

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

Vauxhall Surgery

Address

8 Jonathan Street

London

SE11 5NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://vauxhallsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Post-graduate qualification in psychology and Registration with the HCPC as a Registered Psychologist. The candidate should have experience of working with complex clients and supporting staff teams.

Desirable

• Preferably experience of working in a forensic setting, HCR-20 trained and experience in the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Dyfrig Road

Cardiff

Wales

CF5 5AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cleveland House

£48,000

Full Time 37.5 Hours

Cleveland House is seeking an experienced Clinical Deputy Home Manager to join our dedicated team.

Located in Banks, Southport, West Lancashire, Cleveland House provides residential support for up to 32 adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Progressive Neurological Conditions (PNC), and associated complex physical health needs. Situated within a residential community, our service offers a safe, supportive, and homely environment where residents can maximise their independence and quality of life.

Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care. From personal care and slow-stream rehabilitation to meaningful social and therapeutic activities, we provide a range of services that promote physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.

We support individuals with:

• Epilepsy
• Communication difficulties
• Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
• Tracheostomy and long-term ventilation needs
• Complex physical disabilities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• - Registered Nurse qualification with an active NMC registration.
• - Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• - Previous experience in a senior nursing leadership role.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Experience of clinical governance, audits, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• - A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Desirable

• - Experience supporting individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
• - Experience in tracheostomy management.
• - Experience supporting people who require long-term ventilation.
• - Experience working within neurological rehabilitation or complex care 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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Greaves Hall Avenue

Southport

Lancashire

PR9 8BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Role: Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Location: Greenwich
• Full-time or part-time roles available
• Competitive salary/package, dependent on experience

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our established team and play a key role in an organisation dedicated to making a real difference to patient care.

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical colleagues, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices. The role involves comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical decision-making using a holistic and evidence-based approach.

Role Requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Proven experience working within a Primary Care environment
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Adherence to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and a clear understanding of the Scope of Professional Practice
• Ability to deliver evidence-based, clinically effective, and cost-effective care
• Willingness to participate in and provide clinical supervision
• Openness to contributing to practice-based research and service development, where appropriate

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health.

Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clinical progression and training cost support
• Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work)
• Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme

Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Independent Prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Current NMC registration
• Independent Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Adherence to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and a clear understanding of the Scope of Professional Practice
• Ability to deliver evidence-based, clinically effective, and cost-effective care
• Willingness to participate in and provide clinical supervision
• Openness to contributing to practice-based research and service development, where appropriate

Desirable

• Proven experience working within a Primary Care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address

Millennium Village School,

Health Centre, School Bank Rd,

Greenwich

All UK

SE10 0QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://omneshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post-Secondary Education training in relevant field.
• Knowledge of a range of procedures for Building and repair of Mechanical / Electrical equipment / Boiler Equipment.
• An equivalent vocational qualification at Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable level of knowledge and Experience i.e. shows ability to carry out more complex tasks, often with some autonomy and decision-making.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act.

Desirable

• Served a recognised apprenticeship in a trade or building multi-trades operations

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within multi trades.

Desirable

• Experience of working on a wide range of mechanical, electrical and building services, plant and equipment maintenance environment e.g. work at heights, PAT testing, Boiler plant maintenance, water testing or macerators.
• Previous experience of working in an acute hospital environment or similar demanding role.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal with ability to communicate at all levels to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Work unsupervised and be flexible to meet the needs of the service across sites within area of expertise.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and work to agreed deadlines, demonstrate organisation skills.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area and have relevant driving licence to drive health board vehicles.
• Able to work flexibly and at times work outside normal hours.
• Participate in On-Call rota for area of expertise if/ as required to ensure services are constant.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of the main responsibilities for this role.

• Provide specialist physiological support during cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiology procedures in the Cath Lab.
• Deliver specialist cardiac diagnostic testing, including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance testing, tilt table testing and ILR services.
• Analyse and interpret complex cardiac investigations, producing accurate clinical reports and escalating significant findings appropriately.
• Support cardiac rhythm management services, including pacemaker, ICD and CRT implantation and follow-up clinics.
• Deliver high-quality patient care, education and support while working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in emergency and Primary PCI on-call services, quality improvement, audit, staff training and service development.

This is an exciting time to join our team, as we have expanded and improved our services. We are now a three site department, City and Sandwell Health Campuses and the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, where our third catheter lab has recently opened, bringing together all acute services onto one site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or BTEC/HTEC/HND in MPPM /DipHE in clinical physiology with significant clinical experience (equivalent to BSc)
• ASCST parts 1 and 2 professional qualifications or equivalent

Desirable

• Valid RCCP registration
• BHRS accreditation

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience post qualification
• Documented evidence of training and competence in specialised investigations enabling unsupervised work

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust (Cross Site)

Birmingham

B18 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Psychologist will work within a prison, where the need for specialised psychological support is paramount. This role focuses on embedding a trauma-informed and multidisciplinary approach to care, aimed at minimizing further re-traumatization for people in prison while also addressing the impact and secondary trauma of staff to reduce burnout. As a clinical leader, the Senior Psychologist will develop and implement evidence-based interventions that foster resilience and recovery among men in prison, while simultaneously providing support and training to staff to enhance their understanding of trauma and its effects. By working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Psychologist will ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health care, develop and implement trauma informed and evidence-based treatment programs in line with the Psychological Therapies Services (PTS) model, and contribute to the formulation of policies and practices that promote psychological wellbeing. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position includes managerial expectations, such as overseeing junior/trainee psychologists, coordinating mental health services, and contributing to the development of policies that promote a supportive environment for both patients and staff. By cultivating culture of empathy and understanding, the Senior Psychologist will play a crucial role in improving the overall psychological well-being of the prison population and the staff, ultimately contributing to a more effective and compassionate correctional environment.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification.

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

Bawtry Rd

Hatfield

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN7 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering a high level of customer service

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Special Aptitudes

Essential

• Good literacy skills and the ability to understand instructions, guidance, policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, members of the public and patients
• Ability to undertake physical aspects of task including moderate bending, lifting and moving of trolleys and food trolleys

Desirable

• Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens
• A knowledge of Infection, Prevention and Control
• Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH

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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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