Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy e.g. RMN, Dip SW, Applied Psychology Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma level.

Desirable

• Leadership training Post registration relevant clinical qualification e.g. nurse prescriber.

Knowledge

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate understanding of specific evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Have the ability to manage, supervise and appraise clinical staff in CAMHS in areas of clinical supervision, casemanagement.
• To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care

Desirable

• To be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of the current Children's and Young people agenda - government agendas

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working with young people with mental illness in community or other settings

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Raglan House,

Between Towns Road

Oxford

OX4 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Postgraduate qualification (Masters level) in HR Management, or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in a senior HR or workforce role within a complex organisation
• Proven ability to operate within a multi-disciplinary HR team, engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Specialist knowledge of HR practice and employment law
• Strong understanding of both operational and strategic workforce issues (e.g. workforce planning, medical workforce, staff engagement)
• A quality-focused mindset, with a flexible and innovative approach to solving complex problems

We can support hybrid working approach between working regularly on our trust sites and working from home.

Person Specification

HR Experience working at a senior level preferably in the NHS/Public Sector

Essential

• Experience of working within a HR multi-disciplinary team, working with multiple stakeholders at all levels.
• Educated to Masters Level or knowledge & equivalent experience

Knowledge of change management

Essential

• Able to demonstrate that they have managed HR related projects and experience of collaborating on workforce projects
• Experience of leadership of change management

Knowledge - IT

Essential

• IT Skills demonstrated including MS Office and ability to analyse/manipulate data

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Site

Oxford

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties

Clinical Leadership

Provide highly specialist infection prevention and control advice to staff across the Trust.

Promote best practice and evidence-based infection prevention and control measures.

Act as an expert resource for complex infection prevention and control issues.

Undertake daily surveillance and review of microbiology and pathology results via the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), identifying healthcare-associated infections, alert organisms, clusters and emerging trends, and ensuring appropriate infection prevention and control actions are implemented in a timely manner.

Support clinical teams in reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient outcomes.

Provide visible leadership in promoting safe practice and a positive patient safety culture.

Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Practice

• Lead and participate in infection prevention and control inspections, assurance audits and governance across all Trust services.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) rounds with the Antimicrobial Lead and the Antimicrobial Specialist Pharmacist.
• Monitor compliance with national standards, Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and national infection prevention requirements.
• Prepare reports and assurance documentation for Trust governance committees.

Education, Professional Development and Workforce Capability

• Act as a senior clinical educator for infection prevention and control across Whittington Health.
• Work with the team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust's infection prevention and control education and training strategy.
• Design, deliver and evaluate infection prevention and control teaching programmes for all staff groups, including registered professionals, support workers, medical staff, students, volunteers and contractors while ensuring that education programmes reflect current legislation, national guidance, evidence-based practice and Trust priorities.
• Provide specialist education during outbreaks, incidents and emerging infection threats to ensure staff maintain safe and effective practice. Utilise audit findings, surveillance data, incident investigations and patient safety learning to inform educational programmes and improve practice.
• Support the development and sustainability of Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner programmes across all clinical areas.
• Contribute to the assessment and validation of staff competencies relating to infection prevention and control practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Education Team, Clinical Leads, Professional Leads and Divisional Teams to identify learning needs and develop targeted educational interventions.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional development, reflective learning and evidence-based practice throughout the organisation.

Surveillance and Reporting

• Lead on the surveillance activities relating to healthcare-associated infections.
• Analyse surveillance data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce regular reports for clinical divisions, senior management and governance committees.
• Contribute to achievement of Trust infection reduction targets and quality objectives.
• Utilise electronic surveillance systems and digital reporting tools to monitor infection prevention and control performance.
• Interpret complex data sets and present findings in an accessible format to clinical and management teams.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to support quality improvement and patient safety.

• Act as a clinical specialist for infection prevention and control audit and assurance activities across Whittington Health.
• Develop, coordinate and implement the Trust-wide IPC audit programme to ensure compliance with local and national standards.
• Lead and participate in audits relating to:
  • Hand hygiene.
  • Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions (SICPs).
  • Transmission-Based Precautions.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Isolation practices.
  • Environmental cleanliness.
  • Invasive device management.
  • Aseptic technique.
  • Decontamination and equipment management.
• Analyse audit findings, surveillance data and compliance reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce comprehensive audit reports and assurance summaries for clinical divisions, governance groups, the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC) and Trust Board reporting structures.
• Develop and monitor action plans arising from audit findings, inspections, incidents and outbreaks.
• Support clinical teams to implement audit recommendations and achieve measurable improvements in compliance and patient safety outcomes. Provide expert advice and challenge where audit findings identify non-compliance or unsafe practice.
• Contribute to organisational preparedness for internal and external inspections, including CQC visits and PLACE-based partnership reviews.
• Support the development of audit tools, performance indicators and assurance frameworks aligned to national guidance and Trust priorities.
• Utilise quality improvement methodologies to support sustainable changes in practice and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Ensure lessons learned from audits, outbreaks, incidents and investigations are disseminated effectively and embedded into clinical practice.
• Work collaboratively with divisional leads, matrons, ward managers and governance teams to promote continuous improvement and demonstrate assurance against statutory and regulatory requirements.

Incident and Outbreak Management

• Lead and coordinate infection prevention and control responses to outbreaks, incidents and clusters.
• Undertake and contribute to post infection reviews (PIR) and serious incident investigations (SII).
• Participate in outbreak control meetings and implement agreed actions.
• Escalate infection prevention risks appropriately and support organisational risk management processes.
• Liaise with UK Health Security Agency and other partner organisations when required.

Service Development and Quality Improvement

• Lead and participate in quality improvement projects aimed at reducing infection risks.
• Contribute to the development and review of IPC policies, procedures and guidance.
• Support implementation of national guidance and emerging evidence.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches to infection prevention.

Strategy, Policy and Governance

• Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Strategy and Annual Programme.
• Lead on the implementation of national infection prevention and control guidance and regulatory requirements across the organisation.
• Develop, review and update Trust infection prevention and control policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Support organisational compliance with the Health and Social Care Act Code of Practice.
• Contribute expert specialist advice to Trust governance committees and working groups.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Critically appraise emerging evidence and best practice guidance relating to infection prevention and control.
• Support and participate in research, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Promote evidence-based practice across all clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Disseminate learning from research, audits, outbreaks and incidents to improve patient outcomes.

Leadership and Management

• Deputise for the Operational Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control when required.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to junior members of the IPC team.
• Support appraisal, supervision and professional development processes.
• Represent the IPC Team at Trust meetings, working groups and external forums.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the IPC service.

Communication and Collaborative Partnership

• Communicate complex, sensitive and potentially contentious information effectively.
• Influence and challenge practice where infection prevention and control standards are not met.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with medical, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, estates, facilities, operational and community teams.

Revalidation and registration

It is the responsibility of all staff registered with a professional body to:

Act within the Professional Bodies Code of Practice

Maintain their own work profile to ensure revalidation standards are met and assist junior registered staff in achieving revalidation.

Contribute and participate in the development of colleagues professional practice across the trust through leading ward and/or department projects and supporting training.

Ensure optimum use is made of working time.

In addition to the standard Trust requirements, the post holder will:

• Maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Comply with the NMC Code and associated professional standards.
• Maintain evidence for revalidation and continuing professional development.
• Act as a role model for professional practice and support colleagues in meeting revalidation requirements.
• Maintain specialist knowledge of infection prevention and control through ongoing education and professional development.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or related healthcare subject
• Evidence of Level 7 academic study or equivalent specialist experience in Infection Prevention and Control
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Teaching, mentorship or assessing qualification

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
• Master's degree or working towards Master's level
• Leadership or management development training

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide specialist IPC advice across a range of services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and surveillance reports
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate educational programmes for multidisciplinary staff groups.
• Ability to challenge and influence practice in all organisational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Ability to lead investigations and formulate action plans
• Ability to manage complex situations requiring negotiation and diplomacy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Significant experience of leading IPC audits within acute and community healthcare settings including developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans following audits and inspections
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Experience in analysing and presenting complex audit and surveillance data to support quality improvement programmes and demonstrating measurable outcomes
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Excellent facilitation, coaching and presentation skills
• Project management skills

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Extensive experience working within Infection Prevention and Control services
• Experience in developing policies, guidelines or standard operating procedures
• Experience of HCAI surveillance and reporting
• Experience of audit, governance and quality improvement activities
• Experience of outbreak and incident management
• Significant experience in delivering education, training and competency assessment within healthcare settings.
• Experience developing and implementing learning programmes that improve clinical practice and patient safety.
• Experience of post-infection review (PIR) analysis and incident investigations
• Experience presenting assurance reports and support CQC inspections or equivalent external assurance reviews.
• Detailed knowledge of IPC legislation, standards and guidance
• Knowledge of microbiology relevant to infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Experience in supporting workforce development and practice improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of leading Trust-wide improvement initiatives
• Acute and community NHS experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Professional credibility and integrity
• Strong leadership qualities
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries
• Resilient and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to challenge constructively and professionally
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Self-motivated and proactive

Desirable

• Willing to travel to Whittington Health Community sites as required
• Ability to respond flexibly to infection incidents and outbreaks

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

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Health

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To gain informed consent for treatment in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently be to patients/carers and relatives who may have diverse or complex emotional, physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools.

To develop and deliver therapy treatment programmes using guidelines set by qualified therapists. E.g. patient education, exercise programmes, or classes.

Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if necessary following discussion with qualified therapists.

To ensure own competency prior to using any medical device e.g. gym equipment, hoists and mobility aids.

To ensure own competency when issuing equipment to patient e.g. patient appliances, splints and other aids.

Maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic in accordance with professional, legal and Trust guidelines.

To hold responsibility for own caseload within a defined area of the service and work without direct supervision.

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment and equipment both in Trusts premises or clients home, having due respect for Health and Safety.

To use and apply clinical knowledge and experience to assess and manage clinical risk within the limits of own scope of practice.

To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional to the client or to any persons visiting/working in Trust premises.

Support other therapy assistants as required.

To collect clinical data relevant to the service, as required.

To achieve and maintain necessary competencies require to fulfil the role

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives on an individual or group basis to maximise rehabilitation potential through verbal and non-verbal methods. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance.

To be committed to a team approach in order to provide continuity and efficiency of service provision.

To liaise with multidisciplinary team/colleagues/medical nursing staff as required.

Carry out designated therapy work within the patients home environment.

Other

To carry out administrative duties as required, working collaboratively with clerical staff i.e. data input, typing, filing, provide reception cover etc.

To attend any meetings as designated by senior therapists.

To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best patient care within the available resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards
• GCSE (or equivalent) pass in English and Maths

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting AND/OR working with people with a variety of physical conditions AND/OR working as a therapy assistant
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS hospital or community setting

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills (Word, Email)
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent command of the English language
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a team member
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Passes Occupational Health clearance and police checks
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Car driver and independent means of transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke ESD & CNRT G23950

Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital

South Warwickshire

CV34 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• Developing care plans in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, safeguarding
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records
• Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
• Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• Inclusion on the NHS Medical Performers List
• Annual appraisal and revalidation, including training for appraisal [when appropriate]
• Willingness to undertake continuous personal development and ongoing mandatory training modules

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development MRCGP
• Experience of appraisal in practice or other healthcare setting
• Additional clinical skills beyond General Practice

Experience

Essential

• Chronic disease management
• Primary prevention and screening services
• Clinical Governance Delivery of QOF targets
• Self-audit and reflection Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
• Time management: being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Computer literacy including clinical system insight, Microsoft word and email use

Desirable

• Vision
• EMIS Web
• Docman
• Patient triage systems
• Service Development experience and knowledge

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Willingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health team - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams
• Ability to work flexibly and with a facilitative approach
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act upon them appropriately
• Willingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basis
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodies
• Excellent communication skills, recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and able to respond accordingly
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a tactful way

Desirable

• Ability to input to strategic and practice development requirements
• Ability to challenge traditional models of working and to suggest improvements for change in a positive and inclusive manner

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

BARDOC

Address

The Medical Centre

Market Street

Whitworth

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL12 8QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Palliative Care Nursing Assistant

Job description

Department: Care Directorate

Location: St Catherines Hospice

Responsible to: Sister / Charge Nurse

Salary: £25,818 per annum

Please note: As we are currently consulting on future ways of working, some role details may be subject to change following the consultation process. Job Summary

As the Care Directorate provides 24/7 services across the Inpatient Unit and community services, a flexible approach is essential. The post holder will support Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate and individualised holistic care to adults with life-limiting conditions and those close to them. Working within agreed competence, hospice policies and delegated care plans, the Nursing Assistant will help patients with activities of daily living, contribute to care planning and documentation, and support comfort, dignity and choice throughout illness, dying and care after death. The post holder will model the Hospices values and contribute to learning, supervision and service improvement appropriate to the role within one of the few University Hospices in the country.

Role boundary and accountability

Work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and within agreed competence, hospice policies, procedures and delegated care plans.

Do not undertake assessment, clinical decision-making or tasks requiring registered professional accountability unless specifically trained, assessed as competent and delegated appropriately.

Promptly report changes in a patients condition, concerns, incidents, errors or matters beyond the roles competence to the registered nurse.

Maintain responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the care and records personally completed.

Seek advice whenever instructions, priorities or a patients needs are unclear.

Main Duties and responsibilities

1. Clinical Care

Provide compassionate, holistic care to patients and support those close to them, including assistance with physical, emotional and psychological needs.

Support patients with activities of daily living, personal care, nutrition, hydration, mobility, continence, comfort and rest in accordance with the care plan.

Contribute observations and relevant information to the registered nurse to support assessment, care planning and review.

Recognise and promptly report changes in a patients condition, behaviour, comfort or wellbeing.

Provide care to dying patients and support care after death with dignity, sensitivity and respect.

Move and handle patients safely using current techniques, equipment and individual handling plans.

Undertake delegated clinical care and observations only where trained, assessed as competent and appropriately supervised.

Undertake the technical check of medication under the supervision of a registered nurse where trained, competent and authorised under hospice procedure.

Support infection prevention and control through effective hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and cleaning practices.

Maintain patients privacy, dignity, choice, comfort and independence at all times.

2. Working as Part of the Care Team

Work collaboratively with registered nurses, Nurse Associates, doctors, allied health professionals, volunteers and other colleagues.

Follow delegated priorities and communicate clearly about progress, unfinished care and emerging concerns.

Contribute relevant information during handovers, multidisciplinary discussions and care reviews.

Support a calm, safe and welcoming care environment and help maintain appropriate equipment and general stock.

Assist with admissions, transfers, discharge preparations and care after death as directed.

Use resources responsibly and report shortages, faults or hazards promptly.

Work flexibly across clinical services and shifts in response to patient need and service requirements.

3. Communication and Record Keeping

Communicate respectfully, sensitively and clearly with patients, families, carers and colleagues.

Adapt communication to individual needs and seek support where there are sensory, cognitive, speech, cultural or language barriers.

Listen to and acknowledge concerns, passing clinical questions, complaints or sensitive matters promptly to the registered nurse.

Accurately complete electronic and written records of the care, observations and information personally provided.

Maintain confidentiality and share information only with authorised people for legitimate care purposes.

Support effective handovers by reporting relevant, factual and timely information.

4. Safety, Quality and Governance

Work in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, protocols, the behavioural framework and agreed standards of care.

Promptly report incidents, adverse events, accidents, near misses, errors, safeguarding concerns and hazards.

Take immediate action within competence to maintain safety and seek support from the registered nurse.

Follow infection prevention, medicines safety, moving and handling, health and safety and information governance requirements.

Participate openly in reviews, reflection, learning and improvement following incidents or feedback.

Contribute to audits, quality improvement and safer care activities appropriate to the role.

Keep mandatory training and role-specific competencies up to date.

5. Learning and Development

Complete the Care Certificate where not already achieved and maintain the knowledge and competence required for the role.

Attend induction, mandatory training, supervision and other learning identified for the role.

Actively participate in appraisal and the annual personal development plan.

Reflect on experience, feedback and incidents and apply learning to practice.

Ask for guidance and additional training before undertaking unfamiliar tasks.

Contribute appropriately to the learning of colleagues, volunteers and students by demonstrating good practice within own competence.

Support the Hospices teaching, service improvement and research activity where appropriate to the role.

6. Values and Professional Behaviours

Demonstrate care, compassion, commitment and integrity in actions and behaviours.

Treat patients, families, carers, colleagues and volunteers with dignity, courtesy and respect.

Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and individual choice in care delivery and team working.

Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and a reliable standard of conduct.

Be caring, empathic, approachable and willing to work as part of a team.

Work flexibly and proactively in response to patient and service needs.

Maintain resilience and seek appropriate support when affected by the emotional demands of palliative care.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities and Values

Essential

• Kind, respectful and patient-focused.
• Calm, dependable and able to seek support appropriately.
• Flexible and proactive working approach.
• Resilience to work effectively in a palliative care setting.
• Commitment to personal development and the Hospices values.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Desirable

• Interest in contributing to learning, quality improvement or service development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate, or willingness and ability to complete it within the required timeframe.

Desirable

• GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Level 2 or Level 3 health and social care qualification, NVQ in Care or equivalent.

Key Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Caring, compassionate and empathic approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively in spoken and written English.
• Ability to follow delegated instructions and work within clear role boundaries.
• Ability to recognise and report changes, concerns, incidents and risks promptly.
• Ability to complete clear and accurate electronic and written care records.
• Ability to work flexibly and reliably as part of a team.
• Ability to move and handle patients safely, with training and appropriate equipment.
• Ability to reflect, learn from experience and maintain role competencies.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and palliative care.
• Experience of electronic patient record systems.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable interest in caring for and supporting other people.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience of caring for patients or service users in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of palliative or end of life care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required by 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

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

Lostock Lane

Lostock Hall

Preston

PR5 5XU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical / Service Delivery To provide specialist CBT assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people presenting with a range of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma-related presentations, low mood, emotional dysregulation and difficulties associated with neurodevelopmental needs. To deliver evidence-based CBT interventions adapted to the developmental, cognitive, communication, cultural and systemic needs of children, young people and families. To work collaboratively with children, young people, parents and carers to develop shared formulations, goals and treatment plans. To provide care that is inclusive, culturally sensitive, anti-discriminatory and responsive to the diverse needs of children, young people and families. To provide individual CBT, parent/carer work, family-informed interventions and group-based interventions where appropriate. To undertake specialist assessment of risk, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, risk to others, exploitation, neglect, abuse and safeguarding concerns. To contribute to safety planning, crisis planning and risk management in collaboration with the young person, family, wider CAMHS team and partner agencies. To maintain a caseload of children and young people with complex and varied presentations, ensuring that clinical work is prioritised according to risk, need and service demands. To work with complexity, including co-morbidity, neurodevelopmental needs, family stressors, trauma, school difficulties and social care involvement. To ensure that the voice of the child or young person is central to assessment, formulation, intervention and care planning. To make appropriate onward referrals or signpost to other services where needs fall outside the post-holders clinical remit or require additional specialist support. To work as an active member of the Community CAMHS multidisciplinary team, contributing to referrals discussions, assessments, care planning, reviews and discharge planning. To provide psychological consultation and advice to colleagues within CAMHS regarding CBT formulation, intervention planning and risk management.

Communication and Engagement To liaise with parents, carers, schools, social care, paediatrics, GPs, voluntary sector agencies and other professionals involved in the young persons care. To contribute to multi-agency meetings, including child protection conferences, child in need meetings, education planning meetings, early help meetings and care planning reviews where appropriate. To support effective transitions between services, including transition to adult mental health services, specialist CAMHS pathways or community-based support. To communicate complex and sensitive information clearly, compassionately and appropriately to children, young people, parents, carers and professionals. To adapt communication to meet the needs of children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, communication differences, trauma histories, cultural needs or sensory needs. To manage conversations involving distress, risk, disagreement or safeguarding concerns in a calm, professional and child-centred manner. To promote collaborative relationships with families and professional networks while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Service Improvement and Participation

To contribute to the development of CBT pathways within Community CAMHS, including intervention offers for common mental health presentations. To support service improvement initiatives aimed at improving access, outcomes, experience and equity of care. To participate in audit, outcome monitoring, clinical governance and quality assurance activity. To use routine outcome measures and feedback tools to inform clinical practice and service evaluation. To contribute to the development of group programmes, psychoeducation resources, parent/carer materials and young-person-friendly clinical information. To identify gaps in provision and work with senior colleagues to support service planning and pathway improvement.

Professional Responsibilities To work within professional codes of conduct, ethical frameworks and organisational policies. To maintain appropriate professional registration/accreditation and engage in continuing professional development. To maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with service standards, information governance requirements and professional guidance. To ensure that consent, confidentiality and information sharing are managed appropriately, particularly when working with children, young people and families. To maintain awareness of relevant legislation and guidance, including the Children Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children, SEND guidance and local safeguarding procedures. To manage clinical work within the limits of professional competence, seeking supervision and advice where required. To attend and participate in team meetings. Adhere to Trust policies, safeguarding procedures, and professional standards.

General Duties Maintain awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and escalate concerns appropriately. To contribute to reducing barriers to accessing CAMHS for underserved or marginalised groups. To consider the impact of poverty, racism, disability, neurodivergence, sexuality, gender identity, culture, religion, language and family context on mental health and access to services. Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
• BABCP accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, or clear eligibility and active progression towards accreditation within an agreed timeframe.
• Core professional qualification or relevant mental health professional background, such as nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, or equivalent substantial CAMHS/mental health experience.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development relevant to CBT and child and adolescent mental health.

Desirable

• Additional training in CBT for children and young people.
• EMDR training (Part 1/Part 2 or accredited practitioner status) and experience in delivering EMDR-informed interventions.
• Training in supervision, consultation or leadership.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working with children, young people and families with mental health difficulties.
• Experience of delivering CBT interventions for moderate to severe mental health presentations.
• Experience of undertaking specialist mental health assessments, formulations and treatment plans.
• Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk, including self-harm and suicidal ideation.
• Experience of safeguarding children and working within multi-agency systems.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of adapting clinical practice to meet the developmental needs of children and young people.

Desirable

• Experience working in a Community CAMHS service.
• Experience delivering group interventions or parent/carer programmes.
• Experience working with young people with autism, ADHD, learning disability or complex trauma.
• Experience providing supervision, consultation or training to other professionals.
• Experience contributing to service development, audit or quality improvement.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of CBT theory, formulation and evidence-based intervention.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of common mental health presentations in children and young people.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management in CAMHS.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children legislation, guidance and procedures.
• Understanding of the impact of family, school, peer, cultural and social contexts on children's mental health.
• Understanding of confidentiality, consent, capacity and information sharing when working with children, young people and families.
• Understanding of outcome monitoring and routine evaluation of clinical work.

Desirable

• Knowledge of CYP-IAPT principles, including participation, goal-based outcomes and routine outcome monitoring.
• Knowledge of local CAMHS pathways, early help, social care, education and voluntary sector provision.
• Knowledge of SEND processes and education-based support.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive practice.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake specialist CBT assessment, formulation and intervention with children and young people.
• Ability to adapt CBT to the needs of younger children, adolescents, parents/carers and family systems.
• Ability to independently manage a complex clinical caseload, demonstrating effective prioritisation, time management and decision-making in response to competing clinical demands and service pressures.
• Ability to assess, formulate and manage risk in collaboration with young people, families and professional networks.
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive clinical information clearly, both verbally and in writing, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality clinical records are maintained in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, young people, parents, carers and professionals.
• Ability to contribute constructively to MDT discussions, care planning and service development.
• Ability to use supervision effectively and reflect on clinical practice.

Desirable

• Ability to provide supervision or consultation to other staff.
• Ability to contribute to pathway development, audit, training or quality improvement.
• Ability to deliver psychoeducation or group-based interventions.
• Ability to support service user participation and co-production.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction.
• Has the ability to perform the full range of professional duties.

Contractual

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly and across the local area as required to meet service needs.
• A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Values

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Balderton Primary Care Centre

Balderton

NG24 3HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to actively participate in the supervision and training of Specialist Registrars, Foundation year doctors, and Dental Core trainees. The post holder is expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, achieving compliance with 18 weeks and other targets set by the Trust and nationally. The department provides the full remit of OMFS services, and the postholder will be expected to be part of the team delivering general OMFS services. They would also be expected to provide a general and specialist TMJ service for OMFS within the Trust and work closely with Ophthalmology, ENT and Neurosurgery to deliver a high-quality service. The candidate is expected to contribute to supporting TMJ related services in the region with developing local pathways and guidelines for referring clinicians. Education to primary care clinicians will be seen as a contribution towards service delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC with licence to practice
• Eligibility for full registration with the GDC
• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent
• GMC Specialist Registration or eligibility for CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery within 6 months of date of AAC
• ATLS provider

Desirable

• ATLS instructor

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in trauma and TMJ surgery
• Experience of providing general on-call in OMFS

Desirable

• Successful completion of an SAC approved 5-year training program in OMFS or equivalent or within 6 months of completing

Audit & Governance

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and participation in Audit and Governance
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Research

Desirable

• Active research interest
• Good Clinical Practice training
• Publication in Peer Reviewed Journals

Management

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in management and leadership practices

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Training

Essential

• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching

Desirable

• Qualification in Health Education (eg PGC)

Personal

Essential

• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Flexibility
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
• Satisfactory Immigration Status
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure Check
• Full driving license

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

JOHN RADCLIFFE

OXFORD

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS/BChD or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Dental Council.

Desirable

• Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners(UK)
• Postgraduate diplomas awarded by the FGDP
• Certificates in education/mentoring

Experience

Essential

• Recent extensive experience of general dental practice post 2006 at performer level.

Desirable

• Previous advisory/tutoring role Experience of primary care policy, development, planning and implementation at Health Board level.

Skills

Essential

• Communication, listening and mentoring skills
• Diplomacy, sensitivity and organisational skills
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Able to motivate professional colleagues.

Knowledge

Essential

• Dental legislation, representational, regulatory, educational and remuneration systems/arrangements

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Positive approach to work and the challenges of new opportunities
• No conflicts of professional interest No previous clinical performance issues
• Ability to work as part of a team Ability to prioritise

Desirable

• Conscientious, objective, self-reliant.
• Excellent presentational and communication skills, both written and oral

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Neath Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Successful completion of Foundation Degree equivalent to Diploma level.
• Evidence of continued professional development documented through Trust PDR/KSF/Supervision processes and personal portfolio.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent update in safeguarding Children

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people with diabetes.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a community role.
• Experience of teaching.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to undertake further training and desire to develop new skills.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Good organisation skills.
• Evidence of effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve.

Desirable

• Clinical skills e.g. measurement and documentation of height, weight, blood pressure, urinalysis and HbA1c.
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area.
• Good understanding of diabetes issues - including medication management and user involvement.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently e.g. full driving licence.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Actively participate in the delivery of care.
• Care for patient with regard to their individual care needs whilst maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality in accordance with the NMC code of conduct
• Practise and promote nursing care to the highest standard in accordance with the Trust's policies, procedures and the NMC Code of Conduct, and fulfil PREP requirements.
• Establish a supportive and organised working environment conducive to the well being of patients and carers.
• Develop, promote and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.
• Practise in a professional manner at all times, acting as a role model and resource for peers and junior colleagues whilst offering support and leadership.
• Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care according to staff availability.
• Inform Clinical Nurse manager or Matron when changes occur in circumstances which affect the delivery of care.
• Having regard to the workload of, and the pressures on colleagues, inform the Nurse in Charge or Matron if these are seen to jeopardise safe standards of practise.
• Ensure that all clinical and legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and that the nurses understand the relevance and confidentiality of their nature.
• Promote the provision of a customer-orientated service.
• All trust employees are required to observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for infection control ensuring the environment in which they work is safe, clean and tidy. The use of standard infection control precautions is mandatory for all staff to prevent or minimize the spread of microorganisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.
• Perform an expanded role of duties including Phlebotomy, IV cannulation etc.
• Be familiar with the Major Incident Plan and own role within it.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 register
• 1st Level Degree or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years post-registration experience
• Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team
• Experience of liaising with other agencies
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good time management and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in the ED or SDEC areas

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
• Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals

Desirable

• Knowledge of research and audit

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High St,

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Respiratory, Cardiology and Assisted Ventilation Unit (AVU). This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will gain valuable experience caring for acutely unwell patients, enhance your professional development, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care. If you are passionate about providing outstanding patient care and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care for patients with respiratory and cardiology conditions.
• Deliver high standards of nursing care, ensuring individual patient needs are identified and met.
• Monitor patients' physical and psychological wellbeing, recognising and responding appropriately to changes in condition.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, oxygen therapy, and other treatments safely and in accordance with Trust policies and NMC standards.
• Provide care for patients requiring respiratory support, including non-invasive ventilation and other specialist respiratory interventions within the AVU.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Participate in patient admissions, transfers, and discharge planning to facilitate safe and effective patient journeys.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

NMC registration

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC Registeration
• Ability to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care and Knowledge relevant to the role

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement projects

Experience

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year Experience in a respiratory, cardiology, or acute 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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University hospital Lewisham

Riverside Building

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Highly Specialist EPMA Pharmacist

This role focuses on Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) development, optimisation and clinical transformation. You will lead the ongoing development of the SHOU EPMA system, ensuring it supports safe, efficient and effective prescribing and medicines administration.

Working closely with colleagues across pharmacy, digital services, system suppliers and clinical teams, you will use your clinical expertise to shape system design, improve workflows and support large-scale digital change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading development, optimisation and maintenance of the EPMA system.
• Configuring and validating prescribing and clinical decision-support functionality.
• Analysing and redesigning clinical workflows.
• Supporting implementation, testing and deployment of digital solutions.
• Providing specialist clinical input into digital transformation projects.
• Leading service improvement and clinical transformation initiatives.
• Supervising and developing pharmacists, technicians and trainees.
• Maintaining a clinical pharmacy role while supporting digital transformation

2. Highly Specialist Digital Pharmacist Clinical Safety & Medicines Governance

This role focuses on digital clinical safety, medicines governance and risk management. Working collaboratively across pharmacy, digital services and clinical teams, you will lead the safe governance of medication-related digital systems and ensure patient safety remains at the centre of digital transformation.

You will act as a Clinical Safety Officer, support compliance with national clinical safety standards, lead risk management activities and contribute to the development of safe, effective digital medicines systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading clinical safety and governance for digital medicines systems.
• Acting as Clinical Safety Officer for medication-related systems.
• Managing clinical risk assessments, hazard logs and safety documentation.
• Leading learning from digital and medication-related incidents.
• Supporting medicines safety initiatives and digital transformation programmes.
• Providing expert advice on medicines governance, patient safety and clinical risk management.
• Delivering training and development for pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintaining a clinical pharmacy role alongside governance responsibilities.

See the job descriptions and person specifications for both roles for further details.

When applying please state in you Supporting Information if you are applying for one or both roles. Interviews for both posts will be undertaken at the same time.

Person Specification

1. Education and qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the GPhC (A)
• Degree in Pharmacy (4-year programme leading to MPharm, BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy]) or equivalent experience (A)
• Evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development (A)
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent (A)

Desirable

• Qualified Independent Prescriber (A)

2. Education and qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered Pharmacist (A)
• Clinical experience to Master's level (A/I)
• NHS Digital clinical safety training at Essentials & Intermediate level, or equivalent (A/I) - postholder expected to undertake within one month of appointment
• NHS Digital clinical safety training at Practitioner level, or equivalent (A/I) - postholder expected to undertake within 2-12 months of appointment

Desirable

• Formal human factors training (A/I)
• Formal leadership and management qualification (A/I)

1. Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• In-depth clinical process knowledge, underpinned by the use of IT systems across the Trust (A/I)
• Ability to manage the investigation, analysis and design of current and future clinical processes and workflows (A/I)
• High level influencing skills: able to persuade clinicians to engage with, implement and embed change to achieve successful outcomes (A/I)
• Ability to assess complex processes and structure re-design plans in a logical and organised manner (A/I)
• Information skills: able to critique and interpret information, based on an understanding of clinical and information processes, and analytical skills (A/I)
• Ability to build relationships in clinical and non-clinical areas within the organisation, across the local NHS community and to external organisations, including IT suppliers (A/I)
• Ability to manage the relationship between IM&T and clinical stakeholders to ensure full project engagement and commitment (A/I)
• Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations, competing demands and tight timescales (A/I)
• Excellent communication skills: able to express complicated, multi-stranded concepts in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing and in a multi-professional environment (A/I)
• High level presentation skills: able to confidently present information publicly using a variety of media in different settings, in both 1:1 settings and to large gatherings of clinical professionals (A/I)
• Technical skills: competent in the use of ICT (A/I)

2. Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of DCB0160 and DCB0129 standards (A/I)
• Experience of systems analysis, design, development, testing, release, support and maintenance (A/I)
• In-depth knowledge of clinical pharmacy, prescribing practice and clinical workflows (A/I)
• Extensive knowledge of human factors and their contribution to and control in the context of patient harm (A/I)
• Knowledge of measures that can be effectively applied to reduce associated risk (A/I)
• Ability to facilitate consensus between involved stakeholders (A/I)
• Strong project management skills (A/I)
• Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills (A/I)
• Ability to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy (A/I)
• Critical appraisal and logical reasoning (A/I)
• Problem-solving skills (A/I)
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflective skills (A/I)
• Well-developed concentration skills utilised over long periods of time throughout the working day in managing complex issues (A/I)

1. Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in clinical practice (A/I)
• Experience of successful hands-on delivery and management of complex service improvement / clinical transformation work within and across divisions (A/I
• Significant experience of clinical processes and workflows and an understanding of how IT systems interact with the clinical environment across the Trust (A/I)
• Extensive experience and knowledge with the management of patient pathways in a clinical setting (A/I)
• Experience of transformation and change projects within an acute Trust (A/I)
• Understanding of NHS standards, guidelines and clinical best practice (A/I)
• Experience in dealing with senior clinical staff and an ability to gain clinical confidence in implementing change (A/I)
• Proven ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders within and outside the organisation and in a multi-professional environment (A/I)

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of project management processes (A/I)

2. Experience

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking complex investigations (A/I)
• Experience of project management and managing change (A/I)
• Experience of quality improvement techniques and practice (A/I)

1. Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent motivation to encourage collaborative working across departments where there may be resistance to change, and ability to use informed persuasion to influence others (A/I)
• Excellent communicator both orally and in writing (A/I)
• Successful influencer and negotiator (A/I)
• Ability to generate enthusiasm and commitment in others (A/I)
• Confidence and self-motivation (A/I)
• Credible in a multi-professional environment (A/I)

2. Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and within a team (A/I)
• Self-motivated (A/I)
• Attention to detail with a thorough and systematic approach to tasks and high standards of accuracy and execution (A/I)
• An understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and equity (A/I)
• Polite, professional and friendly approach and commitment to uphold the organisation's values and behaviours at all times (A/I)
• Prepared to be adaptable and flexible where and when required (A/I)

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Assessment

• Undertake specialist person-centred assessment of patients referred to the MSK Persistent Pain Service to identify factors contributing to the pain and how this affects their life informed by NICE guidance and clinical practice.
• Develop comprehensive biopsychosocial formulations that draw on evidence-based approaches to consider how psychological, physical, social and occupational factors have contributed to and maintain difficulties. This will include lifestyle and daily activities (including work and sleep disturbance), physical and psychological wellbeing, stressful life events (including previous or current physical or emotional trauma, current or past substance misuse, social support and relationships and wider factors (housing, income, culture and faith).
• Utilise appropriate standardised psychometric and outcome measures, alongside clinical interview, history and other relevant information, to inform assessment, formulation, treatment planning and evaluation of outcomes.
• Explore current coping, skills, strengths and support, including attitudes and understanding of treatment options. Assess suitability for group-based and individual psychological interventions.
• Develop and document appropriate care and support plans, to support treatment planning (including the management of flare ups)
• Undertake specialist psychological triage and assessment of patients referred to the Community MSK Persistent Pain Service, including contributing psychological expertise to multidisciplinary assessment and decisions regarding suitability and appropriateness for individual or group psychological intervention.

Therapeutic interventions

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for people living with persistent pain, including approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused approaches, mindfulness-informed interventions and behavioural pain management approaches.
• Promote self-management and rehabilitation principles, supporting patients to improve functioning and quality of life despite ongoing symptoms.
• Support patients to develop practical skills and confidence to manage persistent pain and flare-ups, reduce fear and avoidance, and engage in meaningful activities and valued life roles, including family, social, educational and occupational activities.
• Manage highly complex and emotionally challenging clinical presentations appropriately and safely.

Pain Management Programmes

• Lead and co-facilitate multidisciplinary Pain Management Programmes, including the design, development and delivery of psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions.
• Contribute specialist psychological expertise to programme development, evaluation of outcomes and review of patient experience.
• Adapt programmes to meet the needs of diverse populations and individuals with protected characteristics and support the development of digital and hybrid delivery models where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary working

• Act as an active member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical discussions, MDT meetings and case reviews.
• Provide psychological consultation and guidance to colleagues managing individuals with persistent pain, working collaboratively across health and social care systems and supporting integrated care pathways and stepped-care models.

Risk management and safeguarding

• Assess and manage clinical risk in accordance with organisational policies, identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Escalate concerns regarding patient safety in line with procedures and maintain accurate clinical records and risk documentation.
• Support continuous quality improvement via logging and managing incidents on Incident Reporting System.
• Escalate risks and concerns via appropriate Governance frameworks

• Provide specialist psychological consultation regarding the management of persistent pain and contribute to psychologically informed practice across the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the development of staff skills through teaching, training, supervision, mentorship and reflective practice, including assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists or other staff where appropriate.
• Where appropriate and within professional competence, contribute to the safe delegation of clinical and therapeutic activities to appropriately trained staff, providing appropriate guidance and oversight in accordance with organisational policy.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision in accordance with HCPC and professional standards, and provide placement supervision where appropriately qualified

• Contribute to service evaluation, audit, outcome measurement and quality improvement initiatives, supporting the development of innovative psychological pathways within persistent pain services.
• Contribute to policy and pathway development, support implementation of national guidance and best practice, maintain awareness of current evidence relating to persistent pain, and disseminate learning within the service.

Professional responsibilities

• Work within HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and in accordance with British Psychological Society standards and professional codes of practice.
• Maintain registration as a Practitioner Psychologist, maintain continued professional development and evidence of reflective practice, and ensure practice is evidence-based and informed by current research.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current evidence and best practice in persistent pain management; the biopsychosocial model of pain; CBT, ACT and behavioural approaches relevant to pain; clinical governance and safeguarding frameworks; equality, diversity and inclusion principles; and risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of national pain management guidance, rehabilitation and vocational principles in persistent pain, and outcome measurement within pain services.
• Knowledge and understanding of commonly prescribed medication for anxiety, depression, common mental health difficulties and pain, including awareness of the interaction between psychological, physical and pharmacological approaches to persistent pain management.

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed psychological assessment and formulation skills; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to deliver complex psychological interventions; strong group facilitation skills; ability to adapt interventions to meet diverse patient needs; ability to manage complexity and uncertainty; ability to work independently while contributing effectively to MDT working; strong organisational and time management skills; and competence in clinical record keeping and digital systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mental health, primary care, community and voluntary sector services to support appropriate onward referral and integrated care.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering virtual therapies and group programmes; skills in service evaluation and outcome analysis.

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology, or equivalent recognised professional training, with eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Desirable

• Eligibility for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society.
• Post-qualification training in ACT, CBT or other evidence-based approaches relevant to persistent pain.
• Additional training in group facilitation.

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience working as a practitioner psychologist, preferably within physical health, persistent pain, long-term conditions or a related setting.

Desirable

• Experience of using evidence-based psychological approaches, including CBT and/or ACT, with adults experiencing common mental health difficulties alongside long-term physical health conditions
• Experience working or training within persistent pain services, pain management programmes, long-term conditions and physical health services; quality improvement, audit or service development; and providing consultation and training to staff.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Compassionate and person-centred approach; commitment to multidisciplinary working; commitment to professional development and reflective practice; resilience and ability to manage emotionally demanding work; flexible and innovative approach to service delivery; and ability to act as a positive role model within the team.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the value of lived experience in shaping services and improving outcomes for patients, families and carers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to compassionate, inclusive and person-centred care, valuing lived experience, cultural diversity and equity, and actively seeking to adapt their practice to meet the diverse needs of patients, families, carers and communities.

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

Care Unbound Ltd t/a Here

Address

The substantive base for this post is currently under review and will be confirmed prior to appointment.

The postholder will be required to work across clinical and community sites in East Sussex geography.

East Sussex

BN22 9NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join our Mental Health Integrated Access Partnership, a pioneering service revolutionising mental health crisis care. As a Shift Manager, you will be at the heart of our service, ensuring its efficient and effective operation. Your leadership and dedication will drive our mission to deliver compassionate, timely, and high-quality care to our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership:Oversee and coordinate the operational management of the mental health service across the region. Ensure our patient advice queue is managed efficiently and to the highest standards. Balance demand and capacity effectively while managing the interface with NHS 111 during shifts.
• Team Direction:Lead by providing clear direction and support to colleagues throughout the shift. Ensure the consistent application of standard operating procedures and produce comprehensive shift reports. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all parts of the service and with external providers.
• Call Handling:Manage incoming calls from healthcare professionals and patients with empathy and professionalism, adhering to our safety calling process. Ensure timely, informed, and professional responses to all callers. Accurately enter all referrals into the patient database.
• Resource Management:Optimise the deployment of resources throughout the shift. Promptly address any resourcing issues due to sickness or absence with appropriate contingency plans. Support the Clinical team in delivering suitable care pathways for each patient.
• Risk Management:Proactively respond to key risks within the healthcare system during your shift. Implement business continuity plans in the event of IT or equipment failures. Address any immediate non-compliance or training issues, reporting these to Team Managers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary:Enhanced rates for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• NHS Pension:Employer contributions at 23.7%.
• Generous Leave:25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
• Annual Bonuses:Up to 3 bonuses per year.
• Training and Development:Paid training time and ongoing development opportunities.
• NHS Discount Scheme:Various discounts available.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:Promotes a healthier commute.

Who We're Looking For:

We seek individuals passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and committed to the NHS. As a Social Enterprise, we value social justice and environmental sustainability. We are looking for team members who respect equality and inclusion and who are eager to contribute to BrisDoc's mission.

Essential skills include good education, computer literacy, effective communication, teamwork, flexibility, initiative, and confidentiality. Previous leadership experience and high customer service standards are desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Good general level of education, including GCSE equivalent qualifications in English and Maths

Desirable

• Experience of working in healthcare / NHS
• Experience in managing people and processes

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential

• Experience of leading others to achieve specified objectives
• Experience of working in a professional environment that requires high standards of customer service

Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of computer literacy and keyboard skills
• Ability to convey information accurately both verbally and in writing
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times with regard to staff and patients
• Ongoing commitment to personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Unit 21 Osprey court

Hawkfield Business Park, Whitchurch

Bristol

BS14 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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