Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the General Internal Medicine (GIM) management team to achieve sustainable operational efficiencies and compliance with national quality standards by ensuring effective rota coordination for the medical workforce.

To co-ordinate, plan and generate staff rotas that reflect appropriate skill mix and distribute as appropriate.

To identify rota issues and put in place solutions in conjunction with GIM Management Team where appropriate.

Review unexpected absences on a daily basis and in conjunction with GIM Management Team put in place solutions to ensure gaps are mitigated and services are able to provide a safe level of cover Contact doctors where urgent cover is required, supporting medical staff new in post with rota/shift management.

Request and monitor Bank/shifts for GIM, providing a weekly submission to the GIM Management Team, liaising with the medical staffing department.

Receive and respond effectively to annual leave and study leave requests for junior doctors ensuring the Trust authorisation process is followed.

Monitor sickness, study and annual leave requests for junior doctors, maintaining accurate records, ensuring sufficient cover in place for periods of leave.

Ensure paperwork available for Consultants/Operational Managers carrying out return to work interviews following periods of sickness.

Escalate any issues to the GIM Management Team.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Significant knowledge and experience in relevant area

Desirable

• Rota experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Director

Reports to: Clinical Team Lead

Salary: Competitive

Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid (with occasional travel to office as required)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE can be considered)

Skylight Psychiatry is a forward-thinking, dynamic and growing mental health service. We are CQC registered and provide person-centred assessment, care and support for people with neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD and autism.

As Skylight continues to grow and develop new service lines, we are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and clinical leader to provide senior clinical leadership across the organisation.

Role Purpose

The Medical Director is Skylight Psychiatry's senior medical and clinical leader at organisational level. The postholder will be an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist.

Working as a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Medical Director will provide strategic clinical leadership across Skylight's services, ensuring that clinical quality, safety and patient outcomes remain central to organisational decision-making and service development.

The role will provide senior clinical input into clinical governance, quality and risk, service development and clinical strategy, while supporting and developing clinical leaders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Medical & Clinical Leadership

• Act as the senior clinical leader across Skylight Psychiatry.

• Provide strategic clinical advice to the Managing Director, Senior Management Team and Board as required.

• Play an active role within the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational strategy, priorities and decision-making.

• Develop and oversee Skylight's clinical strategy in line with organisational growth and service development.

• Provide senior clinical oversight and escalation where complex or significant clinical issues arise.

• Ensure clear and effective clinical leadership arrangements exist across individual services and pathways.

• Support, challenge and develop clinical leads, promoting appropriate clinical accountability and distributed leadership.

• Promote a culture in which high-quality, safe and evidence-based care is embedded throughout the organisation.

Clinical Governance, Quality & Safety

• Provide senior clinical leadership within Skylight's clinical governance arrangements and contribute actively to Clinical Governance meetings.

• Ensure effective clinical governance standards and systems operate across all services.

• Provide senior oversight of medical governance and professional standards across the organisation, ensuring appropriate arrangements for medical practice, accountability and escalation.

• Provide senior clinical input into organisational risk management, safeguarding, incidents, complaints and learning.

• Lead and contribute to clinical audit, quality assurance and outcome measurement.

• Ensure learning from audit, incidents, complaints, patient experience and other quality information translates into improvements in clinical practice.

• Support organisational readiness for CQC inspection and ensure services operate in accordance with relevant regulatory and professional standards.

• Promote continuous improvement, reflective practice and organisational learning.

Clinical Services & Pathway Development

• Provide senior clinical oversight of Skylight's existing clinical pathways.

• Lead the clinical development of new services and pathways as the organisation expands.

• Ensure clinical models, pathways and protocols are evidence-based, safe, effective and appropriate for the populations served.

• Work collaboratively with operational, quality, commissioning and other leaders to ensure clinical and operational models are aligned.

• Provide senior clinical input into tenders, commissioning opportunities and service mobilisation where required.

• Support innovation and appropriate use of technology and digital approaches within clinical care.

Medical & Multidisciplinary Leadership

• Provide senior medical leadership across the organisation.

• Work closely with Consultant Psychiatrists and other senior clinicians, ensuring appropriate medical and multidisciplinary leadership within individual services.

• Support effective multidisciplinary working and appropriate clinical decision-making structures.

• Provide senior advice and escalation for complex clinical matters where required.

• Contribute to the recruitment, development and retention of high-quality medical and clinical professionals.

• Support appropriate clinical supervision, appraisal, professional development and clinical leadership development across the organisation.

External & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent Skylight Psychiatry professionally with commissioners, ICBs, regulators and other external stakeholders as appropriate.

• Develop constructive senior clinical relationships with key partners.

• Represent Skylight at relevant professional meetings, forums and events.

• Contribute to Skylight's reputation as a high-quality provider of neurodevelopmental services.

Clinical Practice

• Maintain an appropriate clinical practice alongside Medical Director responsibilities, as agreed within the job plan.

• Provide expert clinical input in areas aligned with experience and service requirements.

• Maintain appropriate professional registration, revalidation and continuing professional development.

• Model high standards of clinical practice and professional behaviour.

Person Specification

Essential

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a current licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry.

• Significant experience within ADHD, autism and/or wider neurodevelopmental services.

• Significant experience working at Consultant Psychiatrist level.

• Demonstrable senior clinical leadership experience.

• Strong experience of clinical governance, quality and patient safety.

• Experience of contributing to service development and improvement.

• Ability to provide credible senior clinical leadership across multidisciplinary services and professional groups.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical risk, audit and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to operate effectively at senior organisational level and contribute to strategic and operational decision-making.

• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to balance clinical quality, patient experience, operational requirements and organisational priorities.

• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care.

• Current approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• Previous Medical Director, Clinical Director, Associate Medical Director or equivalent senior medical leadership experience.

• Experience within CQC-regulated independent healthcare.

• Experience working with NHS commissioners and/or ICBs.

• Experience developing or mobilising new clinical services and pathways.

• Experience supporting organisational growth and change.

• Additional qualifications or formal development in medical leadership, management, quality improvement or service development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Full-time permanent appointment, with 0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements appropriate to the seniority of the role.

• Administrative and operational support.

• Opportunity to shape clinical strategy within a growing organisation.

• Significant influence over the development of existing and new clinical services.

• Work-related electronic devices.

• Company pension.

• Employee Assistance programme.

• Birthday off as additional leave.

• Company events and other employee benefits.

Please submit both your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying for this role. Please note that due to the high volume of applications anticipated, we will be unable to contact all applicants individually unless shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within a month of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you.

At Skylight Psychiatry, we are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We recognise that diverse teams encourage creativity and productivity, so we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Together, we create an environment that values and celebrates diversity!

Job Types: Full-time Permanent

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a current licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
• Significant experience within ADHD, autism and/or wider neurodevelopmental services.
• Current approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Experience

Essential

• GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a current licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
• Significant experience within ADHD, autism and/or wider neurodevelopmental services.
• Significant experience working at Consultant Psychiatrist level.
• Demonstrable senior clinical leadership experience.
• Strong experience of clinical governance, quality and patient safety.
• Experience of contributing to service development and improvement.
• Ability to provide credible senior clinical leadership across multidisciplinary services and professional groups.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical risk, audit and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate effectively at senior organisational level and contribute to strategic and operational decision-making.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance clinical quality, patient experience, operational requirements and organisational priorities.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care.
• Current approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• Previous Medical Director, Clinical Director, Associate Medical Director or equivalent senior medical leadership experience.
• Experience within CQC-regulated independent healthcare.
• Experience working with NHS commissioners and/or ICBs.
• Experience developing or mobilising new clinical services and pathways.
• Experience supporting organisational growth and change.
• Additional qualifications or formal development in medical leadership, management, quality improvement or service 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.

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

Skylight Psychiatry

Address

Skylight Psychiatry

Manor House, Lutyens Close

Lychpit

BASINGSTOKE

Hampshire

RG24 8AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

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

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Good standard of education (A-C GCSE minimum)
• RSA level 3 or above or ability to demonstrate equivalent skills

Desirable

• PRINCE 1 & 2 or similar project management qualification

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Experienced personal assistant at director level
• Significant Experience in Use of MS Office software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Minute taking
• Knowledge of Outlook and email system
• Produce presentations and papers to a high standard
• Experience of budgetary management
• In depth knowledge of the Trust or NHS Trusts
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to use own initiative

Desirable

• Event management
• Significant NHS or social care experience at a senior level
• Use of project management software

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ORC

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

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

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours Degree, or equivalent relevant experience or qualification.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification, for example a postgraduate degree in science or experience in healthcare related discipline, or in Law (or related to Law) in context of the same.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of national process of research contracts in the NHS or clinical trials in general.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework and research processes in the NHS.

Desirable

• Understanding financial management procedures.
• Knowledge of Information Governance in relation to research.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience in contract negotiation and execution. This could be as part of experience as a clinical research coordinator.
• Experience of developing and maintaining comprehensive systems for collecting and processing information.
• Experience of developing relationships across organisations.
• Proficient in IT skills with a good working knowledge of standard office software, particularly MS and Adobe (using Adobe Acrobat, Adobe sign) and DocuSign.

Desirable

• Previous NHS or research environment experience.
• A client orientated approach to completing tasks and achieving objectives.
• Contract performance monitoring.
• Knowledge and experience of using research LPMS (eg. R-Peak, EDGE) and Florence eBinders.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills, with a systematic approach and ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work as part of a productive and efficient team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and practice effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight and unexpected deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and judgement particularly in identifying key issues.

Desirable

• Project management skills.
• Research study coordination/administration.

ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Analytical and time managed approach to completing tasks and achieving objectives.
• Able to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Enthusiastic, resolute and flexible approach to work.
• Innovative and positive approach.
• Approachable

OTHERS

Essential

• Flexibility to work across all hospital sites, in person and remotely.

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Road Campus

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

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

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

1 Meets Criteria and 0 Does not Meet Criteria

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Awareness of research, the NHS and the wider health and care system including associated responsibilities to the public and patients
• Knowledge of scientific, research and medical terms commonly used in health and care research
• Knowledge of the research study lifecycle
• Experience of administration within an organisational environment
• Experience of using data systems, including accurate data entry and interpretation of data
• Experience of working in a customer-focused role
• Experience of working with other people to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels and across organisations
• Ability to work independently in accordance with SOPs, while supporting the broader activities of a team
• Logical approach to problem solving and ability to be objective
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret and present complex information
• Ability to coordinate and meet targets for project management
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of web applications, Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Ability to be tactful and diplomatic
• Guided by policies and protocols but applies flexibility when necessary
• Meticulous attention to detail, exhibiting thoroughness and efficiency
• Acts as a champion for patients, carers, the public and their interests
• Constantly strives for improvement
• Delivers on commitments and promises
• Committed to ongoing learning and development
• Professional and friendly approach to interpersonal interactions
• Prepared and able to travel to different locations across the region to attend meetings
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, bringing a 'can do' attitude
• Listens to, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
• Works in accordance with the values of the RDN and the employing NHS Trust

Desirable

• Degree in health or science discipline
• Awareness of key RDN customers and their needs
• Awareness of governance and legislative framework for clinical research in the NHS

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Labs .10

Nelson Street

Manchester

M13 9NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide timely dietetic care to patients, working effectively as part of the Acute Dietetic Team.

The post-holder will undertake 6-monthly rotations, specilaising in surgery / critical care, gastroenterology / general medicine / oncology, acute medicine and frailty and paediatrics.

To provide a 7 day and extended hours working pattern.

To work as part of an Acute Dietetic Team undertaking assessment of patients including those with a variety of presentations and conditions; using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate individualised treatment plans and programmes.

To deliver individualised dietetic treatment programmes using a broad range of skills in individual and group settings.

To continually reassess patient progress, adapting treatment plans accordingly, and developing discharge plans under the supervision of more senior dietitians.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current Health Professions Council registration
• Member of British Dietetic Association

Knowledge

Essential

• Competency in nutritional assessment of patients
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the issues involved with working in a busy acute setting
• Understanding of clinical governance and relevant national guidelines, applying these to the job role where applicable

Experience

Essential

• Experience of significant acute hospital-based placements during training and / or post-graduation
• Broad range of under-graduate clinical placements
• Experience of responding to demand / prioritising work in a ward setting
• Experience of managing an allocated caseload and delegating to assistants in a ward based setting

Values Based Question

Essential

• How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Rd

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide timely dietetic care to patients, working effectively as part of the Acute Dietetic Team.

To provide cover to other areas in times of absence or clinical need.

To provide a 7 day and extended hours working pattern.

To educate members of the Medical team, Nursing staff, Student Nurses and other health care professionals as relevant to role.

Supervise more junior dietetic team members, aiding rotations and supporting their development.

Lead a team of dietitians, consisting of band 6 / band 5 dietitians and dietetic assistants. You may also be involved in dietetic apprenticeship training.

Supervise students and dietetic apprentice during placements.

Support/lead Dietetic Assistants.

Produce and deliver educational material and dietetic resources to the team and wider MDT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current Health Professions Council registration
• Member of British Dietetic Association, ideally including relevant specialist group

Knowledge

Essential

• Competency in nutritional assessment of patients in varied clinical specialities in a range of population groups
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the issues involved with working in a busy acute setting
• Understanding of national and professional issues
• Understanding of clinical governance and relevant national guidelines

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and application of artificial nutrition - both eneteral and parenteral nutrition are essential
• Experience of supervising Dietetic students
• Experience of responding to demand / prioritising work / managing a caseload in fast moving acute environment
• Involvement of developing department and service protocols
• Experience of managing patients within an MDT setting

Values Based Question

Essential

• How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Rd

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaising with GP surgeries as required to highlight any issues with the referrals, and liaising with the patient to arrange an appointment.

Organise and book departmental clinics on PAS ensuring the correct documentation is available and all patient information is correct on the database. Send out appointment letters with appropriate patient information or confirm urgent appointments by telephone where necessary. Prioritise appointments that have been vetted by clinical and nursing staff as urgent whilst ensuring that no appointments slots remain unfilled.

Organise patient transport requirements, liaising with ambulance control and patients to ensure they have transport arranged for outpatient appointments if needed.

Cash up clinics on PAS to ensure appropriate funding is received.

Open and distribute the post internally within the department

File results appropriately in patient notes, in accordance with the Department procedures

Ordering Stationery including leaflets for the service. Check invoices against orders and delivery notes, following up on discrepancies. Keep stationery stores in an organised manner.

Chase up DVLA reports with medical colleagues and liaise with patients

Be the first line contact for patients with complaints ensuring they are handled with patience and tact in an appropriate manner, and advising them of the correct procedure or referring them to the Service Manager

Carry out duties in accordance with established procedures and guidelines, prioritising tasks as required.

Maintain databases and review list of patients requiring review

Manage constant and sometimes complex telephone enquiries, relaying messages and referring calls as appropriate. Deal with difficult and confidential enquiries from patients in a sensitive, timely and appropriate manner.

Liaise with the clinical coders to ensure correct coding

To provide cover during times of colleagues absence or on annual or sick leave

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to understand and comply with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Understanding of Trust Values

Desirable

• Understanding of Medical Terminoloy

Experience

Essential

• Previous admin / office experience, preferably in a Health Service environment

Skills

Essential

• The ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations/demands
• Computer literate, in particular use of MS windows and Outlook
• Ability to work on own initiative and work within a team
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal

Desirable

• knowledge of internal IT systems such as PAS, EPR

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Maritime Hospital

Windmill Rd

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of staff and sessional workers in developing and maintaining effective practice and delivery of services to children, young people and families
• Completing all management procedures and routines for each member of the team in line with Barnardos People Policies in order to maintain individual and team capability and motivation
• To plan and delegate the allocation of workload and resources within area of responsibility ensuring oversight of all case work and activities is maintained at all times
• Oversight and control of Service User Recording in the team to ensure it is undertaken in accordance with Barnardos policies and procedures and to the satisfaction of Commissioners and all relevant external authorities
• To support CSM in the provision of performance management data and reporting to internal and external stakeholders as required.
• To support CSM in representing Barnardos with stakeholders and commissioners, as required, in order to influence local practice and provision of support to children, young people and families.
• To maintain active engagement on all Safeguarding matters so that issues are dealt with in the interests of the child, in a compliant and professional manner, with appropriate escalation to, and involvement of, senior management and external agencies in line with Barnardos Safeguarding Policy.
• To maintain and develop staff competence in their activities by keeping them up to date with relevant developments in social care, education, health and other relevant legislation, and all relevant internal policies and procedures

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable record of good working practice with children and young people, having a positive impact on their lives and meeting their needs
• Demonstrable record of working constructively with partner agencies and commissioners, in a way that can enhance the reputation of Barnardos externally
• Demonstrable capability in giving feedback on performance and in building continuous improvement in the capability of individuals and the team
• Contributes to the establishment of appropriate partnerships, networks and communication channels, internally and externally, and shares information as appropriate
• Exercises good cost management practice and budgetary control over team activities
• Capability to contribute to income generation initiatives both internally and external when required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnardo’s

Address

38 Northgate

White Lund Industrial Estate

MORECAMBE

Lancashire

LA3 3PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification

Essential

• Current NMC Registration for children's nursing
• Evidence of post registration study / learning over the past two years.
• Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of at least 1 year of working as a registered children's nurse in a community nursing role
• Recent experience within as acute/community setting
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Teaching in the practice situation
• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload

Desirable

• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
• Experience of managing staff within a team
• Managing a safeguarding caseload

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to support people to make informed decisions in relation to their health and well-being.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to working within a changing environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of research - based practice
• Evidence of supporting equality and valuing diversity in own practice
• Evidence of current clinical competencies relevant to community nursing.
• Medicine management/administration
• Obtaining consent
• Empowering and working in partnership
• IV Passport

Desirable

• Knowledge of assessment of health needs of the local population
• Background knowledge of current policy relating to public health and primary care
• Awareness of health needs of children and young people
• Able to work efficiently in the community
• Nasogastric Tube Insertion competent
• IM injection competent
• Venepuncture
• Central line competency

Key Attributes

Essential

• Academic ability to study independently at degree or postgraduate level.
• Good computer literacy skills e.g., Microsoft word, excel
• Excellent, adaptable communication skills both written and verbal.
• Numeracy and Literacy skills
• Able to willing to work in partnership with service users, their friends and family as well as other health professionals

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Chalkhill Community Centre

113 Chalkhill Road

London

HA9 9FX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post-holder assists in the management of the communication/swallowing needs of clients including those with challenging behaviours and complex needs, identified andmonitored by a suitably experienced speech and language therapist, to maximise appropriate health, education and social benefits. It will include assisting in the management of clients for whom English is not the first spoken language along with an appropriate interpreter.
• The post-holder provides both direct and indirect intervention, advice and support as identified and diagnosed by a qualified therapist. The post-holder works alone with clients/families/other agencies as required following appropriate guidance andpreparation from a qualified speech and language therapist.
• The post-holder liaises orally with significant others involved in the management of the client, within and outside the NHS, to ensure the clients needs are met effectively and efficiently.
• Under the guidance of qualified staff the post-holder is responsible for organising his/her own clinical administration, including making appointments, in order to meet access criteria and ensure a cost-effective quality service.
• The post-holder has responsibility for maintaining accurate and contemporaneous client records (within 24 hours), counter-signed by a qualified member of staff, this is in order to ensure compliance with departmental, professional and legal requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Intervention or equivalent qualification (e.g.relevant BTEC, access course)
• GSCE or equivalent English (A-C grade).
• A minimum of three years' experience working with children or adults with learning disabilities/mental health/forensic needs in a variety of settings.
• Working knowledge of SLT relevant symbol systems, computer software packages and high and low-tech communication aid systems and signing systems.

Desirable

• Experience of a multi-disciplinary inpatient setting and/or community 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.

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Main duties will be:

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

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

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

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

5. To provide accurate and timely performance reporting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Employer details

Employer name

Paxton Green Group Practice

Address

1 Alleyn Park

London

SE21 8AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

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

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

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

• Qualified Registered Adult Nurse with NMC Pin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

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

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber Qualification

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

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

Previous Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

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

Additional Requirements

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

District Nursing - Windsor

Windsor

SL4 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.

They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.

The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.

The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.

The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service

To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.

To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.

To provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.

To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.

To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.

To provide specialist risk assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.

To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.

To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.

To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.

To receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.

To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.

To assist in the supervision of Doctoral level Clinical Psychology trainees and trainees from other disciplines as appropriate.

To assist in the teaching and training of professionals

To contribute to the Audit processes within the service.

To contribute to research in the service area.

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practise of self and others.

To provide advice on research projects to other staff within the service around appropriate methodology, statistical analysis etc.

To undertake project management as required to aid service development.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintain membership of appropriate bodies (i.e. UKCP) and professional bodies appropriate for the model of working.

To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related disciplines.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.

To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to the clients the service serves.

The post-holder will be required to work flexibly both in terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Training

Desirable

• Evidence of additional training in CBT for complex cases, DBT or Mindfulness.
• Supervision training.

Experience

Essential

• Supervision training or experience of supervising other practitioners, or evidence of substantial experience in research, audit or service evaluation.
• Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
• Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.

Desirable

• Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post.
• Different theoretical approaches.
• Work with other disciplines.
• Work with people who have disabilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR completion of Low Intensity IAPT Training and Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes Accreditation with BABCP.
• Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level e.g. A Post Graduate Diploma plus additional training and experience as demonstrated by: additional training and experience in offering CBT for Complex cases, DBT training or Mindfulness based approaches in CBT.
• Eligible for Registration / Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Communication skills.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
• IT Literate.

Desirable

• Research skills.
• Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
• Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Caring.
• Team Player.
• Commitment to supervision and support.

Desirable

• Flexible.
• Committed to client group.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Folly Hall Mills

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

Kirklees

HD1 3LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• experience and understanding of mental health and/dual diagnoisis
• Knowledge around system barriers for homeless people

Desirable

• experience of community working

Experience

Essential

• NMC registration as mental health nurse
• Experience of completing risk assessments
• Experience of working within MDT setting

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with homeless population/inclusion health
• Previous experience of working with VCSE sector

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Number 1 Central Park

Unit B Northhampton Road

Manchester

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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