Job description

Job responsibilities

Application Process

Modality Partnership is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a confident, experienced and compassionate nurse who is passionate about improving outcomes for people living with diabetes.

You will need:

• Current NMC registration as an Adult Nurse.
• A recognised post-registration diabetes qualification or demonstrable equivalent specialist diabetes expertise.
• Substantial experience of managing adults with diabetes, including complex Type 2 diabetes.
• Experience operating at Band 6 level or equivalent.
• Experience of insulin management, dose titration and contemporary diabetes treatments.
• Experience of interpreting glucose-monitoring information, including flash monitoring or CGM.
• Knowledge or experience of managing Type 1 diabetes within established specialist or shared-care pathways.
• The ability to undertake comprehensive clinical assessment and formulate clear and safe management plans.
• Strong multidisciplinary working, communication and patient-education skills.
• Experience of supporting, supervising, mentoring or developing colleagues.
• An understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, information governance and evidence-based practice.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Identify diabetes complications and arrange timely investigation, treatment, referral or specialist escalation.
• Work closely with GPs, Consultant Endocrinologists, clinical pharmacists, community teams and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the management of hypertension and wider cardiovascular and renal risk in people living with diabetes.
• Provide specialist advice and clinical leadership to nurses, healthcare practitioners and the wider clinical team.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, mentoring, education and competency development.
• Help colleagues develop confidence in insulin management, CGM, diabetes technology, documentation and supported self-management.
• Educate patients, carers and families about diabetes, medicines, insulin administration, glucose monitoring, foot care, lifestyle and the safe use of diabetes technology.
• Use clinical data and audit to identify patients with poor glycaemic control, uncontrolled hypertension, recurrent hypoglycaemia, high cardiovascular or renal risk, or gaps in essential diabetes care.
• Contribute to the development of clinical pathways, policies, templates and service-improvement initiatives.
• Work with the Clinical Director, Medical Director, Head of Operations and wider leadership team to improve and develop the patient journey.

A V300 Independent Prescribing qualification would be desirable but is not essential. Candidates who do not already hold the qualification should be willing to work towards it within an agreed timeframe where required for the role.

Primary-care experience, community diabetes experience, insulin-pump knowledge, diabetic-foot expertise, teaching qualifications and experience of service redesign would also be advantageous.

If you are an experienced diabetes nurse who would value the opportunity to bring specialist care closer to patients, support the development of colleagues and help shape an ambitious primary care diabetes service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Informal conversations and visits are warmly welcomed.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact: Clare Jardin, 01293 771200 or [email protected]

Pre-employment Requirements Vaccinations: Mandatory vaccination evidence is required for this role, including Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella.

Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required at interview stage.

References: References must be obtained prior to employment, including one from your current or most recent employer.

Employment history: Any employment gaps of six weeks or more must be declared.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Clinical leadership skills with the ability to support and guide others.
• Clinical skills including cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, and minor surgery.
• Change-management skills with the ability to support patients in making lifestyle changes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate sensitive or difficult information to patients and their families.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to provide teaching, supervision, and mentorship in a clinical setting.
• Competent IT skills and confidence using digital systems.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional and responsible approach to work.
• Polite, confident, and effective telephone manner.
• Strong team player who works well with others.
• Smart, professional appearance at all times.
• Exercises tact and discretion in all situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to respond effectively to unforeseen events during a shift.
• Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and varying working hours.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification with a minimum of two years post-registration experience.
• At least one year of experience in General Practice or community nursing.
• Experience in nurse-led management of chronic conditions.
• Experience implementing clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Experience in audit activity and quality improvement initiatives.
• Clinical supervision training and experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of managing patients with long-term and chronic conditions.
• Understanding of accountability within your own role and the roles of others in Primary Care.
• Knowledge of effective health promotion and preventative care strategies.
• Awareness of local and national health policies and priorities.
• Understanding of the wider health and care system.
• Knowledge of clinical governance principles within Primary Care.
• Understanding of patient group directions and related policies.
• Knowledge of public health principles and population health.
• Ability to recognise factors affecting health within the local community.
• Knowledge of local public health issues and challenges.

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

Modality Partnership

Address

Townhill Medical Practice

Guards Avenue

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 5XL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Qualified to CIPS (Level 4)/NVQ2/3 or equivalent experience
• 5 GCSE's grade C and above, including Maths & English or equivalent experience

Ability

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Ability to work positively as part of a team

Ability

Essential

• Proven ability to use Microsoft products

Desirable

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets

Experience

Essential

• Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders

Desirable

• Ability to work to deadlines

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through NVQ level 3 or Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply, plus knowledge of contract law acquired through short courses and experience

Desirable

• Tendering and specification writing

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Woodland House

Maes-y-Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive pre-admission assessments for babies, children and young people with life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health conditions.
• Gather and review relevant clinical information, including diagnoses, current treatment, medication, symptom management, ventilation or respiratory support, nutrition, moving and handling, epilepsy plans, emergency care plans and advance care planning where appropriate.
• Assess whether the hospice can safely meet the child or young persons needs, escalating concerns or gaps in provision to the appropriate clinical lead.
• Work with families to understand routines, preferences, communication needs, cultural and spiritual considerations, play interests and what matters most to the child or young person.
• Prepare clear admission summaries and contribute to individualised care plans, risk assessments and handover information for hospice teams.
• Maintain awareness of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), ensuring concerns are identified, escalated and recorded appropriately in line with organisational policy.
• Use professional judgement and nursing knowledge to identify clinical risk, complexity and suitability for admission.
• Support safe medicines management through accurate reconciliation of medications and transcription of Medication Administration Record charts.
• Contribute to safe staffing and admission decisions by advising on the level of nursing support required.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with organisational policy, professional standards and data protection requirements.
• Engage in clinical supervision to support own personal and professional development.
• Build trusting, compassionate relationships with children, young people, parents, carers and siblings.
• Provide clear information about hospice services, admission processes and what families can expect before, during and after a stay.
• Use sensitive communication skills when discussing complex care, palliative care, end of life care, uncertainty, family concerns and preferences.
• Promote choice, dignity, inclusion and respect for each child, young person and family.
• Identify family support needs and refer appropriately to family support, psychosocial, therapy, spiritual care, bereavement or practical support services.
• Liaise effectively with hospitals, community childrens nursing teams, GPs, consultants, clinical nurse specialists, therapists, social care, education providers and commissioners as required.
• Coordinate information sharing to support safe, seamless transitions into hospice care.
• Advocate for the child, young person and family, ensuring their voice and preferences are reflected in care planning.
• Ensure exemplary communication skills and participate in the MDT planning of childrens care.
• Recognise, respond to and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with hospice policy, local procedures and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to clinical governance by reporting incidents, near misses, risks and concerns appropriately.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement activity, service evaluation and learning from feedback.
• Maintain professional registration, comply with the NMC Code and undertake required mandatory and role-specific training.
• Promote safe, inclusive, evidence-informed and person-centred practice across the hospice service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with CYP with complex needs or life-limiting conditions. Experience in clinical skills such as paediatric palliative care, long-term ventilation, tracheostomy care, epilepsy management and
• medicines management including IV administration.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. 1 year post qualification experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Hospice Group

Address

Chestnut Tree House

Dover Lane

Arundel

Worthing

West Sussex

BN18 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide strong and decisive leadership and management of all staff within RCDAS. To manage the staff team and all day-to-day issues of the service. To take the lead role in the induction, team building and retention of staff. To deputise at designated times in the absence of the Borough Lead.2. To ensure regular clinical and line management supervision, appraisal and teaching of staff across the team to ensure high standard of client care. To identify and support opportunities for staff development and training.To facilitate and manage change whilst maintaining a high quality effective service.3. To take responsibility for the management of a defined caseload of clients with complex needs and facilitation of groups or other elements of front line service delivery where required. At times to deliver nurse specific interventions such as vaccinations and where appropriately qualified deliver non-medical prescribing within scope of practice and Trust guidelines for alcohol and drug clients attending the service.4. To ensure service information requirements are met through the production of required statistics and data and ensuring this remains a priority. Ensure timely inputting of information by team members so as to support effective Trust, local commissioning and national reporting requirements.5. Undertaking of regular audits to ensure that all clinical records/ practice is of a high quality and in line with CAG, Trust, CQC standards and national polices/ guidance such as safeguarding adults and children, PHE recommendations and NICE guidance. 6. To organise, attend and facilitate relevant clinical and service development team meetings as well as specific borough and CAG wide meetings.7. To actively promote and encourage service user and carer involvement in the service.8. To draft/ review/ evaluate clinical protocols/ operational procedures as required, to ensure the service is responsive to changes in practice, trends in substance use and legislation.9. To manage human resources issues to optimum effect including being involved in and leading on staff recruitment and selection process, performance management, sickness management etc. as required.10. To have knowledge and awareness of expenditure in relation to budget and prescribing costs, identifying and reporting on cost pressures where appropriate.11. With the Borough Lead's support and direction, identify appropriate areas of development in collaboration with other SLaM/ partnership colleagues. To continually consider how the service could be developed to meet the needs of this client group and review the Service Contract/ emerging strategies as appropriate and make recommendations. To develop and maintain effective links and lines of communication with partnership agencies, Trust departments, commissioners, CCG and other local stakeholders.12. To ensure effective investigation of complaints and serious untoward incidents in consultation with the Borough Lead/ Consultant Psychiatrist/Psychologist and other appropriate SLaM staff, and to identify systems learning as a result of such investigations and implement changes as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (BSc (Hons) in Nursing) with extensive post qualification experience a significant proportion of which has been working with people with substance misuse related problems
• Evidence of post qualification training related to substance use

Desirable

• MSC or Degree level training relevant to care of clients with substance misuse problems
• NMP qualification
• Management qualification or relevant experience at senior level
• Evidence of a certificate in Practice Supervisor Training, Practice Assessor Training, Practice Supervisor or Assessor Training, SSSA-aligned training, or a recognised Mentorship Certificate (or equivalent qualification)

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of taking a lead on specific areas and projects within an addictions team
• oExperience of working with and managing staff within substance misuse and co-morbid mental health/dual diagnosis problems within the community
• oManagement qualification or relevant experience at senior level
• oExperience of assessment and casework which meets the needs of adults with substance misuse problems who require community care and an ability to engage a team to implement this in a systematic way
• oExperience of taking a lead role in multidisciplinary working
• oAbility to both clinically supervise, line manage and appraise staff
• oExperience and skills in delivery of psycho-social therapeutic interventions
• oExperience of recruitment and selection of staff

Desirable

• oExperience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals
• oExperience of staff performance management
• oExperience of project management
• oExperience of having undertaken audit work

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• oWorking knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with care for this client group
• oAn understanding of Recovery-led practice and a willingness to promote social inclusion and recovery principles in clinical practice
• oEvidence of continuing professional development and training related to substance misuse
• oKnowledge and experience of health required and substance misuse specific data reporting and computer literacy
• oAbility to build and maintain high standards of communication with a variety of personnel and agencies at all levels
• oAbility to effectively manage resources within an allocated budget
• oAbility to analyse complex data and use the information to improve performance
• oComputer literacy and experience of use of electronic patient record systems or other health-related recording systems

Desirable

• oProven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
• oAbility to work changeable hours/ location at fairly short notice where there is clear and reasonable service need
• oAdvanced computer skills and use of spread sheets

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WCDAS | St John's Therapy Centre

162 St John's Hill

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CARE NAVIGATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Care NavigatorLocation: Lees Medical Practice and The Jalal PracticeReports To: Practice ManagerAccountable To: GP Partners and Practice Management TeamHours: As per contractSalary: Dependent upon experience and qualifications

The Care Navigator is a key member of the practice team and serves as the first point of contact for patients accessing services at Lees Medical Practice and The Jalal Practice. The post holder will provide a professional, efficient, and patient-centred service, ensuring patients receive the right care, from the right person, at the right time.

The Care Navigator will use care navigation principles to assess patient requests, signpost appropriately, facilitate access to healthcare services, and support the effective delivery of primary care services. The role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage a busy and demanding workload.

The post holder will work collaboratively with clinicians, administrative staff, external healthcare providers, community organisations, and other stakeholders to support positive patient outcomes and ensure an excellent patient experience.

• Act as the first point of contact for patients attending the practice, contacting the surgery by telephone, online consultation systems, email, or other communication methods.
• Support patients in accessing the most appropriate healthcare professional or service based on their needs.
• Apply approved care navigation protocols and pathways safely and consistently.
• Book, amend, reschedule, and cancel appointments using the clinical system.
• Signpost patients to alternative services where appropriate, including:
  • Community Pharmacy
  • NHS 111
  • Urgent Treatment Centres
  • Community Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Social Prescribing Services
  • Voluntary and Third Sector Organisations
• Recognise situations requiring urgent clinical attention and escalate immediately in accordance with practice procedures.
• Ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect, compassion, and professionalism at all times.

• Welcome patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Manage patient arrivals and departures efficiently.
• Assist patients with registration processes and registration documentation.
• Verify and update patient demographic information.
• Support the effective operation of front-of-house services.
• Maintain a professional reception environment and ensure confidentiality is protected.

• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence accurately and efficiently.
• Scan, code, and attach relevant patient documents to electronic health records.
• Process requests and documentation in accordance with practice procedures.
• Support referrals, recalls, invitations, and other routine administrative functions.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Assist in clinical and administrative audits as required.
• Support data quality improvement initiatives.

• Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally.
• Manage a high volume of patient contacts whilst maintaining excellent customer service standards.
• Respond to patient enquiries appropriately and efficiently.
• Support patients in using online services, including NHS App functionality and online consultation systems.
• Escalate concerns, complaints, and safeguarding issues to the appropriate member of staff.

• Assist vulnerable patients in accessing healthcare services.
• Provide information regarding practice services and NHS pathways.
• Identify barriers to healthcare access and seek solutions where appropriate.
• Support carers and family members where necessary while maintaining confidentiality requirements.
• Promote patient self-care and independence where appropriate.

• Maintain awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Recognise potential safeguarding concerns and report them in accordance with practice policies.
• Participate in safeguarding training and updates.
• Follow all safeguarding procedures and escalation pathways.

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Comply with GDPR, Data Protection legislation, and Caldicott Principles.
• Ensure patient records are maintained accurately and securely.
• Report any information governance breaches immediately.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, and administrative staff.
• Participate in team meetings and service improvement activities.
• Support colleagues during periods of increased workload.
• Contribute positively to a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.

• Participate in practice development projects and improvement programmes.
• Support initiatives to improve patient access and experience.
• Assist in achieving practice targets and contractual requirements.
• Promote patient engagement and feedback initiatives.
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency and service delivery.

• Good standard of education including GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience of working in a customer service, reception, administration, or healthcare environment.
• Experience dealing with the public in a professional setting.
• Experience handling confidential information.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to multitask within a busy environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and empathetic approach to patient interactions.

• Previous experience within General Practice or the NHS.
• Experience using EMIS Web clinical system.
• Care Navigation training.
• Knowledge of NHS services and primary care pathways.
• Understanding of the NHS Long Term Plan and integrated care services.

The post holder will demonstrate the values of Lees Medical Practice and The Jalal Practice by:

• Putting patients at the heart of everything we do.
• Treating all individuals fairly, respectfully, and with dignity.
• Working collaboratively to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Maintaining honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Embracing continuous learning and improvement.
• Supporting an inclusive, safe, and positive working environment.

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role and may be reviewed and amended to reflect the changing needs of Lees Medical Practice and The Jalal Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Criteria for Care Navigator
• Lees Medical Practice & The Jalal Practice
• Qualifications & Training
• Good standard of education including GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience
• Experience working in a customer-facing role.
• Experience working in a busy office, reception, administrative, or healthcare environment.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience communicating effectively with members of the public.
• Knowledge
• Understanding of excellent customer service principles.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers, colleagues, and external organisations.
• Ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Administrative Skills
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Accurate data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and confidential records.
• Competent keyboard and IT skills.
• Personal Attributes
• Professional, courteous, and approachable manner.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement.
• Team Working
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Supportive and collaborative approach to team working.
• Willingness to assist colleagues and share responsibilities when required.
• Information Governance
• Understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to handle patient information securely and appropriately.
• Safeguarding & Health and Safety
• Awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of personal responsibility for health and safety within the workplace.
• Ability to identify, report, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Values and Behaviours
• Commitment to putting patients first.
• Treats all individuals with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and accountability.
• Works collaboratively and professionally with colleagues and external partners.
• Promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Supports a positive, safe, and respectful working environment.

Desirable

• Copilot said:
• Desirable Criteria for Care Navigator
• Lees Medical Practice & The Jalal Practice
• Qualifications & Training
• Care Navigation Training.
• Customer Service Qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Health & Social Care, or a related field. Degree level qualification in relevant area.
• Additional training in reception, administration, or healthcare support.
• Experience
• Previous experience working within a GP Practice.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems.
• Experience managing appointment systems and patient registrations.
• Experience working in a healthcare or primary care setting.
• Experience supporting vulnerable patients or those with complex needs.
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of NHS Primary Care services.
• Understanding of Care Navigation and active signposting principles.
• Knowledge of local healthcare providers, community services, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Awareness of Primary Care Network (PCN) services.
• Understanding of NHS App services and online patient access tools.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and recall systems.
• Communication Skills
• Experience handling difficult or challenging conversations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Additional language skills relevant to the local population.
• Experience supporting patients with communication difficulties or additional needs.
• Administrative & IT Skills
• Experience using EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx, MJOG, or similar healthcare systems.
• Experience with clinical coding processes.
• Experience maintaining patient databases and producing reports.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Outlook.
• Team Working
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience liaising with external agencies, community services, or healthcare professionals.
• Experience mentoring, supporting, or training new staff members.
• Service Improvement
• Experience participating in quality improvement projects.
• Experience contributing to service development initiatives.
• Understanding of patient feedback processes and patient engagement activities.
• Experience assisting practices in achieving performance or contractual targets.
• Information Governance & Safeguarding
• Previous Information Governance training.
• Previous safeguarding training within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of NHS confidentiality standards and best practice.
• Personal Attributes
• Demonstrates leadership potential.
• Enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and patient experience.
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in healthcare services.

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

Lees Medical Practice

Address

Lees Medical Practice

Athens Way

Lees

Oldham

OL4 3BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, be responsible for the provision of Community Paediatrics services for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. This will include:

Assessment, diagnosis and management of children and young people with:

Neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. autism)

Developmental delay and disability

Complex medical and social needs

Sensory impairments and long-term conditions

Participation in community paediatric clinics, including general and specialist clinics, delivering care in community settings such as Kaleidoscope, schools, and other appropriate environments

Contribution to multidisciplinary assessments and integrated care planning, working closely with therapists, community nursing teams, CAMHS, education professionals, social care and the voluntary sector

Participation in safeguarding activity, including the assessment and management of children where there are child protection concerns, and contribution to statutory processes such as looked after children assessments and reports

Provision of medical advice to support Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans, contributing to multiagency decision-making

Support for the management of children with complex needs across community pathways, including coordination of care and liaison with acute and tertiary services where required

Participation in referral triage processes and prioritisation of clinical need, ensuring timely and appropriate access to services

Provision of clinical support and advice to colleagues, including GPs, health visitors, school nurses and other professionals involved in childrens care

Maintenance of continuing clinical responsibility for patients in their care, including appropriate documentation, communication and follow-up arrangements, with due regard for delegation where appropriate

Contribution to multidisciplinary meetings (MDTs), case discussions and service forums to support coordinated care delivery and shared decision-making

Participation in clinical governance, including audit, quality improvement initiatives, risk management, and adherence to clinical guidelines and Trust policies.

See job description for more details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for registration with the GMC
• MB BS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (UK) or equalivent

Knowledge and Clinical Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of community paediatric experience
• Relevant post registration experience in paediatrics
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate3
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
• Enthusiasm for clinical medicine

Desirable

• Research experience

Research

Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical reasearch

Desirable

• Research experience

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

PERSONAL SKILLS AUDIT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
• Evidence of a depth of understanding of audit.

Other

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Centre for Children and Young People

32 Rushey Green

Catford

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Lead the operational function of the division in line with the Trust's operational plan and strategy.
• Work collaboratively within a triumvirate team (Divisional Director, Director of Nursing, Medical Director) to deliver standards and financial targets.
• Develop and deliver the division's business plan, workforce plan, and complex business cases.
• Drive system-wide transformation and collaborate with partners across the local health economy.
• Represent the division and deputise for the Chief Operating Officer in internal and external forums.
• Lead and manage divisional and Trust-wide projects, including capital and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure high standards of patient care, dignity, and respect.
• Oversee performance management, financial control, and resource allocation within the division.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders (NHS, community, voluntary sector, local authorities, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Trust policies, and governance arrangements.
• Champion inclusive leadership, staff wellbeing, and talent development.
• Lead on the delivery of key performance targets (e.g., elective, non-elective, diagnostics, emergency standards) across relevant divisions.
• Oversee complaints, risk management, patient safety, and learning from incidents.
• Promote the use of data, digital tools, and health informatics for decision-making and innovation.
• Support integrated care and community transformation projects.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust serves a population of 350,000–500,000 across multiple sites.
• The Trust values are: Patient at heart, Everyday excellence, and Creative collaboration.

Job Summary

• Reports to the Divisional Director and is accountable to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Works as part of a triumvirate leadership team (with the Divisional Director of Nursing and Divisional Medical Director).
• Leads the operational function of the division, aligning with the Trust's operational plan and strategy.
• Drives transformational change to deliver the Trust's strategic objectives.
• Member of the Trust Executive Board, contributing to senior leadership decisions and deputising for the Chief Operating Officer as required.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Formulate and deliver the division's operating plan and strategy.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with local health economy partners (NHS Trusts, ICB, GPs, community and voluntary services, local authorities, business partners).
• Lead integration of services between acute and community settings, shifting care where appropriate.
• Represent the division and Trust in internal and external forums, including deputising for the Chief Operating Officer.
• Lead Trust-wide projects (capital, transformation, etc.) as delegated by the executive team.
• Model inclusive leadership and uphold Trust and NHS values.

Operational & Financial Management

• Oversee divisional performance, ensuring delivery of constitutional standards (safe, caring, effective, responsive, well-led, and financial targets).
• Develop and deliver the division's business plan, workforce plan, and complex business cases.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, robust financial management, and identification of savings.
• Lead performance reviews and ensure compliance with statutory regulations and Trust policies.
• Oversee data analysis and information management to support decision-making.

People Management & Workforce Development

• Support and develop divisional staff in line with the Trust's workforce strategy, prioritising health and wellbeing.
• Lead on recruitment, retention, appraisals, and people management processes.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion within the division.
• Embed talent management and foster a culture of inclusivity, trust, and collaboration.

Governance & Quality

• Ensure robust governance arrangements and compliance with corporate governance.
• Oversee complaints management, patient safety incident investigations, and learning from incidents.
• Ensure risks are identified, managed, and escalated appropriately.
• Ensure data protection and information governance standards are met.

Division-Specific Responsibilities

• Integrated Emergency & Medical Pathways: Lead delivery of non-elective targets (ED four-hour standard, ambulance handover, length of stay), manage emergency preparedness, and support transformation projects. Lead delivery of elective performance targets for medical specialities (RTT, cancer, diagnostics), and manage productivity.

Management & Leadership Standards

• Act ethically and inclusively, promoting transparency and fairness.
• Drive operational excellence, balancing clinical quality, workforce wellbeing, and financial accountability.
• Champion talent development and use of data/digital tools for innovation.
• Support system-wide collaboration and integrated care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience
• Postgraduate management qualification
• Organisational Change Management qualification
• Participation in Continuing Professional Development to improve and update specialist knowledge

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification and affiliation
• Prince 2 Project Management

Experience

Essential

• Extensive management experience at a senior level within a large and complex organisation in at least four of the following areas:
• o Strategy development
• o Business development including tender responses
• o Planning
• o Performance management
• o Organisational change
• Experience of working at senior management level in an NHS or comparable healthcare organisation and delivery of constitutional standards

Desirable

• Involvement in the planning and implementation of major capital projects
• Experience in pathway redesign methodologies, working around organisational boundaries on the development of integrated models of care.

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 Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience acting as a first point of contact and handling a high volume of queries via phone, email, and face-to-face
• Experience organising meetings, booking venues, and taking accurate minutes or action notes
• Experience of managing shared email inboxes and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting the facilitation of training
• Experience of working in a supporting role in specialist Human Resource areas including such as, Health and Wellbeing, Learning and Development or Organisational Development
• Experience using survey platforms or data collation tools.
• Podcasts/blogging/digital media

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with staff at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize a varied workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to provide administrative support to meetings, such as preparing minutes and maintaining an accurate action log.

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of Secondary education or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development.
• Clear understanding of data protection, confidentiality, and information governance principles.
• Familiarity with NHS systems (such as the Electronic Staff Record - ESR).
• Basic understanding of the core themes within the NHS People Promise and why staff engagement is critical in a healthcare 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.

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital/Stepping Hill Hospital

Tameside/Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties Appointments, visits, dealing with queries from patients or other health care professionals.

Home Visits,if appropriate and agreed: These are shared amongst the GP team or the Specialist Practitioner present on the day, if patient appropriate.

Administration/Paperwork Arising both directly from own and Practice caseload, referrals, investigations, results. The Salaried GP is responsible for their own patient associated referrals, correspondence, administration and paperwork. They will be expected to take a share of practice general incoming clinical correspondence, scanned documents, repeat prescriptions, results and patient associated tasks for their registered list.

Clinical Read coding and medication reviews Opportunistic and Ad-Hoc accurate clinical read coding, using templates where available, to assist with Practice contractual compliance and monitoring. The Salaried GP is responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with the protocols and procedures surrounding the collection of data for Enhanced Services to ensure that the Practice is reimbursed accordingly. Opportunistic medication reviews and issue updates should be adjusted where possible or appropriate.

PET Meetings The Salaried GP will be expected to attend relevant Practice meetings when they occur within rostered hours, PET sessions rotate days where possible to accommodate attendance.

Audits All staff are expected to instigate and partake in the audit process including initiating and running cyclical audits to assist in providing quality of care for patients.

Personal CPD The Salaried GP is expected to keep up to date with all Practice Protocols and Policies associated with their job role. Professional CPD is expected to be maintained by the Salaried GP including safeguarding as part of the revalidation process. The Practice will support personal CPD through the Practice PET sessions, CPD allocation and study leave allowance.

Clinical Supervision & Colleague Education As a Senior Clinician, you will be expected to provide clinical supervision to non-GP HCP colleagues where appropriate. This may be in the case of individual clinical learning opportunities or in the supervision and guidance deemed appropriate while supporting patient care. As a Teaching Practice the Partnership will expect you to help supervise our F1, F2, Doctors where appropriate and to take part in mentoring Student Placements where you have been allocated to do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration.
• Certificate of Completion of Training CCT in General Practice
• Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration CEGPR, or equivalent Included on a Medical Performers List or eligible for inclusion
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Experience

Desirable

• Working within Primary Care General Practice

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Hope Health Centre

Hawarden Road

Wrexham

Flintshire

Clwyd

LL12 9NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee, Service Manager and their lead Clinician, on behalf of the Medical Director, within three months after the commencement date of the appointee. The job plan will be reviewed within twelve months. This will be signed by the Clinical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan for the first three months will be agreed between the appointee and the Directorate. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.

We currently have one Upper GI surgeon employed at Medway Foundation Trust who undertakes the emergency on call, endoscopy and day case lists which include mainly laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic hernia repair. He is trained to undertake benign upper GI procedures including hiatus hernia repairs, anti-reflux surgery and dysmotility procedures. Pleasesee attached full job description and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• MRCP
• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) would be desirable but not essential
• On the specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT/completion of CESR

Value based question

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• General training in Geriatric Medicine to specialist level or equivalent
• Experience of teaching doctors-in training and undergraduates
• Experience of clinical audit
• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of consultant.

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 Road

Gillingham, Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Anticoagulation Specialist Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, effective and patient-centred anticoagulation care through independent clinical practice. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing an independent caseload within nurse-led anticoagulation clinics across hospital and community locations.
• Assessing, monitoring and reviewing patients receiving anticoagulation therapy in accordance with local and national guidance.
• Providing specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Interpreting clinical information and laboratory results to support treatment decisions and ongoing management.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and effective patient outcomes.
• Supporting clinical governance activities including audit, service evaluation and implementation of best practice.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of anticoagulation services and pathways.
• Promoting high standards of patient safety, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Acting as a clinical role model and supporting colleagues through advice, education and professional leadership.

For this role, we are seeking a registered nurse with post-registration experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Experience in anticoagulation services is desirable but not essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience

Desirable

• Anticoagulation nursing experience
• History taking

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with a degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Specialist anticoagulation qualification
• Degree with honours or equivalent
• PhD qualification
• Clinical examination module

Skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

• Basic IT skills in e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets

Skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

• Clinically competent
• Initiation and implementation of change
• Communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
• Ability to present written information in a logical manner
• Able to manage your own workload, plan the work of others and work autonomously
• Effective delegation skills
• Experience in staff management, able to persuade and influence and handle conflict
• Knowledge of professional NHS issues
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
• Be a reflective practitioner

Desirable

• Participation in service development projects
• Experience of developing care pathways relevant to the speciality

Specific role requirements

Essential

• Willing to work at pace and multitask

Physical effort

Essential

• Patient handling
• Use of manual handling equipment
• Non-patient manual handling

Physical skills

Essential

• Team player
• Flexible
• Motivated
• Good time management skills
• Able to use initiative
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
• Use of computer for Lorenzo and ICE requests

Skills, knowledge and competencies

Essential

• Assertive

Mental effort

Essential

• Able to rise to the challenge of a busy environement
• Able to use problem solving techniques
• Is able to recognise when to escalate concerns to a higher level

Emotional effort

Essential

• Can confidently manage patients experiencing long waits for treatment
• Can address the needs of patients with mental health disorders or escalate concerns beyond personal ability

Working conditions

Essential

• Can work in a busy clinical setting in a sometimes noisy environment with occasional interruptions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington Hospital (with requirement to travel to Halton Hospital and other clinic locations)

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a Salaried GP within our clinical team, providing safe, effective and evidence-based general medical services to our registered patient population. They will manage an appropriate caseload of undifferentiated presentations, acute and chronic disease, and urgent care, and will share duty doctor responsibilities with colleagues. The role includes the associated clinical administration results, documents, referrals, prescription requests and clinical correspondence as well as participation in QOF, enhanced services, safeguarding, significant event analysis and practice clinical meetings. The post holder will work within their scope of competence, maintain their own appraisal and revalidation, and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, and inclusion on the GMC GP Register
• On the NHS England Performers List (or eligible to join)
• MRCGP or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web

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

Central Surgery Ltd

Address

Central Surgery

Surbiton Health Centre

Surrey

Surbiton

KT6 6EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

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

Education and Training

• Deliver approved training programmes for delegated healthcare tasks, including seizure management, emergency medication, anaphylaxis, enteral feeding, and other agreed clinical procedures.

• Adapt delivery to the learner and setting whilemaintainingthe content,standards,and learning outcomes of approved materials.

• Demonstrate clinical procedures and assess learners against approved competency frameworks, escalatingconcernsor complex decisions to an appropriately experienced practitioner.

• Provide refresher,update,and remedial training within agreed pathways.

• Supportparentsand carers to develop the knowledge, skills and confidencerequiredto undertake agreed healthcare tasks safely.

• Contribute to CCN induction, clinical skills updates, studysessions,and student learning within the post holders competence.

• Promote a positive,inclusive,and psychologically safe learning environment.

• Evaluate sessions, gather learnerfeedback,andidentifythemes for review by the Education and Training Lead.

Coordination and Record Keeping

• Respond to allocated training requests and consult with families, schools, care providers, agencies, and clinical colleagues to arrange delivery.

• Check that current care plans,prescriptions, riskinformation,andappropriate equipmentare available before child-specific training or assessment.

• Maintainaccuratetraining,attendance,and competency records on approved systemsin accordance withinformation governance requirements.

• Monitor outstanding actions forallocatedlearners, escalating delays,risks,or non-compliance promptly.

• Support collection and validation of activity, demand, capacity,quality,and outcome data.

• Assistwith the maintenance of training resources, equipment and stock, reporting defects or shortages.

• Ensure contemporaneous documentation in line with Trust policy and NMC professional standards.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work within the NMC Code, current registration, level of competence and approved Trust policies,protocols,and clinical guidelines.
• Maintain relevant clinical competence through supervised practice, continuing professional development and regular clinical work as agreed.

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care under an individualised plan of care when rostered to support CCN clinical activity.

• Recognise deterioration, safeguarding concerns, unsafepractice,or limitations in learner competence and take immediate action in line with escalation procedures.

• Confirm that delegation isappropriate onlywithin approved governance arrangements; refer complex, unusual or high-risk training and competency decisions to a Band 6 or Band 7 practitioner.

• Communicate effectively with children, youngpeopleand families, using developmentallyappropriateand accessible approaches.

• Maintain infection prevention, medicines management, moving and handling and lone-working standards relevant to the role.

Communication and Partnership Working

• Work collaboratively with the Education and Training Lead, Clinical Educators, localityteamsand other members of the Childrens Community Nursing Service.
• Liaise professionally with education settings, care agencies, families, acuteservicesand partner organisations to support coordinated training and safe care.

• Explain clinical information clearly, sensitively and without jargon, checking understanding and responding appropriately to questions or anxiety.

• Raise issues affecting training quality, learner competence, childsafetyor service capacity through the agreed governance route.

• Contribute to team meetings, clinicalsupervision,and service learning.

Quality and Professional Development

• Use approved lesson plans, competency documents, and evidence-based resources, identifying content that requires review.

• Participate in audit, evaluation and quality-improvement activity relating to delegated healthcare task training.

• Report incidents, near misses,complaints,and risksin accordance withTrust procedures and contribute to learning actions.

• Participate in appraisal, clinicalsupervision,and an agreed personal development plan.

• Maintain statutory and mandatory training and professional revalidation requirements.

• Undertake other dutiesappropriate tothe band and role as agreed with the line manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding professional accountability, delegation and competency assessment.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion and children's rights.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and young people.

Desirable

• Knowledge of delegated healthcare tasks in education, care or community settings.
• Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working.
• Familiarity with quality improvement or clinical audit.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable

• Teaching, assessing, coaching or practicing supervision qualification.

job related aptitude and skills

Essential

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain clinical information to different audiences.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical procedures and assess competence objectively within agreed frameworks.
• Ability to recognise limitations, seek advice and escalate risk appropriately.

Desirable

• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyse training feedback and activity data.
• Experience using EMIS or a comparable electronic patient record.

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

Murray House

Jordan Hill

Oxford

OX2 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions by using, developing and consolidating advanced clinical skills within their own sphere of competence.
• Support decisions regarding patient treatment and management following a comprehensive telephone triage.
• Provide holistic patient care, within the patients residence, from assessment of presenting condition through to diagnosis, initial treatment and discharge, including the prescribing and administration of medication.
• Work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team and with external providers, to ensure the right care is provided, by the right person, at the right time and in the right place.

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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Advanced assessment skills
• Awareness of long term plan and ageing well agenda
• MDT working
• Ability to manage competing demands

Desirable

• Evidence of complex patient management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional inc paramedic
• Post Registration Qualification in advanced clinical assessment skills e.g. Advanced history taking and examination or Frailty (comprehensive geriatric assessment)
• V300-non medical presciber
• Mentorship qualification or teaching or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable

• Specialist practitioner qualification in relevant field

Experience

Essential

• Competent in using Evidence Based Practice
• Experience in advanced assessment of patients
• Autonomous clinical practice

Desirable

• Community experience/ home visiting
• Consolidated prescribing experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Flexible, adaptable and willing to change with the evolving service
• Confident in practice and ability to manage challenging situations
• Ability to motivate colleagues and team
• Committed to ongoing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Coaching skills
• Awareness of national agendas and how they impact the applicant and 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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Abingdon /Murray House/Bicester

Abingdon/City/Banbury

OX2 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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