Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced registered clinician with strong triage skills and a passion for delivering safe, responsive care?

At OneMedical Group, we are looking for a confident and compassionate Triage Clinician to assess adult and paediatric patients presenting with minor illness and injury. You will identify clinical urgency, provide appropriate advice and signposting, and help ensure each patient receives timely care based on their individual needs.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary urgent care team, you will use your clinical judgement and communication skills to prioritise patients safely, recognise deterioration and escalate concerns promptly.

You will also help maintain the safety and wellbeing of patients while they are waiting to be seen.

Your Role and Responsibilities As a Triage Clinician, you will provide an effective initial clinical assessment and ensure patients are prioritised, supported and directed to the most appropriate care pathway.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a calm and capable clinician who can assess risk, make sound decisions and communicate clearly with patients, relatives and colleagues in a busy urgent care environment.

WhatWe Offer

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata, increasing with length of service, plus an extra day of leave awarded for every year of service.

NHS Pension

Work-Life Balance: A supportive working environment alongside enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.

Health and Benefits: 24/7 confidential mental health support via Health Assured EAP, Eye Care vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme and OMG's Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

Development: Mandatory and role-specific training, ongoing professional development and opportunities to build your career within a growing healthcare organisation.

Through our developing Elevate Academy, we are creating clear and accessible pathways that support colleagues from induction and role-specific learning through to apprenticeships, specialist expertise and leadership development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an experienced Triage Clinician looking for an opportunity to use your assessment skills, support safe patient flow and make a positive difference in urgent care, we would love to hear from you.

OneMedical Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a supportive environment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or simply want to learn more about joining our family, please contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC / HCPC registered
• Formal triage training

Experience

Essential

• Face-to-face triage experience
• Evidence of recent training and development or courses
• Previous experience working as part of a team
• Experience of working in Urgent 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

OneMedicalGroup

Address

75 Broad Lane, Sheffield

Sheffield

S1 3PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team and will bring the social care perspective to service planning meetings and individualised care planning. The role involves providing case management to a defined caseload within the CPA framework and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to assess needs and risks within a forensic patient population. You will provide a professional social work service to patients, their families and carers and routinely liaise with external stakeholders from the point of admission to discharge.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver an efficient and high quality social care service, have well developed assessment and analytical skills alongside effective interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

You must have good knowledge of the key relevant Health & Social Care and Criminal Justice legislation to work in a forensic setting as well as a good knowledge around safeguarding frameworks. You should have well developed report writing skills as routinely you will be required to complete mental health legislation reports for the Ministry of Justice along with Managers Hearings and Tribunals alongside assessment reports for admission and discharge.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Social Work or DipSW or CQSW.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying training (formally or work based) in relevant areas of social work and/or mental health, learning disability or forensics.
• Evidence of significant continuing professional and personal development.

Desirable

• Approved Mental Health Professional Qualification
• Qualifications relating to the Mental Capacity Act, e.g., Best Interest Assessor
• Practice Educator qualification 1 & 2 (PEPS).
• Masters Degree (MSW) or Postgraduate (PGDipSW)

Skills

Essential

• To be able to practice safely and effectively within scope of practice.
• To be able to practice within the legal and ethical boundaries of Social Work profession.
• Understand the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to Social Work profession
• Be able to draw on appropriate knowledge and skills to inform practice.
• Develop written documents including report writing relevant for practice.
• An ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• To be able to practice as an autonomous professional.
• To be able to communicate effectively.
• To be able to build compassionate and effective relationships
• To be able to maintain records appropriate.
• Interpersonal skills and resilience to manage complex clinical case work.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of legislative guidance and policy e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Human Rights Act and criminal justice frameworks e.g., MAPPA, Victim Liaison, MARAC and Carers' Rights.
• Knowledge and application of professional standards, codes of conduct and Social Work England standards of proficiency and Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF).
• Ability to assess and manage complex cases in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Skilled at assessing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Skilled at assessing and promoting the involvement of people in developing their own care/ support plans using a strengths and asset based approach.
• Good working understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection and confidentiality.
• An understanding of Equality, Inclusion and protected characteristics

Experience

Essential

• Suitable post qualifying experience as a Social Worker.
• Experience of working with service users with mental disorders and/or learning disabilities.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working and promoting social work/social care.
• Experience of working with forensic service users.
• Experience of supervising others.
• Experience of presenting reports in formal setting, e.g., Courts, Mental Health Tribunals, Safeguarding Strategy.
• Experience in working with families.
• Experience of child and adult safeguarding.

Desirable

• Experience of working with forensic service users.
• Experience of supervising 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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashworth Hospital

Maghull Health Park

Maghull

L31 1HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Key Responsibilities

a. Strategy & Leadership

Participate in regular clinical supervision in line with NMC and organisational requirements.

Act as a point of contact within the team, appropriately escalating clinical concerns to senior staff.

Work towards achieving service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within own role and those of the service.

Contribute to service development by providing feedback and completing delegated actions in a timely manner.

Support the induction of new staff within the ADHD service.

Maintain a solution-focused approach when managing challenges and contribute ideas for service improvement.

Engage in appraisal processes and contribute to personal development plans.

b. Management & Leadership Behaviours

Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and professional conduct in all aspects of practice.

Prioritise workload effectively and seek support when required.

Act as a positive role model within the team in line with NHS and organisational values and behaviours.

c. Governance, Quality & Improvement

Maintain high standards of clinical governance and quality within the ADHD service.

Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities as directed.

Complete incident reporting accurately and contribute to shared learning.

Support a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice.

Work in accordance with organisational policies, NICE guidelines, and statutory regulations.

Recognise and report safeguarding concerns, escalating appropriately in line with policy.

Report incidents in a timely manner.

d. Clinical Practice & Patient Care

Deliver safe, effective, person-centred care to adults accessing the ADHD service.

Participate in MDT discussions, contributing relevant clinical information and linking in with external agencies/services as required.

Undertake clinical observations and support patients from referral through to shared care including the gathering and review of pre-assessment information (e.g., rating scales, structured tools, developmental histories) and physical health parameters under appropriate supervision.

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records.

Identify when additional investigations or referrals may be required and escalate appropriately, following service policy.

Promote a holistic approach to care, considering physical health, mental health, and social needs.

Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to support coordinated care.

Undertake relevant administrative duties to support the patients journey including the validation of previous diagnoses and review of annual review information.

Participate in complex case discussions and escalate concerns to senior clinicians when required.

Follow service protocols and report any concerns or inconsistencies.

Demonstrate accountability and safe decision-making within scope of practice.

Involve patients in shared decision-making and care planning.

Signpost patients to appropriate services when needs fall outside the service remit.

Support delivery of psychoeducation and group interventions under supervision.

e. Research, Education & External Engagement

Maintain awareness of current evidence-based practice relating to ADHD and mental health.

Apply learning from training and research to clinical practice.

f. Digital & IT

Use clinical systems, email, Microsoft Office, and video consultation platforms effectively.

Accurately input and manage patient data in line with information governance standards.

Support the use of digital tools for pre-assessment information gathering and outcome monitoring.

Engage with online resources to support patient care and information sharing.

g. Professional Development

Maintain NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements.

Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and reflective practice.

Work within professional scope while developing competence and confidence.

Maintain high standards of documentation in line with NMC and organisational policies.

Demonstrate flexibility to meet service needs, with support from senior staff.

Undertake administrative duties required for patient care delivery.

Adhere to all relevant legislation, including NMC Code, NICE guidance, and safeguarding policies.

Undertake additional duties as appropriate and where required by the service leads.

h. Team & Stakeholder Engagement

Develop effective working relationships within the service, including the MDT and wider organisation.

Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with colleagues and patients.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Engage in peer support and wellbeing initiatives.

2. Travel Requirements

Regular travel to Quay sites, community venues, partner organisations, and satellite clinics as required.

The postholder must be able to work flexibly across multiple sites as service needs dictate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of pre-registration training in mental health nursing
• Willingness to undertake relevant training for specialist service (e.g., ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions)
• Awareness of NMC Code, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Training/experience in ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrates NHS values (compassion, respect, inclusion) and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Committed to learning, reflection, CPD, and continuous improvement
• Provides person-centred, compassionate care
• Works independently within scope, seeking support appropriately
• Professional, reliable, accountable, and adaptable to service needs
• Engages in supervision, appraisal, and CPD processes
• Complies with NMC standards and organisational policies
• Interest in neurodevelopmental conditions

Desirable

• Proactive approach to service improvement and team contribution

Other requirements

Essential

• Access to a vehicle for work related travel (depending on geography) and the ability to work flexibly across multiple sites.
• Proficient in electronic patient records, Microsoft Office, and maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Training/experience in ADHD or other neurodevelopmental disorders

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Experience (including placements) supporting people with mental health needs
• Understanding of mental health conditions, recovery-focused care, risk assessment/management, and safeguarding
• Experience working in MDTs and contributing to care planning
• Ability to complete holistic assessments and monitor mental state/risk
• Developing and implementing person-centred care plans and therapeutic interventions (within scope)
• Competence in clinical documentation, record keeping, and meeting deadlines
• Participation in audits and quality improvement
• Ability to escalate concerns appropriately and support structured assessments
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage independent and shared workloads
• Effective communication with patients, carers, and professionals, including challenging conversations

Desirable

• Experience in secondary care or specialist services
• Supporting people with ADHD/neurodevelopmental conditions and complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety requirements
• Managing a supported caseload and working to KPIs/targets
• Engaging diverse or hard-to-reach groups using motivational techniques
• Involvement in audits, quality improvement, and specialist assessments (e.g. ADHD)
• Delivering psychoeducation and brief structured interventions
• Understanding outcome measures and psychometric tools
• Using digital tools (assessment systems, video consultations, data/reporting platforms)

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

Quay Primary Healthcare CIC

Address

Quay Primary Healthcare CIC

Unit 11 Guardian Point

Guardian Street

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 1AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://quayhealthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Laura Moloney Deputy Head of Therapies – Physiotherapy Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

[email protected]

Shortlisting Date: Interview Date: w/c 19th October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Physiotherapy Rotational Programme at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Physiotherapists to join our Band 5 rotational scheme and become part of one of the largest and most diverse teaching hospital trusts in the UK.

Our rotational programme offers the opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of clinical specialties, enabling you to develop a broad and varied skill set while building confidence and expertise in your clinical practice. You will work alongside experienced Physiotherapists, Therapy Support Workers and multidisciplinary colleagues, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a variety of inpatient, outpatient and specialist services. You will have access to supervision, training and professional development opportunities to help you develop your clinical knowledge, confidence and career progression.

Working patterns vary across teams and services and may include evenings, weekends and participation in seven-day working arrangements. All rotational Band 5 Physiotherapists will be expected to join the respiratory on-call rota once the required competencies have been achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for Physiotherapists who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, developing their clinical expertise and building a rewarding career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Interview Date: Week commencing 19th October 2026

The Physiotherapy Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides care across a wide range of specialist and acute services, caring for patients with complex and diverse healthcare needs. As a teaching hospital Trust, we are committed to innovation, learning and delivering outstanding patient care.

Our rotational programme is designed to support the development of confident and capable Physiotherapists through exposure to varied clinical environments. You will work within supportive multidisciplinary teams where collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Working at Leeds also gives you the opportunity to be part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), helping shape the future of healthcare delivery across one of the largest integrated care systems in the country.

Our teams embody The Leeds Way values:

• Patient-centred
• Collaborative
• Fair
• Accountable
• Empowered

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Qualified Physiotherapists with HCPC registration
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise their workload effectively.
• Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• Flexible and adaptable to working across a variety of clinical settings.
• Passionate about rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes.
• Keen to contribute to service improvement, audit and quality initiatives.
• Able to demonstrate professionalism, compassion and a positive attitude in all aspects of their work.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Experience

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Cross Site

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

1. Operational Management & Strategic Planning

Provide overall day-to-day operational leadership of the practice.

Work with the GP Partners to develop and implement the practices strategic objectives and business plans.

Translate strategic priorities into clear operational plans, measurable objectives and deliverable actions.

Ensure the practice operates efficiently, effectively and in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

Monitor practice performance against key operational, contractual, clinical and financial targets.

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, capacity, access and service delivery.

Lead service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives in response to changing NHS requirements and patient needs.

Develop business continuity and operational resilience plans.

Ensure effective systems are in place for managing premises, facilities, equipment, IT and practice infrastructure.

2. Clinical & Non-Clinical Workforce Management

Provide effective workforce leadership across the full practice team, including:

GPs and GP Partners.

Salaried and locum GPs.

Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs).

Paramedics and other allied clinical professionals.

Nurses, healthcare assistants and other clinical staff.

Reception, administration, secretarial and care navigation teams.

Management and support staff.

Responsibilities include:

Workforce planning and capacity management.

Effective deployment of staff according to service requirements.

Monitoring staffing levels, skill mix, workload and productivity.

Supporting clinical and operational teams to work collaboratively.

Ensuring appropriate role clarity, accountability and reporting structures.

Identifying future workforce requirements and succession planning needs.

3. HR, Employee Relations & Performance Management

Provide leadership for all HR and people-management processes.

Ensure employment practices comply with current employment legislation and NHS requirements.

Manage recruitment, contracts, probation, appraisals, absence, capability and disciplinary processes.

Handle employee relations matters fairly, consistently and confidentially.

Manage performance concerns and implement appropriate improvement or support plans.

Promote a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, inclusion and professional development.

Monitor sickness absence, staff turnover and workforce trends.

Support managers and clinical leads in dealing with complex people-management issues.

Ensure appropriate employment records and HR documentation are maintained.

Ensure the practice complies with relevant NHS contractual, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Maintain effective governance arrangements across the organisation.

Ensure compliance with relevant CQC requirements and standards.

Maintain appropriate policies, procedures, protocols and standard operating procedures.

Ensure compliance with information governance, confidentiality, data protection and records-management requirements.

Support clinical governance and quality-improvement activity in partnership with clinical leads.

Ensure appropriate safeguarding arrangements are maintained.

Monitor compliance with mandatory training, professional registration and required staff checks.

Maintain an effective audit and reporting framework.

Keep the practice informed of changes to NHS policy, contractual requirements and regulatory expectations.

Risk Management

As SIRO (Senior Information Risk Officer), overall responsibility for all aspects of Information Risk for the practice

• Monitoring relevant legal, statutory, and contractual requirements and their implications for the practice, including the consequences of non-compliance.
• Monitoring of work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazard and that they conform to health and safety legislation.

Ensure that the practices IT resources are maintained to protect the integrity of patients records and compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Ensure that effective safeguards are in place to prevent any type of fraud.

• Compliance with professional and legal requirements and guidelines.
• Delivery of appropriate education and training in health and safety.
• Ensure the practice complies fully with all GDPR regulations.

5. Budget Management & P&L Oversight

Take overall responsibility for the practices financial and budgetary management.

Work with GP Partners and the practices accountant/financial advisers to maintain financial sustainability.

Prepare and monitor annual budgets and cash-flow requirements.

Monitor income, expenditure, staffing costs and operational costs.

Maintain appropriate oversight of the practice Profit & Loss position.

Identify financial risks, cost pressures and opportunities for efficiency.

Ensure appropriate financial controls and authorisation processes are maintained.

Monitor contractual income and ensure appropriate claims and payments are processed.

Provide regular financial reports and management information to the GP Partners.

Support investment and business-case decisions through financial analysis.

6. Recruitment, Induction & Staff Development

Lead effective recruitment and selection processes across the practice.

Develop accurate job descriptions, person specifications and role expectations.

Ensure appropriate pre-employment checks are completed.

Deliver structured induction programmes for new employees.

Ensure new staff understand practice policies, procedures, governance arrangements and expectations.

Maintain a comprehensive mandatory training programme.

Coordinate annual appraisals and personal development planning.

Identify training and development needs across the workforce.

Encourage career development, leadership development and succession planning.

Support a culture of continuous learning and professional improvement.

7. Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Promote effective collaboration across the practices multidisciplinary workforce.

Facilitate effective communication between clinical and non-clinical teams.

Work closely with GPs, ANPs, paramedics, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare professionals, reception teams, administrators and other members of the wider primary care workforce.

Ensure teams understand shared objectives, responsibilities and performance expectations.

Support multidisciplinary meetings and effective information sharing.

Resolve operational barriers between different professional groups.

Promote a culture of mutual respect, teamwork and shared accountability.

Work collaboratively with the Primary Care Network and wider community, health and social care partners where appropriate.

8. Supplier Management & Procurement

Manage key supplier and contractor relationships.

Ensure procurement represents value for money and meets practice requirements.

Negotiate contracts, pricing and service-level agreements where appropriate.

Monitor supplier performance and resolve service issues.

Maintain appropriate procurement and purchasing controls.

Ensure equipment, clinical supplies, stationery, IT services and other operational requirements are appropriately sourced.

Review contracts regularly and identify opportunities for savings and improved service quality.

Ensure appropriate due diligence and compliance requirements are considered when appointing suppliers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a sound education to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Relevant Business, Finance or Leadership/Management qualification
• Member of a relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• 5 years experience of successfully leading and managing teams
• HR, Employment Law, and safe recruitment
• Working in an IT led environment
• Financial management experience of small company accounts
• 5 years experience as a business/senior manager, with knowledge of contract management and small business accounts
• Change management and a driver of change
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Management experience in the NHS or in Primary care

Desirable

• Experience of strategic business planning
• Experience of working with regulatory bodies and preparing for inspections

Skills

Essential

• A solutions focused approach to problem solving
• Intelligent with a fast-learning ability
• Effective communication (oral and written) and excellent inter-personal skills
• Approachable with the ability to listen, nurture and empathise
• Delegation and empowerment of staff
• Appropriate IT skills and computer literacy
• Leadership skills, including excellent people management skills
• Strategic management skills to run a well-organised business
• Negotiating and managing conflict
• Able to manage change and cope with pressure
• Networking and facilitation
• Motivational with a growth mindset

Desirable

• Project management
• Change 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Alvaston Medical Centre

Address

14 Boulton Lane

Alvaston

Derby

Derbyshire

DE24 0GE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community Mental Health Transition Practitioner will support transition for Children and Young People, aged 18-25, from Mersey Care Children and Young Persons Services (CYPS) and Alder Hey to Adult Community Mental Health Services. The post holder will also ensure the principles of transition are applied when transferring between other Adult Mental Health (AMH) service lines i.e. Inpatient/Urgent Care to Community Mental Health services.

The Community Mental Health Transition Practitioner will become an integral member of the Community Mental Health MDT, whilst also working closely with CYP Services and local communities to understand and provide a seamless and consistent offer within the wider system.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:To oversee the implementation of National Institute for Health and Social Care Excellence (NICE) Quality Statements for transition for children and young people, aged 18-25, between CYP to AMHS and AMHS to AMHS services.Young people who will move from children to adults services start planning their transition with health and social care practitioners by school year 9 (aged 13 to 14, or immediately if they enter childrens services after school year 9.Young people who will move from children to adults services have a coordinated transition plan.Young people who will move from children to adults services have an annual meeting to review transition planning.Young people who are moving from children to adults services have a named worker to coordinate care and support before, during and after transfer.Young people who are moving from children to adults services meet a practitioner from each adults service they will move to before the transfer.Young people who have moved from children to adults services but do not attend their initial meetings or appointments are contacted by adults services and given further opportunities to engage.To oversee and implement the principles of transition as identified below:Transition support should be person centred and ensure they are an equal partner in the planning of their care choosing pathways which meet their needs.Transition support should be strength based and focuses on what is positive and possible for the young adult and their carer/family.Assessment and planning should focus on goals with the young adult, which may include education and employment, community inclusion, health and well-being and housing needs.Carers and families need to be at the centre of transition planning, but it is important to ask the young adult how they would like their carer/family to be involved in the transition.Transition should be based on need not age.Ensure transition support is developmentally appropriate and considers the persons maturity, cognitive abilities, psychological status, long term conditions, social and personal circumstances, caring responsibilities and communication needs.Where the young person is autistic and/or has a learning disability along with a co-morbid mental health need, the transition processes and associated assessments and interventions should be reasonably adjusted to meet the young persons needs.Young adults absolutely should not be forgotten or forced to begin the assessment/transition process again. Young adults may need to be able to dip in and out of services there needs to be flexibility and understanding in the system for did not attend (DNA).Health and social care services should work together in an integrated way to ensure smooth transition, avoiding the proliferation of separate plans for specific sectors.Consideration of special education needs and education health care plans.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level training or equivalent
• Professional registration i.e. NMC, Social Work England, Occupational Health and Care Professions Council
• The practitioner has acquired at least one years additional post-registration knowledge and experience, allowing them to be autonomous in their practice
• The practitioner had developed knowledge and skills to enable them to teach and educate other professionals

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD and working towards master level qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing care for people with mental health difficulties within a secondary care environment and working as a care co-ordinator/key worker
• Experience of working autonomously and recognising professional limitations
• Experience of developing and implementing collaborative care plans
• Experience of developing risk formulations and managing risk accordingly
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to an MDT approach to care delivery
• Experience of supporting families and carers
• Experience of supporting and mentoring students and other junior members of staff
• Experience of utilising a problem-solving approach and implementing quality improvement ideas
• Evidence of keeping up to date with relevant literature and evidence based practice
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Knowledge and experience in safeguarding children and/or adults

Desirable

• Experience of working with external partners with the wider system
• Experience of working across CYPS and AMHS
• Experience of working as a transition practitioner

Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team
• Ability to engage service users and carers and work collaboratively to develop and implement a transition plan
• Ability to utilise appropriate measuring tools and generate/review associated reports
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to identify and implement risk management strategies
• Ability to provide education/training to relevant stakeholders

Values

Essential

• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• High professional standards
• Responsive to service users
• Engaging leadership style
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and honesty
• Discreet
• Change oriented

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bluebell Medical Centre

Bluebell Lane

Huyton

L36 7XY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will lead the West Midlands primary care commissioning and shared services function to ensure that work streams and programmes are planned and carried out effectively on behalf of all West Midlands ICBs and to support the ICBs in delivering their delegated primary care commissioning responsibilities from NHSE. The function includes: secondary care dental commissioning, GP estates, GMAST, pharmacy including Pharmacy Services Regulations Committee, optometry, clinical advisors, and centralised PMO support across the West Midlands.

The shared services function is hosted by the Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB cluster on behalf of all West Midlands ICBs. As such, the postholder will be required to support and contribute to broader primary care transformation; meet regularly with each ICB cluster to agree and review plans and priorities; and provide assurance and reporting through ICB specific and collective governance routes as agreed. The postholder will be expected to be a part of each clusters formal governance arrangements attending appropriate commissioning committees at all three clusters and adhere to each clusters working measures, as above. In addition they will be expected to report to a joint governance group which will cover all three clusters across the West Midlands region and account for the delivery of all hosted services.

The post holder will lead the provision of an efficient, effective, and high quality, professional and well co-ordinated procurement and contract management service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements for primary care ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation. This role will need to contribute to the strategic commissioning agenda across the Chief Strategy Officers directorate and will need to work across all four sub functions.

The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Chir Officer Primary Care and Associate Director of Primary Care as required and also report directly to each clusters Primary Care Directors on a regular basis.

The post holder will support the Directors of Primary Care in each ICB cluster in discharging delegated responsibilities for general medical, community pharmacy, optometry and dental services.

In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do:

• Commissioning for Value and Outcomes
• Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace
• Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways
• Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity
• Advancing Health Equity
• Integrated Partnership

The post holder will be accountable for:

• Senior leadership and oversight for the provision of an efficient, effective, high quality, professional and well-coordinated contract management, commissioning and performance function for primary care, that meets all statutory and regulatory requirements and ensures that national priorities are delivered, and corporate objectives of all West Midlands ICBs met.
• Senior leadership and line/operational management support for the Primary Care Commissioning POD/GMAST Team, in line with organisational policies and procedures and ensuring that work programmes are planned and carried out effectively for all functions, providing resilience where necessary.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure a whole system approach to effective surveillance of POD delivery, including identifying concerns with performance and quality of patient services, identifying improvement opportunities, providing support as required in conjunction with ICB colleagues and overseeing and managing where there are concerns with the performance and quality of services delivered.
• Subject matter expertise in POD commissioning and contracting, including on emerging contract vehicles and requirements, acting as a point of contact expert for providers, colleagues, patients and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for supporting the ICBs in their delivery of commissioning and contracting functions for primary care, interfacing with colleagues and governance arrangements in all ICB clusters.

A copy of the full job description is attached

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
• Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action
• Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines
• Skills for direct line management and job management
• Skills for delivering results through managing through others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility
• Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
• Ensures staff for whom the post holder has line management responsibility
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change

Mobility

Essential

• Ability to travel across sites as required

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Persuade board and senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities
• Negotiate on difficult and very complex and detailed issues

Autonomy

Essential

• Able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations, with the aim of improving deliverables
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required, working to tight and often changing timescales

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity taking into account and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality opportunity and diversity
• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in relevant specialist area
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or
• experience to masters level equivalent
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• Educated to Masters level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained through substantial senior leadership roles within primary care commissioning and contracting.
• Extensive specialist knowledge of primary care/POD and Secondary Care Dental commissioning, contracting and performance management, acquired through postgraduate study and/or significant senior-level professional experience.
• Evidence of sustained post-qualifying professional development relevant to senior leadership, commissioning, contracting, governance and system working.
• Commitment to maintaining professional credibility and keeping abreast of national policy, legislative and system changes

Experience

Essential

• Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances
• Inputs to strategic plans across NHS and within the specific team
• Works with Stakeholders to develop performance improvement plans and to develop plans for innovation and opening up the market
• Good use of available information sources to enable efficient and effective planning
• Manages team within the constraints of NHS strategic plan
• Previously responsible for a budget, involve in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
• Used to working in a busy environment
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current national and local healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the DHSC, NHSE and individual provider and the commissioning organisations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Wolverhampton Civic Centre

St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

Midlands

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The complete job description and person specification can be found in the attached document.

You will be responsible for providing support to Birmingham & Solihull and Black Country Cluster to ensure the delivery of financial information and advice across various budgets in the Acute and Community portfolio to support effective management control and decision making, enabling the organisations to plan, monitor, report and use its financial resources in an effective and efficient manner, and which facilitates the achievement of the business objectives and statutory duties.

The post holder will also have to operate as part of the wider finance team which means that the focus of work may be varied as business needs dictate, therefore a flexible approach to work is required.

In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do:

Commissioning for Value and Outcomes

Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace

Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways

Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity

Advancing Health Equity

Integrated Partnership

You will be accountable for:

1. Ensuring the delivery of financial information and advice across various budgets to support effective management control and decision making, enabling the organisations to plan, monitor, report and use its financial resources in an effective and efficient manner, and which facilitates the achievement of the business objectives and statutory duties

2. Maintaining complex financial and forecasting models to aid proactive budget management and planning for the ICB.

3. The co-ordination of internal and external reports and returns.

4. Setting budgets for specific programme areas, clearly identifying the methodologies used and effectively communicating the process to Non-Financially minded budget holders.

5. Meeting with budget holders to validate the budgets produced, highlight any areas where cost pressures are likely and identify opportunities for managing them.

6. Using their knowledge and experience to contribute towards the development and delivery of the financial strategy.

7. Leading on the production of monthly working papers to aid the reporting of performance against budget. The post holder will be expected to communicate the financial position to the Senior Lead Finance Manager and Senior Finance Managers in the team and provide accompanying narrative and detailed analysis for inclusion within the regular papers to numerous committees.

8. Supporting in the planning, in-year financial management and reporting on the financial performance of any placed based responsibilities which could included for better care funds, neighbourhood and locality related programmes, intermediate care or other specific local projects.

9. Providing accurate year end forecast information based on the postholders knowledge of individual reporting areas.

10. The post holder will assist other members of the Finance team when other ad hoc requests occur.

11. Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio of projects/function.

12. To contribute to the development of new models of care or support investment into new community programmes from national initiatives

13. Working with the Planning & Strategic Investment team to set annual budgets within the funding available to the ICBs

14. Working with commissioning leads and contracting to identify and implement mitigating actions in year to ensure costs are managed within ICB budgets

15. Working alongside the planning & strategic investment finance team, supporting the development of transformational business cases to enable delivery of the 3 key shifts and ICBs strategic priorities

16. Developing and maintaining systems for the recording, reconciling, forecasting and reporting performance of acute and community against revenue resource allocations.

17. Supporting the financial negotiation of contracts with acute and community providers, ensuring contract values are within available resources based upon current guidance and legislation, and in accordance with activity proposals recommended by commissioning staff.

18. Deputising for the Senior Finance Managers Acute and Community as necessary.

19. Supporting on the completion of Freedom of Information requests that require financial input relating to ICB acute and community contracts in accordance with the legislation.

20. Supporting the completion of the ICBs Statutory Annual Accounts ensuring records and working papers are accurate and produced to the timescales required.

21. Devising and providing improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting; and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes and service redesign.

22. Working with members of the Team to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions.

23. Evaluating projects/functions within identified portfolio for delivery against financial recovery/savings plans through providing sophisticated, high quality project analysis.

24. Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and conform to necessary standards using professional judgement and estimations.

25. Ensuring financial transactions are in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). The post holder is also responsible for informing the Chief Finance Officer of any breach of SFIs and reporting incidences of fraud.

26. Working within departmental and ICB-wide policies and procedures, accounting principles, NHS guidelines and regulations, use professional knowledge and judgement to decide appropriate actions and responses which will also include highly sensitive or contentious issues.

27. Actively contributing to the local HFMA network and be an ambassador for future One NHS Finance accreditations.

28. Providing cross cover and support to the Financial Management function as necessary

Key Relationships

The post holder will be required to:

1. Maintain constructive working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders within and beyond the ICS, including primary, community and secondary care providers; voluntary and third sector Providers and NHSE

2. Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with ICS system partners, clinicians and contractors working on a variety of topics.

3. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise.

4. Develop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data.

5. Present information and issues, including highly complex issues, to a wide range of ICS partners and external stakeholders.

6. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, presenting information, to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting.

7. Have the ability to deal with resulting potentially challenging/antagonistic situations.

8. Commit to working and engaging constructively with ICS partners on a range of business sensitive issues.

9. Nurture key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally, including national networks.

10. Liaise with the Communications and Engagement teams on public relations and marketing activities.

11. Link with managers and members of other functions, to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment e.g. IT specialists

12. Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the impact of any change.

13. Deputise for Senior Finance Manager Primary Care as required, expanding on knowledge, skills and experience within personal professional development.

Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of NHS Finance management and operating model
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy
• Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the ICB/ICS and individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills with the willingness to embrace technological advancements.
• Ability to Analyse, interpret and communicate useful financial information from large volumes of data in accordance with strict deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of financial management of NHS contracts
• Knowledge of NHS payment rules

Mobility

Essential

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Light physical effort
• Ability to travel across sites as required

Autonomy

Essential

• Able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations, with the aim of improving deliverables
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required, working to tight and often changing timescales

Personal qualities

Essential

• You conduct yourself in a caring and considerate manner at all times.
• You are respectful to others and listen to others
• You operate with openness and honesty and ensure you are approachable in conducting your role
• Professionalism and understanding difference is key

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with ICS partners and Providers on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Highlight difficult and controversial issues including performance and change to senior managers
• Putting the long-term health, social care and well-being needs
• of the population first (system first)
• Working collaboratively with other leaders to achieve
• excellence in everything we do in Bsol
• Holding yourself and others to account for delivering better outcomes
• Being inclusive, supportive and empowering at all times
• Engaging and enabling those working towards the aims we have as a collective

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• CCAB or CIMA professional qualification or extensive practical experience to an equivalent level
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Wolverhampton City Council

St. Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be accountable for:

1. Provide operational leadership, clinical expertise and management support to ensure that there are robust and effective systems and processes in place for monitoring and reviewing the quality and safety of commissioned services across the ICB
2. Provide senior clinical leadership and oversight of the quality and safety agenda across a designated care pathway / workstream leading collaborative working across all sectors of healthcare providers, Local Authority and independent regulators, taking action when needed and ensuring that where mitigation plans are necessary these are implemented delivering the required improvements in patient safety, outcomes and experience.
3. Support Head of Quality in the oversight and assurance of strategically commissioned services to ensure safe, efficient, effective and high quality professional and well-co-ordinated services capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS contractual requirements
4. Overseeing services commissioned via third parties associated with the quality framework ensuring appropriate service specifications and monitoring and review arrangements are actively applied and where necessary collaboratively commissioned with partners to enable maximum effectiveness
5. Using multiple information sources to identify any quality issues or risks in terms of patient care and safety with providers, taking action when required and agreeing corrective actions through constructive dialogue with system partners.
6. Using all available data and best practice evidence, to ensure that the ICS implements the best available approaches to improve quality and safety, working collaboratively with providers and partner agencies to ensure that solutions are robust and system-wide.
7. Be a champion for quality, ensuring it remains a core focus within the ICS and across the whole health care system.
8. Act at all times as an advocate for clients, and their carers, and report practices/concerns that may affect clients physical, emotional and mental wellbeing in accordance with line local and national performance best-practice, safeguarding policy and procedures, and harm free care.
9. Provide professional leadership in terms of advice and support to the quality team; health providers and contracting/ finance colleagues, in respect to commissioned healthcare services.
10. As senior care programme lead, work with system partners responsible for the delivery of projects and initiatives to continuously drive forward quality improvements in care.
11. Take project lead responsibility across a specific care programme areas within the Quality Strategy including contributing to the ICB priorities, agreeing actions with providers and reporting progress.
12. Establish local networks and effective working relationships with key healthcare providers and neighbouring ICSs across the health economy and build knowledge around the range and quality of services being provided.
13. Ensure that any all Quality and Safety incidents and risks are fully investigated, in accordance with the ICB contractual requirements and national framework, working closely with key system partners to ensure high quality & safe services across the system.
14. Ensure that assurance is gained from providers, including actions and learning is identified, shared across the system and embedded by providers.
15. Provide clinical quality assurance and improvement in terms of compliance and monitor risk, working across the wider health and social care footprint to assure high quality & safe patient services
16. Lead and support the organisation of any announced or unannounced visits and themed reviews, ensuring these are in accordance with ICB policy, feeding back and agreeing actions for improvement to ensure high quality and safe provision of services.
17. Lead the collaborative development and implementation of local and national quality metrics across the ICS, reviewing performance and monitoring actions and escalate improvement action associated with quality and safety concerns.
18. Support and deputise the Chair for clinical quality review group meetings and other relevant forums, ensuring they are effective, contributing to the overall assurance of delivery of high-quality care providers in accordance with contract requirements.
19. Supporting the Head of Quality, CCQO/CNO in the implementation, monitoring and review of the ICBs Quality Strategy, identifying areas for continuous quality improvement to maintain high standards of care quality for patients and service users and their carers.
20. Planning and leading improvement initiatives with partners throughout the health care system in response to national and local improvement opportunities that support and enable care quality

Person Specification

Autonomy

Essential

• Able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations, with the aim of improving deliverables
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required, working to tight and often changing timescales

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to manage a complex workload under pressure and to delegate appropriately in order to deliver deadlines
• Standard keyboard skills
• Ability to engage and listen to others to inform professional practice
• Maintains emotional resilience and maturity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• Ability to influence and persuade others
• Ability to lead, empower and motivate colleagues and stakeholders

Mobility

Essential

• Ability to travel to sites across the cluster as required

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to lead, empower and motivate colleagues and stakeholders
• Openness and honesty
• Respectful of others with the ability to listen and provide feedback constructively, acknowledging individual contributions
• An effective team player
• Caring and considerate in all environments
• Professionalism
• Good timekeeping

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant specialism/a related field, or equivalent level of demonstrable experience
• Registered Nurse /Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered Allied Health Care Professional
• Evidence of professional and personal development at senior management level

Desirable

• Specialist post graduate qualification in CYP and/or Maternity

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to make significant and successful contributions at a senior level
• Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of developing robust operational and strategic plans and strategies
• Clear and in-depth understanding of national NHS strategy and policy, and ability to translate this into strategic and operational outcomes
• Experience in building and nurturing strong and positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of IT platforms relevant to the role
• Experience of managing potentially challenging, sensitive or contentious situations and/or characters

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS in addition to another sector
• Experience of directly line managing a 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.

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

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Wolverhampton Civic Centre

St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Participate in duty doctor and triage responsibilities, managing same-day and urgent patient demand.
• Hold and manage a personal patient list, providing continuity of care where appropriate.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to the practice population. Undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations as appropriate.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in line with current clinical guidelines.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records at all times. Participate in practice clinical meetings and multidisciplinary team working.
• Contribute to safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Support the training and development of GP trainees and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of practice services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Fully qualified General Practitioner with current registration on the GMC GP Register.
• Licensed to practice in the UK.
• Inclusion on a Medical Performers List or eligibility for inclusion.
• Experience of working within UK General Practice.
• Ability to manage a broad range of clinical presentations across all age groups.
• Excellent consultation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and continuous professional development.
• Competent use of clinical IT systems and electronic patient records.

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS Web.
• Previous involvement in GP training or medical education.
• Experience in quality improvement projects, audit or service development.
• Interest in elderly care, long-term condition management or another specialist clinical area relevant to primary care.
• Experience working in a training 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.

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

Dr R Mapara & Partners

Address

Parkwood Surgery

Parkwood Drive

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP1 2LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If youd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months at time of interview
• Section 12 approval
• AC status or or eligible within 6 months at time of interview

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to post

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bickerstaffe House, Ormskirk District General Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About You

You will be an experienced board-level leader with a track record of delivering strategic and operational success in complex organisations. You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with the experience, credibility and influence to operate confidently at executive and system level.

You will bring:

• Significant Board-level leadership experience within the NHS or a comparable complex healthcare environment.
• A strong record of developing and implementing financial strategy.
• Experience of leading large-scale transformation and organisational change.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to translate complex financial information into clear strategic decisions.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing future leaders.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to compassionate leadership, partnership working and delivering the very best outcomes for patients, service users and communities.

If you are an inspirational leader with the vision, resilience and ambition to help shape the future of NHS services, we would welcome your application.

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Personal Specification for main duties of the Chief Finance Officer role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Desirable

• Postgraduate level management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Board level experience in NHS healthcare organisations or comparable healthcare setting
• Extensive experience of strategic development and delivery at senior level
• Experience of leading the implementation of service improvement including complex change management programmes at a senior management level

Desirable

• Commercial acumen

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Track record of creating success through working in collaborative partnerships
• Demonstrable commitment to partnership working and organisational development
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to adopt flexible approaches to achieve best outcomes for the organisation
• Evidence of strategic management and leadership skills
• Track record of successful performance management delivery and ability to hold other to account

Desirable

• Achieved results in difficult financial climate in an organisation with limited opportunities to increase profit/income.

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role:

A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure

12 PA WTE Job share, compressed hours and part-time will be considered

An additional 1PA for R&R

£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years

The services are supported by multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals

The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background

Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities

90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system

Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme

Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day

Free on-site car parking and access to electric car charging points

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing.
• Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
• Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• DBS clearance.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Willingness to engage with further training in psychiatry to be compliant.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on 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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Discovery House

St George's Site, Long Leys Road

Lincoln

LN1 1FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.

Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.

To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.

Where local services require and following training and sign off, provide a service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen.

Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.

To support and direct patients to the relevant individuals/agencies whilst accessing health care.

To participate in outreach and support health promotion events when requested.

To undertake in annual appraisal of work, one to ones, and clinical supervision throughout the year.

To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.

To assist in the updating of clinic noticeboards.

To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.

Following training, register and issue C-card and condoms.

Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.

Following training and being deemed competent to do so, to administer prescribed vaccines in accordance with service guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, if required by the clinical service.

Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.

Communication

Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.

Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and occasionally with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.

Always ensure correct storage of patients records as per the Trusts record keeping policy.

Liaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.

Welcome visitors and patients to the clinical area providing assistance, support and information where required.

Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards.

Monitor and reassure patients during clinical procedures.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.

Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.

Within remit of own role, support the teaching and supervision of students from a variety of disciplines.

Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account.

Budgetary Responsibility

To assist in maintaining stock (drugs/clinical supplies) levels, always adhering to EEC Medicines Management Policy, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to line manager after appropriate training.

Assist with or undertake stock control and ordering as required.

People Management

Within remit of own role, assist in providing training and support for new members of staff.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual appraisals and one to ones.

Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop self and to strive to increase personal knowledge.

Undertake any training identified by the Clinic Manager integral to the role requirements and specialty area.

Recognise limitations and seek direction when necessary.

Contribute to the development of patient care and setting standards.

The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act

The post holder must adhere to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

Identify and refer to senior colleagues any young and/or vulnerable people complying with East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust (EEC) safeguarding policies.

The post holder must undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust.

Participate in clinical and other audits as requested with guidance from senior members of the team.

The post holder must participate in clinical supervision.

The postholder must participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Prepare clinic rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions by ensuring the relevant equipment/supplies are available and restocked. Undertake tidying and general housekeeping duties within the clinics.

Following training and signed off as competent, perform identified tests for patients.

To ensure that all laboratory specimens are correctly labelled, bagged and dispatched to the appropriate laboratory.

Undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.

Have a clear understanding of personal accountability and level of responsibility and refer issues outside own competencies/level of knowledge to an appropriate member of the team.

To ensure attendance at all relevant meetings, if on shift and available.

Attend/complete mandatory training in accordance with EEC policy.

Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic and signpost to other services.

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policies.

General

The post holder must at all times, carry out his/her duties with regard to EEC NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. EEC NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

Those most in need of protection include:

Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Evidence of achievement of the Care Certificate or willingness to complete at the earliest opportunity

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core
• Adult Basic Life Support (in date)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health care environment
• Experience of working with the public
• Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation

Desirable

• Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system
• Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent
• Experience in working with confidential information

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture or willingness to train
• Willingness to undertake microscopy training if required by the service
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

iCaSH Cambridgeshire, Lime Tree Clinic

Lime Tree Clinic, Brookfield's Hospital, 351 Mill Road

CAMBRIDGE

CB1 3DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

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

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)