Job description

Job responsibilities

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Provide advice and instruction to patients to explain any procedures being undertaken.

Understand the principles of data protection and patient confidentiality and the policies and procedures surrounding them.

Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Basic understanding of IT and ability to use e-mail and willingness to undertake training for any systems used to collect and manage patient data.

Communicate with practice staff and GPs regarding results and collection of specimens.

Refer patient queries to the nursing staff in a timely fashion.

Provide understanding and support to patients having difficulty coping with their condition.

To be supportive and communicative with patients & colleagues.

To ensure at all times patients are treated with care and compassion.

Report any change or deviation from planned care package to nursing staff.

Recognise change in patients need and with instruction adapt care package accordingly.

Recognise abnormal results following monitoring and inform nursing staff.

Undertake the delivery of patient care packages under the supervision of nursing staff.

Manage and prioritise workload.

To liaise with other health professionals, social services, GPs, hospital staff and other agencies involved in the care of each patient as required.

To accurately take and record telephone messages as required.

Undertake set nursing procedures following training and assessment e.g. phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, preparing patients as necessary prior to procedure, using aseptic technique.

Driving skills, including in icy and snowy conditions.

To acquire core skills in basic physiotherapy, nursing care and nursing techniques.

To provide general office duties i.e.: filing, photocopying as required.

Be able to implement packages of care, therapy or treatment prescribed by qualified members of the team. This will initially be done with supervision from a qualified member of the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good standard of spoken & written English
• NVQ in Health studied to Level 3 or willingness to work towards
• Care certificate

Desirable

• Admin/clerical training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Accurate and methodical approach to work
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to cope with challenging behaviour
• Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

• Using System 1
• Undertaking risk assessments

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical nursing assistant role within the NHS
• Experience of supporting Nursing Care Provision
• Previous experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Phlebotomy experience
• Insulin administration
• Experience of using System 1
• Previous experience of providing personal 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.

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

Units 2-3 The Poynt

Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• To support the Community Rehabilitation Team and wider Complex Psychosis Pathway workforce in co-facilitating community-based groups accessed by service users across the whole service. To consult with the lead occupational therapists and/or healthy living advisors in the planning, implementation and evaluation of groups.
• To promote social inclusion for clients by facilitating and supporting access to a variety of community-based opportunities including work, social groups, education, spiritual pursuits, leisure activities to ensure holistic wellbeing.
• To participate in the delivery of care plans including attendance and contribution within the meeting and the subsequent care plan.
• To participate in Personalised Care Framework meetings as required.

• To promote the physical health and wellbeing for clients by facilitating and supporting access to relevant screenings and information around medication, diet, nutrition, exercise, sensible drinking and smoking cessation.
• To participate as requested, in multidisciplinary reviews and other clinical meetings to ensure effective communication and a comprehensive approach to service users care.
• Ensure that the recovery goals of the service user you support are integrated into the Trusts Personalised Care Framework process and are reviewed on a regular basis, liaising closely with rehabilitation practitioners as necessary.
• To assist the rehabilitation practitioners and ward-based staff in the delivery of planned care, under their supervision.
• To raise awareness of recovery language with Trust staff by modelling positive strengths based, non-discriminatory, non-jargon, non-medicalised language in all areas of work.
• To maintain communication and links with parent organisation if not directly employed through LYPFT.
• To contribute to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and to be proactive in developing positive links within the community that will enhance the service user experience.
• To participate in team meetings as required to ensure effective communication and running of the team/service.
• To provide support for the team as required and under the direction of the senior team members.
• To carry out tasks relating to an individuals care package under the direction of senior team members such as rehabilitation practitioners.
• To work on a 1:1 or in groups with service users facilitating delegated tasks.
• To independently manage delegated tasks and seek support and supervision when complex situations arise.
• To maintain standards set by senior clinicians.

GENERAL

To make effective use of all available resources under the guidance of the Service Lead and Matron.

To always promote a positive image of the Trust, Touchstone and its partners.

To follow policies and procedures relating to the management of Service User finances.

To contribute to the maintenance of the physical resources and environment within the trust through effective resource management and reporting through defined channels.

To be involved in the process of personal development and supervision.

To participate in regular individual and peer supervision.

To provide information and advice about Touchstones services to managers, teams, and other people/agencies with an interest in the organisations work.

To undertake out of hours work as required by the service.

To be inducted, supervised, performance managed and appraised in line with the organisations performance management policies and procedures.

To be responsible for personal learning and development where appropriate and undertake training, both mandatory and optional, to increase knowledge, skills and awareness.

To be aware of and implement the general practices of Touchstones Health, Safety and Security policies and keep Managers informed about any serious and untoward incidents, safeguarding issues, health & safety concerns, financial issues, staff welfare.

• To operate within the aims, policies and practices of Touchstone at all times and to be committed to and promote the organisations equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory policies.
• To ensure information is dealt with in accordance with Touchstones policies around Confidentiality, Communications, Internet, Email and Telecommunications and steps are taken to ensure that confidential information is secure e.g. service user data.
• To undertake any other duties as directed by the Manager, in line with the responsibilities of this post.

POLICY

• To comply with all Trust and Touchstone policies, practices and legislation as stipulate by the Trust and Touchstone. To work with the guidelines of the Health and Safety policies.
• To comply with all policies and procedures set out in parent organisations (Touchstone, Leeds Mind, or community Links) terms and conditions.
• To be committed to the organisations Equal Opportunities Policy and to promote this with staff, Board of Trustees, partners, volunteers, Service Users and Carers.
• Actively participate in team discussions to contribute to service improvements and developments.
• To adhere to the Trusts Lone Worker policy.
• To be able to perform moving and handling intervention in line with Trust policy.

FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES

Observes personal duty care in relation to equipment and resources used in course of work.

HUMAN RESOURCES

• To participate in the induction and support of new staff and students from a variety of different professional backgrounds under the supervision of Clinical Team Manager.

• Fully participates in clinical supervision and mandatory training as required and to be able to reflect on practice.

• The post holder is to contribute to supporting volunteers that work within the service.

INFORMATION RESOURCES

• To maintain accurate and up to date service user electronic records as required by trust policy and procedures and any local working instructions.

• To become familiar and be able to utilize technologies related to the work environment. E.g. IT literate.

• To contribute to clinical reports and feedback as requested.

• To maintain mandatory training relating to information governance.

• To follow the Trust and Touchstones policies in relation to information governance.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Will actively participate in clinical audit processes such as data gathering, as requested by service leads and managers.

• To ensure service records are maintained and kept up to date and accurate that support service performance measures.

HEALTH, SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT

You must at all times comply with the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Health & Safety Policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the trusts risk incident reporting system.

You are required to inform the line manager of any safety issues that could affect you or others in the workplace. You are responsible for your own Health & Safety and must co-operate with the management at all times in achieving safer work processes and workplaces, particularly where it can impact on others.

You will be trained in the correct use of any equipment provided to improve Safety and Health within the trust. You are required to use the equipment when necessary and as instructed; it is your responsibility to ensure the equipment is safe to use, prior to its use and must report any defects immediately to your manager.

You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team, and others, and to co-operate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

You must take personal responsibility in agreement with your line manager for your own development by ensuring that continuous professional development remains a priority. You will undertake all mandatory training required for the role and participate in supervision/appraisal as necessary.

SAFEGUARDING

Any postholder within the organization will be expected to undertake safeguarding training (Children and Adults) appropriate to their role and adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the area they work in.

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE AND DATA QUALITY

CONFIDENTIALITY

You have a duty to protect the confidentiality of personal information you hold. You should respect service user confidentiality at all times, and protect, and not divulge service user information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

TRUST and TOUCHSTONE VALUES

You are required to act at all times in accordance with the Trust values of Improving Lives, Respect and Dignity, Compassion, Commitment to Quality of Care, Everyone Counts and Working Together, as well as Touichstones which are Integrity, Inclusive, Compassion and Enabling

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

You have a duty not to discriminate against service users, staff, or visitors and to adhere to equal opportunities and equality and human rights legislation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of service users with complex mental health needs.
• Has experience of working with diverse populations and values the work associated to promoting diversity and social inclusion.
• Where personal experience allows drawing on mutual resources as peers and utilising a range of recovery tools, techniques, and experience.
• Involvement in the process of effective risk management including assessment, planning, intervention, and on-going monitoring of risk factors.
• To work independently with users and carers in their homes towards a collaborative package of care provided through the Personalised Care Framework and under the direction of the care coordinator or senior team members.
• Help individuals identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals and collaboratively set recovery objectives in line with service care pathway and supervision of senior team members.
• To maintain accurate records of client care in accordance with set timescales, informing senior clinicians of any changes in the clients health or social care.
• To deliver care which is designed to minimize risk behaviour.

SKILLS

Essential

• To have good verbal communication skills and an excellent understanding of how to build rapport with service users, carers and others as required.
• To work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and to have a good understanding of individuals roles within the team
• Ability to work on a one-to-one basis with clients in their own homes and / or community settings without constant, direct live supervision.
• Ability to respond well in a crisis situation and understands the need to record/report such situations accurately to senior staff within the team.
• To be service user focused/client centred in your approach.
• To be organized and adaptable, creative, and resourceful in a range of areas.
• To manage your own time effectively.
• To use initiative by referring appropriate issues in a timely manner to a Senior team members/clinical lead.
• To participate in decision making processes and carry out agreed plans of care.
• To independently manage delegated tasks and seek support and supervision when complex situations arise.
• IT literacy skills and the ability to work on electronic care records.

Desirable

• The post requires the holder to be able to travel across various city-wide sites. Car driver is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Will need to understand the possible barriers in building a good, effective, professional, empathic relationship with service users, and to be aware of strategies to help improve communications and relationships
• Will need to understand the importance of effective communication and liaison with other agencies and professionals.
• Will show a good level of knowledge about community resources and how to help service users access them.
• A good level of understanding of the recovery model and its application to care packages.
• Understands medication and side effects, also support people to explore options, ask questions and be better informed.
• Understands the importance of holistic and therapeutic care and the role this plays in individuals personal recovery.
• Experience contributing to the evaluation of care plans by reporting observations and interventions accurately and regularly in case notes. Also to make clear written records in relation to any task or clinical practice that relates to individual scare e.g. liaison with family members.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Essential

• Must be able to recognise discrimination in its many forms and be willing to put into practice Touchstones Equality Policies.
• A commitment to providing high quality services to the diverse communities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse service users, management and staff, from both organisations and the community
• To ensure the diverse needs of our service users and those who meet our services are considered and supported.
• Work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
• A commitment to establishing a supportive and respectful relationship with service users.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Care/recognisable equivalent or equivalent experience or be willing to undertake such training or experience of working with a range of service users with complex mental health needs and /or has personal lived experience.

ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS

Essential

• Commitment to Touchstones aims and values
• Solution-focused approach to work.
• Motivated and confident.
• Open to change and able to work flexibly in line with the needs of the service/organisation.
• Commitment to positive team leading and team working.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality at Touchstone.
• Commitment to respecting diversity and anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practices.
• Commitment to personal responsibility, development, learning and reflective practice
• Willingness to be managed and supervised.
• Reliable and Resilient.
• Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy, and hopefulness via appropriate and timely relating of own recovery story to inspire and instil confidence in peers.
• Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other multidisciplinary team members, service users and carers.
• Communicate in a positive manner towards individuals and other organisations who encounter the service.
• To be assertive in promoting new ideas for positive change within the team.
• To always act with courtesy towards service users, relatives and other visitors to the unit and refer them to the senior team members as appropriate.
• To actively support service users in line with their care plans and support their recovery, using approaches that promote hope and optimism.

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

Touchstone

Address

Asket Croft

Leeds

LS14 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Alternative formats of our vacancies are available upon request to [email protected] . Accessibility statement available upon request.

Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English

Previous experience

Essential

• Experience in dealing with a diverse range of people in a customer/patient environment
• Experience of inputting data accurately and quickly using a Keyboard

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

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol EOC

Bristol

BS32 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment and interventions and care for service users.

Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly.

Diagnose and manage on an individual needs basis, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan, in conjunction with the Recovery Coordinator.

Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification as appropriate.

Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans of the service user.

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with service users to support concordance to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed, illicit and over-the-counter medication, including side-effects and interactions.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed.

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.

Assess, update and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure service users are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with service users and carers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all service users, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Understand and work within own competence, the relevant regulatory bodys code of conduct, organisation policy and national prescribing competencies.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organize and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to clinical guidelines and evidence-based care.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Be actively involved in the annual appraisal system.

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organization and its activities.

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.

In partnership with other clinical teams, participate in shared learning, collaborate on improving the quality of health care, and respond to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery.

Understand and apply legal framework/processes that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable service users health procedures and local guidance.

Leadership

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in regular clinical supervision and peer supervision as part of the NMP forum.

Support staff development, delivering training when necessary.

Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the service or service users or aligned with organisational values.

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.

Promote the role of the NMP amongst the team and stakeholders.

Team Working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working, role modelling values and the use of policies impacting on care delivery.

Work with colleagues, delegating tasks clearly when appropriate, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.

Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve client care.

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success.

Risk Management

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and service users.

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values of the organisation.

Managing Information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information.

Review and process data in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified pharmacist with current GPhC registration and two years post-qualification experience OR First level registered nurse with a current PIN AND three years post qualification experience.
• Post-graduation qualification in drugs and/or alcohol (e.g. RCGP)

Desirable

• Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber.
• At least one years relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment.
• A clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.
• Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care and health issues.
• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
• Experience of contributing to project development.
• Ability to interpret relevant medical test results.
• Motivational interviewing techniques.
• Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role.
• Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary.
• Knowledge of local services and geography.
• A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision.
• An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
• An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals.
• A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users).
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users.
• An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends.
• An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
• A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning 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

Change Grow Live

Address

Change Grow Live

Sherwood Court

2-3 Sherwood Street

MANSFIELD

Nottinghamshire

NG18 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent e.g., BSc. MSc or diploma entry qualification in occupational therapy.
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Additional training in specialised standardised assessments

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• At least 2 years experience of working within mental health environments.
• Knowledge of a range of OT assessments, interventions and practice models.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a mental health rehabilitation service.

Leadership

Essential

• Experience of clinical and management supervision of others.
• Able to organise and co-ordinate services during the absence of more senior staff

Desirable

• Experience of supporting OT students

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to organise caseload, plan and meet deadlines
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude

Desirable

• Motivated to own professional development and the development of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nightingale House

49 Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH4 8EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE's
• RSA Standard 2 Typewriting
• RSA Standard 2 Word processing or equivalent
• Good communication skills (written, verbal and telephone manner)

Desirable

• Maths & English GCSE
• Medical Secretarial Certificate

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Office experience or work in a similar environment
• Proficient use of the Patient Administration System
• Personnel management skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Microsoft Office (Word processing, File management, Excel etc.)

Personal Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

• Ability to deal with members of the public in a professional and considerate manner
• Ability to use own initiative
• Be able to work within a team
• Work to tight deadlines
• Work in a changing environment
• Demonstrate the reasons for confidentiality

Additional Requirements

Desirable

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

49 Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

Poole

BH4 8EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RMN
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• ENB 998 or equivilant teaching / mentoring qualification
• NVQ Assessor
• Further evidence of professional development and training

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with seriously mentally ill clients during acute phases of ilness
• Understanding of ICPA and risk assessment
• Understanding of medication management issues and psychotropic medication
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983
• Working knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children and young people in mental health services
• Experience of using CBT/DBT/Motivational Interviewing
• Community Experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
• A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).

Desirable

• Ability to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of child protection issues and reporting processes
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• IT skills, basic keyboard skills obtained through practice or practical training
• Ability to apply physical intervention

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to children and young people

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seastone

Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH4 8EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click on APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account.

It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or diploma in Nursing or equivalent AHP professional qualification.
• Evidence of post graduate management leadership
• Post-graduate training relevant to specialist area.
• Clinical supervision experience.
• Complaints / investigation experience.
• Current professional registration

Desirable

• Certificate in Management.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to deliver to deadlines and within resources.
• Evidence of effective team working to deliver and improve services.
• Knowledge of current legislation/national trends and policies in mental health and social care.
• Ability to use a range of problem-solving methods to identify a number of different solutions dependent on the complexity of the problem.
• Evidence of effective team working to deliver and improve services. Ability to work independently, able to offer responsive and timely response to service and care needs and requirements for assurance
• Ability to analyse and resolve professional and ethical issues o Working knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Professional nursing clinical knowledge related to a wide range of policies and procedures

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Person Specification

Knowledge Skills and Training

Essential

• Experience of planning and running groups
• Experience of working with people from a range of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds
• Awareness of Mental Health Issues

Desirable

• Experience of working with external Agencies

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting people with mental health problems
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
• Ability to create innovative solutions alongside people to help meet identified goals and needs
• Good organisational skills and to manage time effectively.
• Able to sustain demands of working with potentially challenging patient group.
• Ability to work without direct supervision for short periods

Desirable

• Understanding of risk factors associated with working with patients within mental health services and how to manage these risks effectively.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload

Managerial/supervisory Experience

Essential

• Ability to effectively use support and supervision

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team

Educational Requirements/Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education, minimum NVQ level 3 in health or social care or the arts

Desirable

• Risk Assessment training
• Health and Safety training
• Mental Health First Aid training
• Mental Health Awareness training

Information Technology

Essential

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training

Desirable

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

• Empathetic and compassionate
• Able to be flexible and adaptable to manage fluctuating work demands
• Ability to build collaborative therapeutic relationships
• Demonstrates a professional approach including boundary keeping to relationships with staff and service users
• Able to motivate and encourage patients to engage in meaningful activity
• Good observational skills

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
• A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory)

Business Travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forston Clinic

Harrison Road, Charlton Down

Dorchester

DT2 9TB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• GCSE level English Language or equivalent
• Qualifications in Typing e.g. RSA 111 or City & Guilds equivalent Secretarial Certificate/Course
• Good standard keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proficient in MS word
• Well-developed skills in communicating effectively with clients and other professionals within and outside the NHS

Desirable

• Knowledge of working with spreadsheets e.g. Excel
• ECDL or other IT qualification

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role. At least 3 years experience in a secretarial role

Desirable

• Experience of working within a team
• Knowledge of NHS organisation and protocols

Information Technology

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and data base management

Desirable

• RiO training

Personal Qualities or Attributes

Essential

• Good time management skills e.g. To be able to work to tight deadlines
• Good organisational skills and ability to organise own workload
• Ability to maintain sustained concentration
• To be responsible for representing the Trust in a professional manner at all times and be able to demonstrate reasons for confidentiality
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst being a team player

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alumhust Road

49 Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH4 8EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Professional registration Registered and valid Mental Nurse/OT/Social Worker

Desirable

• Non medical prescriber

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience in mental health settings

Desirable

• Previous experience in a comparable role

Managerial/supervisory experience

Desirable

• Practice assessor qualification or willingness to complete said qualification
• Experience of providing supervision/mentoring to junior staff

Business travel

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience of developing specialist care programmes for individuals or groups of patients

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alderney hospital, Poole CMHT

Ringwood road

Poole

BH12 4NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience
• To show understanding of patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS organisation and protocols

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working within an office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working with the NHS

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Good team working and communication
• Ability to interact with patients and visitors in a professional manner
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive outlook

Desirable

• Ability to think creatively and problem solve

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Desirable

• To be adaptive and flexible when undertaking new 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Park Hospital

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
• NMC Registered
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training

Desirable

• Experience supporting students in practice

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
• Able to work autonomously whilst supporting the wider team.

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role
• Competent at venepuncture or willing to complete training asap.
• Good understanding of different therapeutic interventions used in secondary care.

Business Travel

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shaftesbury Adult CMHT

1 Abbey Walk

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity.

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
• Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently.
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role for example Microsoft office, email, TEAMS etc.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.
• Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly.
• Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check (if required for post)
• Ability to work a range of shift patterns.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected].

Person Specification

Knowledge Skills and Training

Essential

• BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years Or CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education, Level 3 (2 year course) Or NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education Or NNEB Diploma
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in a comparable role
• Recent experience of working with other agencies including the Voluntary and Community Sector
• Team player willing to promote the team Ethos

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise own time and prioritise own workload

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the equality act, able to travel using own vehicle on trust business.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Dorset Health Visiting Team

The Centre

Ferndown

BH22 8XH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months.

Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing Studies

Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered Sick Childrens Nurse or RN (Child Branch) with active NMC registration

Knowledge, training and experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children in an acute clinical setting
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Desirable

• Ability to work within a team and independently prioritising care

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills and initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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