Job description

Job responsibilities

As this is a community post, you must be able to travel to patients homes and clinic settings. Due to the rurality of Lincolnshire some areas are not well covered by public transport therefore having access to transport is essential.

The service works through the hours of 8:00am to 6:30pm 7 days a week and is covered by variable shift patterns of Early shifts 8:00am -4:00pm, Mid shifts 9.00-17.00 and late shifts of 10:30am - 6:30pm.

The Community Nursing service delivers a 12 week induction programme for all new staff. We also offer a robust preceptorship and clinical skills programme with an experienced clinical education team. This provides peer support in addition to the requisite training required to fulfil the role to its true potential.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, you are encourage to look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading and refer back to these documents when completing your application.

You should use your application form to show that you meet all or most of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification for the position. If you fail to demonstrate this in your answers, or you are unable to meet the criteria, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for an interview for that post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate current 1st level UK NMC adult nurse registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Demonstration of mentorship, supervisor or assessor qualification and its use in practice
• Further relevant training e.g. palliative care, wound care, elderly care, diabetes

Desirable

• Evidence of V100 or V150 Community Practitioner prescribing course undertaken
• Post registration qualifications e.g. palliative care, care of the elderly, wound care, continence or other relevant post remigration qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate experience of assessment, care planning and care delivery
• Experience of delegation and supervision of others
• Evidence of the application of research and evidence based care
• Evidence of experience in teaching / disseminating knowledge and skills
• Experience of team working

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a range of clinical skills pertinent to area of practice
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills including record keeping
• Demonstrates IT and electronic patient record systems

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to undertake practice audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

Address

South Lincs ICT

Johnson Hospital, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 3DT

Spalding

PE11 3DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role-specific 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

Experience

Essential

• 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.

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)

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

210 Kilburn High Road

Kilburn

Greater London

NW6 4JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

Appointments, scheduling and capacity management across all 3 sites

To oversee and coordinate the scheduling inbox daily, ensuring that team members areaware of priority workloads on the day.

To deal with all new patient chemotherapy referrals from clinicians, ensuring that the first chemotherapy treatment is scheduled within Cancer Waiting Times targets.

To liaise directly with the patient regarding their treatment, providing information and reassurance and managing patient expectations around the chemotherapy experience

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education

Desirable

• ELC (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent
• NVQ Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Understanding of working with patients who are critically and chronically ill

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Awareness of patient confidentiality
• Experience of working with computers
• Work to tight Deadlines
• Good attendance record

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Self motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Patience and understanding of patients' needs
• Ability to work under pressure

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role - Chelsea/Sutton/Cavendish Square

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

• Degree or equivalent experience in Data, Informatics, Analytics, Computer Science, Healthcare Information, or related field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in data, digital, analytics, or leadership.
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trusts Values
• Strong understanding of:
• NHS mental health data standards
• MHSDS & CSDS reporting
• Health Care Pathways
• Data governance and information standards
• Business intelligence and analytics tools
• Performance management within NHS services
• Statistical analysis and predictive modelling techniques
• ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) transformation methodologies
• Data warehousing and architectural modelling principles
• Microsoft Fabric architecture and implementation
• Power BI semantic modelling, dashboard development, and enterprise reporting delivery
• Ability to translate complex datasets into meaningful operational insight.
• Significant experience leading data, analytics, or information services within the NHS or healthcare sector.
• Experience working with NHS datasets and NHS reporting requirements.
• Experience improving operational reporting and data quality processes.
• Experience leading teams in a complex healthcare environment.
• Demonstrable experience supporting service improvement through data insight and analytics.
• AI and automation in healthcare
• Population health analytics
• EPR optimisation programmes
• Cloud-based analytics environments
• ICS-wide reporting and integration initiatives
• Knowledge of NHS Federated Data Platform developments.
• Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, patient-centred mental healthcare.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Support collaborative working across Adult and Childrens services.
• Champion ethical and responsible use of data and AI.
• Foster a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

Able to travel between Trust sites and to meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in Data, Informatics, Analytics, Computer Science, Healthcare Information, or related field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in data, digital, analytics, or leadership.

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS mental health data standards
• MHSDS & CSDS reporting
• Health Care Pathways
• Data governance and information standards
• Business intelligence and analytics tools
• Performance management within NHS services
• Statistical analysis and predictive modelling techniques
• ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) transformation methodologies
• Data warehousing and architectural modelling principles
• Microsoft Fabric architecture and implementation
• Power BI semantic modelling, dashboard development, and enterprise reporting delivery
• Ability to translate complex datasets into meaningful operational insight.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading data, analytics, or information services within the NHS or healthcare sector.
• Experience working with NHS datasets and NHS reporting requirements
• Experience improving operational reporting and data quality processes
• Experience leading teams in a complex healthcare environment.
• Demonstrable experience supporting service improvement through data insight and analytics
• AI and automation in healthcare
• Population health analytics
• EPR optimisation programmes
• Cloud-based analytics environments
• ICS-wide reporting and integration initiatives
• Knowledge of NHS Federated Data Platform developments

Other

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, patient-centred mental healthcare
• Demonstrate commitment to compassionate, patient-centred mental healthcare
• Support collaborative working across Adult and Children's services
• Champion ethical and responsible use of data and AI.
• Foster a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Travel

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilsons Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

Youll have the opportunity to work flexible bank shifts atCygnet Hospital Hexham.

Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital provides an important and much-needed service for women within the North East of England.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings
• Pay rate : £13.00 per/hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance.

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hexham

NE46 4JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and plan to reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills to satisfy the expectations of the role.
• To strategically innovate, deliver, clinically audit, and evaluate the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include leadership of the Primary Care team, including, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.
• To establish and provide robust expert clinical leadership to the Primary Care team with a sound understanding of models of care and evidence-based practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality, trauma informed, and outcome driven services on a day-to-day basis.
• To ensure monitoring systems are in place, to promote the development of evidence-based practice in this specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the development of and participation in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme for the Primary Care team to ensure all staff receive appropriate supervision, training, and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.
• To implement effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools and a trauma informed model of delivery and integrated services within the establishment.
• The post holder will work as an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and working collaboratively with other Clinical Leads within the service, GPs, psychiatrists, and other clinicians to maintain and review service needs as required.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

• Proof of right to work documentation
• Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
• Proof of address documentation
• Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered RGN
• Leadership/Management Qualification
• NMP/ACP qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous middle management experience in multi-disciplinary environment delivering Primary Care and services (min 3yrs)
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of service implementation, development and change management

Desirable

• Experience of working within prison settings

Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge or keen interest of current issues/ agendas facing prison healthcare
• Knowledge of Models of Care for Primary Care within Secure environments

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bristol

19 Cambridge Rd

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a Medicines Management service to the allocated prison(s) on a weekly basis with the professional support of a prison services pharmacist
• To oversee the ordering/supply of repeat prescriptions
• To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services for all the prisons
• To dispense prescriptions and stock items when in the dispensary
• To work towards accreditation as a checking technician and/or medicines administration to provide final dispensing checks and medicines administration services, if not already achieved
• To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary and when out on prison visits and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
• To manage own workload when providing medicines management services.
• To provide weekly clinical visits to the allocated prison(s), under the professional supervision of a pharmacist. On these visits the post-holder will:
  • undertake a stock top-up service for all areas in which medicines are stored.
  • review the expiry dates and storage facilities for all such medicines and report any deficiencies to the prison service pharmacist for that prison
  • assist the prison service pharmacist to provide advice to prisoners and staff about the appropriate use of medicines
  • undertake 3-monthly controlled drugs stock checks and report any issues to the prison service pharmacist for that prison
• Promote healthy lifestyles for offenders in line with local and national guidelines or promotions.
• Administer medicines to offenders against a valid prescription on the house blocks
• To demonstrate on-going continual professional development (CPD) and be responsible for self-development and learning within the field of pharmacy or other specialty where appropriate.
• To participate in clinical and departmental audits as required.
• To appreciate the secure environment, you are working in and to adhere to all prison procedures as necessary.
• To undertake any other tasks at the request of the Lead Prison Services Pharmacist.

(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Working towards Accredited Checking or MM Technician Certificate

Experience

Essential

• 2 years' experience of working in a pharmacy

Desirable

• Previous prison or mental health pharmacy experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good knowledge of working within a set of SOPs
• Ability to use (or learn to use) computer packages including Pharmacy Manager/ JAC and Microsoft

Desirable

• Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bristol Pharmacy

19 Cambridge Road

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.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].

Person Specification

Knowledge Skills and Training

Essential

• Must hold NVQ 3 in Health and social care or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working with vulnerable Client Group and people with Learning Disability

Job Specific

Essential

• Experience of understanding Risk and Crisis management

Desirable

• Ability to create innovative solutions working alongside patients to help them reach there Goals

Managerial / supervisory experience

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously

Knowledge skills and training

Essential

• Knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

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

Acland Road / Delphwood

Ashdown Close

Poole

BH17 8WG

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with older people or within mental health services
• Experience of working with multiple professionals

Desirable

• Working with NHS setting

Driving

Essential

• Has full UK driving licence
• Has access to a car with work use insurance

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in health and social care- level 2 or 3
• Qualifications relating to health or social care e.g. Dementia awareness

IT Skills

Essential

• Good written language skills
• Evidence of being able to use IT

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

Oakley House

Oakley Lane

Wimborne

BH21 1SF

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

• Minimum 5 GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 Business Administration

Skills Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Competent using windows environment packages

Job specific experience

Essential

• Excellent typing skills - RSA Stage II minimum in word and text processing or equivalent

Skills Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• Secretarial Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeatman Hospital

Back Lane

Sherborne

DT9 3JU

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 [email protected]

Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes

Essential

Essential

• Membership of HCPC
• Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or HCPC
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
• Experience of clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists
• Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc. and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to adults

Essential

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HCPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently
• 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
• Ability to use a computer and internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes

Desireable

Essential

• Clinical experience with adults under a psychology service
• Experience of assessment and formulation
• Experience and formal training in at least 2 psychological therapies
• Experience of completing specialist assessments

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

Kings Park Hospital

Gloucester Road

Bournemouth

BH7 6JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work collaboratively as a member of this multi-disciplinary specialist community team to undertake psychotherapeutic assessments and deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to service users with complex emotional needs who present with high risk to themselves and/or others. The post holder will be required to participate in weekly team consultation meetings, and will offer specialist advice, supervision, training, and consultation to other professionals, teams and colleagues in the wider integrated care system to support the delivery of effective and efficient psychologically-informed care and treatment across the offer for people with complex emotional needs in East London

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Qualification in one of the following Mental Health Professions: Social Work OR Occupational Therapy OR Community Psychiatric Nursing OR Psychology Current HCPC/NMC/SWE/BACP registration
• Willingness to complete the Accredited post-graduate training in DBT

Desirable

• Previous experience of delivering DBT Therapy and/or DBT informed interventions
• Foundational training in DBT

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience of autonomously managing a caseload in a community CAMHS mental health setting.
• Substantial clinical experience working with people with a diagnosis of 'personality disorder' as a member of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team.
• Experience of conducting psychologically informed assessments, group interventions, risk assessments, mental state assessments, safety planning and crisis interventions.
• Knowledge and experience of working with young people with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance misuse and psychosis.
• Experience of offering psychological interventions to people with complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of 'personality disorder'.
• Experience, skills and ability to liaise effectively with other agencies and professionals.
• Experience of supervising staff and/or students.

Desirable

• Experience of using outcome measures in clinical practice.
• Experience of teaching/training others.
• Active participation in co-produced service planning and delivery.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of NICE guidelines for management and treatment of 'personality disorder'; awareness of relevant research and its implications for clinical practice.
• Knowledge and skills in an evidence-based therapy for people with ''personality disorder'' (DBT).
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the welfare of clients with mental health difficulties and a diagnosis of 'personality disorder' and their friends/families (including children).
• Ability to apply an understanding of diversity, difference and rights to interactions with people with complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of 'personality disorder.'
• Knowledge of, and ability to, operate within professional and ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, issues of confidentiality and consent.
• Knowledge of, and ability to assess, mental capacity.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and flexibly across services.
• Ability to analyse and manage complex multi-factorial clinical information from a range of sources integrating it into a formulation utilising a biopsychosocial model.
• Ability to undertake a dynamic risk assessment and develop a safety plan in collaboration with service users.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of risk management practice with service users who have a diagnosis of ''personality disorder''.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to deal with highly stressful situations arising with service users, carers and staff.
• Ability to empathise in a complex, sensitive or emotional environment.
• Sensitivity to and ability to deal with hostility and antagonism in a constructive manner.
• Ability to sensitively and effectively communicate complex and highly sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively manage endings and service transitions which may evoke strong emotions and reactions for service users.
• Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support and supervision. Ability to organise own workload effectively, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines.
• Good IT skills and sound understanding of Word, Powerpoint, Access and Excel.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to propose, plan, implement and evaluate psychological interventions and service developments.
• Demonstrable skills in clinical outcome evaluation, audit, research and/or clinical governance.

Desirable

• Ability to clearly and concisely convey psychological principles and concepts.
• Knowledge and skills in use of statistical software platforms for data analysis (e.g. R-studio, Statistica, SPSS).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham, City & Hackney and Tower Hamlets

385 Barking Road

Newham, City & Hackney and Tower Hamlets

E13 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.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 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.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Good standard of general education: Maths and English GCSE's
• RSA Standard 3 Typewriting
• RSA Standard 3 Word processing or equivalent
• Good communication skills (written, verbal and telephone manner)

Desirable

• Medical Secretarial Certificate

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Min 2 year experience or work in a similar role
• Proficient use of the Patient Administration System
• Able to take formal minutes

Desirable

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

Personal Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to demonstrate professionalism and calmness under pressure.
• Able to deal effectively and courteously with people from all walks of life in a confident and professional manner
• Work to tight deadlines
• Work in a changing environment
• Demonstrate the reasons for confidentiality and act with discretion
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships

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

Alderney Hospital

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 a more detailed job description and person specification please see attached JD & PS.

For contact information please see below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered) or counsellor/qualified psychotherapist
• AND Training/willing to train in at least one of the following NICE recommended psychological therapies: - Couple Therapy for Depression - Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) - Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - PCE-CfD
• Current registration with required registration body (BACP, UKCP or HCPC)

Desirable

• Talking therapies experience
• Experience in delivering recognised and approved psychological therapies in a primary care setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of Psychological problems in Primary Care/ Talking Therapies settings
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out safety assessments within scope of practice
• Understanding of issues surrounding clinical safety
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Training

Essential

• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this

Other Requirements

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and Motivation.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and case management positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Union Street Clinic

Union Street

Bedford

MK40 2SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT. PLEASE NOTE ONLY THOSE WHO ANSWER THE QUESTION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING:

Do you have directlived experience of recovery from mental health challenges and of accessing a community, primary or secondary mental health service?

Please note that this role requires applicants to have lived experience of mental health difficulties and accessing a community, primary or secondary mental health service. Applicants who do not hold this lived experience need not apply.

Lived Experience of receiving care from primary or secondary mental health services is essential to fulfil the person specification requirements for this role. We are aware that this role may be based in a team where you are currently being treated. Please be aware that if this is the case, your application will not be disadvantaged but upon beginning employment with us, a transfer of care to another team (or potentially organisation) will be coordinated to ensure safe working for your care and employment needs. Similarly, if you need community mental health services input whilst in role, we would arrange a transfer to another team to separate your care and your employment. This is in line with our organisational practices for all staff working at MPFT.

Please note that applicants that apply without firsthand experience as a service user accessing the services mentioned above, will not be consider for shortlisting - supporting others does not met the job specification.

This role is community based and will require a physical presence at various locations (some being open planned office environments) - remote working is limited as attendance to the work base is essential for the role's success. Please only apply if you feel you are able to work within these types of environments and do not require a high level of remote working.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Own personal experience of accessing secondary or primary care mental health services
• English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerised system and fulfil job description.
• Health Education England Peer Support Work training or equivalent experience and willingness to complete this

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous experience of offering formal/informal peer support to people who are navigating recovery / experiencing mental illness from a range of different backgrounds and cultures
• Experience of working independently and as a part of a team (paid or voluntary)
• Experience of using own history to support others in similar situations.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Basic knowledge of the principles of peer support
• Knowledge of recovery focused ways of working and ability to demonstrate these in practice
• Understanding of a strengths based approach to reframe challenges as opportunities for finding new solutions.
• Commitment to modelling recovery principles in own wellbeing
• Ability to positively share your own experience of mental ill health and recovery with the people you work with
• Ability to facilitate small groups.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Market Drayton Cottage Hospital

Shropshire Street

Market Drayton

TF9 3DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

You will have the opportunity to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing, occupational therapy, other engagement staff, psychology and medics. The service offers peer support, professional development, appraisals and regular supervision, both clinical and managerial.

You will be expected to be flexible within your working approach and delivery, in response to service user needs. The environment can be fast paced and challenging, however, highly rewarding. This post will include weekend and evening work.

If you would like to discuss this post further, or arrange an informal visit, please contact Hayley Dean, ward manager - [email protected]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications we receive.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of the importance of activity within a mental health setting
• Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion.
• Skills in managing situations of high expressed emotions.
• Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pine Ward

The redwoods centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the job description and person/role specification.

Band 4 EMHP/CWP trainees are eligible to apply for this position. Subject to satisfactory performance, successful completion of and graduation from the relevant training programme and progression towards the required professional accreditation, the post will be re-banded to a Band 5 position.

You will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified practitioner, autonomously and responsibly within your scope of practice, alongside education and health colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' or IAPT 'Child Wellbeing Practitioner' post graduate diploma Post qualification experience as an EMHP and experience of working in schools.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD - Continuous Professional Development in Child and Adolescent Mental Health or Family work training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others in educational and health settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Experience of delivering specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. Guided Self Help, CBT, parent work).
• Experience of assessing children and young people who present with more mild to moderate mental health problems and to rapidly access more specialist services.
• Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families.

Desirable

• Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.
• Experience of assessing and meeting the communication needs of the schools to deliver psycho-education on mental health or emotional wellbeing to different groups including parents, teaching staff and young people.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and families. Ability to conduct group parenting and group young person programmes.
• Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and screenings of children and young people.
• Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately and to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage.

Desirable

• Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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