Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Current driving license and access to a car for community work

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• At least 12 months recent experience of high risk intrapartum care.
• At least 12 months experience of antenatal care in either hospital or community setting.
• At least 12 months experience of providing support with breastfeeding

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate competence in all areas of midwifery practice.
• The ability to assess, develop and implement individual programmes of care.
• Good communication skills both written and oral with legible handwriting
• A good understanding of a midwife's responsibility in regard to safeguarding
• Skilled in perineal suturing

Desirable

• The ability to be flexible and to be a team worker.
• A willingness to undertake further training and skills development.
• An understanding of caseload management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The service has strong links with localClinical and Forensic Psychology Doctorate programmes. Across the wider Psychological Services team, there are opportunities to engage withspecial interest groups, cross-speciality initiatives, continuing professional development activities and an annual conference. These strong links provide an excellent environment for developing clinical, research and service development skills.

For further information about the role, please contact: Dr Neetu Shori, Consultant Forensic Psychologist, Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0121329 4900

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in Psychology 2:1 or above
• Eligible for Graduate Basis for registration with the BPS
• Previous Assistant Psychologist/Research Assistant Experience
• Computer literate including database management skills
• Relevant research and clinical skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in an inpatient / forensic setting
• Experience of working with adults with learning disability or autism
• Previous experience of service evaluation/audit/research
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage own time

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

Brooklands Hospital

Coleshill Road

Marston Green, Birmingham

B37 7HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The MHSTs are part of the EEC NHS Trust and sit within the Getting Advice and Getting HelpiThrive model. The iThrive model provides an integrated approach to the delivery of person-centred and needs-led services for children, young people, and families.

The MHSTs work with education settings to provide early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties on a one-to-one and group basis. They provide support to staff in schools and colleges on their Whole School and College Approach (WSCA) to mental health as well as to other professionals in other services.

To allow the postholder, under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in:

Delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health difficulties

Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to access more specialist services

Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate man-age issues related to mental health and wellbeing

Working with and within education environments to provide better access to specialist mental health services

To evidence development of skills along with associated knowledge to evidence progression towards an academic qualification and practical application

Therapeutic assessment and intervention

Be educationally supervised, supported and reviewed to provide assessments and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties

Developing skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderatemental health difficulties and supporting their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties

Show evidence in a variety of forms that at all times assessment and intervention is provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity

Discuss with supervisors and agree to accept appropriate referrals for children and youngpeople in educational settings, according to agreed local and national referral routes, process-es and procedures

Under supervision, undertake accurate assessments of risk to self, others and from others

Learn, understand, rationalise and adhere to the protocols within the educational service to which the postholder is attached

Engage along with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals for children and youngpeople with more complex needs to the relevant service

To engage in robust managerial and clinical supervision to work safely within the scope of their practice

Gain and practice a range of skills to enable delivery of interventions related to provision of in-formation and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help

Practice, evidence, reflect on and demonstrate an ability to contribute to the management of ones own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team

Keep coherent records of all training and clinical activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making

Complete all requirements relating to data collection

Show evidence of working within a collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated. Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other educational staff, parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden access to mental health services

Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials and go on to develop further such materials as falls within own competence

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical,academic and practice-based assessments

As well as attendance at UEA for training, you will also be required to fulfil private study re-quirements to enhance learning and prepare assignments for examination, for at least one day a week. Expectation will be that you will be required to study outside of contracted work hours

Apply academic learning from UEA directly into practice

Receive practice tutoring in relation to UEA course work to meet the required standards

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered

Respond to and evidence the implementation of improved practice through supervisor feed-back

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and practice

Be involved in the evaluation of the course

Disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and supervisory discussions

Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both EEC and UEA in which they are enrolled

Ensure appropriate adherence to any new recommendations or guidelines set by the relevant departments

Ensure that confidentiality is always protected

Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder comes into contact with, in the course of their professional duties, are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest

Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with supervisor and senior colleagues on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives

Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post

Attend relevant opportunities for further development in line with identified professional objectives

Effective communication to a wide range of audiences, including colleagues, children, young people and families, both verbal and written communication

To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members

Participate in clinical and other audits as required

Work collaboratively with your supervisor with other agencies in the health and social care system to ensure effective progress for clients through the care pathway

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

To be accountable to the Service Manager for the delivery of an effective MHST service across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies

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

Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures

Keep up to date with your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), participate in your annual appraisal and respond to clearly identified and agreed objectives, reviewed on a regular basis with line manager

Participate in clinical and management supervision as per Trust policy

Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records

Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post, and ensure personal development plans maintain up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments

Provide clients and their families/carers with information on standards they should expect from the service

Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis

To use a computer as necessary for clinical work, including literature searches, word processing, delivery of remote interventions and training

Inputting data, emailing, report writing and other tasks as necessary for the efficient running of the service

Input data on to SystmOne and other data collection platforms as needed in compliance with Trust Information Governance (and all relevant legislation) standards

Maintain awareness of and carry out responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding children and adults agenda and adhere to confidentiality, Trust and professional training requirements, data protection and sharing, information governance, risk management and reporting and all relevant legislation and Trust and local policy

To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and client experience

To ensure monitoring of quality and compliance with standards is demonstrable within the service on an ongoing basis

To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, visitors and staff

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Ability to study at degree level
• Proven record of previous academic attainment
• Good solid basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods
• Computer Literate
• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with 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.

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

Across Cambridgeshire, Fenland and Peterborough

CCS Head Office

Huntingdon/Cambridge

PE27 4LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to the overall running of the service, supporting the seniors and management to ensure CQC compliance.

To provide support that is safe, person centred and respects all human rights of the people living within the Independent Living Services.

This role involves supporting the people living within the Independent Living Services with all aspects of their daily routines to ensure that they are able to live the lives they want to.

You will collaborate with the people we support, families, carers and other professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service which maximises outcomes for the people living at the Independent Living Services.

You will have a responsibility to document all work undertaken and contribute to residents reviews.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Experience of working in a residential care setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

Entitlement To Work

Essential

• Must hold entitlement to work - either as a British national or a valid work visa with at least 12 months remaining.
• We are not offering sponsorship with this role.

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

Optalis Limited

Address

Various Locations in Maidenhead

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 4EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Both services sit within the forensic/veteran service line and you will report into the Clinical services Manager (or equivalent). You will have oversight of budgets and KPIs and deputise when required for the Clinical Service Manager and contribute to the oncall CSM rota once established in the role. You will ensure strong governance structures are maintained within both services and link into the wider service line and clinical governance structures.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected] to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical registration (OT/SW/RMN)

Skills

Essential

• Partnership working, flexible leadership approaches, confident clinical/operational decision making.

Experience

Essential

• 2yrs team management experience, service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding/passion for veteran population/culture, able to identify and maintain good quality care

Values Based

Desirable

• 1.Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• 2.Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• 3.Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Veterans Mental Health Service (Opcourage) and LYPFT Duty Managers

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain robust governance and risk management arrangements, including oversight of incidents, complaints, audits, health and safety, information quality and corrective action plans.

Manage delegated budgets and resources effectively, identifying opportunities for improved productivity and value while maintaining quality and safety.

Build effective relationships with children, young people, families, Trust colleagues, commissioners, local authorities, education partners and voluntary and independent sector organisations.

Contribute as a key member of the CYP Operational Management Team and provide cover or deputise for operational colleagues when required.

Please see attached Job Description and person specification for more details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience, or willingness to work toward this.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in direct line management
• Demonstrable experience of managing clinicians

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

Wilson's Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Part III or 13 of NMC live register
• Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. The Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Postgraduate/Masters level
• Leadership training/qualification/experience

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring.
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.

Desirable

• Effective IT skills to use computer systems

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of development of specialist practice nursing skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working in the specific field where the post is held.

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West End

Hessle Road

Hull

HU13 9NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See JD for full Job Description

Essential criteriaincludes:

• Excellent judgement with the ability to analyse complex communications and engagement issues and advise on the best course of action

• Confidence andexpertiseto provide advice to senior directors and managers, with the ability to provide challenge as appropriate

• Able to provide and receivehighly complex, sensitive information, where co-operation and agreement arerequired

• Skilled at creating and delivering presentations for use across a range of audiences, including staff, managers,stakeholdersand the media

• Confident using a range of digital communications software, including eMarketing, web publishing, dataanalyticsand video editing tools

• Able to juggle multiple priorities,demonstratingpositivity, creativity, flexibility and openness tonew ideas and change

Person Specification

Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree, or equivalent level of experience in a communication and/or engagement role
• Evidence of continuing professional development or training, with sound knowledge of best practice as it relates to communications and engagement.
• Good understanding of the role of the ICB and ICS within the wider NHS, including current issues and challenges and the wider political and public sector context.
• Good understanding of engagement approaches and methodologies, including co -production, direct involvement, outreach engagement and reaching seldom heard voices.
• Good understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning, media and public affairs, digital communications, campaigns, marcomms and internal communications.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or wider public sector
• CIM/CIPR qualification, specialist engagement or consultation qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of developing and delivering strategic communications and engagement plans with tangible evidence of effective delivery and measurable impact.
• Experience of giving professional communications and engagement advice to senior leaders .
• Experience of using a range of digital channels and techniques to reach and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of delivering a robust approach to reactive and proactive media and public affairs .
• Experience of advising on and/or delivering patient and public engagement (PPE) activity to support communications and engagement objectives, with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of best practice.
• Experience of managing suppliers to deliver communications and engagement activity.

Skills, & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational, project management, performance management and financial management skills with a methodical approach to ensuring best quality.
• Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level and to take a long-term view while juggling day-today, unforeseen or time sensitive tasks
• Ability to bring people together around shared plans and priorities, with the expertise and gravitas to coordinate communications and engagement activity across an assigned portfolio.
• Ability and/or experience of working within or managing a corporate brand, including ensuring all communications and content is accessible to everyone and reflective of our diverse communities.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communications skills, including oral, written and presentation skills
• Exceptional editorial, copywriting, and story -telling skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and the creativity to translate complex ideas into engaging, people focused content.
• Excellent inter -personal, persuasion and negotiating skills with the ability to form and maintain productive, professional working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups
• Ability to translate communications and engagement requirements to a technical brief and to work with internal and external suppliers to develop communication solutions, with excellent project management skills.
• Excellent professional judgement, with the emotional intelligence and political astuteness to manage contentious or sensitive issues, ensuring the communications response is measured and thoughtful.
• Ability to act as a champion for patients and residents, ensuring that their voice influences decision making.
• Ability to work to the highest standards, demonstrating resilience to pressure, a willingness to adapt quickly to changing situations, work flexibly and retain due professionalism at all times.
• Ability to navigate challenges and stay on course, with the tenacity and drive to prioritise actions and make things happen

Effort factors

Essential

• Mental Effort: frequent interruption, intense concentration when reviewing/writing documents/data, presenting at board meetings.
• Emotional Effort: imparting unwelcome news to staff or stakeholders, including journalists, exposed to difficult/emotional meetings where responses may be hostile or antagonistic.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to the values and principles of system working agreed across WNL.
• Ability to actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within all areas of responsibility.

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

West and North London ICB

Address

Marylebone Road

London

NW1 5JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westandnorthlondon.icb.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

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of complex specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding or where professional opinions may differ and to form relationships where there may be barriers to these relationships being formed.

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS or HCPC
• Relevant specialist training (e.g. postdoctoral qualifications in clinical neuropsychology) or qualifications for Highly Specialist Psychologist
• Knowledge of clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• Experience of working with adults following an acquired brain injury/stroke

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and neuropsychological assessments (including psychometric assessment), intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional 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.

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

Canford House

Wallisdown Road

Bournemouth

BH12 5AG

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 attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate diploma in Dental Therapy or equivalent
• Current GDC Registration
• Post Certificate Qualification in Inhalation Sedation (or commitment to undertake on commencement of post)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant technical and specialised experience within the area of special care dentistry
• Relevant knowledge of clinical complications for this care group
• Relevant experience of dental health education
• Participation in audit and clinical governance programmes

Desirable

• Experience of working within remit of Direct Access
• Provision of care in a domiciliary setting
• Management of a range of patients with specialised requirements
• Experience of delivering care under inhalation sedation
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant knowledge of clinical complications for this care group
• Relevant technical and specialised experience within the area of special care dentistry
• Relevant experience of dental health education
• Awareness of different needs of people from differing social and cultural backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities regarding consent, including where the patient does not have capacity to provide this

Desirable

• Provision of care in a domiciliary setting
• Management of a range of patients with specialised requirements
• Immediate Life Support
• Advanced communication techniques e.g Makaton
• Training in Inhalation Sedation
• Clinical Holding Training
• Understanding the role of the Community and Special Care Dental Services

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to demonstrate time management skills including the ability to work unsupervised.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to deal with sensitive information and respect confidentiality - in dental and multidisciplinary situations
• Must hold a full valid UK driving license and have access to own transport (or suitable alternative means of transport)
• Must be able to demonstrate experience or capability of: Team working;
• Self-motivation;
• Flexible and adaptable;
• Adaptable in difficult and challenging circumstances.
• Able to cope with challenging, emotional and confrontational situations

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities or experience
• Understanding the role of the Community and Special Care Dental Services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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).

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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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wheata Dental Clinic

Wordsworth Ave

Sheffield

S5 9JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• a.Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register.
• b.Relevant post-registration programme.
• c.Teaching/Assessment programme.
• d.Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification
• e.Non-medical prescribing qualification.

Desirable

• f.Adult physical assessment qualification.
• g.Completed/completing master's degree.
• h.Management development programme.
• i.Leadership development programme.
• j.Advanced communication course

Experience

Essential

• a.Post registration experience working with patients receiving cancer treatments, including surgery.
• b.Prior relevant post registration experience as a CNS
• c.Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and evaluating patient outcomes.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• a.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload.
• b.Ability to work autonomously and use initiative in managing complex patient situations

Communication

Essential

• a.Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• a.Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
• b.Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics and/or services
• c. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

*To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, empowering the service user in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.

*To carry out core assessments and risk assessments for clients newly screened to the team.

*To work with service users to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and Occupational Therapy assessment tools. Including review of the effectiveness of clinical care provided ensuring that patient safety is maintained and care delivery meets the standards required by the Trust and the Care Quality Commission

*To manage a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, including evaluating screened patients for interventions and priorities for treatment.

*To plan and implement person centred individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

*To actively participate in discharge planning, supporting carers and service users to successfully transition home.

*To demonstrate and apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability, provide training, and advise on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment.

*To assess the occupational needs of a defined client group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes. Also ensuring we maintain, upheld and follow the standards within the HCPC code of conduct at all times ensure safe and effective delivery of patient care

*To remain up to date and within guidelines for re-registration as required by professional bodies at all times.

Communication

*To establish robust communication networks with service users, carers, team members and other health workers and agencies.

*To promote awareness of the role of Occupational Therapy within the team, negotiating priorities where appropriate.

*Ability to communicate sensitively in situations where there are complex needs/issues.

*To comment on local service procedures/guidelines as part of the Therapy team.

Documentation

*To ensure that written documentation and electronic records are contemporaneous in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. This includes providing feedback to junior staff on the quality of their clinical documentation. To initiate and act on patient feedback following interventions and provide Occupational Therapy reports.

*To oversee, provide feedback and advise on potential amendments to existing templates, handouts and paperwork used by the Occupational Therapy service.

Service development and delivery

*To plan and evaluate own practice.

*To contribute to the delivery of the Trust and Division's objectives.

*To seek feedback from service users and carers about their experiences of occupational therapy and use feedback to inform service design and delivery.

*To contribute to the process of quality improvements.

Professional development

*To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes and clinical reflections in a portfolio.

*To keep up to date with current best evidence and implement developments within own specialist field of occupational therapy

Research & Practice Development

*To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, apply it to practice and disseminate findings at a local level.

*To undertake research and/or audit projects relevant to Occupational Therapy and/or service area, disseminating findings at local level.

*To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Occupational Therapist
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post-graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of practice.
• RCOT membership

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with people living with Acute and Organic Mental Health conditions both working age and older person.
• Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
• Computer literate including emails and spreadsheets.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of supervision

Desirable

• Experience of delivering group programmes
• Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Broad range of clinical skills relevant to both physical and mental health needs of patient.
• Ability to advocate for patient issues
• Demonstrates organisational skills:
• including the ability to make decisions and to prioritise.

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• Current knowledge of relevant legislation and ethical issues e.g. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands Hospital

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine to join our team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical care, contribute to service development, and educate and train resident staff.

This is a fixed term locum post, with potential for substantive for appropriate applicant and applicants will be expected to have interest and suitable experience within intensive care. The post allows to include sessions in intensive care and, flexibility to include sessions in anaesthesia, medical specialities and emergency medicine.

In conjunction with the existing consultants, the appointee has opportunities to lead developments in services within the Trust.

This substantive post will be based in Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow and will be responsible for providing high-quality Intensive care services and/ or another specialty as qualified, to The Princess Alexandra Hospital that assumes responsibility for the patients within the catchment area in co-operation with Consultant colleagues in all clinical departments.

The department has historically led the way in holding senior medical management roles and we would look to new consultants to join our group of educational supervisors.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in intensive care medicine, and on-call services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions in hospital and community settings.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Supervise and support resident medical staff.
• Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and research activities.
• Participate in clinical governance and risk management.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external partners.

Teaching and training

• Provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, resident doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
• Participate in postgraduate education and training programmes.

Research and innovation

• Support or lead research within the department.
• Contribute to publications and presentations at professional conferences.

Management and leadership

• Participate in departmental meetings and service planning.
• Contribute to workforce planning and service redesign initiatives.
• Take on leadership roles as appropriate within the department or Trust.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Mon-Fri 08.00-18.00 Theatre lists/clinic/ward round AM 08.00-13.00, PM 13.00-18.00

Evenings 18.00-21.30 (Resident on call)

Sat –Sun 08.00-14.00 (Resident on call)

The consultant on-call commitment has a regular on-call weekday night of 1 in 8, e.g. alternate Mondays and 1 weekend in 8. On-call activities count for 2 PAs per week: 1PA reflecting the times the consultant is expected to be resident in the hospital as given above and 1PA for unpredictable work when the consultant may be called back to the hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC with licence to practise
• FFICM or equivalent
• CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for ICM or within six months of anticipated CCT data on the date of interview

Desirable

• Additional degree or post- graduate qualification (PhD, MD etc)
• Post-graduate prizes
• MSc/Diploma/PG certification in Peri operative medicine or equivalent
• Management/leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Broad and relevant clinical experience in the specialty
• Experience in teaching and supervising resident doctors and medical students
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement
• Higher training in Intensive Care Medicine
• Advanced Life support (ALS)

Desirable

• ALS or EPALS Instructor
• Experience in curriculum development or educational leadership
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals; involvement in clinical research or trials
• Previous experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Carry out nursing therapeutic work with complex patients with a learning disability and mental health disorders
• Work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure that treatment plans are in place and clear lines of accountability are established. This work will be undertaken in the context of multi professional and interagency working.
• In conjunction with the MDT, oversee the day to day delivery of treatment strategies to patients ensuring that all multi professional treatment recommendations are implemented and evaluated in a timely manner.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment planning and provides direct nursing interventions, advice and evaluation to the Secure Service ensuring that the care planning process does not delay the patient progress through the treatment pathway.
• Ensure that care plans are appropriate to the needs of the patients, person centred and reviewed in a timely manner that reflects the changing needs of the patient.
• Ensure the utilisation of evidence-based assessments, formulations and nursing therapeutic interventions, which appropriately meet the needs of patients on an individual and group basis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RNLD/RNMH)
• Master's degree or equivalent specialist training, experience or short courses

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working in Secure Services at Band 7 level
• Experience of developing and sharing knowledge and skills with staff through both formal and informal teaching sessions
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff working within the Secure Service
• Experience of managing a service at Band 7 in order to provide cover for the operational manager as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Brooklands

Coleshill Road

Marston Green

B37 7HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to work in schools across East Hertfordshire working closely with teams to support CYP & their families to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being meaning a commitment to travel within Hertfordshire.

The Senior Practitioners will play a key role in:

• Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
• Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education setting to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
• Developing and delivering evidence-based time limited interventions to young people within education settings
• Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
• Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health practitioners.

It is essential for you to be willing to successfully complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (CYPMH) course at University on a part time basis. Travel may be required throughout training with blended learning being a possibility to minimise travel (Dates to be confirmed as allocated)

HPFT MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school in Hertfordshire

The purpose of the team is to

• Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach.
• Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.

The post-holder will be a mobile supervisor supporting teams with delivery of supervision, and clinical casework, across the East MHST.

HPFT are committed to progressing and supporting their staff with career development and training alongside ensuring staff health, wellbeing and job satisfaction.

Be the catalyst to inspire future generations and make a difference - join the HPFT MHSTs today!

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• A professional qualification with professional registration in a relevant subject (e.g. CBT, psychology, social work, mental health nursing) at degree level or equivalent. Or core post graduate training in provision of low intensity CBT, e.g. Postgraduate Diploma for Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP programme)
• Appropriate UK professional registration

Desirable

• Accredited CBT qualification
• Documented evidence of continued professional development.
• Post-graduate training in mental health
• Mentor / Practice Educator / Supervision training
• Postgraduate Diploma for Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP programme)

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post.
• Significant experience of assessing people in a variety of settings who have a mental health presentation.
• Experience of working with young people presenting with emotional/psychological difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Experience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community.
• Experience of teaching and training in practice
• Experience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting young people in an educational setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc.
• Knowledge of recent developments in mental health/learning disability provision for young people including government initiatives.
• Knowledge of current developments in research and its application with regards to children and young people's mental wellbeing
• Facilitating clinical supervision

Desirable

• Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public, professional and academic settings.

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Deliver care with respect, dignity, compassion and recovery focused.
• Clinical skills to assess young people in a variety of settings who have an acute mental health presentation.
• Comprehensive risk assessment skills.
• Specific clinical skills applicable in a community or educational setting e.g. brief therapy, cognitive therapy, and anxiety management, de-escalation.
• Confidence to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situation including; staff and organisational problems; child abuse; family breakdown; mental ill health and risk of self-harm.

Desirable

• Delivering a range of evidence based early intervention techniques for relevant service user group.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing at an age-appropriate level - complex, highly technical, and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and professionals within and outside the NHS.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to children and/or adolescents, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• Ability to work flexibly across service boundaries.
• Skills in liaising with other agencies and providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to hold the stress of others.
• Respectful approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping, including data entry and recording.
• Ability to assess and manage risks.

Diversity

Essential

• A commitment to work in ways which support equality and diversity and treat everyone with appropriate dignity and respect

Other

Essential

• Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
• Disclosure and Barring approval (formally CRB check).
• Able to travel independently across the Trust.
• Ability and willingness to work outside office hours when required by the role.

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL8 6HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ESTHER Coach will work directly and exclusively in the PSEH Division whilst also delivering the role in partnership with the ESTHER Programme Lead.

The ESTHER Coach will support teams to establish, develop and sustain Esther Cafe's, creating safe and inclusive spaces where people using services, carers and staff can learn together from real experiences of care. The postholder will gather and share stories, identify themes and opportunities for improvement, and support services to translate learning into meaningful action.

Working under the leadership of the Chair of the PSEH User Engagement, Lived Experience & Co-production Sub Group and alongside the ESTHER Programme Lead, the postholder will help develop a network of ESTHER Champions across services and support the delivery of the wider ESTHER programme. They will act as a bridge between lived experience and operational teams, ensuring that people's stories, experiences and priorities remain at the heart of service development, delivery and improvement.

The role will promote collaborative working, continuous learning and person-centred improvement across organisational boundaries, ensuring that the voices of people using services influence how care is designed, delivered and evaluated.

A key part of the role will be co-chairing the divisional Service User Engagement and Co-production Subgroup alongside a staff co-chair. The postholder will also undertake visits to services across the division to promote engagement activity, support the development of Esther Cafe's and help teams use learning from people's experiences to inform quality improvement.

The postholder will work independently across a range of services, teams and care settings within the division. They will build constructive working relationships with service users, carers, staff and community partners to support meaningful involvement in service development, delivery and improvement.

The postholder will use judgement, initiative and practical knowledge of engagement and co-production to identify opportunities to strengthen service user involvement, reduce barriers to participation and support services to make better use of lived experience feedback.

The postholder will organise and manage their own workload across multiple services and workstreams, working within agreed objectives and reporting progress to their line manager.

Communication and Engagement -

*Build effective working relationships with staff, service users, carers, community organisations and stakeholders.

*Present stories, themes, feedback and learning to relevant meetings and groups.

*Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

*Maintain accurate records of activities, actions and outcomes.

*Use Trust communication systems and digital platforms appropriately.

*Participate in supervision, mentoring and development opportunities.

Professional Responsibilities -

*Work within Trust policies, procedures and professional boundaries.

*Maintain confidentiality and information governance standards.

*Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

*Undertake relevant ESTHER training and development.

*Participate in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.

Act as a positive role model for person-centred practice, lived experience involvement and co-production

Working with the ESTHER Programme Lead

*Work closely with the ESTHER Programme Lead to support delivery of the divisional ESTHER programme.

*Support the implementation of ESTHER priorities, objectives and improvement initiatives.

*Meet regularly with the ESTHER Programme Lead to review progress, share learning and identify opportunities for development.

*Assist with the development and growth of Esther Cafe's across services.

*Support the recruitment, development and networking of ESTHER Champions.

*Share stories, themes and learning gathered from people using services, carers and staff to inform programme priorities.

*Work with the ESTHER Programme Lead to ensure learning from Esther Cafe's and lived experience activity is translated into meaningful service improvements.

*Act as an ambassador for the ESTHER programme and its values.

Support the Chair of the PSEH User Engagement, Lived Experience & Co-production Sub Group to build and sustain a network of ESTHER Champions across PSEH.

Influence and support staff across services to adopt ESTHER principles.

Coach and encourage teams to establish and sustain Esther Cafe's

Support staff, volunteers, peer support workers and people with lived experience to participate in ESTHER activities.

Promote the use of stories and feedback as drivers for improvement

Support teams to identify themes and learning from Esther Cafe activity and consider how these may inform local improvement.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in Health or Social Care related subject or equivalent experience.
• Relevant qualifications or demonstratable competence in a range of IT systems.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of service user engagement, participation and co-production.
• Understanding of inclusion, accessibility and reducing barriers to involvement.
• Have awareness of person-centred approaches to service improvement.
• Ability to work independently across a range of services and settings.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with people from a range of professional and personal backgrounds.
• Good communication, listening and facilitation skills. Able to deliver multi faced information to a wide spectrum of stakeholders.
• Ability to share feedback with others across a range of mediums.
• Ability to identify themes, record actions and communicate learning clearly.
• Ability to use judgement and initiative within agreed boundaries.
• Understanding of the ESTHER model and philosophy.
• Be willing and able to complete the HIOWH ESTHER coaches training.
• Significant lived experience of health, care or support services, either personally or as a carer.
• In depth experience of using lived experience constructively to support improvement, engagement or participation.

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating groups, workshops or meetings.
• Experience of community engagement, peer support or participation work.
• Experience of health, social care, voluntary sector or community settings.
• Experience of presenting learning and feedback to groups.
• Coaching or mentoring skills.
• Experience of supporting change and improvement activities.
• Knowledge of the Esther approach.
• Awareness of quality improvement methods.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Guildhall Square

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO1 2GJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A) Clinical Responsibility

01) To manage a patient caseload, identified in consultation with medical, nursing and other professions and agreed by the ACMHS Team Leader.

02) To establish and maintain effective individualised nursing and social care by assessment of patients problems; planning; implementation and evaluation of agreed interventions; clear and concise documentation of individualised client care and use of electronic patient record systems. Using Connected Lives Assessments, care and support plans and risk assessments.

03) To be aware of the physical needs of people with mental health problems and refer physical conditions on as appropriate.

04) Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers.

05) Be responsible for the administration, carriage and storage of medication in accordance with relevant Trust policies. To ensure safe disposal of equipment used in the community e.g. syringes, needles, in accordance with Trust policies.

06) Be responsible for the administration of prescribed medical treatments and monitoring effects in accordance with clinical procedures adopted by the Trust.

07) Use research findings in designing nursing care programmes and develop awareness of the significance of nursing research and wider evidence based practice in community mental health care.

08) Participate and be responsible for running nurse led clinics e.g. Depot, clozapine and physical health.

09) Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems and develop strategies to meet those needs; e.g. self-help groups, respite care, Carers Act.

10) Ensure that the principle of continuity of care is maintained and that appropriate plans are made for clients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach (including acting as care coordinator), Community Care Act 1990 and Discharge Policies and the National Service Framework for Mental Health.

11) To have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent legislation as it affects the client group.

12) To participate in the Trusts adverse incidents reporting systems and comply with the Trusts procedure and techniques for managing risks.

B) Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility

01) Assist in identifying training needs with the community team for self and team members.

02) Act as a positive example and supervisor/assessor for student nurses and junior members of the ACMHS.

03) Participate in annual appraisal, professional development and mandatory training.

Managers have a duty to promote and support staffs personal health and wellbeing at all times, this includes both physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Managers have a responsibility to support staff by directing employees to services that are available to everyone to help in managing health and wellbeing.

They should be open and approachable as well as proactive in discussing and agreeing a process to monitor an employees mental and physical health.

C) Financial Responsibility