Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description for an example timetable and further detail of the role requirements.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• Entitled to work in the UK
• APLS of equivalent
• Previous experience of paeds haem/onc
• MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years paeds experience
• Minimum 1 year NHS middle grade level

Desirable

• Experience of audit or research

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Able to work within MDT
• Communicates effectively with patients and families

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to recognise and appropriately prioritise sick children

Planning

Essential

• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Good organisational skills

Physical skills

Essential

• Able to undertake venepuncture and lumbar puncture on and cannulate small children and babies

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• No night shifts.
• TOIL (Time off in Lieu)
• Opportunities to work in other areas/specialisms.
• Facilitating donation
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions ‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 6th September 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview and an optional session visit. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 22nd September 2026, subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration (which must be maintained) as Registered Nurse Adult
• Hold a full and valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate leadership qualities and understand the principles of best practice to deliver high quality care.
• Have experience of supporting the professional development of others.
• Have an understanding of clinical audit and research.
• Have experience of supporting improvements and change in practice.
• Have an awareness of patient safety initiatives and risk management.
• Have experience of working with Information Technology such as hand-held devices and Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

West End Donor Centre

London

United Kingdom

W1W 8NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Broad knowledge base with an interest in the field of Neurology

Desirable

• Experience of teaching health professionals and patients

Skills, abilities and competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, independently and on own initiative

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

. Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience in healthcare coordination, emergency services, or operational support.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of mental health crisis pathways.
• Awareness of Section 136 processes and places of safety.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and safeguarding principles.

Desirable

• Knowledge of emergency department processes.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within healthcare, emergency services, mental health services, or a similar operational environment.
• Experience coordinating tasks or managing competing demands in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience communicating with multiple services or teams.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS urgent and emergency care services.
• Experience using dispatch, coordination, or incident management systems.

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Lea Resource Centre

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Clinical Lead, you will be instrumental in promoting the success and continued development of the Occupational Health Service, ensuring that staff and clients receive an outstanding service built upon the principles of clinical governance, innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.

You will provide visible clinical leadership, acting as a senior expert, educator, advisor, advocate, and role model for the wider team. You will inspire and empower colleagues to deliver high-quality, integrated care while fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development.

Working in partnership with the Nursing Lead, Psychologist, Specialist Occupational Health Nurses, and wider stakeholders, you will ensure the effective leadership, management, and delivery of a modern Occupational Health service that responds proactively to organisational needs and supports the health and wellbeing of employees throughout their working lives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and risk management
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and entry on the Specialist Register as an Occupational Medicine Specialist or within 6 months of CTT
• Membership of the faculty of Occupational Medicine (MFOM)
• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of 'Good Medical Practice' set out by the general medical council

Desirable

• Other higher medical degree
• Fellowship of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FFOM)
• Management training or qualification
• Evidence of original

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical guideline development
• Comprehensive clinical experience in Occupational Medicine
• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Desirable

• Health surveillance programmes
• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate training
• Experience in setting up 'hub and spoke' services

Knowledge

Essential

• Health and safety legislation and requirements of health surveillance for acute Trusts
• Expert in Occupational medicine and evidence based practice

Desirable

• Previous NHS Occupational Medicine experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability and initiative to develop the role

Desirable

• HAVs and ionising radiation qualification

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel road

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• QCF/NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and/or social care

Desirable

• Agored Level 3 Diploma units

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as part of a team, or ability to do this
• Experience or working formally or in a voluntary capacity with older people or people with disabilities

Desirable

• Experience of working with people in a care delivery capacity
• Previous or recent experience working as a health care assistant, home carer or support worker/therapy assistant
• Experience of office administration and/or evidence of having administrative skills
• Experience of providing rehabilitation support
• Previous experience of working in the community
• Previous experience of working in intermediate care services

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to listen to people and take account of their expressed needs and establish rapport
• Ability to treat people with dignity, respecting their wishes and privacy
• Ability to support people in making informed choices and ensure that they are involved in all stages of decisions regarding their care
• Ability to promote independence with a specific interest in the rehabilitation of adults to achieve independence
• Ability to work without direct supervision, to use initiative appropriately, and to seek guidance and support appropriately.
• Ability to reflect on practice, willingness to learn and problem solve.
• Self-motivated, and ability to motivate people
• Ability to organise self, and to prioritise workload.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory records and documentation relevant to role Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively as part of multi-professional team
• Basic IT skills, or willingness to develop these.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

• Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

Other

Essential

• The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role.
• The ability to adapt to changes in work routine.
• The ability to move between sites within ABUHB or patients' residences as required by the job 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.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

VITCC

VITCC Tredegar Business Park

Tredegar

NP22 3EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for motivated and committed nurses who want to be part of a caring and supportive team. We aim to deliver excellent standards of care to all people in our community. This can only be achieved by nurses who are committed to continuous professional development.

This post involves lone working and the ability to travel independently is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Post registration District Nursing qualification (BSc in relevant subject)
• Expeience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients including those with chronic conditions
• For Band 6 Annex 21: to already be undertaking the 2 year qualification for DN SPQ

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification
• MSc Advanced clinical Practice
• Management/leadership qualification or equivalent preparation
• Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users care

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating cae for the patient group of the caseloadExperience in a wide range of clinical skills

Desirable

• Competence and confidence in a wide range of clinical skills including palliative care, chronic disease management and wound management

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Standard keyboard skills and IT literacy
• Ability to engage with members of the public
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Other

Essential

• Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations
• Ability to deal with complex/stressful situations
• Able to work in a multi/disciplinary/multi-agency arena
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible working pattern
• Post is community base, the ability to travel throughout the locality in a timely manner is essential

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Montgomery County Infirmary

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (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.

Post: Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist

Salary:Starting from £33,162.75 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Base: Joyce Parker Hospital, 2 Lansdowne Street, Coventry, CV2 4BF

Responsible to:Head Occupational Therapist (Line manager).

Hours:Part Time, 34 Hours (Contracted hours are flexible and will be determined based on the successful candidates experience)

Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role

Service Line:

• Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
• Male Acute Mental Health
• Male High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit

Role: Occupational Therapist Band 6

Hours: Part Time, 34 Hours (flexible based upon experience)

Location:

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. The hospital c urrently includes two male PICU wards and one male Acute ward. In addition, the hospital has a fourth ward consisting of an 8 bedded male high dependency rehabilitation unit.

The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity. You will need a willingness to learn new skills and the passion to work with patients with complex needs.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass person-centred OT assessment and interventions, as well as work in an integrated way with the support team and wider multidisciplinary team, to assist the service in providing outcome based care and support pathways.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work as an autonomous clinician. You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects. This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research. You will have a thorough induction and support from experienced OT colleagues, and will regularly meet with the Head Occupational Therapist for support and supervision as required.

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to individuals diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments and team formulation in order to develop treatment plans & care and support plans. You will also empower staff to improve the quality of care through training, modelling and coaching.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our Occupational therapy directors we support over 170 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team across the UK, we provide support to each other, with CPD holding a high priority. There are external training opportunities, including Sensory Integration, and you will be part of specialist interest gr oups, service development initiatives and innovative practice.

Every service line has a Clinical lead Occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed Occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our Occupational therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead Occupational therapists.

Reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training. We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Woollett (Head OT) [email protected] for further information.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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

Coventry

CV2 4FN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in psychology and the qualification renders the applicant eligible for graduate membership of the BPS or a BA or BSc (Hons) in modular studies including psychology & related fields.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice, and / or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.

Desirable

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience of delivering group work.
• Experience gained during supervised training of working in applied psychology.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience that can enrich the role and delivery of a psychological service.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to integrate complex data; make evaluations formulations and decisions.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to sit in restricted positions for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work independently within defined occupational procedures and use initiative within a Prison Mental Health Service.
• Ability to work as a member of a clinical team.
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.

Desirable

• Small-scale project 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

HMP Channings Wood

Denbury

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will:

Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures.

Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties.

1.1 KEY RESULT AREAS:

To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.

Responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area)

Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.

Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.

Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.

Change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.

Follow policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and record on checklist.

Check out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.

To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.

To have a good understanding of COSHH and to report any issues to your supervisor.

Assist patients to feel at ease in the hospital environment, responding to directional requests, referring enquiries to the appropriate staff.

Report any damaged furniture, fittings, equipment and decor to supervisor.

Check and report out of date portable appliance testing dates to supervisor for rectification.

Report any infestation sightings to the supervisor.

Responsible for maintaining, rotating domestic stock levels, requesting stock for areas and ensuring safe storage.

Ensure that all waste is correctly sorted into the appropriate waste streams, label and dispose of all waste streams from the ward/department, observing all relevant recycling policies and procedures and take to recognised designated points.

Maintain and update paper based records and information as required, including but not limited to timesheets, cleaning rectification records etc.

Respond to initial complaints, taking appropriate action as required.

Perform assigned duties in the event of a major incident in line with Trust Policy.

Ensure that the required National Standards of Cleanliness and hygiene are maintained, rectifying any defects.

Operate and use equipment and various cleaning agents when safe to do so and having received full training to Trust/National Standards.

Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate.

Maintain accurate documentation using appropriate documents/systems in accordance with local and Trust standards.

Open and/or close unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders (colleagues, patients, visitors, managers and other staff) especially when there are barriers to understanding, eg care of the confused patient, care of patients with forms of dementia, care of patients with behavioural problems.

To maintain the cleanliness of the working environment to National Cleanliness Standards.

To ensure the correct use of laundry bags with particular regard to soiled infectious linen and laundry (dependant on area of work).

To receive, check, sort and distribute clean linen to wards and departments daily (dependant on area of work).

To order stock and control linen levels so that adequate supplies are maintained as per laundry contract (dependant on area of work).

Ensure quality inspections are maintained and recorded following deliveries of linen (dependant on area of work).

Any other duties commensurate with this post.

1.2 WORKING AS PART OF A TEAM:

Work as an effective team member and support continued team development.

Support the training of new and existing staff by demonstrating the use of equipment or procedures that you have been trained in.

Actively engage in good team working to facilitate effective relationships with everyone.

Ensure awareness of when and how to report untoward incidents and how to respond appropriately with patients or relatives complaints.

1.3 MANAGING SELF:

Participate in the Trust appraisal and personal development plan process by identifying your own development needs and agreeing development plans for these.

Ensure your required mandatory and job specific training is kept up to date.

Ensure your own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality.

Respect the privacy and dignity of others whilst carrying out domestic duties.

Maintain the safety of other peoples property.

Any other duties that are commensurate with this post.

1.4 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLITY:

This position has no financial responsibility.

TRUST VALUES:

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

We put the person first and in the centre

We know that families and carers matter

We are respectful, honest, open and transparent

We improve and aim to be outstanding

We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow

SAFEGUARDING:

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adult service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Person Specification

Physical Attributes

Essential

• A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Presentable, polite with a friendly manner.
• Caring approach.
• Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the service.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Approachable and diplomatic.
• Ability to rectify cleaning standards in a timely manner.

Training

Essential

• Experience of working within a customer focused environment.
• Commitment to undertake relevant training commensurate to the job role.

Qualifications

Essential

• BICSc qualification or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months or equivalent experience at Level 2.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to communicate with service users who may have behavioural issues or sever communication difficulties.
• Ability to plan your own work on a regular basis.
• Able to understand written and spoken instructions.
• Deal with day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and be able to follow written cleaning instructions.
• Be able to use heavy equipment on a regular basis.
• Knowledge of COSHH.
• Handle hazardous cleaning chemicals on a regular basis.
• Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment or be willing to be trained.
• Ability to use cleaning tools and assemble / dismantle cleaning equipment.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work on own or in a team on a regular basis without direct supervision.
• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) (if applicable to work area).

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning within a large setting or healthcare establishment.
• Knowledge of the potential of cross contamination within a healthcare setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role and to submit an application, please visit: https://pfchp.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F2bafd878-a1ea-41c2-9942-1a03344ea870. Any applications not received via this route will not be considered.

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Proactive & Self-Directed
• Exceptional relationship management
• Collaborative team player and influencer
• Adept at prioritisation and workload management
• Confident and articulate communicator
• Problem solving and solutions orientated
• Strong organisational skills and detail oriented

Desirable

• Ongoing commitment to self development, continuous professional development
• Ability to constructively negotiate
• Adaptability and resilience
• Record keeping and documentation management
• Planned thinking for community engagement

Experience

Essential

• Foundational experience in Facilities, Estates or Property Management
• Experience of presenting information to stakeholders
• Working knowledge of health and safety compliance requirements
• Proven ability to manage tenant relationships and resolve issues efficiently
• Community engagement and social value awareness
• Proficient in maintaining and updating operational documentation
• Proficient with Microsoft packages, digital tools and systems

Desirable

• Customer service experience
• Good working knowledge of health care and primary health care services
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of soft and hard FM services and contract liaison practices
• Ability to monitor performance against objectives
• Ability to chair and facilitate meetings
• Project lifecycle experience
• Knowledge of social value and corporate social value responsibility

Qualifications

Essential

• IOSH Working Safely

Desirable

• IWFM level 3 in Facilities Management
• IOSH Managing Safely

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

Community Health Partnerships

Address

Suite 12B, Manchester One

53 Portland Street

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M1 3LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://communityhealthpartnerships.co.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 confident experienced DaySupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be workingfull time, 42 hours per week (day shifts only), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atBeeches.

Beeches is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Your Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary: £13.15 per hou r An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Recruitment referrals Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

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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

Retford

DN22 0BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,1371 - per annum, pro rata for part time) .

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

ADD CONTACT DETAILS FOR CONTACT /. INFORMAL CHATS OR VISITS

NAME - Lisa London

JOB TITLE - Head of Service CONTACT NUMBER - 07976743403 EMAIL - [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visitor

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with families with safeguarding needs
• Experience of working with babies, children, young people and their families in the community setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Lynton house

Ilford

Essex

IG1 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ level three in care (or substantial relevant experience)
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Additional relevant care-related qualifications (e.g. venepuncture, ECG recording, wound care, phlebotomy, catheter care).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of providing direct care and support to patients/service users
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience in maintaining accurate patient records

Desirable

• Experience of working in an inpatient rehabilitation, acute hospital, or similar clinical environment.
• Experience of participating in Audit
• Experience of working with people who have had a fall
• Knowledge of aids and equipment used to promote independence

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and basic nursing procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection in a healthcare setting
• Awareness of infection prevention and control practices
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles for adults (and children where applicable).
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of rehabilitation processes and promoting patient independence.
• Understanding of neurological conditions, long-term conditions, or mental health needs
• Knowledge of risk assessment and health & safety in clinical environments
• Familiarity with electronic patient record systems (e.g. SystmOne, Rio, EPIC).
• Understanding of NHS values and the role of the HCA within a multidisciplinary team

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good problem solving abilities
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team including working across professional boundaries.
• Able to communicate clearly and accurately, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of people including users, colleagues, carers, and managers
• An understanding of providing services to a diverse patient
• Have an interest in working with older people and rehabilitation
• Ability to work with people with cognitive impairment.
• Dynamic and forward thinking- ability to support Trust initiatives
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service (including shift work and weekends).

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Clayponds Hosp - Rosemary Ward

Sterling Place

Ealing

W5 4RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join the busy administrative team at the Waltham Forest Memory Service for a fixed-term, twelve-month contract at pay Band 3.

About North East London NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality care and support to the diverse communities we serve. Guided by our core values of inclusivity, compassion, and innovation, we aim to improve lives and deliver exceptional healthcare services. Our supportive and collaborative culture ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful change.

The Role

In this key administrative role, you will provide essential support to ensure the smooth operation of our Memory Service. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including team members, service users and carers to ensure effective communication and efficient processes. Your efforts will make a direct impact on the quality and timeliness of the care we provide.

• Communicate effectively with a range of individuals, in person or by phone, ensuring professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity to communication barriers.
• Respond to enquiries and take appropriate actions on behalf of the service, whether by phone, in person, or through correspondence, within agreed time frames.
• Managing the Memory Service’s Team Inbox; receiving and logging new referrals and enquiries into the service.
• Arrange and take minutes or notes at meetings that are intended for internal review only.

• Handling the booking of clinical appointments and clinics on RIO.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts the health and wellbeing of our communities.
• Enjoy a competitive salary within Band 3, with clear pay transparency and opportunities for growth.
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive workplace that prioritises professional development and progression.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,1371 - per annum, pro rata for part time) High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,346 and a maximum payment of £2,270 per annum, pro rata for part time)

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

For further information or an informal conversation about this role please contact:

NAME: Marcus Yorke

POSITION: Service Manager

EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or
• equivalent standard of
• literacy and numeracy
• NVQ
• Administration/Customer
• Service Level 3 or
• equivalent level of
• proven experience

Desirable

• N/A

Experience

Essential

• Working in a busy office
• environment
• Experience of storing
• and
• maintaining records

Desirable

• Working in an NHS
• environment

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Red Oak Lodge

London

Greater London

E11 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please be advised that if your are invited to interview, you will be required to bring your original qualification certificates with you for verification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 GCSE's or equivalent experience.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Business Administration or Customer Care or willingness to work towards one

Desirable

• IT related qualification

Skills

Essential

• Good level of interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent telephone skills. Team player.
• Ability to prioritise work and use own initiative. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines ensuring high level of accuracy at all times. Good attention to detail.
• Able to speak, read and write in Welsh

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience in a customer service environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health service environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Good level of knowledge across a broad range of administrative functions.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Screening Programmes.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain concentration whilst dealing with constant interruption. Enthusiastic. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and composure
• Comfortable conversing in Welsh with members of the public

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

Public Health Wales

Address

Breast Test Wales

Maes Du Road

Llandudno

LL30 1QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principle duties

The post holder will focus and lead on the following key areas, within the organisations governance framework:

As an individual practitioner:

• To ensure that comprehensive nursing assessments are carried out for all assigned patients to identify individual care needs.
• To ensure that each patient has a comprehensive, clear and up-to-date collaborative plan of care with specified objectives designed with and to meet the individuals identified care needs.
• To ensure that comprehensive and up to date risk assessment and management plans are available and accessible to the Team in support of patient care, that encompass all areas of risk, but paying particular regard to harm to self and others, and vulnerability.
• To ensure that care planning and management is delivered in a collaborative approach with the patient and their carers, in line with existing care pathways and the care programme approach. Ensure that patient care is delivered in a manner consistent with available local guidelines relating to care pathways.
• To ensure patients are aware of the content of their care plans whenever possible, and have contributed to their development and evaluation. Ensure positive approaches to patient engagement.
• To ensure that decision making is appropriate in relation to the Mental Health Act, and Code of Practice with regard to patient care, for both detained and informal patients as influenced by risk assessments.
• To take a positive approach to responding to patients in acute distress, adopting principles of diffusion and de-escalation. Where physical interventions or restraint are required, to approach in line with available guidance and approved techniques, providing for the safety and dignity of the patient(s). To direct the actions and interventions of staff in responding to the incident, ensuring that expected practice is delivered.
• To ensure that practice in relation to medicines is in line with local guidelines, individual professional requirements and responsibilities,and ensures individual patient involvement, engagement and concordance
• Ensure arrangements are maintained to provide a quality environment for patients in relation to safety, dignity, comfort and day to day activities
• To use relevant information in support of patient care and care planning, including available electronic information systems.

Professional

• Monitor and actively role model positive and high standards of nursing practice and professional behaviour for staff on the ward, through demonstrable leadership, in order to ensure agreed standards are met. Take corrective measures as necessary.
• To ensure that care plans delivered by their team are appropriately audited on a regular basis using a range of established audit tools, focusing on key policies, guidelines, practice issues and care pathways
• Maintain and promote accurate clinical records of interventions and contracts with patients. To lead the ward audits.
• To take a lead role, in support of the Ward Manager and MD Team in establishing, setting, monitoring, evaluating and auditing of standards of nursing clinical practice on the Ward.
• To ensure that the care given through their team is regularly and thoroughly evaluated against the identified care objectives in order that the effectiveness of care plans can be maintained.
• Ensure that their practice, and that of their team, remains within the boundaries set by local and national policy, the NMC and statute law.

Learning & Development

• To take a leading role in the promotion of an active learning environment in order to maintain and develop high standards of professional and clinical practice.
• To ensure that agreed approaches to support the development of junior staff and learners, through effective role modelling, mentorship (for students/ learners), supervision and professional leadership are implemented individually and by members of their team
• To positively participate in own supervision, annual appraisals and personal development planning, promoting existing approaches to members of their team.
• To undertake necessary essential training, (for example life support, general health and safety, prevention and management of violence and aggression) over a suitable period of time, and additional training as identified in support of clinical and professional development.
• To ensure that the development needs of their team are reviewed, identified and planned for on a regular basis in conjunction with the Ward Manager.

Management & Team Working

• To maintain collaborative approaches and effective channels of communication within the clinical team, multi-disciplinary team and other agencies.
• Will assume responsibility for the ongoing management of the ward in support of and in the absence of the ward manager. In doing so will employ resources in such a way as to maximise the standard of care.
• In support of the Ward Manager ensure appropriate actions, responses, reports (where delegated) and communication occurs in relation to, for example;

1. Incidents and serious incidents.
2. Complaints and patient concerns.
3. Absence management and monitoring

• Ensure that members of their team are aware of relevant policies, procedures and guidelines and that they are supported and able to implement them appropriately in practice.
• Take a leading role, contributing actively and positively to clinical governance agendas and towards the development of ward policies, supported by reviews of current practice and policy.
• Develop and maintain links at a Team/ service level with other services, and in particular, Community based services.
• Work flexibly in order to deliver an effective service across a 24-hour period.
• To take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property, in accordance with Audit requirements.
• To undertake any other duties, which may be reasonably required, in addition to those specified.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification appropriate to the post
• Evidence of Current Registration of NMC
• Demonstration of ongoing professional development
• Basic IT Knowledge

Desirable

• Experience in implementation of evidence based changes in clinical practice
• Education to Diploma/Degree level in relevant subjec

Experience

Essential

• Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users.
• Knowledge of effective planning/implementation/ evaluation of individual plans of care
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents/carers and staff
• Ability to act as an education resource for the team
• Experience of practicing clinical supervision
• Experience in training plans and standard setting
• Experience in supervision of junior staf

Desirable

• Demonstrate good current knowledge of clinical care within the client group
• Minimum of 2 experience at Band 5 or above

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of effective staff management/team building skills
• Experience of developing clinical guidelines/protocols/ policies