Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments, investigations and treatment planning for Children & Young People with ADHD and Autism.
• Prescribe and monitor medication within scope of practice, maintain accurate medical records and coordinate referrals to health, social care and specialist services.
• Provide nurse-led clinics, reviews and discharge processes, ensuring effective communication with primary care.
• Lead clinical audits, investigate incidents, support staff development and supervision, contribute to service improvement and pathway development, monitor standards of care, analyse service data and ensure safe, effective use of resources while maintaining professional and regulatory standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Current NMC Registration
• Degree in Healthcare related subject
• Master's degrees in health care related subject/Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Independent non-medical prescriber
• Enhanced Clinical Assessment

Desirable

• Long term conditions qualification
• Mentorship/ leadership qualification
• Speciality specific qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant years post Registration experience in a variety of settings
• Experience of working to protocols and guidelines
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
• Previous experience of developing clinical guidelines and clinical care pathways
• Experience of clinical audit
• Evidence of successful management of change
• Previous experience of working with children, young people and families

Desirable

• Previous experience in an ANP role
• Previous experience in the field of ADHD / Neurodevelopmental nursing
• Experience of working with marginalised patient groups

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Clinical examination skills
• Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• Management and Leadership skills/effective change agent, evidence of education / qualification in leadership
• Evidence of advanced clinical practice
• Awareness of the need to focus on continuous quality Improvement
• Able and willing to use Information Technology Systems

Desirable

• Quality improvement training

Communication

Essential

• Excellent written and Verbal communication skills using the English language
• Ability to communicate with patients and families with regard to diagnosis, treatment and care planning
• Ability to communicate difficult news while working in a collaborative shared decision-making culture
• Negotiation and conflict management skills

Desirable

• Advanced communication qualification

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Teaching and mentoring qualification or equivalent evidence of teaching and assessing in practice
• Evidence of continued professional development

Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of the NHS issues relevant to nursing advanced practice
• Understanding of the Clinical Governance Framework
• Aware of the political and organisational drivers that impact on the service

Other

Essential

• Ability to be creative innovative and adaptable
• Organised and motivated Positive role model
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends where the need arises
• Hold a full and valid UK driving license and have the ability to travel across the county of Norfolk to deliver patient care and staff support

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

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich / Kings Lynn

NR2 3TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**For more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the GMC Register
• Approved clinician status
• Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
• Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience

Essential

• 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
• Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illess

Attributes

Essential

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence/able to travel independently
• Research

Clinical Governance

Essential

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Teaching and presentation skills

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Phlebotomist. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Obtaining patient consent for the collection of a blood sample
• Performing venipuncture in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records on the clinical IT system
• The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples
• Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies
• Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Maintaining an effective liaison with the NHS Trust laboratory staff
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Phlebotomist may be requested to:

• Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in venepuncture
• Good standard of general education

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Venepuncture
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
• Clinical IT system user skills

Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable

• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

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

Paston Surgery

Address

9-11 Park Lane

North Walsham

Norwich

Norfolk

NR28 0BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Allergen Training City & Guild 706 1&2 or NVQ (professional Cookery) equivalent

Desirable

• Level 3 Hygiene
• Level 3 HACCP

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of HACCP
• Knowledge of Allergens
• Knowledge of IDDSI Descriptors
• Able to use initiative, make decisions and be a motivated team player
• Ability to develop new skills

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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

• Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ level 3 in administration or equivalent experience or RSA level III or able to demonstrate equivalent skill (proficient and accurate audio typing skills (minimum 60 wpm).

Desirable

• Experience in transcribing audio dictation via digital dictation platform.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.
• Experience working on site in a very busy office (remote working not considered for this role.)

Training, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of customer/patient care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Secretarial experience in a hospital/medical office environment.
• IT experience of using Microsoft Office packages in an onsite busy office environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word - auto text and auto correct and Microsoft Outlook.

Desirable

• Practical experience using the Data Protection Act in a daily basis.
• Knowledge of Patient Centre system.

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to self development
• Good written and verbal communication skills with a good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
• Ability to work quickly and accurately proven by work experience (remote working is not available for this position)

Desirable

• Proven experience of working in a busy office environment, working on site not remotely

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 Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training & professional development

Essential

• English GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent
• Maths GCSE Grade A to C or equivalent

Desirable

• Administration apprenticeship

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical experience
• Previous experience of working in an office environment
• Accurate administration and appointment booking skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience Knowledge of Information Technology
• Knowledge of Medical Records Library
• Good understanding of Patient Centre
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• RSA II word processing or equivalent

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including medical staff and patients.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Administration and appointment booking experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A salaried GP at Beccles Medical Centre will be responsible for delivering the full range of primary care services as part of the Practice ensuring the highest standards of care for the differing needs of our patient population.

The salaried GP will work closely with the Practices multi-disciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff to provide a high quality and accessible service to patients.

The salaried GP post is being offered as an initial one-year fixed term with a review at the one-year point.

* Please Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable Candidate is found.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of using SystmOne
• Experience of Multimorbidity

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of IT skills to ideally include Microsoft office
• Time management, prioritisation and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Willingness to obtain necessary training and participate in on-going development
• Ability to motivate patients to improve their health
• Understanding of Primary Care and the Healthcare system
• Flexibility
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for managing own workload
• Ability to work autonomously
• Problem solving and change management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Relaxed, positive and friendly manner
• An excellent sense of humour
• Tolerant, empathetic and caring approach
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and equality and diversity

Desirable

• Non-smoker
• Willing to work extra hours to provide sickness/holiday relief

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in primary care
• Good standard of general education
• GMC registration and revalidation
• CCT or will CCT within 6 months
• Registration with a defence union

Desirable

• GP interest/speciality
• Mandatory training
• Driving licence

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

Beccles Medical Centre

Address

St. Marys Road

Beccles

Suffolk

NR34 9NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be highly skilled and experienced in the full range of administrationwork practices, software programmes, and specialised functionalterms.

To be proficient in the use of MS Office and Electronic Patient Records

Co-ordinating Care Plan Approach (CPA) Meetings with clinicians before their breach date.

Providing admin support for safeguarding meetings, including ensuring necessary documentation is completed in line with Trust targets.

Provide admin support to the Physical Health Clinic, including booking appointments, reviewing breach dates and liaising with clinicians.

Provide reception cover during absences

Responsibilityforensuringallcorrespondenceisaccuratelyandappropriately presented.

To be proficient in using the electronic patient record for administrative purposes.

To use knowledge, and experience to assist other members of the admin team when requested to undertake additional admin tasks such as scanning, photocopying, answering the telephone etc.

To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training

To work unsupervised, on a daily basis, prioritising own workload, using initiative as to what is routine and what is urgent.

To use agreed guidelines/procedures and developed knowledge/skills/qualifications when working autonomously and managing own work.

For a more comprehensive Job and Person Specification please read attached before applying

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Audio Typing
• Competent in Windows and Word applications
• Good general education

Desirable

• ECDL
• Familiar with medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• 2 years experience working in an office environment
• Experience recording and typing up meeting minutes

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS
• Experience managing diaries and mailboxes

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good knowledge of IT and Windows applications
• Good organisational abilities, with good time management skills
• Able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of health records

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford House, London Road, Bishops Stortford, CM23 3LA

London Road

Bishops Stortford

CM23 3LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 5 Job Description:

Clinical Duties:

1. To be responsible for the assessment diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including:

High Risk Diabetes

Chronic Neuropathy

Chronic disease e.g. rheumatoid Arthritis

Vascular problems

Wound management/tissue viability

2. Care will be provided in a range of settings which may include:

Hospital Clinics

Hospital Wards

Health Centre Community Clinics

GP Practice Clinics

Residential Homes for the Elderly

Patients Homes

Care Centres for the Disabled and Learning Difficulties

3. To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent production of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate foot care education advice to groups of patients.

4. With the ability to use the decision making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professional and/or departmental specialist areas by following agreed departmental referral pathways e.g. acute Wound care/Biomechanics.

5. To participate in the departmental rota for nail surgery and ward rounds.

6. To perform diabetic assessment review clinics in G.P Practices where duties will include:

• Diabetic Foot assessment using the appropriate equipment i.e. Thermometer, Doppler.
• To identify risk factors and categorise patients into appropriate risk banding.

7. To be responsible for the day to day planning of personal workloads for the completion of home visits and visits to Residential Homes for the Elderly and Rehabilitation Centres.

8. To be actively involved in the provision of Foot Health Education advice to patients, relatives and carers and to participate in foot health training where appropriate for CHS, Primary Care and Social Services Staff.

9. To be actively involved in the development of departmental policies and procedures.

10. To be responsible for the maintenance and security of stock.

11. To follow departmental Policies Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.

12. To have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound often in confined spaces.

13. To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.

14. To complete the Band 6 competency based learning programme.

Communication:

1. To work effectively as a member of the multi professional team.

2. To ensure effective communication of complex and changing disease process/foot health issues with patients, relatives and carers where there may be barriers to understanding.

3. To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including computerised data collection.

4. To attend and actively contribute to departmental meetings.

5. To ensure that all information relating to clients and staff gained through employment with the Trust is kept confidential. Disclosure to any unauthorised person is a serious disciplinary offence.

Health and Safety:

1. To report any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, Near Misses, and untoward incidents, following ECCH procedure.

2. To ensure that Health and Safety Legislation is complied with at all times including COSHH, Workplace Risk Assessment and Control of Infection.

3. To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by ECCH.

Research and Development/Audit:

1. To participate in audit activities and development of outcomes.

2. To keep up to date with and apply relevant evidence based research finding to practice.

3. To be involved in research and development Department Programme, including possible new/alternative ways of working.

4. To participate in the department's Clinical Governance initiatives and the development and implementation of standards, guidelines, policies and protocols.

Professional Development

1. To maintain Registration with Health Professional Council (HPC).

2. To work within the HPC code of Conduct, ECCH Policies and procedures, and adhere to the Patient's Charter.

3. Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development to develop new skills, and maintain and update existing skills.

4. To ensure high quality delivery of the Podiatry service, and fulfil CPD requirements identified through the appraisal process. Staff will be expected to rotate into specialist areas within the department.

5. To supervise Podiatry Assistants/Technical Grades and take an active part in the training of students acting as a mentor where appropriate.

6. To participate in the observational placements of Student Podiatrists.

7. To participate in the planning in service training.

• All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.
• Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
• Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

To view the Band 6 Job Description please see attached files.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Podiatry Degree or equivalent.
• Local Analgesia Administration Certificate.
• Evidence of CPD Portfolio.
• Knowledge of NHS Podiatry practice is essential

Experience

Essential

• Observational/Student Placement within NHS is essential.

Desirable

• Previous employment as a podiatrist
• Previous experience of work with the elderly in a paid or voluntary capacity is also advantageous.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Skills and Knowledge:
• Candidates must possess good verbal and written communication skills, as they will be dealing with predominantly elderly patients, and also other health care professionals.
• Candidates must have good organizational skills, as they will be managing their own caseload and also expected to accept responsibility for the day-to-day running of the clinics in which they work.
• Candidates must have the ability to travel as they will be working in more than one location.
• Candidates must be able to produce document implement and evaluate care plans.
• Personal Attributes:
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.
• The ability to travel across the community
• Candidate must be able to work under pressure and respond to change
• Candidates must have a responsible and caring attitude. Should be able to work independently, but also as part of a Team when required. They should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice.
• Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).

Desirable

• Skills and Knowledge:
• IT skills
• Previous SystmOne Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Shrublands Health Centre

Magdalen Way, Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 7BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be working within a community CAMHS Crisis team, ensuring the appropriateness of referrals, undertaking direct assessment and planning and delivering direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi- disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs.

Support and advising to other health care professionals. To support aspects of service development.

Provide an appropriate learning environment for relevant UEA students.

To be responsible for accurate mental health clustering of all patients on admission, discharge and at review.

To ensure all mental health clustering information is passed onto other Trust teams or services on transfer of patients.

To ensure the accuracy and quality of mental health clustering activity within the team.

**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified applicants **

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply **

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with the relevant professional registration
• Practice Supervisor / Practice Assessor training (in line with NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment 2018)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Familiar with risk assessment and its management

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to process, plan and delegate work

Desirable

• Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice

Others

Essential

• Be able and willing to undertake further training / development specific to 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.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 1RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the integrated 0-19 Healthy Child Service locality team in providing an innovative and high-quality service in an environment that enhances client care and promotes child and family wellbeing.

To support the assessment and review of clinical needs in the 5-19 Team.

To work both as a team and without direct supervision to support clients as part of the universal and targeted aspects of the service provision.

To support the assessment and review of clinical needs.

The post will be working over collaborative localities but will need to have flexibility to support other localities as needed to ensure that service delivery is equitable.

To liaise with colleagues within the clinical team to assist in the co-ordination and development of the service.

To develop specialist interest areas in order to enrich the knowledge and skills set within the Norfolk Children & Young Peoples Health Service.

Maintain continued development and learning to ensure that practice remains current, evidenced and of high quality for the children, young people, and families we support.

To assist in the prioritisation of referrals and booking appointments.To engage in team and locality meetings.

To offer an inclusive service that is accessible to all recognising individuals equality, diversity and rights.

Assist in the delivery and planning of programmes/activities of care that may be with individuals or to groups such as parents/carers.

To provide targeted packages of care under the supervision of a registered case holder. Use goal setting to support the service user to identify their own needs and empower them to make sustainable healthy choices.

To write clinical records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with East Of England Community Health and Care record keeping policy.To promote the use of digital resources on Just One Norfolk, to enhance self-care skills for children, young people and their families.

To confidently utilise virtual platforms in assessments, interventions, training, and networking to support effective practice and partnership working.

To support Duty in localities on a rotational basis.

Within this role you will need to travel as an independent practitioner on a daily basis, across Norfolk which involves both rural and urban travel. The nature of our work does result in travel arrangements changing at short notice.

Due to the large geography our service covers and the limitations of sufficient public transport to undertake this role you must hold a full and current driving licence and have access to your own transport. This is subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, and therefore if the postholder requires a reasonable adjustment due to a disability then this will be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in health, social care, education or an equivalent.

Desirable

• Foundation degree in relevant area.

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working with children and young people and families.
• Building professional relationships with parents/carers
• Demonstrates the ability to safeguarding children.

Desirable

• Experience of working with families in the community
• Planning and facilitating groups to deliver health promotion messages

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills and have the ability to change communication style depending on audience.
• Ability to analyse information and use reasoning skills to assess clients needs.
• Robust IT skills and clear record keeping.
• Understanding of the public health agenda and national and local policies relating to Children and Young People's health and wellbeing, including Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Understanding key public health resources to support the children and families of Norfolk.

Desirable

• Ability to apply and use assessment tools to support a childs developmental assessment and identify need
• Knowledge of Systm1
• Experience in or knowledge of child development

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

Various Across Norfolk

Norfolk

NR4 6AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of a multidisciplinary 0-19 team to identify the health needs of children and young people, their families and the community and contribute to developing a strategy to address individual identified needs as well as those needs within the community.

To support the 0-19 service offer the post holder will be required to undertake migration training within 2 years of employment into the other SCPHN pathway, e.g. Health Visitor to School Nurse.

To use knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care.

To be competent as a non medical prescriber.

To support families through a range of methods including home visits, digital drop-in clinics, video contacts, to assess the needs of children and their families.

To support children and young people and their families with emotional and behavioural.

To advise their client group on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

To link practice with local and national targets and deliver public health programmes based on current priorities and targets.

To plan evidence based health promotion programmes, order resources, compile teaching plans with aims, objectives and outcomes, and evaluate the sessions.

To act as a health link for other agencies, e.g. Childrens Services, GPs, Midwifery Services both community and hospital, voluntary services, public and private agencies and work closely with partner agencies to promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families.

To work with the Locality Leadership Team to support children, young people and families who are considered to be vulnerable or at risk. To adhere to current Safeguarding Procedures, and participate in child protection case conferences and case review meetings as required.

To contribute to the development of local policies and procedures relevant to their area of work and contribute to relevant service design projects.

To take responsibility for their own clinical practice including clinical supervision and to adhere to the NMC code of conduct.

As service need requires, to support service delivery at the Single Point of Access in Just One Number.

To support other localities including the Single Point of Access to ensure that all relevant clinical skills are kept up to date, and to maintain effective working relationships and continuity of services.

Our organisation welcomes students to join our locality teams across Norfolk, to gain practice experience within a positive learning environment. Students are supported by Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors, whose role is to support each student to progress in their learning journey, by providing practice examples to meet students learning needs.

To be competent and confident in using digital technology and be able to promote this to service users. This includes supporting the development of JustOneNorfolk.

To promote early intervention and the use of digital resources via Just One Number and Just One Norfolk to enhance self-care skills for children, young people, and their families.

To confidently utilise virtual platforms in assessments, interventions, training, and networking to support effective practice and partnership working.

Within this role you will need to travel as an independent practitioner on a daily basis, across Norfolk which involves both rural and urban travel. The nature of our work does result in travel arrangements changing at short notice. Due to the large geography our service covers and the limitations of sufficient public transport to undertake this role you must hold a full and current driving licence and have access to your own transport to meet the travel requirements of the role. This is subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, and therefore if you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability then this will be considered.

Communication

To communicate complex and sensitive information concerning the child or young persons condition to the childs parents/carers and young person. Able to communicate effectively using appropriate methods and recognising barriers to communication.

To communicate within the multi-disciplinary team and model effective team working and communication skills, supporting change within the service.

To develop links with Early Childhood and Family Services (ECFS), educational settings and other agencies involved in promoting childrens well-being.

To work closely with other professional teams and key stakeholders including service users, statutory and non-statutory organisations.

To act as first line response to complaints working within national and corporate guidelines.

To contribute to the training of students of nursing and other disciplines, during community experience programmes.

To contribute to ensuring that CCS responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.

Budgetary Responsibility

To demonstrate responsible use of resources, with an awareness of budgetary restraints.

To ensure health monitoring equipment is operating to a high standard, maintained and calibrated.

Human Resources

To contribute to the training of students of nursing and other disciplines, during community experience programmes.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

To delegate work to other members of the team related to their capabilities and competencies, ensuring there is clarity regarding the feedback mechanisms.

Research & Development Activity

Contributes to clinical audit and research highlighting unmet needs within the practice population. Contributes to the maintenance of the Health Profile of the practice population.

Clinical and Practice Governance

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

Any data that is taken/shared as part of contact 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.

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

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

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 other audits as required.

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RGN/RMN/RSCN/RN - LD or Registered Midwife
• Specialist Practitioner degree/diploma post registration SCPHN
• Mentor/998 or equivalent teaching qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Management and leadership qualification
• Registered non-medical Nurse Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and their families
• Experience of profiling localities and need
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting
• Experience of Safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience of Mentoring
• Working in proactive service development
• Work with different communities including minority and ethnic groups

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• High level of clinical skills, with the ability to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs
• Knowledge and effective skills in using evidence-based models of intervention to deliver successful outcomes and an ability to bring research into practice
• Current knowledge of local and national policies informing Health Visiting practice
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and Early Years settings and other health organisations
• Ability to use Systm1

Desirable

• Audit and data analysis
• Leadership and line management skills
• Experience with delivering healthcare interventions via digital platforms

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

Whiting House/Windmill Annexe

Norwich

NR4 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To work as part of a multidisciplinary 0-19 team to identify the health needs of children and young people, their families and the community and contribute to developing a strategy to address individual identified needs as well as those needs within the community.

2. To be committed to maintaining an evidence-based work ethic through continual learning and professional development. Postholder will be encouraged to develop professionally including consideration of the SCPHN course.

3. To develop further their core skills of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to provide early intervention and care to families, children and young people in line with our commissioned service.

4. To support families through a range of methods including home visits, digital or in person drop-in clinics, virtual and phone contacts to assess the needs of children and their families.

5. To work as part of the locality team to support children, young people and families who are vulnerable or at risk. Postholders should ensure that they are compliant with safeguarding mandatory training and that they are aware of local safeguarding policies and procedures and how to access these.

6. To support other localities as required, including Just One Number, to ensure that all relevant clinical skills are developed, and to maintain effective working relationships and continuity of services.

7. To work with, promote and support families to access the Norfolk Family Hub offer

8. To develop skills to promote the use of digital resources on Just One Norfolk during all contacts with service users to enhance self-care skills for children, young people, and their families.

9. To take responsibility for their own clinical practice including supervision and to adhere to the NMC code.

10. To contribute to the development of local policies and procedures relevant to their area of work and contribute to relevant service design projects.

11. To develop the skills to utilise virtual platforms in assessments, interventions, training, and networking to support effective practice and partnership working.

12. Within this role you will need to travel as an independent practitioner on a daily basis, across Norfolk which involves both rural and urban travel. The nature of our work does result in travel arrangements changing at short notice. Due to the large geography our service covers and the limitations of sufficient public transport to undertake this role you must hold a full and current driving licence and have access to your own transport. This is subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, and therefore if the postholder requires a reasonable adjustment due to a disability then this will be considered.

13. Postholders will be willing to undertake training to be an assessor and supervisor to enable them to support pre registration students on placement within the service. Postholder will ensure that they maintain compliance with this requirement.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of degree level study in the last 2 years (or willingness to work towards)

Desirable

• Mentor/998 or equivalent teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting
• Experience of Safeguarding adults and/or children

Desirable

• Experience of Mentoring
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of working with children and their famillies

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• The clinical skills to identify, respond to and evaluate health needs
• Current knowledge of local and national policies informing the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme
• Competent keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel and PowerPoint
• Commitment to the development of excellent services, which focus on improved outcomes for children
• Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to act upon the principles and practice of health promotion
• Able to plan and organise their work using time management and prioritisation skills and work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and partner agencies
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience with delivering healthcare interventions via digital platforms
• Ability to use SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

Northfield House or Havenbridge House

Norfolk

NR28 0AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.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

01) To assist the Team Manager to manage the Team budget effectively.

02) Comply with relevant Trust and Team financial policies and procedures to ensure cost effective and efficient use of team and Trust resources.

D) Service Development and Improvement

01) To be involved in clinical audit and evaluation of mental health services within secondary care. Playing an enthusiastic role in the achievement of the teams contribution to achieving NSF objectives for the service at a local level and contribute to such audit requirements (of own practice and recording) as are requested from time to time.

02) To contribute to data collection and entry as part of audit and evaluation of such services.

03) To participate fully in training relevant to the delivery of the services outlined above.

04) To actively seek supervision for all aspects of the post.

05) To recognise personal and professional limitations.

E) Communications

01) To provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information using developed skills of persuasion, motivation, negotiation, empathy and re-assurance to ensure client assessments, care planning, reviews and other tasks can be completed.

02) To be able to communicate with clarity, tact and purpose in all relevant situations.

03) To be able to use effectively a range of modes of communication including verbal, by email, by telephone, in formal reports, written clinical notes and in presentations taking into account issues of confidentiality.

04) To be able to communicate to people at various points within the hierarchy of relevant organisations.

05) Ensure effective and confidential communication between medical, nursing, social care and health care agents on significant information governing patient care and treatment. Adhere to NMC Code of Conduct and the HPFT policies on confidentiality and information sharing.

06) To keep accurate records on all clients in accordance with Trust Policy and guidance from professional bodies.

07) To collect data in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

08) To collect and submit activity statistics as required.

F) Other

Physical Working Conditions and Environment

01) The post holder is based within the Community Mental Health Team and will be expected to visit people within their own homes, or a variety of public places or voluntary organisations within the community as well as GP practices throughout the Trust.

02) The post holder will also be expected to carry out duties such as Phlebotomy or giving intramuscular injections on a frequent basis and dealing with people daily who display a full spectrum of behaviour from potentially violent and aggressive to suicidal and extremely distressed.

03) Travel throughout the County is required and will need access to a car and UK driving license.

G) Knowledge and Skills Framework

01) The post holder will be expected to meet the requirements of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) appropriate outline for the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing

Desirable

• ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• At least post-registration experience at Band 5 in a relevant Mental Health Setting or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Working knowledge of MHA (1983), CPA, Risk Assessment and Section 25 etc
• Effective multi-professional team communication and team working. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Nursing care with Supervision. Medication administration.

Desirable

• Experience in working with acute mental health problems in a Community setting.
• Understanding of the National Service Framework.
• Understanding Primary / Secondary Care interface
• Successful change experiences

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colne House, 1 Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JP

21 Upton Road

Watford

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in collaboration with the individual service user and their family and carers as appropriate to develop care plans that are focused on strengths and are outcome based.

To deliver specified wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions, in line with best available evidence, under close supervision from a clinical psychologist or CBT therapist including:

• Behavioural activation and graded exposure
• Teaching problem-solving skills
• Improving sleep
• Recognising and managing emotions
• Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating
• Building confidence
• Medication support

To be responsive to service users needs and choices; and uphold their right to be treated with dignity and respect.

To include carers and families in line with the service users wishes.

Carry out relevant risk assessments and risk management with the multi-disciplinary team

Engage calmly and with sensitivity and empathy to support service users in highly distressing or emotional circumstances.

Engage with and gather information from service users, relatives, and patient records to develop a formulation.

To attend multi-disciplinary reviews and act as named worker, for a caseload of service users to support and monitor progress during multi-disciplinary interventions.

To set collaborative goals for intervention with service users

To liaise with other health and care providers, including third sector agencies and primary care, to ensure continuity of care for service users.

To communicate information concerning the assessment, formulation, and care plans of service users in a skilled and sensitive manner to promote effective multi-disciplinary working and therapeutic outcomes for clients.

To develop collaborative plans for relapse prevention

To deal with endings appropriately and safely with service users, families, and carers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice
• Experience running groups/activities
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of being supervised
• Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties

Skills

Essential

• Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, their families and carers
• Able to receive, understand and communicate confidential client information of a sensitive and often complex nature, including discussing care with family members within boundaries of confidentiality.
• Able to communicate in a sensitive and reassuring manner, with empathy, and where appropriate reassurance.
• Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
• Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of service users

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

The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD

39-41 The Marlowes

Hemel

HP1 1LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role and responsibilities for this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A good standard of education to secondary level
• Advanced IT skills
• At least 2 years experience of working in an office environment

Desirable

• NVQ3/RSA3 OR equivalent experience

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Outlook Packages
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• To be proficient in diary management.
• To record and transcribe notes, either by hand or on a laptop in meetings
• Maintain a filing system, both paper and computerised systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to communicate with a range of people, whilst taking into account the confidential nature of the post

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Essential

• To make judgements, without direct supervision, as to the importance/urgency of workload issues

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Civic Centre Borehamwood, WD6 1WA

Elstree Way

Borehamwood

WD6 1WA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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